Sending a Hug

when you can't be there in person

TUTORIALSTENCIL

8/17/20243 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

Yellow Border:: 5.5 x 4.25

Card Face:: 5.25 x 4

This stencil has three different chrysanthemums in different sizes: the smallest one was used on this design.

Card Face:

I placed the card face onto the grip map to prevent slipping during the design process and positioned the smallest blossom in the center of the paper. After carefully masking nearby openings on the stencil, I applied grey ink with a soft hand.
I moved the stencil to the right and repeated the process. I moved it to the right again - only a portion of the stencil was visible on the card face, but I inked it up anyway.
I repeated this process moving left from the center blossom instead of right.
With the first row complete, I moved the stencil up and repeated the process, alternating the blossoms on this row.
I continued the process until the card face was full.
I used a #1 shading brush to add yellow ink to the center of each flower.
I added depth and texture to the card face by putting it into an embossing folder and running it through the Big Shot.

Other

I stamped and die-cut the sentiment. I used a grey alcohol marker to add subtle shading to the banner to make it appear 3D.
I cut the 3 pieces of the bouquet out of white card stock. I used #0 shading brushes to very carefully add colour to the individual pieces, allowing variations in colour to increase visual interest.
I die-cut the bow out of white cardstock.
I had a piece of green vellum on my desk, just waiting to be used. I used an oval die on this.

Assembly

I glued the yellow border layer onto the card base and then centered the card face on top of this.
I pressed the green vellum oval into a microdot sheet and then placed it on the card face in the appropriate spot.
I pressed each of the small pieces of the bouquet into the same adhesive, and arranged them on the vellum.
I used a tiny dot of liquid glue to put the bow in place. I added a small gem to the middle of the bow.
I put dimensional foam on the back of the sentiment and put it in place as shown.

Final Thoughts:

I love this teeny tiny bouquet! It makes such a cute focal point for the card.

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: Chrysanthemum Set, A Colorful Life Designs

Stamps: Birds and Banners (+ die), Penny Black (retired)

Dies:

Finishing Touches Heart Blooms, Creative Expressions, Ecstasy Crafts

Oval Nesting Dies, Hero Arts, Simon Says Stamp

Bow Toppers, Scrapbook.com

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

Ink: Stampin’ Up!

Blending Brushes: Stampin’ Up!

Waffle Flower shading brushes:

#0 Simon Says Stamp

#1 Simon Says Stamp