Mixed Stencil Leaf Composition Card

A project from our live show FRIDAY LAUNCH - Join Toni for her latest products and demo's - Broadcast 10th June 22 · 06/10/2022 · watch it from 28:15

Combine leaves from the Poppy Bouquet stencil with multiple layers and different green inks to create a dimensional leaf composition. This project shows how to use stencils creatively by rotating and layering them to build a natural-looking botanical arrangement.

You will need

Stamps By Me Stencil and Die - Poppy Bouquet - 030125BSEE IT

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Step by step

1. Take a piece of card and mask off areas using paper to control where the stencil is applied. ▶ watch 28:30
2. Position the leaf stencil and apply the first green ink colour using a pouncing motion. ▶ watch 29:00
3. Remove the stencil and reposition it in a different location on the card, rotating it slightly for variety. ▶ watch 30:00
4. Apply a second, darker green ink through the stencil to add dimension and depth to the leaf composition. ▶ watch 30:30
5. Repeat the stencil placement and inking process, twisting the stencil to create different angles and a natural arrangement. ▶ watch 31:00
6. Add a third layer using another green shade to build up the composition further. ▶ watch 32:00
7. Add purple and pink splats using a brush and water to create watercolour effects around the leaves. ▶ watch 33:00
8. Mount the completed stencilled background onto a white card base using foam pads. ▶ watch 34:00

Tips from the show

• Rotate and reposition the same stencil to create the appearance of multiple leaves in different directions.
• Layer different shades of the same colour to build dimension and make the design look more natural.
• Add splats and watercolour effects around the stencilled elements to enhance the botanical feel.

More from this show

• Layered Peony Stencil Card with Mixed Florals
• Peony and Leaf Layered Floral Card

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