I wanted to practice the double stenciling technique and I thought this challenge presented the perfect opportunity to do so! I used three stencils and four Distress Inks as well as stickles, wet glue, and glitter.
I invite you to join us in this challenge! Looking forward to seeing your creations!
This is the second card in my"Off The Wall" series. I am really trying to make it easier for my clients to order cards. Creating and naming series is a major first step.
As soon as I finished the background, I knew there was only one sentiment that would work. I don't have a lot of bold sentiments so I think this "Best Day Ever" stamp will get a lot of use!
I went a little crazy with my stencils and inks but it was crazy good fun! I truly am having a love affair with Ranger's Speckled Egg Distress Oxide and Regular Distress inks. Those two colors mixed with Iced Spruce Oxide and Tumbled Glass regular Distress Ink results in a beautiful and dramatic tone on tone fade-out!
I originally created this project for the "Lets Get Messy" challenge at Shopping Our Stash. But I accidentally posted in on FB yesterday so now I have to create another project for next week! Getting messy means using glitter, pigment ink, acrylic paint, you know, the kind of things that require getting your hands sticky, or messy! I plan to break out my Geli Plate at some point!
Shaker cards are generally "messy" makes for me! I use tons of glue and in this case a mix of Distress Inks on the outside and in my windows! I used stickles and glitter, and glue to embellish cloud windows. I had so much fun unsticking myself from my panels.
I added a few sequins to the card face! I smeared glue on my balloon and then sprinkled on some glitter. I don't like glitter so much because it gets everywhere! I used a mixture of stickles and glitter to create a rainbow background in my cloud windows!
I am so glad that I started using craft foam instead of double-sided foam tape on my window projects! It has made the creation of the projects easier and more efficient.
The Optional Twist at 613 Avenue Create this month is to use Washi Tape (foiled or matte.)
I own tons of Washi and I rarely use it. I subscribe to a planner kit and each month I get 6 to 8 rolls of foiled and matte Washi tapes. Although I use these in my planner, it is difficult to use an entire roll in one month of planning. This challenge made me think about more interesting ways to use my tapes so you may see a lot of Washi tape on my upcoming projects.
A Bad Day
Fade-Out Infinity Stenciling is so cool. I keep my color wheel handy because I don't want to end up with muddy colors. I am amazed at how each layer claims it's own space and also at the preception of depth this technique creates!
This lovely weekday (foiled) Washi was the perfect choice for my sentiment. I started the design, Creating my own backgrounds has definitely become an addiction for me. I have a huge collection of stencils and now feel justified in making so many impulse purchases! I could not afford them at today's prices! I actually ordered mylar this week so I create stencils of my favorite dies
I added a little gold splatter to the face panel and while it has an orangish tone in the photos, it sparkles IRL. I experimented with three different card bases but in the end, the black card seemed to be the best choice.
Happy Moments
Step Tutorial
Tools:
Paper Trimmer
Stamping platform or acrylic block
Die Pick
Blending Brushes
Craft Tweezers
Heat Tool (embossing)
Supplies:
Distress Inks: (I used: Squeezed Lemonade, Shaded Lilac, Worn Lipstick, Cracked Pistachio, Iced Spruce.) Use what you have. You may substitute any ink as long as it is dye-based. Pigment ink will not work.
Other Inks: Momento Tuxedo Black, VersMark Watermark
Paper:
Black Card Stock 110 lb or higher White Card Stock 110 lb or higher
Craft Foam Sheets
Other Supplies:
Stencils (at least two)
Washi Tape
Sentiment Stamp(s)
Sequins
Embossing Powder
Embossing Powder Tool
Teflon Bone Folder
Adhesives:
Wet Glue
Glue runner
Double-sided tape
removable tape or low tack tape
Process
Cut the black cardstock to 4-1/4" x 11" and score at 5-1/2" Cut your white cardstock to 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (you will trim this later)
Using low tack tape, adhere the white cs to your work surface. Optional: You may apply a base color to your white cardstock before beginning to stencil.
Place your first stencil over your paper and adhere it to your work surface. Avoid placing tape over any area of the stencil that will be inked. Using your first ink color, begin blending from the outer edges and work toward the center. Blend in additional colors as desired. If you plan to highlight your sentiment or an image from your second stencil, you should leave white space in the center of your design. Remove the first stencil.
Position your second stencil. You can move the stencil to color images into a particular area depending on your desired design.
Color your "anchor" image.
Color remaining images and blend in your complimentary colors. When coloring is complete, use a clean blending brush to blend in all the colors making sure to blend out any sharp lines.
Trim your panel to the appropriate size. The panel of the tutorial project was trimmed to 4" x 5-1/4".
Add splatter (I used gold and white) or other mediums to give your background design additional interest. Water droplets are another possibility if you are using Ranger Distress Inks or Oxide Inks.
Wipe the front of the panel with a powder embossing tool.
Position your sentiment on your stamping tool or acrylic block.
Stamp your sentiment/images black ink.
Use a baby wipe to clean your stamps (do not remove them from your stamping tool.) Stamp the sentiments/image again using the VersaMark embossing ink.
Cover the entire sentiment/image with CLEAR embossing powder. Return excess EP to the container and lightly tap the back of the panel to remove the excess powder. Heat emboss the sentiment. (apply heat to the back of the card first and then move to the front.)
For added dimension, apply craft foam or double-sided foam tape to the back of your card. If you use craft foam, cut it 1/8" smaller than your panel.
Secure the foam to the back of your panel with both double-sided tape and wet glue.
Position the panel on your card base.
Add your decorative strip. (I used Washi tape. You can substitute ribbon or an intricate die-cut border strip.)
Well, I am having more fun than I ever imagined I could have as I work with stencils and practice blending inks and other mediums. And, huge surprise, The Hubster was in Dollar Tree and noticed that they had a newly renovated craft section. He came home with paints, paintbrushes, and planner stickers. He is going back to grab some gelatos (he had no idea what they were) and a few more tubes of paint. This, from a man who each time Amazon shows up asks, "Don't you think you already have enough stuff?"
DO YOU FLAMINGO?
This practice session was really all about my Lotus flower stencil. It has been in my stash for over six years and this is the first time I have used it. I was also practicing my fade out background stenciling. I added Glossy Accents ™ to the beak and eye of my flamingo. It is a little rough but it was a practice sheet so I was pleased with the result.
Once the practice panel was completed, I decided it would be okay to use it as a card front. I have a number of Flamingo stamp and die sets and I knew I didn't want to use a layered set because I felt it would distract from the flower. In the end, I went with the Echo Park Flamingo Die and sentiment stamps by Heidi Swapp. A few sequins finished off the design!
