Create Beautiful Cards with Layered Stencils

Master the art of sophisticated ink blending with layering stencils to create stunning dimensional floral cards! Learn professional techniques for building depth and movement through strategic color placement, then elevate your design with shimmering stencil paste accents. This comprehensive class takes you from basic stamping through advanced layering techniques, resulting in a gallery-worthy card that showcases the beautiful synergy between precision stamping and artistic ink blending.

What You'll Create

• Gorgeous layered floral card with three dimensional blooms
• Professionally shaded petals and leaves using strategic ink placement
• Textured stamen centers with shimmering stencil paste accents
• Coordinated background with subtle leaf impressions
• Complete A2 size card (4.25" x 5.5") with foam-mounted focal elements
• Design using rule of thirds for perfect focal point placement
• Crisp stamped details over ink-blended images
• Hand-stamped sentiment with professional finishing

Techniques You'll Learn

• Layering stencil techniques for dimensional shading
• Strategic ink blending from light to dark for realistic depth
• Creating movement in petals and leaves through color placement
• Stamping over ink-blended images for crisp details
• Applying stencil paste through stencils for textured accents
• Proper stencil cleaning and maintenance for longevity
• Die cutting intricate ink-blended images without damage
• Building backgrounds with random stamp placement
• Foam mounting for professional dimensional effects
• Using stamp positioning tools for perfect alignment
• Fussy cutting alternative for non-die machine owners

Skill Level Intermediate - Perfect for crafters comfortable with basic stamping who want to master advanced ink blending and layering techniques. While the processes have multiple steps, each is demonstrated clearly. Understanding of stencil alignment helpful but all techniques taught step-by-step. This class elevates your card making from good to exceptional.

Class Features

• Step-by-step guidance through complete layering process
• Altenew Translucent Foliage Crafter's Life project demonstrated
• Detailed color selection and blending instruction
• Proper stencil alignment techniques with numbered guides
• Alternative methods for crafters without positioning tools
• Stencil paste application and cleanup demonstrations
• Die cutting setup with proper sandwich building
• Fussy cutting alternative shown
• Complete supplies list with specific products
• Lifetime access to class content

What Makes This Class Special This class reveals the professional secrets behind those stunning layered floral cards you see everywhere! You'll learn not just how to use layering stencils, but why certain techniques create depth and movement. The strategic placement of light and dark colors, the importance of proper stencil alignment, and the magic of restamping over blended images—these are the skills that separate amateur cards from professional designs. Plus, the shimmering stencil paste accents add that extra "wow" factor that makes recipients ask, "How did you do that?"

Resources Included

• Complete supply list with specific product recommendations
• Kathryn Pooler ink color palette (Fleur de Fuchsia, Melon Ice, Lime Rickey)
• Layering stencil numbering and alignment guide
• Proper die cutting sandwich assembly instructions
• Stencil paste application techniques
• Immediate stencil cleaning best practices
• Foam tape placement strategies for dimension
• Rule of thirds focal point guidance
• Alternative techniques for crafters without specialty tools

Perfect For

• Mastering layered stamping and stenciling techniques
• Creating sophisticated floral greeting cards
• Learning professional ink blending methods
• Building depth and dimension in card designs
• Special occasion cards requiring elegant florals
• Expanding stamping skills beyond basic techniques
• Anyone wanting gallery-quality handmade cards
• Understanding color placement for realistic shading

Join our creative community and discover how layering stencils transform simple stamping into sophisticated art! When you master these professional techniques for building depth, movement, and dimension, every card you create will look like it came from a boutique stationery shop. Whether you're crafting for special occasions or building your card-making portfolio, these skills will become your creative foundation. Let's create something breathtakingly beautiful together!