Simon Says Stamp | Simple Stencil Layering. Photo Tutorial

Hello friends! In my previous post I mentioned how much I love to use stencils for my handmade cards. Today I have another technique to share featuring stencils – simple stencil layering. You’ll need to have at least 2 stencils that thematically go well together.

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CARD DETAILS

*Scroll to the very bottom of this post for a photo tutorial.

I started making this card by attaching my Leafy Frame stencil onto a white cardstock panel. It still had adhesive on the back (I used it a few weeks ago and sprayed with repositionable spray adhesive to easily attach it onto my paper) and I didn’t need to use any other things to secure it in place. Using a light hand I blended Lake Shores ink.

Next, with the Leafy Frame stencil still in place I used Clouds stencil and added more ink blending on top, this time using a darker, High Dive ink.

The Clouds stencil has cloud edge on each of the 4 edges and this gives 8 different cloud “looks” in total – I blended just 5 or so and each ended up being different compared to the rest.

I also added some ink blending at the bottom of this panel, although I later regretted doing so – I think I over did it. I used Key Lime ink for this, maybe if I used a different shade of green or blended with a lighter hand it would have looked better.

I also stamped, colored and die-cut a little cat from the Hello There stamp set. I used Copic markers and, as always, I went with my go-to colors (see my favorite Copic color combos here). I used the following colors:

• Colorless Blender, C1, C3, C5, C7, C9
• YR00, E02

Next, I foam mounted the kitty onto my background and added a snarky sentiment that reads “Turns our I like you more than I originally planned”. Perfect to go along with an image of a cat. This sentiment comes from the Playful Messages stamp set.

I also used some Butterfly Kisses sequins and scattered a few around my card as a finishing touch.

STEP BY STEP PHOTO TUTORIAL

Here’s a step-by-step photo tutorial showing how to make this card. Feel free to save/pin it for later.

SUPPLIES

I’m listing the products I used below. Click on the link to go directly to the product. Where available I use compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for your support!

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