Friday Focus - Stencils

Hi everyone. Buttons here to share this week's Friday Focus products - stencils (this Friday Focus discount does not apply to the new Tim Holtz Layering Stencils that are currently in a pre-order status).  Oh yes, Linda has given these items an extra 15% discount on top of their already low prices for one week only. And STOP PRESS! There are new stencils arriving at the Boutique all the time, including the new Dyan Reaveley ones!! You can find them by clicking on The Funkie Junkie Boutique. My job? To give you some inspiration for using these items (and of course stocking up on your supplies, including those new stencils).

Normally I avoid making any form of Christmas project for as long as possible, but this year the inspiration from the Create n Connect (CHA) show so was overwhelming it had me itching to get started. I noticed that many of the pieces on show featured a red/white colour scheme and have echoed this here, with 3"x 5" panels (known as ICAD's - see Astrid's explanation HERE). These are an ideal size to use on their own or to add to cards, tags and boxes.

The first panel features a Dyan Reaveley stencil used with Picket Fence Distress Paint as a resist to Fired Brick and Aged Mahogany Distress Inks. Dry embossing the central section with a folder and diffuser focuses the eye towards the kraft tag.

This time the Wendy Vecchi stencil was used with the same Distress Paint, but I then added her white embossing paste to every alternate stripe to add extra texture. This draws some of the base Distress Ink colour through to give a more vintage feel.

A combination of Distress Paint spots and that same Distress Paint/embossing paste layering for the stripes using another Wendy Vecchi stencil created the base for this window scene.

Having used the Distress Paint resist technique again I used a snowman stencil from my stash (a freebie from a magazine some time ago) and applied embossing paste on top. The paste was then painted with Picket Fence and Black Soot Distress Paints. Remember, you can cut your own stencils using your dies and reasonably thick acetate if you have a shape like this in mind.

For the final panel I coloured the embossing paste with another Wendy Vecchi stencil, a mix of Fired Brick Distress Paint and a couple of drops of Red Pepper Alcohol Ink. Once dry I used the wrinkle free technique with Picket Fence Distress Stain over the top.

Obviously there are lots more details to share on each of these panels, and rather than keep you reading for another half an hour I will share these on my blog HERE during the coming week. However you should now feel inspired to reach for your stencils and embossing paste. Don't forget, the The Funkie Junkie Boutique stocks a great range of stencils in stock and more on order, and with that extra 15% discount they are well worth investing in.

For now take care of yourselves, Jenny x

Studio 490 Wendy Vecchi Embossing Paste - White	Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Paint - Picket Fence	Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Paint - Black Soot	Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Paint - Fired Brick	Dyan Reaveley′s Dylusions Stencil - Diamond Border (9x12)	Studio 490 Wendy Vecchi Stencil - Yipes Stripes
Studio 490 Wendy Vecchi Stencil - Dots & Stripes Borders	Studio 490 Wendy Vecchi Stencil - Brick Wall	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad - Antique Linen	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad - Walnut Stain	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad - Fired Brick	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad - Peeled Paint
Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad - Bundled Sage	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad - Aged Mahogany	Tim Holtz Idea-ology Tinsel Twine - Silver	Natural Jute Mesh (Burlap)	Rusty Tin Wire Net	Cotton Crinoline
Embroidered Sheer Lace - 1/2 Inch Wide	Venise Lace Trim - 1/2 inch wide	Venise Lace Trim - 1.875 Inches	4 Piece Antiqued Bronze Filigree Pieces	4 Piece Antiqued Bronze Filigree Pieces	Corner Filigree Metal Pieces - Scrapbooking - Mixed Media
Bronze Metal Daisies for Scrapbooking and Mixed Media	Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Stain - Picket Fence White	Tim Holtz Ranger Metallic Distress Stain - Brushed Pewter	Ranger Adirondack Alcohol Ink - Red Pepper	Ranger Wendy Vecchi Archival Ink - Watering Can	Ranger Archival Ink - Vermillion
Ranger Archival Ink - Jet Black	Tim Holtz Sizzix Texture Fades - Damask and Regal Flourishes Set	Tim Holtz Sizzix Alterations Embossing Diffuser	Ranger Inkssentials Glossy Accents	Sizzix Alterations Tim Holtz Pediments BIGz Die	Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Rubber Stamps - Simple Sayings