Happy Thursday! Today I am sharing a quick way to create a layered background for your projects just using one stencil. We are also celebrating a brand-new release, so make sure to read on!
Altenew is releasing 10 brand-new stencils today and each and every one of them is very unique and fun! I chose one of my favorite from this month’s release called City Scene Stencil. This stencil has two different ends that you can use to create a layered skyline, or you can use one or the other end to create one city background on your projects.
I used the Ocean Waves ink for the buildings that are further away and used Desert Night for the building that is closer to create some depth within the card. You can either use any dye inks you have or use ink sprays to create a background like this.
After adding the skyline, I used the Antique Silver Ink Spray to add some shimmery splatters throughout the card. For a simple sentiment, I added “missing you” from the Label Love stamp set.
I kept the card very simple and clean so the layered city look can get all the attention it deserves. This would be a perfect card for anyone that lives in the city or loves a city, you can quickly change up the sentiment to fit various occasions.
Hope you enjoyed today’s card! What is your favorite stencil from today’s release? Comment below and you will also be entered into a giveaway!
SUPPLIES
See below for all the products used in today’s project. Click ATN for Altenew, EH for Ellen Hutson, SSS for Simon Says Stamp, or AMZ for Amazon. I participate in several affiliate programs where I get a small commission at no additional cost to you when products are purchased through links I share here. Thank you for your support!
GIVEAWAYS
There are TWO giveaways you can enjoy!
- Altenew is giving away SIX $50 gift certificates to Altenew store! Make sure to visit their blog and leave a comment to win.
- I am giving away $30 gift certificate to Altenew store! Please leave me a comment below by July 10th, 11:59pm PST. I will post a winner here on the 11th. Good luck!!
WINNER
Congrats, Kathy! You are the lucky winner of this giveaway! Please contact Altenew at [email protected] by 7/20/2018 with the subject line Altenew July 2018 Stencil Release Blog Hop Winner from Nicole’s Blog to redeem your prize. Thank you for leaving me a lovely comment!!
BLOG HOP
I am participating a fun blog hop to celebrate today’s release! Next stop on the hop is Karin Åkesdotter! Make sure to stop by and leave some love for her! Please see below for full blog hop list.
- Altenew Card Blog
- Paige Evans
- Vicky Papaioannou
- Kelly Griglione
- Zinia Redo
- Emily Midgett
- Rubeena Ianigro
- Olga Moss
- Lilith Eeckels
- Gayatri Murali
- Virginia Lu
- Nicole Picadura
- Karin Åkesdotter
- Norine Borys
- Heather Hoffman
- Altenew Scrapbook Blog
- Jennifer McGuire
- Erum Tasneem
- Enza Gudor
- Nina-Marie Trapani
- May Sukyong Park
- Justine Hovey
- Svitlana Shayevich
- Sveta Fotinia
- Dana Gong
- Kymona Tracey
- Agnieszka Malyszek
- Lydia Evans
- Crystal Thompson
- Simon Says Stamp Blog