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Contemporary DIY Card Design: Stencil Techniques You Need

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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 the 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

Card Face:  5.5 x 4

Scrap cardstock for die cut:  4 x 3  (before die cutting)

Card Face:

  • I sprayed the stencil with Pixie spray and, after about 30 seconds, laid it on the card face.  I rolled over the stencil with a brayer to ensure good contact.
  • I placed the card face-up and stencil in my spray box and sprayed it with Lindy’s Stardust Spray in several colours.

Other:

  • I used Mint Tape to secure the die to the piece of scrap cardstock and ran it through the Big Shot.
  • I reviewed my sentiment binder and selected one from those I had prepared in advance.

(This is such a great time saver!)

Assembly

  • I glued the card face onto the card base,  centering vertically.
  • I affixed the die-cut heart to the card face on the left.
  • I put dimensional foam tape on the back of the sentiment and positioned it as shown.

Final Thoughts:

I love the pretty colours and the organic feel of this card.

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: Wavy Ladders, A Colorful Life Designs

Waffle Flower Grip Mat, 8.5 x 6.5, Scrapbook.com

Versamark Embossing Ink: Simon Says Stamp

Clear Embossing Powder,  Wow,  Simon Says Stamp

Lindy’s Stardust  Sprays,  Glitter & Ink

Dies:

Adhesive: Tombow Aqua, Michaels

Card Base & Card Face: Recollections 110 lb., Michaels

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Wavy Ladders from A Colorful Life Designs

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