Hi everyone. Today is the start of a new technique at Group of Seven. Julia introduced us to this fabulous technique that is a twist on the Eclipse (or Camoflague) technique.
I had it in my head that I wanted to use a stencil, even though the technique calls for stamping a large image. :) I made two stenciled card fronts using the lovely Sunflower stencil from Magenta, sponging with Distress Inks (Mustard Seed, Ripe Persimmon, Rusty Hinge, Mowed Lawn). One was used at the base of the card front, the other was die-cut with a Hello Frame die (AliExpress). I cut two more of the Hello Frame dies from white card stock and layered them with the stenciled one on top. The final step was to glue the die-cut stack on top of my card front, lining up the images. I'm so happy with how this turned out!! :)
Please check out the details for the technique and link to video on the blog ...
Here's what I learned when I experimented with this technique ...
- Even though this is called Cover Die Eclipse, you don't have to use a Cover die. You can use regular dies, or a mix of a few different dies to create your pattern.
- You can use a stamp or stencil to create your design. This makes the technique more versatile.
- Patterned paper is also a great alternative to stamping an image.
Sending the sunflower card to Stencil Fun March Challenge.
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For the card above, I used a large stamp (Pinecone Background - Simon Says Stamp), inking the image with shades of green and brown Distress Inks and spritzing with water before stamping. I die-cut my top layer using a frame die (Sizzix - Rachel Bright) that was gifted to me many years ago. The card is finished with a black stamped sentiment (Big Scripty Greetings Holiday - Simon Says Stamp - retired).
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... and one more ...
This time I used patterned paper for this technique. It worked great! I used images from a set of papers from AliExpress. There were two of each design ... one solid and one on vellum. I used the vellum image for the background, layering a couple of die-cut white layers (I used a honeycomb corner die in the bottom right corner). Then added the solid image for the top layer, also cut with the honeycomb corner die in the bottom right corner. The image comes outlined with gold, so I simply added a gold metallic die-cut sentiment (Happy Birthday Friendship Script- Memory Box) to complete the card. :)
Thanks for stopping by!
Card #1:
Stamps: n/a
Paper: White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.)Ink: Distress Inks: Mustard Seed, Ripe Persimmon, Rusty Hinge, Mowed Lawn (Tim Holtz)
Accessories: Sunflower stencil (Magenta), sponge brushes, Hello Frame die (AliExpress), white Posca pen
Card #2:
Stamps: Pinecone Background (Simon Says Stamp); Big Scripty Greetings Holiday (Simon Says Stamp)
Paper: White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media Paper (Fabriano 108 lb.)Ink: Distress Inks: Shabby Shutters, Peeled Paint, Gathered Twigs (Tim Holtz); Black pigment ink (Obsidian - Altenew)
Accessories: Water mister, Sizzix frame die (Rachel Bright),
Card #3:
Stamps: n/a
Paper: White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Patterned Paper from AliExpress; Gold metallic paper (SU!)Ink: n/a
Accessories: Honeycomb corner die (unknown); Happy Birthday Friendship Script die (Memory Box)