Stencil Blending W/Partial Die Cutting

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Today's card is a simple ink blend using a stencil from Gina K. Desgins. I will also be using her inks and cardstock. Using unique layered cuts can change a simple technique into something more interesting. I will create a unique angle cut using partial die cutting. Let's get started!!

I will be doing all of my work today on my Tim Holtz Glass Media Mat.

To start, I take the smaller rectangle die from the Master Layouts 1 Die Set and cut out of White Cardstock, running them through my Big Shot Die Cut Machine. I then take my Mandala Stencil and adhere it over my panel using Purple Tape and tape down onto my Glass Mat. 

Using my Blender Brushes, I blend Passionate Pink Ink over my panel. I then blend Wild Lilac Ink to the center of each burst cluster. To complete my blending, I go back with Passionate Pink Ink and blend again over the entire panel. I then remove the stencil.

To give my panel an even angle cut, I take the bigger rectangle die from the Master Layouts 1 Die Set and tape it down where I want my panel cut. Using the bottom center design, I center the corner of the die and tape down using Purple Tape.

I set the panel and die onto the cutting plate of my Big Shot and lay the top cutting plate over the area I want to cut only. Wherever the top cutting plate is positioned is where it will cut. I then turn the handle and run through my Big Shot.

Next, I take a panel of Black Cardstock and use the bigger die from the Master Layouts 1 Die Set and run through my Big Shot. I then use Terrific Tape and adhere my blended panel onto the black panel, centering so the top and side edges are even.

I again take the bigger rectangle die from the Master Layouts 1 Die Set and line up on the previous cut leaving a slight black border then tape down. I place the panel onto the cutting plate of my Big Shot and lay the top plate over the top, again only where I want the die to cut and run it through. I now have an even mat around my panel. *I could have used my paper trimmer to cut this angle, but by using the die I not only get an even cut around both sides, I get a nice finished edge around the point.

Using the smallest die from the Single Stitched Circle Die Set I cut out of White Cardstock, running them through my Big Shot. I add a small amount of Adhesive Dot Runner to the back of the circle die cut and place into my MISTI Stamp Positioner. I choose a greeting from the Fancy Greetings Stamp Set, center over the circle die cut and stamp using Amalgam Obsidian Ink. *when stamping on a smaller piece of cardstock, I like to use adhesive on the back to hold it in place so it doesn't shift while stamping.

Using a slightly bigger die from the Infinity Circles Die Set, I cut out of Passionate Pink Cardstock, running them through my Big Shot. Using Liquid Glue, I layer and adhere the two circle die cuts together.

I cut a panel of Passionate Pink Cardstock down to 3 15/16" x 5 3/16" using my Tim Holtz Guillotine Paper Trimmer. I then place the Mandala Stencil over the panel and tape down using Purple Tape. I blend over the entire panel using Passionate Pink Ink to give a tone on tone look.

Using Terrific Tape, I adhere the panel onto a black card base. I then adhere my matted panel over the pink panel. Finally, I add Foam Tape onto the back of my greeting and mount onto the center of the card front and this completes my card.

I hope you enjoyed today's card and picked up tips along the way. By cutting the panel it gives a simple card a unique look. Stencils are a great way to create your own background paper. Using coordinating inks and cardstock really gives your card a complete look.


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Jeannie