Instead of doing another Inspired by Pinterest video I decided to share something a bit different. I’ve been enjoying making cards with a stamped bokeh effect, so I though I’d share a video here showing you my way of creating this effect.
Here are some other cards with a bokeh effect I’ve shared on my blog over the past few month. All of them are Christmas-themed. The one I’m going to show you today, however, is a Birthday-themed one. I think this bokeh effect can be used on just about any card.
Here’s a card I’m sharing with you today:
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A few details:
Now to create a bokeh effect like this you will most definitely need to use circle stamps or a stencil. I prefer stamps for the actual stamping part, but either way you are going to end up having a beautiful result.
I suggest using these circle stamps from Hero Arts – they are very basic, but they can be used for so many different things! I have another video using this set coming soon.
And/or you can use this stencil to create a bokeh effect and apply embossing paste. Stencils from ClearSnap and very thick, so you can easily ass a thin or a very thick layer of paste if you want:
Here are some other stencil options you can go for:
Links lead to two stores: ЗС – an online store here in Ukraine for my Ukrainian readers and SSS – Simon Says Stamp. Happy shopping!
What a card! Love how you made the bokeh effect with different textures, inks and levels of transparency… very realistic. Gorgeous!
thank you Cris!
Great tutorial. Thank you!
Gorgeous card and fabulous video! Thanks for sharing.