Annette Sullivan: Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator, Australia – Providing inspiration for handmade greeting cards
Category: Stencilled Background
Today I am using a few different stencils (decorative masks) to create a One Layer, Clean and Simple card. Sadly these masks have retired but you could use any that you have to create a similar look. Look at the variation of colours in the butterfly on the front of the card and also on … Continue reading Combining Stencils for a Clean and Simple Card
Are you looking for some added inspiration to create a set / or sets of beautiful cards? The Tea Boutique Cards & Envelopes pack has 20 cards and envelopes, 4 each of 5 designs. These coordinate with the Tea Boutique suite, but can be used with any products as I have done with my samples … Continue reading Create quick and easy cards using Tea Boutique Cards & Envelopes
Stencils or Decorative Masks can be used in many ways to create backgrounds on a variety of card types. Today I am using one of these masks on Linen Specialty Paper with pastels instead of inks. The Linen Specialty Paper (#155681) is adhesive backed which makes it very easy to attach to cardstock.Attach the linen … Continue reading Using Stencils on Linen Paper
Today's Christmas card was made by heat embossing a stencilled image. Take a piece of Pearlescent Specialty Paper and cover with one of the Basic Patterns Decorative Masks.Use a sponge dauber with Whisper White Craft ink to add ink onto the paper through the mask. Normally you would use Versamark ink for heat embossing, but … Continue reading Heat Embossing with Stencils for Christmas
Double Stencilling is a great way to showcase two of your favourite stencils / masks. For the best effect use an open mask for the bottom layer and a more detailed mask for the top layer. The technique used here is Double Stencilling:Place an open pattern mask over Basic White cardstock.Use Blending Brushes to add … Continue reading Double Stencilling Technique
Have you ever looked at a stamp set and thought that it could be used for purposes other than for what it was intended? The Christmas Season stamp set is a perfect example. The variety of leaves can be used for any occasion, not just Christmas. Today's card is based on one on page 66 … Continue reading Repurposing stamp sets with Christmas Season
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