Classic Red Rose on White Card

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Demonstrate the traditional method for creating a beautiful, realistic red rose using the Rose Branch layering stencil. This produces a stunning 3D effect with depth and dimension, showing the stencil system at its most elegant.

You will need

Stencil and Die - Rose Branch - 050722CSEE IT

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Step by step

1. Clean your stencils thoroughly with a baby wipe or under running water to remove any previous ink colours. ▶ watch 25:00
2. Place stencil number one on your white card stock, lined up at the edge. ▶ watch 27:15
3. Ink through stencil number one with a distress red ink pad, tapping gently to apply colour. ▶ watch 27:30
4. Position stencil number two and ink through with the same red, pressing firmly to build colour intensity. ▶ watch 29:15
5. Apply stencil number three and ink through with red again, then add a touch of blue ink on top to create a deep burgundy shade for darker tones. ▶ watch 30:30
6. Position stencil number four (the leaves) and ink through with green, pressing hard to achieve a rich, dark green. ▶ watch 31:30
7. Apply stencil number five and ink through with green again, pressing firmly to complete the leaf definition. ▶ watch 32:15
8. Allow the card to dry completely, then add a sentiment or decorative element to finish. ▶ watch 33:45

Tips from the show

• If you don't have three shades of red, you can layer blue ink under red to create a deep burgundy effect.
• Always follow the numbered stencil system in order for the best results.
• Press harder on the later stencil layers to build depth and dimension in the rose.

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• White Rose on Black Card with Colour Overlay

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