Stencilitis

Stencils are easy to use as long as you keep them in place. I used painter's tape to keep things in place as I added ink. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Artistically Inked 

Paper:

   Orchid Opulence A-2

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

Ink:

   Orchid Opulence

   Pacific Point

   Tranquil Tide

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Technique:

   Stencils

   Masking

Accessories:

   Stars Stencil

   Diamonds Stencil

   Bricks Stencil

   Sponge Brayer

   Painter's Tape

   Brights Enamel Shapes

   Adhesive

First, I stamped my sentiment, using Tuxedo Black Memento ink at the bottom of a Basic White panel.

I then added the Stars Stencil to the Basic White panel and used some painter's tape to mask below a third of the white panel. The painter's tape also held the stencil in place. 

Next, I applied Pacific Point ink, using a sponge brayer. It took several applications to get all of the stars inked.

I then carefully removed the tape and stencil.

Next, I added the Diamond stencil and again secured it and masked it with painter's tape. This had to be done above and below this time.

I then applied Orchid Opulence ink to the area until I had the coverage I wanted.

Next, I carefully removed the stencil, and then added the Bricks stencil.

Again, I secured the stencil with painter's tape.

Next, I applied Tranquil Tide ink, carefully making sure that I left the sentiment alone. As you can see, I was able to get fairly close to it.

I then adhered the panel onto the Orchid Opulence card front.

Lastly, I added a few Enamel Shapes around the sentiment and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

Note: Do not forget to rinse and dry your stencils before putting them away.

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Chic Stencil

I made a stencil using a die cut. The main thing to remember is to keep it in place as you apply ink. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Season of Chic

Paper:

   Orchid Opulence A-2

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

   Basic Black Scrap

Ink:

   Lemon Lime Twist

   Pink Passion

   Orchid Opulence

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Technique:

   Die Cutting

Accessories:

   Chic Dies

   Basic Pearl Jewels

   Butterfly Gems

   Sponge

   Brayer

   Adhesive

First, I die cut a stencil, using the Chic Dies and a scrap of Basic Black cardstock.

I then secured the stencil to the lower part of a Basic White panel, and applied Lemon Lime Twist ink, using a brayer. Note that I applied ink past the stencil edges to accent it.

Next, I added the sentiment to the top right side of the panel, using Tuxedo Black Memento ink.

I then added two florals, using Pink Passion and two others, using Orchid Opulence.

I then adhered the panel to the Orchid Opulence card front.

Lastly, I added a few Butterfly Gems, Pearl Jewels, and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Berry Lemon

If you don't want to get ink on a portion of your card, then cover it up with paper. That is exactly what I did to stamp each side of my card front. Read on for the details. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Color & Contour

Paper:

   Berry Burst A-2

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

Ink:

   Berry Burst

   Lemon Lolly

   Shaded Spruce

Technique:

   Blending Brush

   Stenciling

   2-Step Stamping

   Masking

Accessories:

   Artistic Mix Decorative Mask

   Blending Brush

   Adhesive-Backed Solid Gems

   Adhesive

First, I covered the right side of the Basic White panel with paper. Basically, I folded over the sheet of paper that I always have underneath my working project to protect my surface. I used some painter's tape to secure it. You decide if you want the panels to be equal in width or not. 

I then taped down a stencil to the right side of the card. I placed it over the entire card and secured it with Painter's tape. I did check to make sure it was as straight as possible. 

Next, I brushed on some Lemon Lolly over the entire left side and then some.

Once it was covered in ink, I gently removed the stencil and washed it under some running water and dried it. Some folks just like to use a wipe to clean it. Just make sure you do not forget, or you might ruin your next project...

Now, I covered the left side with paper. This technique is called masking. Basically, you are covering a portion of your card to protect it from everything. Again, I used Painter's Tape to secure the paper (mask).

First, I stamped the sentiment on the top of the section. 

I then randomly stamped the outline of the flower to cover the panel. 

Next, I added step 2. I stamped the inside color of the flower. This stamp does not align perfectly with the stamp, but that is the way it is supposed to be. I think it looks great.

I then adhered the panel onto the Berry Burst card front.

Lastly, I added a few solid gems and adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Sunshine Stencil

Use a stencil to create a fun and colorful background. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Stitched All Around

Paper:

   Bermuda Bay A-2

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2), Scrap

Ink:

   Archival Basic Black

   Only Orange

   Peekaboo Peach

   Tempting Turquoise

   Bermuda Bay

Markers:

   Personal Choice

Technique:

   Die Cutting

   Sponging

   Stenciling

Accessories:

   Stitched Labels Framelits

   Stencil

   Dimensionals

   Sponge

   Adhesive

First, I created my background, using a stencil and sponges. I began with Only Orange at the top, followed by Peekaboo Peach, Tempting Turquoise and Bermuda Bay as the final color.

Next, I stamped and die cut my sentiment, using the Stitched Labels Framelits. I colored it, using various markers, matching those on the background. Lastly, I sponged Tempting Turquoise around the edge to accent it more.

Lastly, I assembled the card. The background was adhered to the card front. I then added the sentiment, using dimensionals. Lastly, I added a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Spread Your Wings

I used a die cut as a stencil to create a butterfly on my card front. It's great to celebrate with fun, bright colors. What do you think?

Stamps:

   Perfectly Penned

Paper:

   Melon Mambo A-2

   Whisper White 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

Ink:

   Archival Basic Black

Markers:

   Elegant Eggplant

   Sweet Sugarplum

   Tempting Turquoise

   Daffodil Delight

   Pumpkin Pie

   Watermelon Wonder

   Melon Mambo

   Rose Red

Technique:

   Stencilling with Mixed Media

Accessories:

   Butterflies Thinlits Dies

   Basic Rhinestone Jewels

   Adhesive

First, I die cut my stencil using the Butterflies Thinlits Dies. I chose this die because it was large and intricate. 

I then placed it on my Whisper White panel. I used a bit of washi tape to hold it in place. I then colored in the stencil using various markers. 

Next, I stamped my sentiment above the butterfly.

I adhered this panel to the Melon Mambo card front and added rhinestones for the butterfly's body. I also adhered the other Whisper White panel to the inside of the card.

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Glitzy Thanks

Turn your shimmery white embossing paste into any color you need. Simply add a few drops of re-inker and blend it with a palette knife. You do have to work quickly because the embossing paste dries fast. These two cards are my first attempt at dyeing the embossing paste and applying it to a card front. What do you think?

Stamps:

   Queen Anne's Lace

Paper:

   Petal Pink A-2

   Flirty Flamingo 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2), Scrap

Ink:

   Coastal Cabana

Re-Inkers:

   Petal Pink

   Flirty Flamingo

   Coastal Cabana

Technique:

   Embossing Paste

   Stencil

Accessories:

   Shimmery White Embossing Paste

   Basic Pattern Decorative Masks

   Thick Iridescent Glitter

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I placed three small heaps of embossing paste on a clear block using a palette knife.

I then added two or three drops of re-inker to a heap.

I mixed them using a palette knife. It reminded me of mixing color into frosting.

I then picked up a bit and scraped it onto my mask/stencil with the white cardstock under it. 

Do clean off the knife between colors, or use different knives for each of the colors. I had never used the embossing paste, so I mixed too much. This is the reason I made two cards. A little goes a long way.

Next, I added some glitter while the paste was still a bit wet. I think I added too much because I am still picking up pieces that fall off every time I move it. I may omit the glitter the next time.

I then stamped on a left-over Paper Pumpkin tag to use on one of the cards. The other card had room at the top to stamp my sentiment directly on the card front. 

Once, the card front was dry, I adhered the layers together. The other basic white panel was adhered to the inside of the card.

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Natural Thanks

 I have a problem with wooden elements. I like how they look and feel on a card, but I don't always know when I should use them. They are also quite bulky when it comes to mailing a card. I have also found that some of them are very fragile. What are your thoughts or concerns? 

Stamps:

   None

Paper:

   Soft Sea Foam A-2

   Balmy Blue 5-3/8 x 4-1/8

   Watercolor Paper 5-1/4 x 4

   Whisper White 5-1/4 x 4

Ink:

   Balmy Blue

   Coastal Cabana

   Soft Sea Foam

   Basic Black

Technique:

   Stencil

   Watercolor

Accessories:

   Basic Pattern Decorative Masks

   Expressions Natural Elements

   Copper Washi Tape

   Glue Dots

   Adhesive

First, I watercolored my background using three colors: Coastal Cabana, Balmy Blue, Soft Sea Foam. I set the panel aside to dry.

Next, I stenciled the background using my stencil and basic black marker.

I didn't want to cover the panel, so I added a strip of copper washi tape and a wooden "Thanks" to the center.

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Free Bird

 Using neutral colors, such as gray, black, and white, gives your card a more masculine feel. I found two metal birds that were left over from a Paper Pumpkin kit. I added them with glue dots to opposite corners. What do you think?

Stamps:

   Free as a Bird

Paper:

   Basic Black A-2

   Whisper White 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

   Basic Gray 2 x 5-1/4

   Smoky Slate 1-3/4 x 2-7/8

Ink:

   Archival Basic Black

   Gray Granite

Technique:

   Stencil (Sponge Brayer)

Accessories:

   Bird Embellishments (Paper Pumpkin Leftovers)

   Adhesive

   Glue Dots

   Cloud Stencil

First, I stenciled my clouds on my Whisper White panel using my sponge brayer and Gray Granite.

Then I adhered the Smoky Slate panel.

I stamped my bird using Archival Basic Black to the center of the Basic Gray piece. I adhered it to the center of the Smoky Slate strip.

I then adhered this panel to the card base.

I stamped my sentiment and added the metal birds with glue dots.

The other Whisper White panel is for the inside of the card. You may choose to stamp on it or leave it blank for a personal note by the sender.

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So Sorry for Your Loss

 Stencils can be used in many ways. Here is what it looks like when you wipe away acrylic paint using a stencil and a baby wipe. I must say, I am pleased with the movement of the paint and the clarity of the stencil. What are your thoughts?

Stamps:
   Sorry for Everything

Paper:
   Pineapple Punch A-2
   Whisper White 5-1/4 x 4

Ink:
   Tuxedo Black Memento

Acrylic Paint:
   Yellow
   Orange
   Blue

Technique:
   Wipe Out

Accessories:
   Stencil
   Brayer
   Baby Wipes
   Stamparatus/MISTI/Stamp-a-ma-jig
   Adhesive

I advise you to use a heavy cardstock for this background technique. Have paints, brayer, stencil, and baby wipes at the ready. You must wipe away the paint before it dries.

First, apply drops of different acrylic colors on your panel, and quickly use your brayer to spread the paint on the panel.

Immediately, place the stencil over the paint and gently swipe the baby wipe across the stencil, removing some of the paint. Do not press too hard so the panel doesn't tear. 

Let it dry and use it as a background.

I did not want to cover up my creation. So, I decided to just stamp a sentiment. I suggest you use a tool that will allow you to stamp several times in exactly the same spot. This way you can make the words as dark and crisp as you like. A Stamparatus, MISTI, or even the discontinued Stamp-a-ma-jig will do the trick.

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Birthday Panda

Stencils can be so much fun. You can use any medium that you like. I used distress ink on my background for this card.

Stamps:

   Party Panda

Paper:

   Basic Black A-2

   Whisper White 5 1/4 x 4 (2)

Ink:

   peacock feathers distress ink

   Archival Basic Black

Technique:

   Stencil 

  

Accessories:

   Basic Pattern Decorative Masks, Red Ribbon 16", Adhesive

I used Painter's Tape to keep my stencil and card stock in place. I then took the peacock feathers distress ink pad and rubbed it on my stencil/mask in a zig zag pattern. 

I used a paper towel to clean the stencil and pick up some of the ink. This also caused the lighter colored circles on the background. 

Using my MISTI, I was able to stamp my Panda and sentiment several times. I then tied my red ribbon around the card.

Lastly, I attached it to my Basic Black card base. The second panel of Whisper White is for the inside of the card.

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