Layered Stenciling + GIVEAWAY

Hi! Today I am sharing a way to get more from your stencils simply by layering. I also am playing along in a blog hop with giveaways.

[All supplies are linked to multiple sources in the thumbnails at the end of this post. Compensated affiliate links used at no cost to you. To watch the video in HD on YouTube, click HERE.]

For my first examples, I layered the new Altenew Layered Medallion A and Altenew Layered Medallion B Stencils. I inked over the first stencil with Altenew Warm Sunshine Ink and an Mini Ink Blending Tool… and Ocean Waves Ink over the second.

I added dots with my white gel pen to make the pattern more intense… and adhered a die cut heart and sentiment strip.

For this next card, I used Altenew Coral Berry and Warm Sunshine Inks… along with a sentiment from the Altenew Hello Sunshine Stamp Set.

Such a simple design…

You can use a light and dark ink of the same color for the layering. (Or just use one color and apply light and dark. This is Altenew Frosty Pink and Coral Berry Inks.) This sentiment is also from Altenew Thinking of You Stamp Set.

You can really layer any colors. Here I used Altenew Caribbean Sky and Lavender Fields Ink.

For my next two cards, I layered two very different stencils – the Altenew Floral Drape and Halftone Stencils or Layered Medallion A Stencil. Such a unique look! I used Altenew Frayed Leaf and Forest Glades Inks.

These sentiments are from the Altenew Thinking of You and Wishing You Stamp Sets.

And one last card! I only used one stencil for it – the Altenew Tiny Bubbles Stencil. I just moved it a bit before adding the next color. Such a happy one!

BLOG HOP

This post is also part of the Altenew Stencils & Ink Sprays Release Blog Hop. Altenew just released stencils, adhesive, sprays and more. You can find the new products at Altenew HERE or Simon Says Stamp HERE.

The next stop on the hop is the blog of Lilith Eeckels HERE. (You can always start at the beginning of the hop on the Altnew Blog.)

GIVEAWAY

Interested in winning at $30 gift certificate to Altenew? For your chance, leave a comment below by 11:59pmEST on 3/16/17 telling me if you use stencils for cardmaking. (To leave a comment, scroll down to the bottom of this post and click the green “leave a comment” button. The winner’s name will be randomly selected, emailed and posted on my “Winners page” after the giveaway closes. International folks are eligible, too!)

Also… to celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to THREE lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew blog by 3/16/17 at 11:59pmEST for a chance to win. The winners will be announced on the Altenew blog on 3/17/17.

SUPPLIES

Want to find the products I used? To make them easy for you to find, I have listed them below. (Compensated affiliate links used at no cost to you. Affiliate and product disclosure can be found here. All products were personally purchased except those with an asterisk or from Altenew. As always, this post was NOT paid for or sponsored.) Click on the letters below each picture to go to a favorite store: Simon Says Stamp (SSS), Ellen Hutson (EH), etc.



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836 thoughts on “Layered Stenciling + GIVEAWAY”

  1. Venus Araneta says:

    I’ve just started using stencils when creating cards. Thanks for the inspiration!!

  2. Deb Tilton says:

    I don’t use stencils much at all. I am not sure why. I don’t own many of them. I always watch the videos and think I will do it, but haven’t yet. But I know I will someday. Then my stencil will probably sit again for years unfortunately though.

  3. Sarah greber says:

    Amazing cards and I love the technique of using multiple stencils. I love using stencils for card making and I will try this!

  4. I haven’t tried stencils yet, but I really want to try them. They make some beautiful cards.

  5. Chiara says:

    Great cards. I like use stencils for great and quick backgrounds

  6. ktymickey says:

    What a wonderful way to use stencils by layering them. I will continue to use my stencils including the layering of some of them. Thanks for all the new techniques.

  7. Lisa says:

    Oh! These are great new stencils from Altenew… I’m in trouble. Yes, I do use them. Want to use them more.

  8. Kim Prince says:

    I love stencils, and never thought of using them this way! Your cards are gorgeous!

  9. dirosa1115 says:

    Thank you for sharing smiles, your talent and your time help so much in the carmaking, and ultimately in life because lifts the spirits of the sick, the loves and the ones left behind and makes us feel important and needed by the people that admire the results.Thanks again por spreading your passion and knowledge and to make others feel the love, the light and hope… you are a wonderful young lady with a great heart, God bless you and give you the patience to continue in this journey for a long time.

  10. linda s. says:

    I do use stencils on my cards but mostly for scene building (i.e clouds, sun rays etc.). For me this will be a different way to use stencils, thanks for helping me use my supplies in new ways.

  11. Sandra zimmerling says:

    I’ve only used stencils on walls and never thought to use them in my card making. I love the kaleidoscope look!

  12. Beautiful cards, Jennifer! I will try this technique !

  13. Mel H says:

    I have used stencils before and they’re a lot of fun. Love how you layered the color with yours.

  14. Sharyn Davis says:

    I’ve used stencils,but have never layered them. Thanks for sharing such great cards and ideas.

  15. Jessica L says:

    Amazing! I’ve purchased a few stencils but never really thought about layering stencils this way.

    Would you recommend using sprays as well with this or you would prefer the blending method you showcase?

  16. Deb K says:

    I have some stencils but do not use them a lot. This video gave me some ideas and will pull them out soon!

  17. I love stencils! I only have a few but am looking to get some new ones because there are so many cool techniques to use them for!

  18. Jennifer says:

    I have never used a stencil in my card making, but I’d love to try them!

  19. MarilynH says:

    Thanks for the great ideas! Inspired me to use what I have and some I have made myself. I like having quick and simple ideas for some of my cards.

  20. jengd says:

    I haven’t used stencils often at all but your medallion cards make me want to change that. Lovely!

  21. Lana Peterson says:

    I have not used stencils yet mainly because I do not own any. But, I would love to start!

  22. Pattie Hillenberg says:

    Love love love your videos…so inspiring….

  23. Flo says:

    Love what you created layering the stencils. Especially the leave one, it’s beautiful.

  24. Hsin-Yi says:

    Thank you for sharing so many good ways to use a stencils. I haven’t used any stencils yet, but I’d love to try it soon! Love all your cards!

  25. sherry butcher says:

    i have never used stencils on cards just mix media projects. Thanks for sharing.

  26. Francine says:

    hello — these are great ideas. No, I do not currently use stencils, but I like the idea and would consider trying the technique out. Thanks so much for sharing.

  27. Michelle Lombardo says:

    Love your videos. I have never used stencils it looks like fun and would love to win them.

  28. Carmita ker says:

    I love the cards. They are beautiful, elegant and an inspiration.
    carmker20

  29. Loly Borda says:

    I sometimes use stencils for cards, especially with embossing paste, I just forget to use them more often. I love your cards. Thanks for the inspiration and the chance to win.

  30. Lauren waters says:

    Love it! Thanks for sharing 🙂

  31. Therese says:

    As always your cards are an inspiration and the techniques that you ‘create’ and encourage are wonderful!

  32. Amber says:

    Such beautiful work and great inspiration. I especially love how explain your techniques. As a beginner, I learn so much from you.

  33. Jennifer says:

    I have used a stencil before but now I’m excited to purchase more to use. Wow, great ideas, thanks for sharing!

  34. Liz Maitland says:

    Such pretty cards, Jennifer. Loving these stencils from Altenew 🙂
    all the best, Liz.M xx

  35. MaxMak says:

    Great cards aww usual. Stencils look very interesting

  36. Teresa Godines says:

    Very cool effect on your backgrounds. Thanks for sharing

  37. Veronica Roske says:

    The stencils leave a beautiful effect. I have yet to play around with them but haven’t thought much
    about using them in making cards. I think you may have changed my mind. This would be fun!

  38. Beverly says:

    Yes I have used stencils in my car making by watching some of your videos and others! These new inks look fabulous to use!! Thanks for sharing!!

  39. Starqueen says:

    Hi Jennifer,
    I used stencils years ago…but not like you did! Amazing and so inspiring! I LOVE Tiny Bubbles!?TY!??

  40. Hello Jennifer!
    Your cards are just stunning!!
    As for using stencils on cards, I haven’t yet, but am experimenting with sprays and stencils, I have to get over the tiny leaks are ok stage! LOL
    Jackie “)

  41. Janis in ID says:

    Beautiful effects with the stencil layering!! I don’t use my stencils nearly ENOUGH!!
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com
    HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

  42. Donna says:

    The possibilities are endless! Great video! 🙂

  43. Leslie Woodham says:

    I do use them, but you introduced me to ideas i haven’t tried before. Thanks!

  44. diane p says:

    Beautiful cards! I use stencils for creating cards…mostly by applying ink over them. I am eager to try using stencils with embossing paste for a mixed media project.

  45. ANGIE LITTLEWOOD says:

    Never thought about layering stencils. What an awesome result

  46. D.Ann C says:

    Wow! You put on a great show with those gorgeous cards using the layering stencils! I have used stencils some, but hope to use them more.

  47. Liz O. says:

    Another fabulous technique to try! Love your designs Jennifer. I have used stencils in the past on my cards but never layered them, it is a great way to stretch stencil use, thanks for the inspiration!

  48. Barb Schmidt says:

    Awesome, as always..❤️

  49. Tricia says:

    I love using stencils on my cards. They are useful for adding subtle background designs in white spaces where you need a soft element. These layering stencils will definitely be something I will be interested in. Thanks for the demo.

  50. Ann Kowalczyk says:

    I use my Tim Holtz stencils with Distress Paint or Ink for card backgrounds…

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