Using Stencils to Make Christmas Card Toppers

So the first thing I did was die cut the shapes I wanted to use as toppers.  I used my distress inks to dab through the stencil image and then I went around the outside of each of the toppers lightly with the ink so the topper would show up more.

For my first topper I used the twisted citron and mowed lawn distress inks.   I started with the lighter colour and blended the colour ending with the darker one.

To assemble the card I used a snow background paper to which I stuck glitter washi tape.  I added a lime green piece of card and stamped the sentiment on then added a different washi tape underneath.  After sticking it down I used foam pads to stick down my tree topper.

Next up I used the candy cane image from the stencil and made 3 toppers the same using abandoned coral and peacock feathers distress inks.

To make up the card I used a snowflake background paper and stamped a sentiment which I stuck on.  I then added the toppers with foam pads.

For my final topper I used Milled Lavender and Weathered Wood distress inks through the deer image of the stencil.

Once again I chose a contrasting colour background paper and matted and layered other papers finishing with the stamped sentiment.

So there you have it!  Three cards made with stencilled toppers.  Which is your favourite?  Let me know in the comments below!

See you again later on in the month!

Products Used:

CrafTangles Christmas Elements Stencil

Abandoned Coral Distress Ink

Peacock Feathers Distress Ink

Weathered Wood Distress Ink

First Edition Jolly Holidays Paper Pad

Everything else from my stash