A Whole Lot of Stenciling Going On

This is my post on the Classy Cards 'n Such blog today.
The challenge there this week is stencils....and you just need to use a product
that is carried in the Classy Cards 'n Such store, it doesn't have to be purchased
there, just in stock...but why not head over and see all the NEW items she carries
and all the SALE items...there are some good sales going on.
Get a 10% discount by using the code DIANE-10....
while there check out her paper collection, I am telling you she has
some gorgeous Metallic papers !!

Hi All, Diane here with you today sharing with you in detail how I made my

"stencil" card for Challenge #16 "Stencils"...I hope you will join the challenge

with a creation of your own!!

 For my card, I used the very gorgeous "Dreamweaver" stencil  "Quilt Block". 

To begin, you need to cut a piece of Double Sided Adhesive Sheet

slightly larger then your stencil, leaving a border all around.  Cut a piece

of white card stock the same size and apply one side of the Adhesive Sheet to it.

Remove the backing from the card stock front.

Using Handmade Hawaiian Coconut Soap , apply it liberally to the backside

of your stencil.   Lay your stencil on top of your Adhesive Sheet with a border all

around.  Using a very thin craft foil, lay it on top of your stencil, and with a small stylus,

start tapping it on to your stencil in an up and down motion,

 pick it up now and then to make sure it is covering each design

 (don't worry if it isn't all completely filled in, that will happen later).

 Also, with your fingers, rub some of the foil along the border you have around the outside

edge of the  stencil, it doesn't have to be completely covered either.

Once you are satisfied you have the  foil on where you want it, cover the entire piece

with Ultra Fine Black Flower Soft.....lightly press/rub it on with you fingers.

Lay a scrap piece of paper down and shake and tap off all the excess.  Try to get all the loose

pieces off, you don't want to get it mixed up with your glitter (ask me how I know?).

Now here is the fun part.  VERY carefully peel your stencil off the adhesive. 

You don't want to bend your stencil!  It sticks down pretty good, so take your time. This is also the reason you have to apply the Handmade Hawaiian Coconut Soap first!

Grab your Sparkle 'n Sprinkle Ultra Fine "Crystal Ice" glitter and cover the entire piece

with it,  Using a scrap piece of paper underneath will allow you to pour it back into

it's container.  Finish "your" card however you want.

A few hints if you want to give this a try.  The adhesive sheets are very "sticky".  I would

try and take a bit of "stickiness" off first by  pressing a Ziploc bag on it first or something

like that,  before applying the stencil, making it easier to remove the stencil when ready.

I also would suggest trying a more "full" stencil piece, for your first one.  Beverly has numerous

ones in her shop under "Stencils" to choose from.  I have not tried this with a plastic stencil, just

the metal ones.

 I hope you enjoyed my "stencil" post today...see you back here soon!!