Sunday 24 February 2019

Uniko Stencil Sunday

I'm back with another GD post for Uniko's Stencil Sunday spot and this time I've decided to get at least one card ready for Christmas. I always always struggle with Christmas cards. I need so many, so when I saw the Let It Snow stencil in the gift pack Bev sent me, I knew it would give me a quick, easy and effective way to get at least one under my belt!


I took a card blank and masked off the edges. I then took the two shades of blue Distress Oxides that I have in my stash (I feel I need more of these!) and started blending the darker (Blueprint Sketch) on the top of the card, before adding Mermaid Lagoon to the bottom. I blended until I got a smooth blend where they met, sort of half way and sort of at an angle.

I then placed the stencil on top and with a lightly damp cloth, I dabbed it through to remove some of the colour. It spreads a bit under the stencil, but I never mind this as I think it gives the impression of melting - at least with this stencil.

I kept the stencil on and with some white pigment ink dabbed it through as well on top, to give the snowflakes a bit more definition.


A few sequins and a very simple sentiment popped up on foam tape and that is my first Christmas card done. Definitely one to try again - maybe in different colours? 

Thank you so much to Bev for having me all through this month and thank you for joining me! Happy Crafting Everyone!

5 comments:

Lisa T said...

I think that technique is a brilliant one for snowflakes. As you say it makes them look like they are melting. I do the technique with clouds sometimes. And I agree, it could be made in all sorts of colours this card, I like pinks too for snowflakes for some bizarre reason! Congratulations once again on your GD spot, you made some lovely card with their release and I am glad you enjoyed it! Oh yeah, I have not made one Christmas card yet. sigh. xx

Quillish said...

Beautiful effect with the stencil! Gorgeous blending, it looks as if you blended 3 colours.

Becca Yahrling said...

Very pretty colors you used. I'll have to try this technique with this gorgeous stencil.

Alanna said...

What a darling card. I love the various shades of blue in the background. You are smart to get started on holiday cards now!

Wiebke Kommerell said...

Ruth your lift-off technique with the added extra pigment ink made a stunning background! I'm sure I will try this soon, cause I always have a "problem" with this technique -> I only get a pale shade of the lifted areas and this looks a bit poor then. With the extra ink the results will be more detailed I hope!
Thanks for this creative tip!
Have a great and creative Day!
Greetings from Wiebke (Uniko-DT)

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