Two-Layer Fall Stencil Card with Stella Paste

A project from our live show ONE DAY SPECIAL - Exclusive by Sarah Gray from Funky Fossil - Broadcast 13th September 24 · 09/13/2024 · watch it from 20:30

Create a striking autumn card featuring bold 'FALL' lettering with a sophisticated two-layer design. The base layer uses dark ink to stamp solid letters, whilst an overlay of delicate foliage and branches is applied in champagne-on-ice Stella paste for an elegant, gold-embossed effect. This beautiful card combines simple stencilling techniques with luxurious metallic accents for a truly eye-catching result.

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Step by step

1. 

   Position the solid letter layer of the Fall two-layering stencil on a cream card blank. Ink through the stencil using ground espresso and aged mahogany distress inks to create the base layer.

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2. 

   Position the overlay stencil (showing the foliage and branches pattern) over the dried base letters. Use the registration marks on the stencil to align it correctly with the letters beneath.

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3. 

   Apply champagne-on-ice Stella paste through the overlay stencil using a palette knife, spreading it evenly across the design to create a textured metallic effect on the letters.

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4. 

   Carefully lift the stencil away from the card to reveal the layered effect. The glittery Stellar Paste creates a luxurious finish over the letters.

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5. 

   Mat and layer the embossed 'FALL' panel onto dark brown cable-knit patterned paper from the Sweet Fall paper pad.

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6. 

   Use embossing powders or darker Pace paste to add texture and dimension to the letters. This creates an interesting layered effect on your FALL design.

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Tips from the show

• You don't need to use the overlay stencil; the base layer alone looks beautiful as a finished card.
• The letters are easy to cut out individually, so you can rearrange them on your card if desired.
• Use paler card colours with darker Stella paste to ensure good contrast and visibility of the design.

More from this show

• Watercoloured Laminated Leaf Stamp Card
• Mixed Stella Paste Stencilled Background Card
• Embossed Acorn Leaf Card with Sentiment Banner

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