Stencilled Background with White Gel Pen Technique

A project from our live show CREATE AND CRAFT - Join Carley Duff for her brand new IMALA CHRISTMAS Launch show 2 - Broadcast 29TH July 22 · 07/29/2022 · watch it from 38:45

Use a stencil as a traditional template with a white gel pen to create a contemporary background design on craft card. This technique produces a modern, elegant effect perfect for layering with stamped images.

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Step by step

1. Position the stencil on your craft card base. ▶ watch 38:45
2. Trace around the stencil design using a white gel pen, following the outline carefully. ▶ watch 39:00
3. Take partial pieces of the stencil and follow them around the card edges, creating a border effect. ▶ watch 39:15
4. Slightly offset the stencil and repeat the white gel pen outline to create layered patterns. ▶ watch 39:30
5. Rather than colouring in the stencilled design, use the white gel pen to add highlights and dimension to the pattern. ▶ watch 40:00
6. Layer the stencilled background with your stamped focal image on top using foam pads. ▶ watch 40:15

Tips from the show

• Use a white gel pen with stencils on craft card for a contemporary, modern effect.
• Add highlights rather than full colour to create a sophisticated, understated look.

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