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Stenciled Holiday Cards
Create beautiful handcrafted greeting cards easily using American Traditional's laser-cut 4"x5" Classic Dimensions ™ Sentiments. Stencil and emboss with these lovely three-part overlay designs for elegant gift giving.

Materials:

  • Clasic Dimensions ™ Sentiments stencil
  • 5/16" Stencil Brushes
  • Stamp Pad, Oil Sticks, Acrylics, Chalk, etc. (coloring of choice)
  • Masking Tape
  • Embossing Tool (optional)
  • Light Table (optional)
  • A2 Notecards (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")
  • A2 Envelopes to match
  • Glitter and Glue (optional)
Instructions:

Stencil or emboss according to package instructions.

Other hints and ideas:

  • Glitter adds sparkle and light to wings, stars, ornaments and bows.
  • Delicate ribbons can be used to embellish or tie the card.
  • Place designs stenciled onto white paper on top of vibrantly colored or handmade paper (you'll need a larger envelope!).
  • Use masking tape to create a border that you can stencil around the design.
  • Stencil the angel facing to the right, then stencil a second angel facing the first, overlapping the lower curves of the robes slightly. You will end up with a lovely mirrored image in the shape of a heart! Fold into a card where the angels meet and trim if desired.
  • Decorate the envelope with part of the design or use a smaller stencil.
This craft project was submitted by:
American Traditional Stencils
442 First New Hampshire Turnpike
Northwood, New Hampshire 03261
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