Disco Ball Layering Stencil Card with Dancing Figures

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Create a vibrant disco-themed card featuring a retro sunburst background with layered stenciling. The design showcases a geometric grid floor and radiating yellow and pink rays, perfect for adding a fun, nostalgic 70s vibe to your cardmaking. This project uses layering stencils and coordinating stamp sets to build depth and visual interest.

You will need

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Step by step

1. 

   Position your first layering stencil on the card and ink the four corner hearts as positioning guides. These hearts will help you align the stencil correctly when you come to layer it up.

   ▶ watch this step (7:15)
2. 

   Line up the stencil using the heart registration guides. Apply your chosen ink colour through the first numbered stencil layer onto the card.

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3. 

   Continue layering the remaining stencils (two, three, and four) in sequence. Align each stencil using the heart registration guides at the corners before applying ink or colour.

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4. 

   Stamp the coordinating disco ball stamp onto your card base using black or grey ink. The stamp cuts out the full disco ball design.

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5. Layer the die-cut disco ball motif onto your card front, positioning it centrally over the stencilled background. ▶ watch 8:15
6. 

   Die cut the dancing figures from the Happy Feet stamp and die set. Use glitter card or patterned paper for a decorative finish.

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7. 

   Position the disco ball and decorative elements on your card front, arranging them over the pink starburst background. Layer the pieces to create dimension and visual interest.

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8. 

   Position the disco floor background stencil over your card and blend red and yellow ink through it to create a lighting effect with the radiating sunburst pattern.

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9. 

   Choose your sentiment from the stamp set and stamp it onto your card. Position it in your desired location to complete the card.

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Tips from the show

• The layering stencil system has numbered layers and heart guides for precision alignment every time.
• You can interchange the stencil elements to create up to 20 different boot designs.
• The coordinating stamps and dies work together, so you don't need to hunt for matching elements.

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