An ABC book is a terrific way to use the myriad of stencils you might have lying about. Here, designer Judy Joyce uses stencils to create an entire page that corresponds with the letter D, but can be adapted to any letter. Materials: Stencilability? stencils (Little One and 1" Bold Alphabet)
Three 3/16" stencil brushes
Spiral bound journal, approximately 8" x 6"
Rubber stamp inkpads in yellow, green and red
7-1/2" x 6" piece of bright blue cardstock
4" x 5" piece of white cardstock
Cardstock to complement photo or writing
Gel pens in black, yellow and pink
Small scissors
Glue stick
Photo or journaling
Low-tack tape - Center stencil on white cardstock and secure with tape. Stencil duck using yellow ink (figure A), then lightly accent the outer edges of duck with red.
- Stencil a heart border in red. Carefully remove the stencil and wipe it clean, then turn and position to continue the border pattern. Tape in place and stencil as before, until border is completed (figure B). Remove and wipe clean between reverse applications.
- Position the "D" and secure with tape. Lightly stencil using green. With the letter stencil still in place, position heart stencil over the opening, and stencil a darker green heart over the letter (if desired).
- Cut along the border of the stenciled design, leaving a 1/8" edge. Use the black pen to make stitch lines that connect the hearts. Trace hearts using pink gel pen, then use the yellow gel pen to outline the "D".
- Randomly trace hearts onto the background of the blue paper using the pink gel pen, then glue the blue paper to the journal page. Position and glue the stenciled motif in place, leaving room for the addition of photo or writing.
- Attach photo or writing onto colored cardstock. Position and glue into place.
Die-cuts/templates provided by Ellison Craft & Design. For more information about Ellison, see Resources. Click here for DIY's Scrapbooking Glossary.
RESOURCES :
Stenciling for the First Time
ISBN: 0806944854
Author: Rebecca Carter
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Stenciling: Ideas and Decorating Techniques
ISBN: 0696211157
Author: Linda Hallam (Editor)
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The Idea Book for Scrapbooking
Model: 1891898027
Author: Jill Haglund
(1999)
Tweety Jill Publications
Website: www.tweetyjills.com
Die-Cuts and Templates (Ellison Craft & Design)
Cropping and cutting system are not available
Ellison
Website: www.ellison.com
Making Great Scrapbook Pages
Model: 1562314416
Author: Hot Off the Press Design Staff
(1998)
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Hot Off the Press Inc.
Website: www.craftpizazz.com
Stencils (American Traditional Stencils)
American Traditional Stencils
Website: www.AmericanTraditional.com
Scrapbook Storytelling: Save Family Stories and Memories ...
Model: 0963022288
Author: Joanna Campbell Slan
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Great Scrapbooks: Ideas, Tips and Techniques
ISBN: 0883639270
Author: Michele Gerbrandt and Judith Durant
(2000)Hugh Lauter Levin Associates, Inc.
Website: www.hlla.com
Scrapbooking for Kids
Author: Karen Price
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Pace Products Inc.
Scrapbooks for Kids: Ages 1 to 100
Author: Jill Haglund
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Tweety Jill Publications
Website: www.tweetyjills.com
GUESTS :
Judy Joyce
American Traditional Designs
Website: www.americantraditional.com
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