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A vibrant card using the honeycomb stencil with multicoloured ink blending. You apply yellow, pink, purple and teal inks through the stencil, then use a bleach technique to create dimension and texture. The result is a striking layered background perfect for stamping sentiments.

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Step by step

Cut a piece of card to your desired size and place it on a glass mat. ▶ watch 47:30
Position the honeycomb stencil in the centre of your card and secure with magnets. ▶ watch 47:45
Apply yellow ink through the stencil using a brush, blending it across the area. ▶ watch 48:00
Apply pink ink through the stencil, blending it into the yellow. ▶ watch 48:15
Apply purple ink through the stencil, continuing to blend the colours. ▶ watch 48:30
Apply teal ink through the stencil to complete the multicolour blend. ▶ watch 48:45
Remove the stencil to reveal the honeycomb aperture. ▶ watch 49:00
Wet a piece of tissue with gun (bleach solution) and dab it onto the inked area to create a bleached effect. ▶ watch 49:15
Reposition the stencil and apply yellow ink over the top to add another layer of detail and dimension. ▶ watch 49:45
Remove the stencil and allow the background to dry completely. ▶ watch 50:30

Tips from the show

You can create a wiry mesh effect by pulling ink in from the sides of the stencil.
The bleach technique lightens the ink as it dries, creating subtle texture.
You don't need an even blend—the more variation, the more interesting the background.

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