Creating Layered Stencil Pages and "Make Aheads"

Follow along while I show you how easy it is to create your own pretty backgrounds for your planner pages using the new stencils from Elizabeth Craft Designs. Then check out my ideas for "make aheads", those quick collaged embellishments ready to pop onto your pages. Links to all the products I've used or shown are listed below. (Please note: as an affiliate, I provide links to products I use. If you click on the link and make a purchase, I get a small little commission. Thank you in advance!)
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• Soft Finish Cardstock, White
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• Sidekick - Espresso
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• Home & Nature
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• Maple Leaves
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• Sidekick Essentials 20 - Snowglobe
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• Sidekick Essentials 16 - Seed Packet Set
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• Sidekick Essentials 21 - Polaroid Style
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• Photo Film Slides
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• Mystical Mushroom
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• Reinforcement Variety Pack
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• Framed
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• Planner Stencils 1
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• Planner Stencils 2
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• Reminiscence The Book 3
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[@stylesformiles79]

Thanks for reminding me about my stencils 💖 I forget I have them. Beautiful pages!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Stencils are definitely something I tend to forget about too and, for some reason, embossing folders. Weird, huh? Sometimes we just need reminding. So happy you liked the pages.

[@caroleanderson1106]

It's so fun to watch you work on your journal pages, Annette. This is such a pretty journal. Can't wait for your next journal or project. Take care.💗

[@AnnetteGreen]

Hi Carole, and thanks!! I’m actually working on something RIGHT NOW. Haha. I’m always in the craft room. Stay tuned!

[@adelaidemesquita9598]

A great way to leave beautiful memories Annette! Thank you for the great video and for all the teachings.

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much Adelaide, I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!

[@patriciaschoenberg1261]

Fabulous pages!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much!!

[@nicolef1674]

Oups ! I just found answer to my previous question here : kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHSlhmWmZ7Soo7s Thanks a lot :-)

[@AnnetteGreen]

Oh good! Hopefully you found it helpful.

[@marieshields5382]

Love watching your videos for inspiration.Thankyou.x

[@AnnetteGreen]

Awesome Marie! I’m so happy to hear that. More coming soon! Thanks for watching.

[@bettiecrawford3117]

Love your work! Question…how did you decorate this planner? So pretty! Thanks

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks Bettie! If you're talking about my Nature planner, I stenciled the background first with Archival Black ink, then adhered some fussy cut images from Graphic 45's Nature Notebook papers using matte medium gel as my adhesive and also as my top coat.

[@sandyenglish400]

I have a question about the colour wheel you are using in this video. Can you share with us where you found it? I have tried to refer to various other versions of colour wheels but this looks like you can see everything working together at one glance instead of having to rotate circles etc. I appreciate your videos very much as I have just recently started working with ECD products and find what you show is so beautiful and informative. Thank you from Canada 🇨🇦.

[@AnnetteGreen]

Hi Sandy. I simply Goodled "Color Wheel" then clicked "Images" at the top and picked a simple one to print out. No rotating circles, just a nice print-out on my home printer.

[@sandyenglish400]

@@AnnetteGreen, thanks for your response - I will check that out! 🙂

[@jamakrueger7460]

Love the clusters for make ahead!!!! Thank you so much!!!!!!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Awesome Jama! So happy you liked that idea. It’s such a time-saver later, and kinda fun! Thanks for watching.

[@janewebster7661]

Love how colourful your pages was. Just beautiful.

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thank you so much!

[@susandavies1024]

As usual just stunning work love the stencil pages and lay out Annette 🇬🇧

[@AnnetteGreen]

Hi Susan! Thanks so much. So happy you liked it!

[@susanweber6861]

Really great video. Inspiring. I want to try it all!

[@AnnetteGreen]

You should! Tag me if you do! Thanks for watching, Susan.

[@cherylwells1266]

Annette - so nice to see you again!! You are so inspiring with your designs and colors, I love the new pages - so creative and beautiful!! Thank you very much for teaching new techniques, tips and tricks!!!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thank YOU Cheryl. So glad you liked the pages and techniques. I promise not to be gone for so long next time. LOL.

[@cherylwells1266]

@@AnnetteGreen Good!!!!!!!

[@denisebotko7456]

I love that you show us a variety of tecniques to use in our ECD journals... I've been watching some videos on using toilet paper in moulds and with stamps/sencils... they would make beautiful pages too -have you done that before? I'm wondeing about using layered die cuts with the toilet paper... my next give it a try....

[@AnnetteGreen]

Well, I don’t know if I’ve ever seen that technique! Sounds intriguing. It’s always fun to try new things and experiment!

[@denisebotko7456]

@@AnnetteGreen Here is one I watched - kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4qVmn2oeMpkftE

[@denisebotko7456]

@@AnnetteGreen And another - Toilet Paper Background and Clay Mold Flowers kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5iUfGWMrNWFnMk

[@juliepoole6391]

Loved these pages they are so pretty. Thank you xx

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks Julie! I’m so happy you think so. Thanks for watching.

[@terributler215]

Quite amazing. Great instructor.

[@AnnetteGreen]

Hi Terri, thank you so much! Very kind of you.

[@robingroth7572]

Hi Annette, another inspiring , wonderful video, ThankYOU! I always look forward to see what you're doing/making. Ive ordered "more" ECD dies! 😊

[@AnnetteGreen]

Hi Robin, thanks so much to you! So happy you like this one and you’re getting your ECD dies and hopefully creating away.

[@nicolef1674]

I love how you prepare your make aheads Annette. Could you explain (may be in another video) how you cut your photos just to size, so that they fit perfectly into the frame you prepared pls ? I tried but can't do it nicely. A trick of yours would be much appreciated ;-) And thanks for all the techniques you teach me along the road !

[@AnnetteGreen]

Hi Nicole and thank you. I have made video called “Prepping Photos for your Planner” about a year ago that might help you. As you’ll see, it’s really no magical secret. I measure the space for the photo, then make my photo that size, then print it and cut it out. Let me know if that other video helps though.

[@papercraftingwithwendyb9231]

What size are your photos and what do you use to print them?

[@mariebinkin4365]

Annette, you are truly an inspiration!! Your journal pages are beautiful and your use of stencils and ephemera is amazing. Love watching your videos!!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks a million times over Marie! So kind. I’m delighted you think so. Thanks so much for watching.

[@elizabethallan7610]

If you are not using the Switch for die cutting which machine are you using? Would love to know. Thanks.

[@AnnetteGreen]

I continue to use my Sizzix Vagabond 2 and for smaller dies, I use my Empress Mini by Anna Griffin. Both of these are about 3x as fast as the Switch.

[@anneschilling4974]

So amazing! Just love your work and the make ahead process! I’ll be doing this with some cards!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks Anne and what a great idea! This absolutely would work for cardmaking, a collage journal, scrapbooking, you name it!

[@karilovelace8327]

Love your work, as always wonderful layouts. How do you come up with the tiny pictures? I send my pictures to wal- mart and i do not have this options

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thank you so much Kari. I do mine from home myself, using PhotoShop Elements. I created a video about a year ago showing how I do this. “Prepping Photos for your Planner” that you might find helpful. Check it out and let me know if you have any further questions. I’m happy to help!

[@Alouise6591]

Holy cow, you are such an inspiration for me! Thank you so much for sharing your talents!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Alys, thank you. Wow. I’m happy to share and for it to be received so nicely. Thanks so much!

[@janabolster9943]

Thank you, thank you for another great video. Love all your tips!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Jana, thank YOU! That means so much to me that you find my tips helpful. Keeps me going!

[@louisescherbain312]

Awesome

[@susanweber6861]

These are lovely pages Annette! Great ideas and a fun video

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much Susan. So happy you enjoyed some of the ideas here.

[@saskiamoonen]

wauw I love it

[@AnnetteGreen]

Wonderful Saskia! Thank you. I’m so glad you enjoyed it.

[@ckit8176]

Love your journals!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks! That makes me so happy. Hope you give it a try yourself. Thanks for watching.