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Create a beautiful layered lavender field background using stencils and ink pads. This technique builds depth and perspective by layering multiple stencil applications in varying shades of purple and green to create a muted, naturalistic landscape effect.

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Take a 7 by 7 inch card blank and a piece of white card stock. ▶ watch 3:15
Position your exterior lavender mask stencil on the white card. ▶ watch 3:30
Apply purple ink through the stencil using a sponge or brush, working from the top of the card. ▶ watch 3:45
Bend some of the stencilled lavender stems slightly so they appear to be blowing in the breeze. ▶ watch 3:45
Apply more purple ink through the top portion of the stencil to build colour and depth. ▶ watch 4:00
Move the stencil slightly and apply another layer of lavender from a different angle to create overlapping stems. ▶ watch 4:30
Apply darker purple to the front lavender stems and lighter purple to the back stems for perspective. ▶ watch 4:30
Apply green ink through the stencil at the bottom of the card to create foliage. ▶ watch 4:45
Optionally spray the background with water to mute and blend the colours together. ▶ watch 6:00

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You can use stencils with mixed media techniques just like you would with traditional stencils.
Layering the same stencil at different angles and with varying ink intensity creates natural-looking depth.
Don't worry about keeping the design neat and contained—stencils are forgiving and versatile.

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