Layered Hummingbird Stencil Card with Sparkle

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Create a dimensional hummingbird card using a six-layer stencil system with coordinating die cuts. The stencils build up colour and depth to create a striking focal point, which can be finished with sparkle paste and layered with a detailed exterior die for a shaped card.

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Step by step

1. Place stencil number one in the corner of your card stock, holding it steady with a magnetic mat if needed. ▶ watch 31:00
2. Apply pink ink through the stencil using a brush, working through the heart guides if desired. ▶ watch 32:30
3. Remove stencil one and line up stencil two, applying orange ink to the flower areas. ▶ watch 33:00
4. Continue with stencil three, adding darker teal or complementary colour to build dimension in the flowers. ▶ watch 33:45
5. Apply stencil four with a darker shade, pressing firmly to create depth in the bird's body and tail. ▶ watch 34:30
6. Use stencil five with the same colour, pressing hard to intensify the dimension on the tail feathers. ▶ watch 35:15
7. Apply stencil six for the leaves using green ink, then layer teal at the base for added dimension. ▶ watch 36:00
8. Place the stencil back on and apply sparkle paste or embellishment paste through the detailed areas for texture. ▶ watch 37:00
9. Run the card stock through your die-cutting machine with the exterior hummingbird die to create a shaped card. ▶ watch 38:30
10. Apply tape to the top of the shaped card and score a line across if desired for a folded card. ▶ watch 40:00
11. Layer the detailed black die-cut piece on top of the stencilled hummingbird using tape or adhesive. ▶ watch 41:00
12. Add a sentiment or greeting to complete the card. ▶ watch 45:30

Tips from the show

• Follow the numbered stencil system in order to build up colour and dimension gradually.
• You can return to any stencil layer to add extra sparkle or detail at any point in the process.
• If you are making one card, make three at once to avoid repeatedly setting up and putting away your stencils.

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