Stencils 2 Ways: Adding Shimmer + New Gina K. Designs!
Hello friends, it’s Nina-Marie here with you today sharing 2 ways to add shimmer to your cards.
Each of the cards I’ve created feature a couple of the newest stencils from Gina K. Designs (Sun Spots and Thick Brush), which are truly fabulous for these techniques!
The first technique I used was foiling… I started by applying ThermoWeb Transfer Gel through the stencil; once dry, I ran the stenciled papers through my laminator with a sheet of foil on top (see the video below on how to do this).
I used the Sun Spots stencil with Shattered Rainbow foil and the Thick Brush stencil with Sparkling Silver foil. I then decorated each card with sentiments from both Simon Says Stamp and the Stamp Market.
The next technique I used was creating a DIY glitter paste effect. This technique is so much fun, because you start by blending some ink through the stencil in any combination you prefer. Next (without removing the stencil), you’ll put a layer of Transparent Texture paste over that ink blended pattern. Then (again without removing the stencil), add a sprinkling of your favorite glitter across the stencil. The glitter will adhere only to the paste-covered areas and leaves the rest of your card squeaky clean. Experiment with how much glitter you apply; sprinkling the glitter sporadically creates a fun effect, but of course it is also fun to add LOADS of sparkle too! :)
I decorated the cards again with more sentiments from the Stamp Market and Simon Says Stamp. The glitters on each card are a mix of Prisma and Chunky glitter from Lawn Fawn. Be sure to watch the video and see how exactly how this technique works!
If you are interested in the color combos I used for the ink blending, these are the Distress Oxide inks I chose:
- Green friendship card: Peacock Feathers, Twisted Citron, Lucky Clover
- Orange hi card: Abandoned Coral, Dried Marigold, Wild Honey
- Rainbow hello card: Wilted Violet, Picked Raspberry, Mustard Seed, Peacock Feathers.
I hope today’s shimmery cards have inspired you to try the techniques out for yourself and to create with these stencils from Gina K. Designs!
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These cards are gorgeous. I love the glitter paste/glitter technique — can’t wait to try that.
Great use of the new stencils! I love the paste/glitter examples and the colours you’ve used are gorgeous.
Simply delightful!
Gorgeous cards. Love the colors and sparkle.
Love your cards!!!!
stunning cards – love all the sparkle
These are honestly some of my favorites I have seen here ever! The sparkle and bling almost make me giddy! So, so awesome!
Wow!! I love these. I love the ink, texture paste, glitter combo.
Fabulous!
Outstanding backgrounds!
Beautiful cards, I love the new thick brush stencil from Gina K…I might have to get that one!
Fun cards, I have to go and dig out some stencils. I already follow by email.
Nina-Marie, thanks for sharing these great techniques. I’m always looking for fresh ways to use my stencils–and your cards and video have given me some great inspiration. tfs
Love those backgrounds! super cards!
Wonderful techniques and love these colorful happy cards. Thanks!
These are stunning! Love the new stencil designs.
These cards really
sparkle! Love the
spots of color.
Carla from Utah
These are so pretty! :) Love all of the sparkle.
Very inspiring video!
Love the ideas, simple but lots of pizazz!
Fabulous!
Beautiful cards! Love all the glitz & glimmer!!
WOW! Live those cards with the stencils. I have glimmer paste, I will have to give it a go!
These are just gorgeous – love all that fun sparkle!
Beautiful! So bright and sparkly!
That is a lot of sparkle going on! Love it!
All fabulous backgrounds!!!
Gorgeous cards and fantastic use of the stencils. Amazing backgrounds!
Love the vibrantly colored cards, foiling looks great.
Those shimmery cards stole my heart.
Foiled look on cards are awesome. Great stencil designs.
Stunning cards, I love all of the sparkle and shine!
Beautiful cards! Great ideas!
These are so lovely, thanks for sharing!
Fabulous cards Nina-Marie. I love both techniques, the foiling is awesome and the DIY glitterpaste is stunning.
Thank you so much for these great ideas and the video tutorial.
FABULOUS cards and colors.
Thank you for the fun video, who can resist a bit of cheer me up sparkle n bling x
Wow Nina….these cards are absolutley gorgeous. I just got this sunspot stencil and now I am anxious to get in my craft room and use it!! Thanks for the tips
Beautiful, bold and brilliant colors! Love these!!
Glitter paste over distressed background – BRILLIANT! Love it and can’t wait to try this out myself!
beautiful cards. Love the way you add glitz to them.
Great cards and video. Thanks for sharing.
Linda D.
Such pretty and cute cards!
Thanks for sharing all these fun sparkly backgrounds!
Ooooo . . . . these are so beautiful!! I LOVE the sparkle and shine!