Stencilled Background Iris Card with Feather Texture

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Create a beautiful celebration card featuring a vibrant iris flower with purple and yellow petals against a soft feathered background. This elegant design combines stencilling techniques with lamination stamps to build layers of texture and depth. The finished card includes a 'HAPPY' sentiment and showcases how to blend colours effectively for a professional floral focal point.

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Step by step

1. 

   Place a piece of white cardstock on your craft mat as the base for your card. Position it ready for adding stencilled texture and colour.

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2. 

   Apply the feather stencil to your white card using the chip sapphire ink pad. Hold the stencil in place with one hand and dab the ink through the stencil pattern onto the card.

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3. 

   Stamp the iris solid portion onto white cardstock using chip sapphire ink. Position the stamp carefully and press firmly to transfer the image clearly.

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4. 

   Spray the inked iris with water to create a watercolour bleed effect. The water will cause the blue ink to spread and blend naturally on the card.

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5. Allow the iris panel to dry completely before proceeding to the next step. Set it aside whilst you prepare the other elements. ▶ watch 43:30
6. 

   Position the iris outline stamp over the stencilled background and stamp it using black ink. Ensure the stamp aligns with the previously stencilled image to create a defined outline.

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7. 

   Mount the completed iris design onto the stencilled feather background cardstock using foam pads or adhesive for dimension.

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8. Adhere the finished iris piece to your card base using adhesive. Position it centrally on the card front and press down firmly to secure. ▶ watch 45:00

Tips from the show

• Stencil work adds an accent to the background without overwhelming the focal point
• You can add splats and texture through stencils to enhance the overall design
• Combining stencilling with lamination stamps creates a professional, layered appearance

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