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Nested Stencil Frame with Blended Ink and Stamped Edge

A project from our live show Create and Craft TV - IMALA LAUNCH SHOW 2 - Join Carley Duff - Broadcast 30th April 24 · 30/04/2024 · watch it from 26:15

Nested Stencil Frame with Blended Ink and Stamped Edge - the finished project
The finished project

Create an elegant layered card featuring a perfectly framed square aperture with blended ink backgrounds in soft pink tones. Use nested stencils taped together to create the frame, then add a beautiful stamped floral design cascading down one side for a professional, sophisticated finish. This technique combines stencilling, ink blending and stamping to achieve a stunning dimensional effect.

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Step by step

  1. Step 1: Tape two nested aperture stencils together to create a thicker frame. Secure them with low-tack tape from the

    Tape two nested aperture stencils together to create a thicker frame. Secure them with low-tack tape from the edge, ensuring the apertures are aligned.

    ▶ watch this step (26:15)
  2. Step 2: Position the taped stencils on your card base and secure with low-tack tape. Ensure the stencils are placed wh

    Position the taped stencils on your card base and secure with low-tack tape. Ensure the stencils are placed where you want them on the card front before taping down.

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  3. Step 3: Take a dye ink pad in your chosen colour and blend it over the top edge of the aperture to create a soft squar

    Take a dye ink pad in your chosen colour and blend it over the top edge of the aperture to create a soft square frame effect.

    ▶ watch this step (26:45)
  4. Step 4: Stamp a floral design over the blended edge of the frame, allowing the stamp to cascade down one side. Use the

    Stamp a floral design over the blended edge of the frame, allowing the stamp to cascade down one side. Use the clear stamp positioned to overlap the inked area.

    ▶ watch this step (27:00)
  5. Step 5: Carefully remove the stencil to reveal the blended ink design with stamped butterfly detail. The nested frame

    Carefully remove the stencil to reveal the blended ink design with stamped butterfly detail. The nested frame creates a perfectly defined border around your artwork.

    ▶ watch this step (27:15)

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