3-in-1 Stencil on Stamp Technique
by Amber Rain Davis
Use a DIY stencil three ways with a solid stamp.
Supplies
- Vellum
- Dies (Altenew Layered Stars Die and Hero Arts Nesting Circle Infinity Dies used here)
- Cardstock (Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80lb used here)
- Large solid stamp (Concord and 9th Birthday Balloon Stamp Set used here)
- Embossing ink
- Stamp positioner or acrylic block (Mini MISTI used here)
- Dye ink (Altenew Tide Blue & Starlight Crisp Dye Ink used here)
- Ink applicator (mini sponge dauber used here)
- Water mister
- Adhesive (Nuvo Large Glue Pen, iCraft Ultra Bond, and foam squares used here)
- Die cutting machine (Gemini Jr used here)
- Other supplies as needed to complete the project (used here: scissors, eraser, tape, washi tape for masking, Altenew Obsidian Black Pigment Ink)
Step-by-Step
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Step 1
For the first technique, die cut a design in a piece of vellum large enough to cover a solid stamp.
TIP:
An alternative to a solid stamp is to use the backside of a clear stamp. -
Step 2
Apply embossing ink to the stamp. Do not stamp the paper. Embossing ink will help keep the dye ink moist.
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Place the DIY stencil over the stamp and tape it in place.
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Step 3
Sponge a medium and dark shade of dye ink onto the stamp through the stencil. Ink the negative area of the stencil slightly past the edge of the stamp.
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Remove the stencil and stamp the image. Set stencil aside until Step 5.
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Step 4
Apply a light shade of ink to the full image and stamp.
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(Optional)
Apply dark ink to the edges of the stamp and stamp. This adds shading.
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Step 5
For the second technique, spritz the inked side of the stencil 3-4 times from approximately 8 inches away.
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Place the stencil ink side down on white cardstock. Cover with copy paper and press for even coverage.
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Step 6
The print will have a unique distressed look. Use as is or die cut the panel with a shaped die.
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Step 7
For the third technique, Apply glue to the back of the vellum stencil and press it onto a white cardstock panel.
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Die cut the vellum panel with a shaped die.
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Step 8
Embellish the stenciled prints and panels as desired.
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Step 9
Complete your coordinating projects.
Video!
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