22 August 2022

Stencils - Layering & Spotlight Color

I love my stencil collection, but I don't think I use them anywhere nearly enough. I'm also a huge fan of the stencil layering technique. Layering stencils expands the supplies you already have in your stash, creating countless possibilities. For this card, I used a basic circle stencil and the Organic Matter stencil from The Crafter's Companion.


Let's talk about how striking this large sunflower is!  When I purchased this set I had the full intention of coloring it with Copics, which I will eventually, but I really wanted to let the line art take center stage on this card.  

What better way to make an image pop off the page than with a big pop of color?  I started by applying a circle frame stencil over top of a panel of Neenah Bright White cardstock. (Quick tip:  I use a repositionable spray adhesive on the back of all my stencils).  Over the top of the circle, I layered the Organic Matter stencil. Using a blending brush I applied Squeezed Lemonade Distress Ink. Once I was happy with the intensity of the color, I removed the top stencil. Using the residual ink on my blender brush, I added a second coat of ink before removing the circle stencil.

With my ink blending complete, I placed the sunflower so that the head would be fully in my yellow circle and stamped it in VersaFine ink. The sentiment is actually two parts and had to be stamped individually in order to get the spacing correct. Using VersaFine ink, I first stamped "Prayers your way" then removed that verse and lined up "sending" above.

The completed panel was then die cut with Wonky Rectangles from Simon Says Stamp and adhered to a black card base. To add the finishing touches I added a few black enamel dots.

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Kokuyo Tape Glue Dot Liner Long tape, Refill cartridge 5 Pack,
Kokuyo Tape Glue Dot Liner Long tape, Refill cartridge 5 Pack,
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Kokuyo Tape Glue Dot Liner Long-Blue
Kokuyo Tape Glue Dot Liner Long-Blue
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Simon Says Stamp CRAFT TACKY GLUE
Simon Says Stamp CRAFT TACKY GLUE
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Craft Ink Blending Brushes 10 Colorful Pack Set
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EK Success Mini Scoring Board
EK Success Mini Scoring Board
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Fiskars PREMIUM CUT LINE Paper Trimmer 12 Inches
Fiskars PREMIUM CUT LINE Paper Trimmer 12 Inches
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Lawn Fawn Teflon Bone Folder
Lawn Fawn Teflon Bone Folder
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Sizzix - Sticky Grid Sheets - 6 x 8.5 - 5 Pack
Sizzix - Sticky Grid Sheets - 6 x 8.5 - 5 Pack
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Tim Holtz 12.25 Inch Maxi Guillotine Trimmer
Tim Holtz 12.25 Inch Maxi Guillotine Trimmer
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Tim Holtz Tonic GLASS MEDIA MAT
Tim Holtz Tonic GLASS MEDIA MAT
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Tim Holtz Tonic TRAVEL GLASS MEDIA MAT
Tim Holtz Tonic TRAVEL GLASS MEDIA MAT
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Simon Says Stamp WONKY RECTANGLES Wafer Dies
Simon Says Stamp WONKY RECTANGLES Wafer Dies
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Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad SQUEEZED LEMONADE
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad SQUEEZED LEMONADE
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Doodlebug Design Enamel Dots - Beetle Black
Doodlebug Design Enamel Dots - Beetle Black
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100 Clear A2+ Card Resealable Cello/Cellophane Bags (Fit One A2 Size Card w/Envelope)
100 Clear A2+ Card Resealable Cello/Cellophane Bags (Fit One A2 Size Card w/Envelope)
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250 Starbrite Opaque Select A2 Envelopes in White - Economy 24lb Bond Smooth Vellum Finish
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Tsukineko VersaFine Pigment Ink Pad - Onyx Black
Tsukineko VersaFine Pigment Ink Pad - Onyx Black
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Neenah Bright White Paper 65lb. Cover Stock
Neenah Bright White Paper 65lb. Cover Stock
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Studio Katia SUNSHINE OF HOPE Clear Stamps
Studio Katia SUNSHINE OF HOPE Clear Stamps
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Brutus Monroe Stencils Simple Blend Circle
Brutus Monroe Stencils Simple Blend Circle
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The Crafter's Workshop Mini Organic Matter Stencil 6 x 6 Stencil
The Crafter's Workshop Mini Organic Matter Stencil 6 x 6 Stencil
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