7 unique way to use a stencil for card making - Video Tutorial

One stencil, that is all it took to create these 7 unique and different cards. Pretty amazing what you can create with one awesome tool like a stencil! I fell in love with the Art Stencil Floral from Gina K Designs and I had more fun playing with it! So, I made a video tutorial for you on all the techniques I used. Each card has its own section in the video that is quick and short, but hopefully inspires you to give a few of these cool looks a try! 

For those who would like to watch this video in HD, or for those who are reading this via a reader or an email, please click here: 7 Unique Ways to Use a Stencil for Card Making

First up, color pencil. This one doesn't need much explaining, Simply color and add details!

This card above is embossing with highlights from wax paste! 

Gold foiling on clear transparencies? How elegant is this?! Special products from Therm O Web create this amazing look! All the supplies used are listed below.

Light modeling paste and the fabulous new ink colors from Gina K Designs. So easy, and so much pop! After adding the ink, I trimmed the image away from the cardstock it was upon for even more impact.

Copper metallic paste on navy blue paper. Stunning! And easy! Look at all the texture it creates.

The two-tone watercolor technique makes another appearance. Of course this could be done with basic watercolors as well, but why not add a twist for even more beauty?!

And finally, the basic inking technique. Nothing wrong with good, old-fashioned, perfection on a card! I hope you enjoy the video and reference for ideas for the next time you grab a stencil and start creating a card!

Sincerely Yours,

Gelatos

Yes, I am talking about Gelatos, again. They are really great and allow, even the newest paper crafter, to get very creative and messy! There has been lots of chatter all over the web about how “scary” these appear. Nonsense! :)

I strongly encourage you to watch these videos! When I do a video tutorial, I teach you a technique, NOT THE PROJECT. I show you a project in my blog post, using the techniques I shared, to interest you. But I keep the videos as short as possible. There is no need for me to tell all of you how much I love to teach and share and inspire your own creativity! My videos encourage you to learn and then run to your crafty haven! :) At least that is my hope. :)

Here is a list of the techniques I covered again. These are the links to the blog post, so you can see the projects and get access to the video.

· Day One: Gelatos overview

· Day Two: Stamping with Gelatos

· Day Three: Watercolor techniques

· Day Four: More ideas: embossed resist and texture paper

· Day Five: Creating your own spray inks

· Day Six: Using stencils with Gelatos

thanks for stopping by!

~kimberly

using stencils with Gelatos

Welcome to the last day of Gelatos video tutorials! Its been such a blast for me to see how excited you all are about using these awesome color mediums from Faber-Castell/Design Memory Craft!

 

Today’s bonus points…how many times can I say, “I’m going to…?” Seriously. Oh well. :)

Today’s video shows how to use stencils with Gelatos. Three techniques await you, hope you like this one too!

using stencils with Gelatos

Direct link: Using Stencils with Gelatos

It seems I forgot to share one AWESOME idea with you on the video!! Misting through your stencils! Yesterday the tutorial was about creating your own spray inks. Use those through your stencils! Here is a card created with the spray ink I made.

Be sure and get your comments in quickly. The winner will be announced Thursday, July 25, 2013. Up for grabs: Metallic and Yellow Gelato sets, and a few other surprises!

thanks for stopping by!

~kimberly

creating your own spray inks with Gelatos

Welcome to day 5 of the Gelatos series! Today is a ton of fun-making your own spray mists!! They are definitely all the rage right now and this lets you create your own colors, matching your Gelatos! I don’t know about you, but I love when I can get my products to coordinate. Not to mention getting more mileage out of them!

Here is my attempt at an artsy, misted card. It would seem I have some work to do to achieve this look successfully. :) However, making the mists is the easiest part, so stop on over and take a look!

creating your own spray inks with gelatos

Direct link: Creating your Own Spray Inks with Gelatos

The giveaway winner will be announced on Thursday, July 25, 2013. Be sure and leave your comments on each post about Gelatos. I am giving away a set of  Metallic and Yellow Gelatos, along with a few fun surprises.

Tomorrow is the last day of this series, be sure and stop back for ideas with stencils!

thanks for stopping by!

~kimberly

more ideas for Gelatos

And its day four of Gelatos ideas and video tutorials! Today’s focus is about resist. embossed resist, and textured cardstock.

 

For today’s card, I combined a couple of techniques. For starters, the embossed resist technique. The arrows were stamped and heat embossed with clear powder. Then I created a multi-colored watercolor background and placed the cardstock into it. The excess wipes away brilliantly!

more techniques with Gelatos

Direct link: More Techniques with Gelatos

Another reminder to leave a comment on each day’s post, for a chance to win a pack of Metallic and Yellow Gelatos, along with some fun extras I will be throwing in! Winner announced Thursday, July 25, 2013.

thanks for stopping by!

~kimberly

watercolor techniques with Gelatos

Welcome to day three of ideas and video tutorials using Gelatos from Faber-Castell/Design Memory Craft!

Here is a look at a card I created with one of the three techniques shown in the video. A watercolor background that has been stamped and heat embossed with gold powder. I love this look. Who knew *I* could be “artsy!?!” Its easy and you can be too!

watercolor techniques

Direct link: Watercolor Techniques with Gelatos

Be sure and leave comments on each blog post, as I am going to put all the names into the proverbial hat and draw a winner! I have a set of Metallic and Yellow Gelatos for a lucky reader, along with a few other fun surprises! I will announce the winner on Thursday, July 24.

If you have missed any of the tutorials, here is a list of what has been covered already.

• Day One: Gelatos Overview
• Day Two: Stamping with Gelatos

thanks for stopping by!

~kimberly