Repeat Stenciled Scene
by Sandi MacIver
Layer repeated scenic elements to create depth.
Supplies
- Blending inks (Ranger Distress Oxide Inks in Broken China, Mermaid Lagoon, and Chipped Sapphire used here)
- Cardstock
- Scenic stencil (Picket Fence Studios Slim Line Double Tree Line Stencil used here)
- Blending brushes or other tools
- Repositionable tape or spray
- White acrylic paint
- Paintbrush and water
- Other supplies as needed to complete the project (used here: Picket Fence Studios Word Topper Dies Subtitles stamp set, VersaMark ink, Heat Tool, Anti-static pouch, White Embossing Powder, Die cutting machine, Picket Fence Studios Dies: Happy birthday Word Topper Die, Deer Family Dies, Starry Skies Sequins from Picket Fence Studios, Bearly Art Glue, Tape Runner, Embellishment Wand, MISTI Stamping Tool)
Step-by-Step
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Step 1
Attach the card front to a protected work surface for the ink blending. Choose 2-3 analogous colored inks.
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Step 2
Add the stencil and secure it with post it tape. Use a brush or other blending tool to start blending your lightest ink at the bottom of the card front.
NOTE:
Do not worry about the ink being even, because you will be adding multiple layers. -
Step 3
Shift the stencil up and over to stagger the design. Ink again.
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Repeat with a third row. At the top of the stencil, blend in the medium color.
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Step 4
Continue upward, adding layers with the medium color…
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and finally, add a few rows with the darkest color.
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Step 5
Blend the ink remaining in the brushes into the sky and other light areas.
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Step 6
Dilute a little white acrylic paint with water.
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Pick up the watery paint with a brush and tap the brush to splatter the paint onto the scene.
TIP:
Use different sized brushes for different splatter sizes/patterns. -
Step 7
Embellish the card as desired.
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Step 8
Complete the project.
Video!
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