Stencilled Scales Psychedelic Card with Gem Embellishments

A project from our live show Monday Madness - Join Simon broadcast 7th Feb 22 · 07/02/2022 · watch it from 33:30

A striking square card featuring a stencilled scales pattern created with sponging and multiple ink colours, producing a psychedelic effect. Gem embellishments in the corners add sparkle and dimension to this flat-mail-friendly design.

You will need

Izink Dye Based Ink Pad 5 X 5CM - Cerise 050821FSEE IT Izink Dye Based Ink Pad 5 X 5CM - Verveine 050821ESEE IT Izink Dye Based Ink Pad 5 X 5CM - Mer Du Sud 050821CSEE IT Stamps By Me 4MM Jewels - Fern TopazSEE IT Versafine Ink Pad - Onyx Black - 300921CSEE IT

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Step by step

1. Cut a 6-inch square card blank from thick cardstock (approximately 300 gsm). ▶ watch 33:30
2. Position the stylish scales die as a stencil on one side of the card blank. ▶ watch 34:00
3. Dab the lightest ink colour (green) through the stencil openings using a sponge and light finger pressure. ▶ watch 34:15
4. Add the blue ink colour through the stencil, allowing colours to overlap slightly for variation. ▶ watch 34:30
5. Add the pink ink colour through the stencil to complete the first side. ▶ watch 34:45
6. Lift away the stencil to reveal the sponged scales pattern. ▶ watch 35:00
7. Flip the card and position the stencil on the reverse side. ▶ watch 35:15
8. Repeat the sponging process on the second side, starting with green, then blue, then pink. ▶ watch 35:30
9. Lift away the stencil to reveal the complete two-sided pattern. ▶ watch 36:00
10. Position the patterned card at a quirky angle on your card base. ▶ watch 36:30
11. Secure the patterned card using tape runner down the centre strip. ▶ watch 36:45
12. Trim the card to size using the card base as a guide, cutting level with the edges. ▶ watch 37:00
13. Stamp a sentiment onto the card using black Versafine ink. ▶ watch 38:00
14. Apply glue to the bottom corners and attach rainbow fish gem embellishments. ▶ watch 40:00
15. Apply glue to the top corners and attach rainbow fish gem embellishments. ▶ watch 40:15
16. Add smaller fern topaz gem embellishments above the larger gems for additional sparkle. ▶ watch 40:30

Tips from the show

• Stencilling with sponges allows for light, uneven colour application that adds to the artistic effect.
• Keeping the card relatively flat with embellishments helps reduce postage costs.
• There are no wrong colour choices when creating psychedelic effects—embrace bold, clashing colours.

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