Vintage Layered Bouquet Card with Stencils

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Create a sophisticated vintage-style card featuring a layered floral bouquet on kraft cardstock. Using stencils and a single ink colour with water spraying, you'll achieve an elegant etched wood effect in blue and brown tones. This dimensional technique is perfect for masculine or vintage-themed greeting cards.

You will need

Stamps By Me - Antique Bouquets - Layering Stencils and Dies - 070425BSEE IT Stamps By Me Bumper Pack - Summer Sanctuary - 070425ASEE IT

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Step by step

1. 

   Cut a piece of craft card to A6 size (10.5 x 14.8 cm) for your card base.

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2. 

   Position your first layering stencil at the corner of your card, placing it half on and half off the page. Lightly spray the stencil with water to help it adhere to the card.

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3. 

   Apply walnut brown ink through the first stencil using light pressure. Press gently to build the colour gradually, working brown onto brown for a subtle tonal effect.

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4. 

   Spray the inked area lightly with water to create an oxidised effect and allow the colour to develop.

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5. 

   Dry the sprayed area with a heat gun, moving it around to blend the water and ink together on the kraft card.

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6. 

   Position your second stencil layer aligned with the card edge. Apply the brown Distress Oxide ink with slightly more pressure to add depth and dimension to the floral design.

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7. 

   Continue building up the floral design using stencil layers three and four. Press progressively harder with each layer to create shadow and dimension in the stamped image.

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8. 

   Using black ink, add shading to the final flower layer to deepen the shadows and create contrast. Apply the ink with a blending tool, focusing on the edges and details of the stamped image.

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9. 

   Apply blue ink through stencil layers five and six to add colour variation to the leaves. Use a blending brush to apply the ink, creating depth in your design.

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10. 

    Using a black ink pad held at an angle, carefully edge the entire stencilled piece to add definition and depth to the design.

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11. 

    Mount your stencilled kraft card piece onto a white card base with a coordinating matt layer in between to create a frame effect.

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12. 

    Add a sentiment label to the card using washi tape or stamps. Finish with gold ink splats using a stencil or flicking technique for a vintage touch.

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Tips from the show

• Skip spraying every layer to create an artistic, etched appearance rather than a uniform finish.
• Use a single ink pad by pressing progressively harder with each layer to build depth and shadow.
• Edging your stencilled piece with black ink stops the card looking flat when mounted.

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