I tried a new stenciling technique today, and incorporated it with a few challenges.
The technique is from the first class of Stenciled 2 at Online Card Classes, and shows you how to do offset stenciling. It’s really easy, and gives an almost 3 dimensional look.
First step is to stencil using dark ink. Next I offset the same stencil slightly (any direction you want) and stenciled over it again with a lighter color in the same family. Finally I offset the stencil again and stencil a third time using glitter embossing paste. (You could do this step with white ink for a different look.)
I cut a Happy Birthday die cut and added some larger stars to complete the card.
Joining in the challenges at My Time to Craft #507 with a theme of “Monochromatic,” and the challenges at If You Give a Crafter a Cookie #180 and Colorful Options May Challenge, both are featuring the color Blue this month.
A gorgeous card with a wonderful colour combination. That background is fantastic, a great idea to use that technique. Thanks for joining us at My Time To Craft. Hugs, María.
Terrific birthday card! Love the layered stars on the background.
Melanie: you’ve put the stars in our eyes! I’m going to have to try this offset stenciling technique!! Super cool! Thanks for sharing at MTTC’s monochromatic theme! –Becca/DT
Beautiful card!!! Thanks so much for participating in my PINSPIRATIONAL challenge!!! I appreciate that you play along and I enjoy visiting your blog!! Have a happy crafty day!! Deanne at A Little Bit O’ Paper