Hello Crafters!
A few weeks ago I shared this card over on the Spellbinders Blog.
It's definitely something different for me but I really enjoy when you get something unexpected don't you?
I decided to use a die to make my own stencil. The Lovely Lilac die was perfect because it has a large shadow die and an intricate die. I used plastic packaging to create the stencil and then distress inked through it.
After the ink blending I used my copic markers to add a shadow around the stenciled portions that gives it a really cool dimension even though the design is completely flat.

I cut a few of the intricate dies and colored those to match with my Copic markers. I adhered them over the distress inked areas. The sentiment was die cut several times and glued together so it would have some serious weight.
You can watch the entire card come together in the video below
I would encourage you to try this technique with dies you already have. The result was unexpectedly pretty!
I meant what I said folks. Make sure you create for you too. The process is just as important as the end result. :)
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Supplies:
![]() Spellbinders LOVELY LILAC ETCHED DIES Shop at: Spellbinders |
![]() Spellbinders WORDS ETCHED DIES Shop at: Spellbinders |
![]() Spellbinders MAGNETIC HANDY MAT Shop at: Spellbinders |
![]() Spellbinders PLATINUM 6 DIE CUTTING AND EMBOSSING MACHINE Shop at: SSS | Spellbinders |
Neenah Classic Crest 80 LB SMOOTH SOLAR WHITE Paper Pack 40 Sheets Shop at: SSS |
Neenah Classic Crest 80 LB REAM Smooth Solar White Paper Pack 250 Sheets Shop at: SSS |
Fiskars PREMIUM CUT LINE Paper Trimmer 12 Inches Shop at: SSS |
Tombow MONO MULTI Liquid Glue Shop at: SSS |
Ranger MINI ROUND INK BLENDING TOOLS Shop at: SSS |
Ranger MINI ROUND FOAM REFILLS for Mini Round Ink Blending Tools Shop at: SSS |
3M Scotch DOUBLE-SIDED FOAM TAPE Permanent Shop at: SSS | |
Ranger Inkssentials Non Stick CRAFT SHEET Shop at: SSS |
![]() Simon Says Stamp LARGE GRID PAPER Pack Pad Shop at: SSS |
Precision Heat Embossing Tool Gun Shop at: SSS | |
Tsukineko Versamark EMBOSS INK PAD Shop at: SSS |
Inkadinkado EMBOSSING MAGIC Powder Bag Shop at: SSS |
Simon Says Stamp EMBOSSING POWDER WHITE Fine Detail Shop at: SSS | |
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad SALTY OCEAN Shop at: SSS |
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad BLUEPRINT SKETCH Shop at: SSS |
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad CHIPPED SAPPHIRE Shop at: SSS | |
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad TWISTED CITRON Shop at: SSS |
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad MOWED LAWN Shop at: SSS |
Simon Says Stamp Card Stock BLACK Black Shop at: SSS | |
Copic Sketch Marker C1 COOL GRAY Shop at: SSS |
Copic Sketch MARKER C3 COOL GRAY Shop at: SSS |
Copic Sketch MARKER C5 COOL GRAY Shop at: SSS |
Copic Sketch Marker YG03 YELLOW GREEN Shop at: SSS |
Copic Sketch Marker YG17 GRASS GREEN Shop at: SSS |
Copic Sketch Marker YG67 MOSS Shop at: SSS |
Copic Sketch Marker Y08 ACID YELLOW Shop at: SSS |
Copic Sketch Marker B02 ROBIN'S EGG BLUE Shop at: SSS |
Copic Sketch Marker B24 SKY BLUE Shop at: SSS |
Copic Sketch Marker Y02 CANARY YELLOW Shop at: SSS |
Copic Sketch MARKER b04 TAHITIAN BLUE Shop at: SSS |
Copic Sketch Marker YG01 GREEN BICE Shop at: SSS |
So pretty!! Gorgeous technique!!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and so creative! Loved watching the video and listening to your thought process. Perfect message - Create, Just for You.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea. Beautiful card. As always, I'm inspired to give it a try!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and great technique. So worth it. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea, never thought of using old packaging or acetate for a stencil. Love the outcome of the card. Thank you Kelly.
ReplyDeleteRidiculous! Even though I read that you had made and used a stencil, I still thought both parts of the flower were die cut! I love your shadowing skills, amazing.
ReplyDeleteFabulous.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteI haven't had very good luck making my own stencils with the stiff acetate packaging :( my Big Shot doesn't cut it all out. Have you discovered any tips?
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