Majestic Mountains Layering Stencil Set | 2 Bright Stencil Techniques + Video Tutorial

Hi, it's Therese, and I am back with another edition of Take 2 with Therese. Today, I'm sharing 2 bright stencil techniques to stretch your creativity with stencils!

A New Bold Look with 2 Amazing Stencil Techniques!

Stencils are an easy way to add color quickly, and with layering stencils such as the Majestic Mountains Set, you can achieve a fabulous realistic look. 

Today, I decided to change up the color combinations to make the mountains less realistic and more bold and bright.  But I wanted more…

Technique #1 – Reverse Image!

The first of the stencil techniques I'll be introducing today is something called the Reverse Image technique.

I wanted to blend a sky behind the mountain but didn't have the positive portion of the image to do this.  So, to create the reverse image of the mountain I created a quick mask using a pencil and Masking Paper. 

It was easy to fussy-cut this out with some Fine Blade Scissors and the best thing is that I can re-use this mask if I want to.

I started with a Pink Diamond base, but otherwise, this mountain was blended using the Golden Sunset Fresh Dye Inks.

PRO TIP:

The Stampwheel Sticky Mat: Grid is the perfect companion to hold stencils in place when blending!

I added one of the Red-Crowned Cranes from the layering die set, as well as a sentiment from the Elegant Sayings Stamp Set. 

But why stop at one bright mountain when you can have two? My next color choice is pink!

Technique # 2 – Layering Stencils!

Why not create a unique focal point using a second stencil? 

For example, today I used the Circle Frame Stencil as a base to add the Majestic Mountains image, it changes the look completely and actually makes it more like a focal point.

This time I added a hot pink glittery Red-Crowned Crane.

PRO TIP!

I like to stencil my images onto a separate piece of cardstock and add this to the front of the card, that way, if I make a mistake I have wasted less of my precious cardstock lol.

And a layered Fancy Enjoy Die cut sentiment.

You can see my video below.

I hope you are inspired to create with your stencils today! Let me know in the comments below what other stencil techniques you'd like to try out. Have fun crafting!