Check out this quick holiday card idea that makes a big impact in a small amount of time.
Today’s holiday card mini slimline project is from our designer, Tracy. She loves crafting but doesn’t always love how long it takes. This set she shows us today is great for a quick design that could be mass produced or created for a last minute occasion. Being able to stamp, stencil and die cut in a matter of five minutes is perfect for anyone that says they don’t have time to craft. We are always excited to see quick cards, that look like they took forever to make. Follow along as Tracy shows us how to ink blend stencils for a quick holiday card.
How to make this card:
- Let’s start by stamping out the image from 36011 Bells and Garland 4×6 stamp set, onto white cardstock. Set aside to let completely dry.
- Using the 5326D Slimline Nested Stitch Die, cut a panel out of the second largest die.
- Stencil that panel with 4102 Repeating Bricks Stencil – 6×6 2 parts in Sonata from Color Fuse Set #8.
- Go ahead and stamp the sentiment of choice from that stamp set as well in Sapphire from the same Color Fuse Set. Set panel aside to dry.
- Bring back the stamped panel and stencil as directed with the 36011S Bells and Garland Coordinating Stencil. The colors used are on the packaging. I also added highlights with a white gel pen.
- Once that is finished and dried, use the 36011D Bells and Garland Coordinating Die to cut the image out.
- Glue image onto the blue stenciled panel and glue that to the largest of the 5326D Slimline Nested Stitch Die. Then glue onto a card base the same size.
- I used the Ink Blending Brushes from Brass and Bliss. The Large was used for the stencil background and the Small Detailed Brushes were used for the Bell stencil.
This card most definitely looks like it took a long time to make, but having this stamp/stencil/die combination really speeds things up. We love the simplicity of this card, and how it truly is so beautiful with the bells and holly bringing in the vintage holiday vibe. Ink Blending Stencils is definitely a technique we plan to do more often! We hope you love this project and pin it for future inspiration. Happy Crafting!