Happy New Year! I'm excited to be back with another Design Team project after a nice, long holiday break. This one involves no stamping; just die cutting and some fun with stencils.
The two cards I'm sharing today feature the Pretty Pink Posh Fireworks Stencil as well as their Happy New Year Script Die. There are so many ways to create with stencils. For my first card, I wanted to try foiling. In order to accomplish that with a stencil, you need Deco Foil Transfer Gel by Therm O Web. This medium is a permanent foil transfer gel made for use with paper and cardstock. You will also need a Minc or any other laminator. Tip: It's best to use heavier weight cardstock when using any type of liquid medium through a stencil. It helps to minimize the warping of the cardstock.
I started by trimming 100 lb. black cardstock to 4" x 5.25". I secured the stencil over the black cardstock with purple tape. Using a palette knife, I applied the transfer gel evenly and smoothly over the stencil making sure I had good coverage in all the open spaces. I then scraped the excess off the stencil and returned it to the jar. I removed the stencil carefully and set the panel aside to dry for a few hours. The gel will eventually dry clear. Tip: Wash your stencil with mild soap and warm water immediately.
While my panel was drying, I die cut the HNY script die from Lawn Fawn Sparkle Cardstock "Holiday" and from white fun foam. Using liquid glue, I adhered the silver die cuts to the fun foam, which gave the words some really nice dimension.
Once the panel was dry, I warmed up my laminator to get it good and hot. I laid one of the foil sheets from the Therm O Web iCraft Deco Foil Rainbow tube over the panel and sandwiched it between parchment paper that I'd folded over. I then ran it through the laminator. Once it was cool enough, I removed the foil and the result was this gorgeous, shiny and colourful textured background. I then glued the scripty sentiment to the front of the card and adhered the panel to a white A2 sized cardbase. I then added a few enamel dots using Nuvo Crystal Drops Ivory Seashell just for fun.
My next card uses the same stencil only this time I used Gina K Designs/Therm O Web Glitz Glitter Gel in Turquoise Sea through the stencil. I absolutely love how this colour stands out on black cardstock!
While the panel was drying, I die cut the HNY scripty words from gold glitter cardstock once and from white cardstock three times. I stacked the die cuts for added dimension. This is an alternative way of creating dimension if you don't have fun foam on hand.
Next, I die cut a champagne glass from the My Favorite Things Birthday Cocktail die set. I cut it from white cardstock and used my Copic Markers to colour it in so that it wouldn't be stark white. I also trimmed out a little piece of gold glitter cardstock to attach to the glass to make it look like the glass was full of champagne.
Next, I trimmed a 2" strip of vellum, wrapped it around the card panel and adhered it to the back. I adhered the HNY words and the glass over the vellum with liquid glue. Finally, I adhered the completed panel to an A2 sized cardbase from Lawn Fawn Mermaid cardstock and called it done.
I've said it before and I'll say it again, stencils are such a great product to have in your crafty stash. They're so cost effective and very versatile. This fireworks stencil can be used for so many occasions such as Canada Day, Graduations, Birthdays. You can also try embossing through them or inking them up with distress inks. So many fun ways to use them! You are only limited by your imagination.
Thank you so much for stopping by today. As always, please leave a comment below if you have any questions. I'd be happy to answer them. :)
Hope you're having a wonderful day!
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