Friday, April 11, 2014

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

30 comments:

  1. Julie, They are all really neat cards, thanks for the new uses for our stencils.

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  2. This technique (and the limitless possibilities it provides) blows my mind! Thanks for sharing, Julie!

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  3. Julie, you can do magic with stencils! This is a wonderful idea, that I think I could do. To take it a step further the Trees stencil could be used with several fill ins and added shadowed areas.

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    1. Oh I am loving that idea! I made a few more panels that I will make into cards and share them over at the Club Scrap Community in the gallery. :)

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  4. Very cool technique, Julie - those cards are amazing! TFS!!

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  5. Once again, I want to postpone my agenda for the day and play. Luckily, I am in possession of the Dungarees stencil for May, and let me just say . . . this technique is going to work like a charm!

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  6. Thanks everyone, I really had a blast with this one!

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  7. this is great - I especially love love love the flowers!!

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  8. Tricia-such a tease ;) I haven't had a crafty play day in sooo long! Julie these look great! The good ol "dots" stencil from Fizz would be a good fill in on some of these too.

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  9. Yay, this is so cool Julie! Good thing I have a large stash of stencils at home to play around with...I'll put it on my weekend to do list! Thanks for sharing.

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  10. Julie, I love this technique. Can't wait to give it a try. Tricia, will you share your cards with us? It's not too early for a wee little sneak peak.

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  11. Who would have thought...thanks May for the idea, and Julie for giving it the CS touch!

    pat-czap

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  12. Julie, that is soinventive! You go girl. Wonderful cards!!

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    1. While I was watching May's video, I just had that WOW moment, it blew me away. Couldn't wait to try it with all my Club Scrap stencils!!

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  13. Julie, now that is a cute idea! I will have to give it a try.

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  14. This looks like great fun! Thanks, Julie!

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  15. So cool - I might actually try this one!

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  16. Very cool technique. Love May!

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  17. Julie, these are seriously fab! Pinned several! Also - for anyone interested further in stencil ideas, watch the March 2014 series from Julie Fei-Fan Balzer. They are on her blog and there are 6 videos in the series, covering a wide variety of uses and ideas for stencils.

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  18. Love, Love, Love this idea and your final results!! Talk about a WOW moment!!
    Beth M

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  19. Fantastic, Julie! Those are wonderful!
    Kathiems2003

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  20. Julie, I love this technique!! Beautiful cards.

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  21. Great technique again Julie, love it!

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  22. Geometrics Bonus Stencils will be restocked in our online store soon!

    http://www.clubscrapshop.com/store/p/3490-Geometrics-Stencil-Pack.aspx#.U0wvoVd8omq

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  23. WOOHOO! Thanks for letting us know Karen!!

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