Layering Stencil Bluebell Card

Prepare a white or cream card blank as your base. Use an ink pad to apply light pink ink over the card surface, creating a soft background for your layered stencil design.

Select stencil number one from the layering stencil set. Position it on your card base, aligning it with the edge and ensuring the number marking is visible on the correct side.

Using a purple dye-based ink and a blending tool or sponge, lightly tap the ink through the stencil onto the card. Press gently from the very first application to build up the colour gradually.

Position stencil number two over the same area and apply more purple ink using the blending tool. Press slightly harder to build up depth and intensity of colour over the first layer.

Continue building up the bluebell design using stencils three, four and five. Gradually increase the pressure and colour intensity with each layer to create depth and dimension in the flowers.

For the final layer, press the blending tool firmly onto the card to create the darkest, most defined areas of the purple bluebells. Apply strong pressure to build up the deepest tones and add dimension to the flowers.

Using lime green ink and a blending sponge, colour all the leaves and stems through the stencil. Apply the colour in the same dabbing motion as before, building up the intensity as desired.

Allow the card to dry completely before removing the stencils. The purple bluebell flowers will appear soft and layered once dry.

Lightly spray the finished floral design with water using a spray bottle. This creates a soft, blended, ethereal effect on the stencilled flowers and leaves.