February 27, 2020

Creating a Custom Background with Stencils



I have a card and tutorial up on the Birch Press Design blog today!

When I was planning my card for today I was thinking spring, but as I finished up my card a big snowstorm was blowing in. We haven't had as much snow this year as we usually do, but in the last 24 hours we have gotten about a foot of snow and it is still snowing. Hopefully March is coming in like a lion and going out like a lamb!


To create my custom background I used the Circle Burst stencil to ink blend over a panel of Bristol Smooth cardstock using only one colour of Distress Oxide ink (Tumbled Glass).  Using a geometric shaped stencil allow you to customize your results. I randomly moved the stencil over the panel and ink blended until the entire panel was covered. I flicked some watered down Perfect Pearls with a paintbrush to the panel to add a little bit more interest. Some areas ended up darker and some areas more white but the result was a pretty backdrop for the layered tulips.


I cut the Folk Art Heart Layers from dark pink (Layer C), light pink (Layer A) and the light pink from the Delicate Pastel Glitter Pad. I glued the layers together with liquid glue. 

The hello is from the Hello Topper die and it was cut once from black and once from white. The two pieces were glued together slightly offset to create a shadow so it would stand out on the card front. 


The stenciled panel was trimmed down to 4" x 5 1/4" and adhered to a top folding white card base. To finish the card off I attached the layered tulips and the sentiment to the card front.



Thanks for stopping in and I hope you head over to visit me at Birch Press!


11 comments :

Nora Noll said...

This is so pretty!! I love your background and the heart die you used!!

Maria said...

A lovely background! And, the heart/flower die is so pretty!! An awesome card, Tracey!!

Lisa Elton said...

Oh boy is this ever charming! That little bit of sparkle you added speaks volumes. YIKES over a foot and still snowing!! We have just a few inches. Hang in there, spring has got to get here sooner or later...hopefully sooner!!

Anita in France said...

Oooh, so pretty, Tracey ... there's a delicious frostiness about the subtle stencilling and shimmery splatter ... the delicate layered die cut is lovely against it! Stay warm and cosy amid all that snow! Hugs, Anita :)

Birgit said...

This is delightful Tracey! I love your stenciled background and the folk art design of the detailed heart die. A cheerful hello!

Julie Tucker-Wolek said...

This is GORGEOUS! LOVING the soft colors!

I Card Everyone said...

A really cool bokeh look to me, Tracey! Love your wintry blue with these sweetheart pinks - the glitter paper gives just that perfect pop of glam!
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Kim Heggins said...

Absolutely stunning...love those soft sweet colors and your background is fabulous!

Cat Craig said...

pretty, love the subtle background.

Crafting With Jack said...

Lovely card Tracey. Love how you did the background too, Angela

Celeste Goff said...

Such a beautiful card Tracey! So nicely pulled together!