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STRETCH YOUR PENNIESTECHNIQUESTENCILTUTORIAL
9/9/20242 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
Border: 5.5 x 4 **
Card Face: 5.25 x 3.75
** See Cheating On Layers and Borders under Stretch Your Pennies in the header
Card Face:
After placing the card face onto my Grip Mat I positioned the first layer of the stencil and applied purple ink across the exposed surface.
I removed the first layer and set it aside, added the second layer of the stencil and used the same purple ink to create a tone-on-tone pattern.
I put the card face into my stamp positioner and stamped the bird several times with Memento black ink.
I used three different pink alcohol markers to colour the tummy, tail and polka dots on the bird.
I used a grey alcohol marker to create a shadow under the bird.
I used a punch to create fun details on each of the corners.
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Other:
I looked through my Ready to Go Binder *** and selected a sentiment.
See Ready to Go Binder under Techniques in the header to learn how I use this tool to save time.
Assembly
I centered and glued the black border to the card base.
I added the card face on top, centering carefully.
I put foam tape on the back of the sentiment and placed it as shown.
Final Thoughts:
I love this fun and whimsical bird; this stencil created her perfect background. The dots on the stencil mirror the dots on the bird perfectly.
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 Dotted Swirls, A Colorful Life Designs
Stamps: Dare 2B Artsy (retired)
Waffle Flower Grip Mat, 8.5 x 6.5, Scrapbook.com
Ink: Stampin’ Up!
Blending Brushes: Stampin’ Up!
Memento Ink: Stampin’ Up!
Alcohol Markers:
Stampin’ Blends: Stampin’ Up!
Copics: Wallacks
Adhesive: Tombow Aqua, Michaels
Card Base & Card Face: Accent 100 lb., Amazon
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