Tulips mean SPRING is Here!
is there a lovlier sight?
TUTORIALSTENCIL
2/5/20243 min read
Would you like to experiment with a design like this? You'll find a supply list below, including a link to the stencils 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.)
This stencil set has 4 layers. There are so many options (and so much fun!) available because of this - the sky’s the limit.
Let’s get started:-
Card Base: 5.5 x 8.5, scored and folded at 4.25
Red Border: 5.25 x 4
Card Face: 5 ⅛ x 3 ⅞
Vellum: 5 ⅛ x 3 ⅞
A small scrap of cardstock for the sentiment
Card Face:
I put the card face onto my grip mat and positioned the first stencil (the flowers) on top.
I used a vibrant red for this layer, using medium pressure to ensure good coverage but not overly dark.
Removing this stencil, I put the stems and leaves in place, lining them up with the flowers already inked. I used a soft green for this layer.
After removing that stencil, I put the third one in place: this one provides a fun accent in the center of each blossom. I used the same red ink but with a heavier hand this time to be certain that there was enough contrast.
And finally, I removed the third stencil and put the fourth in place, lining up carefully with the leaves already there.
I used a darker green ink for these accents and a fairly firm hand.
Other:
I used a die to cut three small windows in the vellum.
I put the piece of scrap cardstock into my positioner and lined up the sentiment stamp.
I wanted a two-toned sentiment for this, so I masked off the “heart” with Mint Tape and stamped the rest of the sentiment with black ink. *
I used a red marker to add colour to the “heart” and stamped it onto the cardstock. I repeated this a couple of times to get the desired intensity.
I used a small die to shape the sentiment.
* To mask off the sentiment in this way I covered the “heart” with Mint Tape as mentioned.
I inked up the stamp, removed the Mint Tape (which now had black ink on it), and stamped the partial sentiment. I repeated this once to get the black nicely saturated.
I wiped down the stamp carefully, without removing it from the positioner.
I used a fresh piece of Mint Tape to cover the words on top, and then coloured “heart” in red.. I removed the Mint Tape and stamped the remainder of the sentiment, repeating the process until I was satisfied with the intensity.
Assembly:
I glued the red border to the card base, centering on all sides.
I glued the card face on top of this, again centering on all sides.
To secure the vellum I used Sticky Dots: I pressed the vellum directly onto the sticky surface of this product, covered it with another piece of paper, and rubbed firmly to transfer the adhesive to the vellum. Then I lined the vellum up carefully on the card face, again covered it with another piece of paper, rubbing firmly to adhere.
I added foam tape to the back of the sentiment and put it in place as shown.
I added tiny red gems to the center of the 3 tulips peeking through the die-cut openings.
Final Thoughts
I love using vellum on cards: in this instance it adds an unexpected touch with the three windows. The difference between the muted tones through the vellum and full strength without is lovely.
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: Layered Tulips, A Colorful Life Designs
Stamps: Grace’s Garden, Stmapin’ Up! (retired)
Dies:
Picture This, Stampin’Up! (retired)
Ornate Frames, Stampin’ Up! (retired)
Waffle Flower Grip Mat, 8.5 x 6.5, Scrapbook.com
Ink: Stampin’ Up!
Blending Brushes: Stampin’ Up!
Mint Tape:Scrapbook.com
Stamp Positioner: Misti, Spellbinders
Adhesive: Tombow Aqua, Michaels
Sticky Dots: Thermoweb, Amazon
Card Base & Card Face: Accent 100 lb., Amazon
Do you have comments or thoughts to share on this design? Drop me a line in the Contact section in the header - I’d love to hear from you!
Before you go - use the Notifications box (below) to be notified when I release new work!