Layered Lily Stencil Card with Bleed Technique

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Create a beautiful three-layer lily flower using the Lovely Lily stencil and die set with a watercolour bleed technique. The dye-based inks are sprayed with water to create soft, flowing colour that bleeds naturally across the card, giving an artistic, abstract look with dimension.

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Step by step

1. Place the first numbered stencil (number facing you) on watercolour cardstock, ensuring it is the correct way round. ▶ watch 33:00
2. Apply dye-based ink through the stencil using a sponge dauber, working in random strokes without worrying about perfection. ▶ watch 35:15
3. Remove the stencil and lightly spray the inked area with water to allow the colour to bleed and move naturally. ▶ watch 36:30
4. Blot up excess water with tissue paper to control the bleed effect and prevent over-saturation. ▶ watch 38:30
5. Position the second numbered stencil on top, aligning it with the hearts marked on the first layer. ▶ watch 39:00
6. Apply a different colour ink through the second stencil using a sponge dauber. ▶ watch 41:00
7. Spray lightly with water again to create the bleed effect on the second layer. ▶ watch 42:00
8. Position and ink the third stencil layer with a darker shade to add depth and dimension to the flower. ▶ watch 43:00
9. Spray the final layer with water to complete the bleed technique and allow colours to merge naturally. ▶ watch 43:30

Tips from the show

• If you over-spray and lose detail, simply place the same stencil back on top and re-ink to bring the shape back into focus.
• You can chop the design in half on the page for a more creative, off-centre composition.
• Pounce rather than drag the ink pad through the stencil for best results.

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