A project from our live show HSN ITEMS 848562 AND 848564 - Stamps and Papers perfect for Halloween · 17/08/2023 · watch it from 13:45

Create a fast Halloween card using pre-printed paper backgrounds featuring atmospheric scenes. Add a subtle white ink moon halo using stencils, stamp reflection figures, and enhance with white gel pen highlights for a polished, professional finish without extensive inking techniques.

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848562 - HSN - Halloween - Reflection CollectionSEE IT

848564 - HSN - Happy Haunting Reflection Collection PapersSEE IT

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Step by step

Select a pre-printed paper from the collection featuring an atmospheric background scene. ▶ watch 14:00
Position the inner moon stencil aperture near the top of your paper. ▶ watch 14:15
Apply white ink using a blending brush around the moon aperture to create a subtle halo effect. ▶ watch 14:30
Swap to the exterior stencil and position it over the moon area, concentrating the white ink in the centre and blending outwards. ▶ watch 15:00
Blend the white ink outwards to soften the moon area and create a gentle glow. ▶ watch 15:30
Stamp the reflection figures in black ink near the base of the card where the water or ground is shown. ▶ watch 15:45
Take a white gel pen and add highlights to the tops of the figures and any raised elements to suggest moonlight reflection. ▶ watch 16:30
Mount the decorated paper onto a card base in black or white. ▶ watch 17:15
Add a sentiment such as 'Happy Halloween' to complete the card. ▶ watch 18:15

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The paper is uncoated, which means you can emboss, heat emboss, stamp, paint or gesso it for additional creative options.
White gel pen dries back slightly lighter than it appears when applied, so don't worry if it looks harsh initially.
You can repeat the figures design or position them off to the edge for varied compositions.

Quick Paper-Based Moon and Figures Card with White Gel Pen Details

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