Stencil Spotlight | Creative Backgrounds with Becky Harrison

Stencils are some of the most versatile tools in any crafter's stash. With a little ink blending, texture, or layering, a single stencil can create endless backgrounds -- not just for cards, but also journals, mixed media, memory keeping, and even Bible journaling.

Today, our Stencil VIP Subscription Ambassador, Becky, is sharing three inspiring projects that showcase just how versatile STAMPlorations stencils can be.

For her first project, Becky combined our Floral Burst stencil with Floral Parade Cut-Outs and Floral Magic clear stickers to create two elegant Memorydex cards. The softly blended stenciled background adds just enough color and pattern without competing with the beautiful lavender floral bouquet. Layering the large die-cut florals over the stenciled panel creates depth, while the kraft cardstock base grounds the design with a warm, rustic feel. The white ric-rac trim provides a subtle finishing touch that ties everything together.

This striking card demonstrates how a stencil can become the focal point of an entire design. Using the Profile 1 stencil, Becky created a softly blended portrait in shades of teal and green before adding darker ink around the edges for dramatic contrast. She then framed the face with delicate hand-drawn doodling, adding movement and texture without overwhelming the clean design. A sentiment from our Floral Magic Clear Stickers finishes the card perfectly, allowing the artwork to remain the star.

Stencils aren't just for cards, and Becky beautifully demonstrates that with this Bible journaling page. Using the Bloomdalascopic #1 stencil, she added soft golden-yellow accents around the "Faith Moves Mountains" sentiment from our Faith Expressions stamp set. The repeated stencil pattern creates visual rhythm while remaining subtle enough to keep the Scripture passage readable. A touch of pale blue ink adds balance and softness without distracting from the focal sentiment. This project is a wonderful reminder that stencils can enhance journals, planners, Bible pages, mixed media projects, scrapbook layouts, and so much more.

Creative Takeaway

One of the greatest strengths of a stencil is its versatility. It doesn't have to cover an entire background every time. Use it behind die cuts, as a focal image, along the edges of a project, or even as subtle accents in journals and Bible pages. The same stencil can create completely different looks depending on the colors, placement, and techniques you choose.

If you enjoy creating with stencils, be sure to check out our Stencil VIP Subscription. Choose your 3 favorite stencil each month and enjoy free worldwide shipping, while building a collection you'll reach for again and again.

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In today's post, guest designer Olivia Rivera-Marmara, shares projects she created with stencils, gilding flakes, and distress oxide sprays.

    

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Happy Sunday, STAMPlorations friends! It's time for another inspiring Stencil Sunday post. We have talented guest designers sharing their creations that feature ARTplorations stencils. Make sure you comment on this post for a chance at a $15 prize code. Every month, we draw 7 winners, with the winners randomly drawn from all posts published during the month. The more posts you comment on, the more chances you have.

In today's post, guest designer Olivia Rivera-Marmara, shares mixed media cards featuring one stencil.

    

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Happy Sunday, STAMPlorations friends! It's time for another awesome and inspiring Stencil Sunday post. We have talented guest designers sharing their creations that feature ARTplorations stencils. Make sure you comment on this post for a chance at a $15 prize code. Every month, we draw 7 winners, with the winners randomly drawn from all posts published during the month. The more posts you comment on, the more chances you have.

In today's post, we're welcoming a new guest designer, Olivia Rivera-Marmara, and she shares art journaling pages featuring our stencils.

  

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Happy Sunday, STAMPlorations friends! It's time for another awesome and inspiring Stencil Sunday post. We have talented guest designers sharing their creations that feature ARTplorations stencils. Make sure you comment on this post for a chance at a $15 prize code. Every month, we draw 7 winners, with the winners randomly drawn from all posts published during the month. The more posts you comment on, the more chances you have.

In today's post, we have Andrea Shell sharing her last 3 cards and they are gorgeous!

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In today's post, the talented Karen Hasheck shares FIVE gorgeous cards and a video where you can watch her create a double stenciled tag card!

    

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In today's post, we have the talented Andrea Shell sharing 3 quick and easy cards.

    

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In today's post, Karen Hasheck shares cards that combine 3 of her favorite elements: fun folds, acetate, and slimline stencils!

      

Here is Karen with her cards:

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In today's post, we have the talented Andrea Shell sharing 3 beautifully stenciled cards. Her technique in using one of the flexi-templates is flawless!

    

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In today's post, we have the amazing Karen Hasheck sharing not just 3 but 8 absolutely awesome cards that are sure to inspire you and prompt you to bust out your stencils. And you won't want to miss her video!