The delicacy of the Bloom Mandala stencil creates a (quick!) gorgeous card.
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
Card Face: 5.5 x 3.75
Gold Cardstock: 5.5 x .25”
The strands in this stencil are very fine – to ensure crisp results I sprayed the back with Pixie Spray and allowed it to sit for about 30 seconds before putting it onto the card face.
Card Face:
- I laid the card face on my Grip Mat and positioned the stencil. I rolled a brayer over it to ensure good adhesion.
- I started applying ink in the center and worked towards to the outer edges of the stencil. I built up layers of ink in the middle and allowed the intensity to fade as it moved to the edge.
- I spattered the card face with gold metallic watercolour and waited a few minutes for this to dry completely.
- I placed the card face into the stamp positioner and stamped the sentiment with Versafine Onyx.
- I sprinkled this with clear embossing powder and set it with my heat gun.
Assembly
- I glued the card face to the card base, aligning snugly on the left.
- I glued the gold strip against the right-hand edge of the card face.
Final Thoughts:
I had the gold strip in my “in case I need it” stash of metallics, and it was already embossed. It’s amazing how much visual interest that texture adds.
This is such a beautiful stencil – it’s fun to use, and easy to create beautiful results.
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: Bloom Mandala, A Colorful Life Designs
Waffle Flower Grip Mat, 8.5 x 6.5, Scrapbook.com
Clear Embossing Powder, Wow, Simon Says Stamp
Stamps: Life is Grand, Stampin’ Up! (retired)
Metallic Watercolour: Amazon
Ink: Stampin’ Up!
Blending Brushes: Stampin’ Up!
Versafine Onyx, Simon Says Stamp
Adhesive: Tombow Aqua, Michaels
Card Base & Card Face: Accent 100 lb., Amazon
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