Layered Hydrangea Stencil Card with Blended Inks

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Create a stunning multi-layered hydrangea flower card using coordinating stencils and blended inks in various colours. The layering technique builds dimension and depth, resulting in an artistic, gallery-quality piece that looks like a piece of artwork.

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Step by step

1. Prepare your watercolour card stock and position stencil number one aligned with the top and sides of your card. ▶ watch 1:11:00
2. Using a blending brush and pink ink, apply colour through the first stencil, building darker tones around the edges for dimension. ▶ watch 1:12:30
3. Line up stencil number two and apply teal ink through the openings to add the next layer of the flower. ▶ watch 1:13:45
4. Apply purple ink through stencil number two on different areas to create colour variation and depth. ▶ watch 1:14:15
5. Position stencil number three and apply green ink for the leaf details, keeping the application lighter overall. ▶ watch 1:15:00
6. Add darker green to the leaf tips and edges to create definition and make the leaves appear more realistic. ▶ watch 1:16:30
7. Layer teal ink over some of the green areas to add additional colour interest and blend the tones together. ▶ watch 1:17:30
8. Continue layering with remaining stencils, building up the flower petals and foliage with your chosen colour palette. ▶ watch 1:18:30

Tips from the show

• If making multiple cards, create all stencil number one applications across three pieces of card before moving to stencil number two, rather than cleaning the stencil between each card.
• Don't be afraid to experiment with colour combinations through the same stencil to create unique effects.
• You can position the flower to come in from the side of the card for a more artistic composition, rather than keeping it fully within the card boundaries.

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