Galaxy Background Circle Card with Stencilled Accent

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Create an adult-oriented card with a cosmic, galaxy-inspired background using blended ink colours. Cut circles from the inked background and layer them with foam pads, then add a subtle stencilled accent and sequin embellishments.

You will need

Avago-ink Designs - Stencil - Bubble Waves - 100122ESEE IT Izink Dye Based Ink Pad 5 X 5CM - Grenadine 050821OSEE IT Izink Dye Based Ink Pad 5 X 5CM - Cire 050821KSEE IT Izink Dye Based Ink Pad 5 X 5CM - Cassis 050821QSEE IT Izink Dye Based Ink Pad 5 X 5CM - Cerise 050821FSEE IT Izink Dye Based Ink Pad 5 X 5CM - Outremer 050821NSEE IT Izink Dye Based Ink Pad 5 X 5CM - Emeraude 050821HSEE IT

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Step by step

1. Start with a piece of white textured card as your base. ▶ watch 18:00
2. Begin with your lightest ink colour (orange) and apply it in irregular, non-perfect shapes across the card. ▶ watch 18:30
3. Add red ink in the centre and darker areas, blending the colours together where they meet. ▶ watch 19:00
4. Layer in purple ink, softening the edges where colours touch to create a gradient effect. ▶ watch 19:30
5. Add blue ink and continue blending all colours together, creating a tie-dye effect. ▶ watch 20:00
6. Finish with green ink, blending it into the composition and filling any remaining white gaps. ▶ watch 20:45
7. Spritz the inked panel lightly with water to activate the inks and create star-like effects. ▶ watch 22:00
8. Blot the water with kitchen towel and heat-set the panel with a heat gun to prevent cockling. ▶ watch 22:45
9. Use circle dies in various sizes to cut circles from the inked background panel. ▶ watch 23:45
10. Prepare a 6x6 inch white card base and apply a subtle stencilled background using a bubble waves stencil and two coordinating ink colours (cerise and outremer). ▶ watch 26:30
11. Brush the stencil colours softly from the edges inward to create a pastel effect without hard lines. ▶ watch 27:30
12. Stamp a sentiment (such as 'You Make Me Happy') in black ink in the bottom corner of the stencilled card. ▶ watch 29:00
13. Glue a textured card layer onto the white card base, then layer the stencilled card on top. ▶ watch 29:45
14. Adhere the largest cut circles flat to the card, then use foam pads under smaller circles to create varying height levels. ▶ watch 30:45
15. Position some circles so they extend off the edge of the card for added depth and visual interest. ▶ watch 31:30
16. Scatter coordinating sequins across the circles and card surface to add sparkle and finish the design. ▶ watch 32:00

Tips from the show

• Always start with your lightest colour when blending inks to avoid contaminating your ink pads.
• Don't worry about colours clashing when blending—embrace the vibrant, tie-dye effect.
• You don't need to cover every area with the stencil; subtle background colour breaks up white card effectively.

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