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Stencil and Mask Wolf Card with Ink Blending

A project from our live show MY PODCAST - Catch my latest updates broadcast 10th November 2025 · 10/11/2025 · watch it from 36:30

Stencil and Mask Wolf Card with Ink Blending - the finished project
The finished project

Create a striking layered card featuring a wolf silhouette against an ink-blended forest background. Using stencil and masking techniques with blue ink tones on kraft cardstock, you'll build depth through shadow effects and paw print details. The design is finished with coordinating sentiment stamps for a professional woodland-themed greeting card.

You will need

Stamps By Me - Seek the Extraordinary Collection - 071125AStamps By Me - Seek the Extraordinary Collection - 071125ASEE IT Stamps By Me - Seek the Extraordinary Paper Pad 12 X 12 - 071223AStamps By Me - Seek the Extraordinary Paper Pad 12 X 12 - 071223ASEE IT Stencil & Die Set - Daffodil Dreams - 081024AStencil & Die Set - Daffodil Dreams - 081024ASEE IT Imala - A5 Stamp - Be Brave - 131022AImala - A5 Stamp - Be Brave - 131022ASEE IT

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Step by step

  1. Step 1: Position the stencil onto your kraft card blank. Use an ink pad to tap through the stencil design, creating th

    Position the stencil onto your kraft card blank. Use an ink pad to tap through the stencil design, creating the background pattern on the card.

    ▶ watch this step (36:45)
  2. Step 2: Position the mask over the wolf area on your stencilled paper. Using a blending brush, apply blue ink around t

    Position the mask over the wolf area on your stencilled paper. Using a blending brush, apply blue ink around the edges of the design to create a shadow effect, working carefully around the masked area.

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  3. Step 3: Remove the mask from the wolf silhouette. Using black ink, add a halo shadow around the edge of the wolf to de

    Remove the mask from the wolf silhouette. Using black ink, add a halo shadow around the edge of the wolf to define it and tie the design together with the forest scene.

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  4. Step 4: Trim the inked panel down to a smaller size. Edge the panel with black ink using a Distress ink pad to remove

    Trim the inked panel down to a smaller size. Edge the panel with black ink using a Distress ink pad to remove the white border and make it stand out.

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  5. Step 5: Mount the trimmed panel onto a kraft-coloured card base using adhesive. Ensure the panel is centred on the car

    Mount the trimmed panel onto a kraft-coloured card base using adhesive. Ensure the panel is centred on the card base.

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  6. Step 6: Stamp sentiment text from the stamp set onto separate craft-coloured card strips using black ink.

    Stamp sentiment text from the stamp set onto separate craft-coloured card strips using black ink.

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  7. Step 7: Trim the sentiment strips to size. Adhere one sentiment strip flat to the card front and attach the second str

    Trim the sentiment strips to size. Adhere one sentiment strip flat to the card front and attach the second strip inside the card for a coordinated finish.

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  8. Step 8: Decorate the envelope by applying ink through the stencil on both the inside and outside flaps to coordinate w

    Decorate the envelope by applying ink through the stencil on both the inside and outside flaps to coordinate with your finished card.

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