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Sheep Stencil Layering Card with Sentiments

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Sheep Stencil Layering Card with Sentiments - the finished project
The finished project

Create a charming layered card featuring adorable sheep designs built up with stencils and stamps. This whimsical project combines soft pastel tones with decorative flourishes and sweet sentiments like 'Love Ewe'. Use stencilling and stamping techniques to add depth and dimension, creating delightful scenes with floating sheep and coordinating embellishments.

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Step by step

  1. Step 1: Position the first sheep stencil layer over your card panel. Apply distress ink in Peacock Feathers (or your c

    Position the first sheep stencil layer over your card panel. Apply distress ink in Peacock Feathers (or your chosen blue colour) through the stencil using a blending tool or sponge, working the colour evenly over the cloud shapes.

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  2. Step 2: Line up and apply the second stencil layer using faded jeans or a darker coordinating blue ink to add depth to

    Line up and apply the second stencil layer using faded jeans or a darker coordinating blue ink to add depth to the sheep design. Continue building up the layers by clicking and adding the stencil repeatedly.

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  3. Step 3: Position the third sheep stencil over your card and apply purple ink through the stencil to add the final laye

    Position the third sheep stencil over your card and apply purple ink through the stencil to add the final layer of detail to the sheep pattern.

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  4. Step 4: Stamp sheep images from the coordinating stamp set onto the card base using Peacock Feathers Distress Ink. Pos

    Stamp sheep images from the coordinating stamp set onto the card base using Peacock Feathers Distress Ink. Position the stamps randomly across the panel to create a scattered pattern.

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  5. Step 5: Add sentiment stamps such as 'Love you' using dark ink to complement the sheep design. Position the stamps in

    Add sentiment stamps such as 'Love you' using dark ink to complement the sheep design. Position the stamps in the corner areas of your card to create balanced decoration.

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  6. Step 6: Use distress ink from the greasing set and water to create a subtle wash or decorative squiggle beneath the sh

    Use distress ink from the greasing set and water to create a subtle wash or decorative squiggle beneath the sheep to ground them on the card.

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  7. Step 7: Use a water brush from the greasing set to blend the grounding colour, creating a soft watercoloured effect.

    Use a water brush from the greasing set to blend the grounding colour, creating a soft watercoloured effect.

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  8. Step 8: Mount your finished sheep design onto a coordinating card base. Alternatively, you can use the design as a gif

    Mount your finished sheep design onto a coordinating card base. Alternatively, you can use the design as a gift tag.

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