{Stencil Sunday} Partial Stenciled Backgrounds by Helen

Happy Sunday, STAMPlorations friends! We have a new batch of stencil inspiration today. You'll get to see projects that show off how to creatively use ARTplorations stencils. And each month, we'll pick one winner of a $15 gift code -- the winner will be drawn from all comments left on the Stencil Sunday posts for the month, as well as from the designers' blogs.

STAMPgirl Helen shares some ideas on how to use stencils partially to create fun backgrounds.

  

  

Have a look at Helen's projects:

On this first card, I used the Crisscrossed stencil with silver texture paste. After the stenciled panel dried, I die cut it with the Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle Nesting Dies. The framed flower and sentiment are from Faith Expressions.

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On the second card, I created the partial stenciled background using stamping with stencil technique. Stencil I used was the Nestled Circles stencil, the flower and sentiment are from Blossom Overture.

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On this third card, I used the Leaf Prints stencil for the background. I sprayed some art spray paint over the stencil and dabbed some of with paper towel. Then I cut it with the Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle Nesting Dies. The stamp set I used is from Faith Expressions.

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On the fourth card, I used the Dream Flower stencil on a watercolored backgroud, After that, I die cut it with the Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle Nesting Dies. I used the Anywhere There’s Coffee and the Mixed Media Elements stamp sets.

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Those backgrounds sure are stunning! For a chance to win a $15 gift code to the STAMPlorations store, leave a comment here by May 8. We'll announce the winner in the April winners post on May 10.

Did you enjoy today's featured post? Next week it's Carol's turn to share her projects :o)