Tropical Hummingbird Layered Stencil Card

A project from our live show MY PODCAST - Catch my latest updates broadcast 12th Feb 2024 · 12/02/2024 · watch it from 22:30

A vibrant tropical bird design created using a six-layer stencil system with coordinating die and outline. The stencils are numbered and feature a heart registration system for perfect alignment, creating a beautifully detailed and dimensional hummingbird focal point.

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Step by step

1. Gather your ink pads in bright colours such as orange, pink, purple and teal, along with your sponge daubers. ▶ watch 23:15
2. Line up stencil number one in the corner of your white card, using the heart registration marks if needed for alignment. ▶ watch 24:30
3. Apply orange ink through stencil one using your sponge dauber, working from light to build up colour gradually. ▶ watch 26:15
4. Remove stencil one and place stencil two in the same corner position, then apply pink ink through it. ▶ watch 27:00
5. Continue with stencil three, applying purple or Fandango ink to add depth to the bird's colouring. ▶ watch 29:00
6. Skip to stencil five and apply teal ink to the feather details, then return to stencil four. ▶ watch 30:15
7. Apply sparkle paste to stencil four over the flower and leaf areas for added dimension and shine. ▶ watch 31:00
8. Allow the paste to dry completely before removing the stencil to reveal your finished tropical bird design. ▶ watch 32:00

Tips from the show

• The stencils are etched with numbers to guide you through the layering process in order.
• You can see through the stencils to help with alignment if you have a slight tremor or worry about placement.
• The heart registration system in the corner helps line up the stencils perfectly every time.

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