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 are gorgeous cards Nina. I don’t have much to work with in the foiling line and am struggling with what to order. I obviously will start with the basics and have to build from there. I am pinning this for reference. TFS!
Beautiful!! I am going to have to try this out!!
Ooh I love all the shimmer and sparkle!! <3 Awesome cards!
Wow! These cards look so funky! Love the gorgeous foils and the beautiful stencils.
Wow, this is a lot of sparkle. Great cards.
Such fun technique!!
Nina, love what you created.
Oh my goodness, I’m seeing spots…in a good way! ?
These are so pretty! I love the rainbow circles, especially. ?
The hello card is just amazing. Off to buy texture paste!
Awesome!!
Super pretty cards!!
Awesome cards! Love them all.
Thanks for sharing.
These are stunning! Just added the transfer gel to my shopping list because I can’t wait to try the foiling technique you’ve done here!
The shiny look adds so much drama and importance to cards. I love it!
So pretty and sparkly.
Thanks for the opportunity!
So festive all those sparkles!
I love all of these beautiful cards. I would have loved to see the video but it didn’t show up on my ipad. I like these techniques, they really look like fun!!
Such wonderful cards! Love the shimmer…
Thanks for sharing.
I love the bright colors and sparkle!
Love the sparkle. Can’t wait to try these techniques
This is a good idea x
Love the shimmer!
Beautiful cards, Nina! I love your choice of colors! TFS
I’m always scared to use glitter because it ends up every where but this seems like a great way to apply it. Beautiful!
Beautiful!! Love all the sparkle!!
Absolutely gorgeous. Just added the transparent paste to my shopping list. Can’t wait to try
Such bright, fun cards! Such great techniques – love creating your oven glitter paste using the transparent!
Haha, your own glitter paste :)
Wow love the shimmer on these cards…fabulous.
So inspiring! I’ve gotta get out my stencils & make some cards!
Am I the only one who can’t access the video? I would love to see these in action!
I love these! I’m not ready to start learning the foil technique but I love using stencils with distress inks! The glitter adds a new dimension! Thank you for sharing!
Gorgeous cards! I love all of these beautiful backgrounds! I can’t access the video either
Wow factor & beauty all tied together in these cards! Love the colours & the shine & the fact you can use a laminator. Thanks Nina!
Fabulous cards! You really outdid yourself with these :)
Thanks for sharing these lovely glittery cards with us Nina!
Oh my goodness, I love these so much! AMAZING!
Wow! Wonderful cards and technique!!!
I want definitely try it!
Wow! My favorites were the glitter cards using the texture paste! I forgot all about the texture paste I bought earlier this summer. Now I am inspired to use it!
I have done these techniques and I love both. I want to try them again soon. Both stencils are really beautiful, but my preferred one in the sun spots. Lovely!!!!
Beautiful cards! Thanks for the techniques!
Oh, I love all that sparkle and shimmer on these cards. I like those stencils!
Soooo Much Wonderful Sparkle!!! I love them all!!!!!
Awesome cards, I really love the clear paste Plus glitter ov!
The Sparkle is fabulous – I am using my stencils more lately and always like to see new techniques TFS
Fun cards! Love all that sparkle!
Loved these cards and technique so much I’m going to try it myself. Thanks for the video.
Lots of fun sparkle. Love them all.
Very pretty cards. I love all the sparkle.