Traditional Red Poppy Stencil Card

A project from our live show FRIDAY START TO THE WEEKEND - BACK IN STOCK SPECIAL - Broadcast 13th Oct 2023 · 10/13/2023 · watch it from 12:00

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Create a vibrant three-dimensional poppy flower using a layering stencil system with traditional red colouring. The stencil guides you through multiple layers to build depth and dimension, resulting in a striking floral design that appears to leap from the card. This technique combines ink blending with precise stencil placement to achieve a beautiful botanical effect.

You will need

Stamps By Me Stencil and Die - Poppy Bouquet - 030125BSEE IT

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Step by step

1. 

   Position the poppy stencil on your card base and secure it in place using magnets to prevent it from moving whilst you work.

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2. Apply red ink through the first stencil using a brush, working carefully to build up the colour gradually on your card. ▶ watch 12:30
3. 

   Remove the first stencil from your card. Line up the second stencil using the alignment guides marked on the stencil to ensure proper positioning.

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4. 

   Apply the same red ink through the second stencil, pressing slightly harder to deepen the colour and create more dimension.

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5. 

   Use a heat gun to thoroughly dry the sprayed ink on the card before applying the next stencil layer.

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6. 

   Position the third stencil over your card and apply darker red or burgundy ink tones using a blending tool to add depth to the poppy design.

   ▶ watch this step (16:30)
7. 

   Apply the fourth stencil layer using green ink to add the flower centres and sepals to your poppy design.

   ▶ watch this step (18:00)
8. 

   Use the fourth stencil layer and apply black ink to the smallest details to add definition to the flower centres. Work carefully to enhance the fine details of the poppies.

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9. 

   Die-cut the poppy from the stamped image using the coordinating die from the Poppy Bouquet set to create a three-dimensional embellishment.

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Tips from the show

• You can add more colour to any layer by revisiting it with the same stencil if needed.
• The unevenness in ink application actually adds realism to the flowers rather than detracting from them.
• Rather than using a separate stencil for small details, use the pieces already included on the stencil itself.

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• Multicoloured Classic Rose with Glitter Paste

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