Double Stenciling with Geometrics

I was intrigued when I ran across this compilation of stenciling techniques in a video demonstration by May Flaum. Her "Double Stenciling" idea shown at the four-minute mark really grabbed my attention! I knew that my Club Scrap® stencil and mask collection would work perfectly with this technique.

I used an open shape stencil coupled with the brand new Geometrics stencils to create unique combinations of images. Follow these steps to achieve the double stencil technique . . .

1. Choose a stencil from your collection with an open shape.

Common Threads

2. Choose a mask/stencil with a repeating pattern.

Geometrics 

3. Lay the open stencil on top of the repeating pattern mask/stencil and apply color with an ink applicator.

4. Layer the stenciled panel onto a coordinating matte and card.

Stencils: Common Threads + Geometrics in CS® Amethyst Hybrid ink
Take Wing green panel and Great Outdoors sentiment in CS® Peridot Hybrid ink

For a more defined shaped image follow these steps:

1. Keeping the open shape stencil in place, remove the pattern mask/stencil.

2. Ink the outside edges of the open stencil to define the shape.

Let's take a look at some other striking double stencil combinations.

Stencils: Take Wing + Geometrics in CS® Amethyst Hybrid ink
Collections script stamp in Neon Pink CS® Ink and Hydrangeas quote.

Stencils: Spring WOW 2013 + Geometrics and My Funny Valentine 2011 in CS® Amethyst Hybrid ink
Collections script stamp in Neon Pink CS® Ink and Watercolor Blossoms quote 

Stencils: Graffiti + Geometrics in CS® WOW Red Hybrid ink
Neon purple dabber splats, Random Doorways red panels and Big Deal sentiment

Stencils: Hopes flower + Cape Cod (left) in CS® Ocean Hybrid ink and
Friends (right) in CS® Neon orange and yellow ink
Hopes leaf + Geometrics (left) and Comics (right) both in CS® Spruce and Peridot Hybrid ink
Trees light and dark green card bases with Blossom sentiment

I hope you enjoyed my version of this unique and highly addictive technique!

Feel free to share your stencil combo ideas in the comments section below.

Julie