Thanks for stopping by for
MFT's February Creative Challenge. This month's challenge is all about
Stencils. The design team will be sharing creative tips and techniques for using stencils. There are so many options!
Be sure to check out the
MFT Blog for a list of all the designers who have a project to share with you today.
I have a couple projects to share with you, a card and a scrapbook book page.
On my card I used the
Spring Flower Stencil to create the background pattern. I use Scotch Removable Tape to hold my stencils in place. Here I taped my stencil to Smooth White
Card Stock and stamped VersaMark Ink over the flowers. Then I sprinkled Gold Embossing Powder over the VersaMark, and set with embossing powder and my heat gun.
I used the
Insert It - InstaFrame Die-namics to create the frame and the
Little Lowercase Letters Die-namics to spell out "hi". The little banner at the top is cut with the
Mix & Match Banners Die-namics from Gold Metallic paper.
The flower is cut from vellum with the
Mini Hybrid Heirloom Rose Die-namics and I sponged a little gold ink on the edges. The leaves are die cut with the
Layered Leaves Die-namics the flower is layered on a doily cut the with the
Mini Delicate Doilies Die-namics.
Next up is my scrapbook page. I used two different stencils on my page using two different techniques. I took a few photos as I put my page together, just straight off my desk, nothing fancy!
When I start to create a scrapbook page my first step is to choose colors and paper that enhance the photo I am working with, and secondly to decide on my basic layout.
I made a few pencil marks where my photo was going. Then taped down the
Mini Chicken Wire Stencil and used a sponge dauber and Natural
Ink to added the pattern around the page.
Then I used the
Brick Stencil and Liquitex Light Modeling Paste to add the brick pattern and a nice texture to the page. I used a palette knife to spread the paste on the paper. But I like to have a old charge card or gift card around to help spread the paste evenly and help keep the layer of paste thin.
Once the paste was dried I used Kraft, Chocolate Brown, and Black
Ink to add color to the brick like the brick in the photo.
I added burlap behind the photo to create a little more texture to the layout.
The journaling card is created with the
Journal It - For the Record Stamp Set and the
Insert It - 3x4 Insert Die-namics. The globe is cut with a die in the
Accent It - World Traveler Die-namics.
Here are the MFT products I used to create my card:
Here are the products I used on my scrapbook page:
Thanks for stopping by! Hope I have given your some new ideas to use with your stencils!