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Textured Heart Stencil Bokeh Background Card

A project from our live show BRAND SHOWCASE - UNIKO - Join us for this much loved event where the SMALL brands get to shout LOUDEST - Broadcast 20TH JAN 23 · 01/20/2023 · watch it from 13:30

Textured Heart Stencil Bokeh Background Card - the finished project
The finished project

Create a beautiful card featuring layered stencilled hearts in soft pink and red tones that create a lovely bokeh depth effect. Using a cascading heart stencil positioned multiple times with varying ink colours, you'll build dimension and achieve a soft, romantic blurred aesthetic. This elegant design is perfect for Valentine's Day, anniversaries, or any occasion celebrating love.

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Step by step

  1. Step 1: Position the cascading heart stencil on your white card base. Using a Funky Fossil blending brush, apply light

    Position the cascading heart stencil on your white card base. Using a Funky Fossil blending brush, apply light pink ink over the stencil with a soft dabbing motion to create a subtle background pattern.

    ▶ watch this step (13:45)
  2. Step 2: Reposition the stencil slightly and apply a darker shade of pink ink using a blending brush to create overlapp

    Reposition the stencil slightly and apply a darker shade of pink ink using a blending brush to create overlapping hearts and build the bokeh effect.

    ▶ watch this step (15:15)
  3. Step 3: Using a blending brush, apply a darker poppy red shade through the scattered hearts stencil in selected areas

    Using a blending brush, apply a darker poppy red shade through the scattered hearts stencil in selected areas to create further depth and dimension on your background.

    ▶ watch this step (16:30)
  4. Step 4: Stamp the love word stamp inside one of the heart shapes using black ink to create a focal point on your card.

    Stamp the love word stamp inside one of the heart shapes using black ink to create a focal point on your card.

    ▶ watch this step (18:30)
  5. Step 5: Layer your finished stencilled background onto a card base using foam adhesive to create dimension.

    Layer your finished stencilled background onto a card base using foam adhesive to create dimension.

    ▶ watch this step (42:00)

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