Foiling Blooms: Stenciled Elegance
Good day, fellow crafters. It's Tamara once again, with a new post showcasing my latest card created using Blank Page Muse products! Today, I’m thrilled to share a step-by-step guide for creating a stunning forget-me-not greeting card using the beautiful stencil from Blank Page Muse.
Today's project is straightforward and only requires a few steps, although it may take some practice to get it just right if you have never done it before. So, whether you're a seasoned crafter or just starting out, I hope this project will inspire you to let your creativity bloom. Let’s dive into the process and bring this charming design to life!
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- Forget Me Not Floral stencil from Blank Page Muse
- Light blue cardstock panel - 4.25" x 5.5"
- Black cardstock panel - 4.25" x 5.5"
- White A2 Card base
- Foil (I chose Blue)
- Foil transfer gel
- Sticky mat (optional but very useful to hold work in place without using tape)
- Scissors
- Liquid glue
- Paper Trimmer
- Sentiment of choice (I chose to use a sentiment along with a Better Press)
- Edged die of choice
- Parchment paper
- Laminator
- Die-cut machine
- Black ink
Process:
- Using the light blue cardstock and the sticky mat, secure the cardstock in place and the stencil over top in the orientation most pleasing to you.
- Using the transfer gel, spread a thin coat over the openings of the stencil. I have found that an old credit or store card works well. For best results, you should let the foil transfer gel dry completely before applying the foil. The gel typically takes about one hour to dry, though drying times can vary from 10 minutes to several hours depending on the thickness of the application and environmental conditions. You'll know it's ready when it turns from a cloudy white to clear and feels slightly tacky. Applying the foil to a wet or partially dried gel can result in incomplete or uneven transfer.
- Using the foil and a good pair of scissors, cut a piece large enough to cover your design.
- Place the colored side up over the gel, cover with parchment paper, and use a laminator or pressure from a die-cutting machine to transfer the foil. Both work well independently, but I often will run it through the laminator and then through the die-cut machine to ensure myself it's going to stick.
- Carefully peel the foil back using a steady speed and at a 45-degree angle. You are looking for the material to have properly adhered and for the foil to have adhered properly.
- Using the die-cutting machine and the edged die of choice (I chose a scalloped edge), cut the image panel to size. For this project, I wanted a large reveal for the mat, so the size I chose may be smaller than yours.
- Add the sentiment of choice, I chose a sentiment from my stash, blue ink, and my Better Press to achieve the look featured
- Using the black pigment of choice, apply a splatter effect.
- Adhere the image panel to the black mat with liquid glue.
- Adhere the composite to the white A2 card base with liquid glue.
The stamps I used can be found by following the links in the materials list, or you can find them with a quick search on www.blankpagemuse.com. Visit our social media sites for more stamping fun!
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