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Scrapbooking How to: Creating a Background With a Stencil

Stencils can have many different uses when you pair them with scrapbooking tools and products.




Most of the time when I think of using stencils my thoughts go towards products like mists, inks, watercolors, Nuvo Embellishment Mouse and Glimmer Pastes. Which makes sense because I think most stencils are geared towards those products.


Most, but maybe not all.


I came across a Crafter's Workshop 12 x 12" stencil that I thought would partner well with something different than the usual stencil product pairings. Because this particular stencil had a large, simple design I could use it with patterned papers and of course, my favorite, hand-stitching.


Here's how I put this design together on my scrapbook layout.


Step #1 - Trace the design that you want stitched.





I started by placing the stencil where I wanted my design to go and tracing only the designs I wanted to hand stitch.





Step #2 - Trace the design that you want out of patterned paper.


Next I used the stencil to trace the designs and then cut out the individual patterned paper pieces.





Step #3 - Add the patterned paper pieces to your background that has the traced designs for stitching.


It helps to have the stencil nearby to use a reference for correct placement.


Step #4 - Add your hand stitching.


First use a paper pierce to pierce the holes around the pencil lines. After you have all the holes pierced, erase the pencil lines and begin your stitching.


I also added hand-stitching to some of the patterned paper pieces. To do this use a ruler and place it about 1/8" from the edges to draw a pencil line. Pierce your holes on the pencil lines, erase the pencil lines, and begin stitching.





Now you have an eye-catching and unique background that was easy to create!


Be sure to check out all the templates and stencils we have at scrapbookgeneration.com!



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