Finding Joy

in simple moments

TUTORIALSTENCIL

9/14/20242 min read

Would you like to experiment with a design like this? You'll find a supply list below, including a link to the stencil I used from A Colorful Life Designs. Follow the link and use discount code ChrisFan10 to save 10% on your entire order! (Master Creator Bundles are excluded as they already have a 20% discount built in.)

Let’s get Started:

Card Base: 5.5 x 8.5, scored and folded at 4.25

Blue Border: 5.5 x 4.25 (before die cutting)

Card Face::5.5 x 4.25 (before die cutting)

Card Face:

I added the images with black Memento ink and coloured them with alcohol markers.. I added a bit of shadow to the base of the images to ground them.
I placed the card face into the stamp positioner and added the sentiment with Versafine Onyx.
I put the card face onto my Grip Mat and added the stenciling, using a lighter hand around the little girl and heavier on the edges.

Other:

I used an edger die to cut the shaped edge of the right hand edge on the card face.
I used the same die to cut the blue border, allowing an additional 1 /4”.widlh.

Assembly

I glued both the border and card face to the card base, aligning to the left hand edge.

Final Thoughts:

I am happy with this sweet little card and the lovely sentiment, especially as I made an error in colouring the little girl.

I had her completely coloured and decided that I wanted to add a bit of definition to her feet: I grabbed the wrong pink and added the colour used on her dress!.

I muted it as much as possible and then decided to at least try to salvage it. I drew additional flowers over that area in the same style as the stamped ones. I’m not confident in my drawing, so I was thrilled when it worked!

Supplies: (and links where possible)

I have listed which products I have used, and where they may be purchased. It's a huge marketplace and in most instances, there are multiple sources and many alternatives to choose from.

Stencil: Flower Globe, A Colorful Life Designs

Stamps: Garden of Whimsy, Aria Marie, Unity Stamps

Dies: Basic Edger Dies, Stampin’ Up! (retired)

Waffle Flower Grip Mat, 8.5 x 6.5, Scrapbook.com

Ink: Stampin’ Up!

Blending Brushes: Stampin’ Up!

Memento Ink: Stampin’ Up!

Versafine Onyx, Simon Says Stamp

Alcohol Markers:

Stampin’ Blends: Stampin’ Up!

Copics: Wallacks

Fineliners, Amazon