SMASH IT WITH STENCILS! 25 SUPER TECHNIQUES for Making Clean and Simple Cards! [2024/134]

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[@nbcascards]

Here are some more ideas from viewers: You can also stencil over patterned paper and rotate a stencil when ink blending to give a layered patterned effect. (@steph8656 ) It would be good to spray the stencil with ink & print that first, then stamp in some of the gaps to give a partial stamped/blank effect with the stencil outline ... When you brayer over ink or paint on a stencil, you can then brayer on blank cardstock or on a gel plate & you will transfer a slightly grungy version of the pattern. (@allisonjames2923) The splatter hexagon I would a draw around edge similiar to circles. ( @jenniferbaker972)

[@vickygoodwin9771]

Pouncing helps keep ink or paint in the desired areas.

[@brendaprescott2043]

I really enjoyed watching your utube. So many ideas. I love how you cut down the different finished backgrounds. Lots of ideas to think about. Thanks

[@krissyknox7181]

Yes, love the way she cut down the backgrounds too. I guess I have been thinking about cards wrong for a while. I mean, some of my ideas have been right, but someways I have been thinking about using pieces for backgrounds have been just plain wrong. Or impractical, or not looking good or artistic or something. Why was I in a box and doing it the same way as everybody else? Or why could I just not think of how to do it? I mean things being in their proper place on a card. After watching this video, my mind is so open, and I think I will be able to do cards much better now or at least start doing them better, lol. And the stencil ideas are so great. I’m so excited to get back to card making again!

[@catb737]

@@krissyknox7181Hi 😊 I personally wouldn’t say “wrong” but rather different, and here are yet some more different and wonderful ways. Happy creating to you!

[@elizabethglenbentley7882]

New sub, as I'm so impressed with your dedication in helping us, not so brave card makers, to attempt simple yet glorious results! Compliments for doing an absolute full tutorial in one go! This was an ah! moment, not having to wait for your results but having the total steps in one go! I am so impressed and overjoyed with watching a well constructed, thought out kiss of items. Very calming to the nerves!😂.Thank you again 🙏 🎉

[@julieb737]

Thanks for not splitting into two bits as it’s so good to have all that info together . Thanks for putting together such a comprehensive list . Thanks for telling me cutting down all those backgrounds I have makes them so much more useable and often more attractive .

[@nbcascards]

You are more than welcome! :)

[@kathysunshine699]

That is all so cool!🎉..thank you for sharing!❤

[@janne6957]

ALL of these techniques are interesting and do-able. I might like the doodling and resists the most. While watching (and taking notes on screenshots) I was thinking, "I wish she had time to show cards she made from these." And lo and behold.....! THANK YOU!!

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@angelaharnett6437]

Wow , that’s a lots of amazing ideas . Must have taken you an age to come up with all those ideas for the stencils ,let alone filming editing and commentary. You put so much hard work into your channel . Thank you so much for your dedication. X

[@nbcascards]

Thank you! It's an absolute pleasure to make videos for you all. :)

[@joboodley7927]

Lovely ideas, beautiful cards, lovely relaxing video. Great for Sunday morning with a cuppa. I am now off to have a go…❤😊 Thank you

[@nbcascards]

Wonderful! Have fun. x

[@dizzinese]

I’ve watched this more than twice and I can’t even remember all these techniques! let alone do them! I saved it in my library so I can have a lot to try someday! I knew some of course, but you really pushed the envelope on this! Unbelievable! Excellent video!

[@nbcascards]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kerrycanale9472]

#13 another way if you don't have any of those pastes you could use spackle. I took color changing spackle,is lavender turns white when dry. It isn't lavender anymore and didn't want to throw it out so I added water an mica powder making my own paste. Swipped it over a heart stencil and now have a valentines card topper. ❤

[@nbcascards]

Thanks for the info. x

[@andreastewart4215]

I was randomly watching KZbin videos and one of your videos with your stenciling popped up and it ended before I could hit like and then the second video that I’m currently watching popped up. I love that you do work with stenciling cause I bought a lot of stencils and then I didn’t know what to do with him lol. I have recently subscribed and I am grateful for your tutorship. I saved this one.

[@nbcascards]

Thank you! I appreciate the encouragement. 👍

[@triciakaplan5201]

What a great video! I am excited to try some of these ideas! What struck me with your finished cards was how amazing they looked with so much white space! The gold die cuts with the small piece of stenciled art was more than enough! Gorgeous! I love your creativity!

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much!

[@dizzinese]

I love the CAS cards but I always find myself wanting to have a little less white space. So with so many cool backgrounds that were cut down into little banners or strips just broke my heart! they really were all so cool! Even the very abstract purple you baby wiped off the ink I loved it! I may have partially stenciled it in places with white paste over it to tone it down a bit . But Natalie all your cards are very beautiful! Just amazing job! And to think you did stamping sentiments the other night besides! Aaaahhhh! I’d love to have time in my stamp room! I loved your addition of strings and hand drawing too!

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much! :)

[@katyratyra]

Love seeing how you use these prints. I’m going to have to look up your gel printing videos. My favorite was the one where you traced the circles three times,

[@nbcascards]

Thanks!

[@CanadianQueenmagenta]

FANTASTIC!!! What a great time I had watching all these creative ideas. Thank you, Natalie.

[@nbcascards]

My pleasure, Jan! x

[@hazelkinvig-paul8231]

Another one for me to save for future CASing! Fabulous as ever Natalie! Stunning cards from all those great techniques! As ever TFS and have a great week! 👍💖

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@doriewheeler8040]

I appreciate the incredible amount of time and work it took to demonstrate all of these wonderful techniques. Thank you for sharing. I can't wait to give them a try.

[@nbcascards]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@patch9029]

Thank you for this very timely video. Yesterday I popped into a charity shop and bought a big bag of stencils for £1. I am going to have fun exploring some of your techniques and getting messy!

[@nbcascards]

Sounds great!

[@Franclin58]

This was great. A reminder to expand what I do with my stencils. Looking forward to the glitter paste one too.😀

[@nbcascards]

Glad it was helpful!

[@teresazuehls783]

Love that all the stencil techniques are in one video. Your cards are all so lovely. Thanks so much for taking the time to make this video for us.❤

[@nbcascards]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sabineloeber1699]

Wow! This must be the most extensive stencil technique video I've ever watched! I have used most of these techniques, but still learned something new. Thanks for sharing! ❤

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@irina_ishutkina]

Thank you sooooo much! ❤ You are amazing!

[@nbcascards]

Aww ... thanks! x

[@JH-wd7ul]

Wow, Wow, Wow!!! Everything I wanted to know about stencils (and a bunch of others I didn't even know I needed to know)! This was fantastic! The time just flew by because I was so absorbed in each technique. I can't even tell you a favorite because I loved ALL the techniques and ALL the cards. Very inspiring video!!! 🥰👍👍👍👍👍

[@nbcascards]

Thanks, JH! I was a bit wary about posting an hour-long video, but it seems to have been received well! :)

[@JH-wd7ul]

@@nbcascards ☺👍

[@teresacross574]

Absolutely smashing ideas and how to stretch out stencils. Thank you for all these ways and your inspiration with finished cards. Very much appreciated ❤

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@janasher4940]

I save your vids to my files with the name of the supplies you are using. I love how you quickly go through all the techniques in your videos and show cards at the end. I don't make clean cards, but I appreciate your technique vids on using supplies.

[@nbcascards]

That's great! Glad they're helpful. Thanks for watching. x

[@cindyellis765]

So grateful for your marvelous videos with such intricate information. I LOVE all the cards❣️❣️

[@nbcascards]

Thank you so much!

[@stormyswann6177]

You are a treasure trove of ideas. Thank you

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@susansieber6189]

Glad you shared HOW to use the papers you made !!

[@nbcascards]

Thanks!

[@thebanjolady]

After watching this I have decided to never buy patterned paper again, these techniques will cover anything I need.

[@nbcascards]

That's great! x

[@pauladyer9845]

Wow…the sky’s the limit. Great video. Thanks

[@nbcascards]

My pleasure!

[@lesleycarstens1976]

Thanks for taking the time to show us these techniques. Many are new, others old and forgotten!!!

[@nbcascards]

You're welcome! x

[@Deborah-sh3mf]

Finished watching the entire video and I must add how wonderful these ideas are ..so pretty and many ideas that are new to me. And the cards that were made are just lovely. I'm looking forward to trying many out, but if I had to pick one, I especially liked the stamping through the stencil. Also glad all together and not in two parts.

[@nbcascards]

Thank you so much!

[@gwensimmons_gigi1629]

Amazing stenciling ideas and cards created; several I thought of adding some ‘Love From Liza peel strips’! Thank you and so glad I found you! 🎉💜🥰✨🎵 Would you consider being a guest host on Craft Roulette YTube card show, some Friday!!?? 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🎵👍🏾🤞🏾

[@maryjarrett5899]

Great ideas. I’m new to your channel and very impressed.

[@nbcascards]

Thanks and welcome!

[@patgrant7597]

What a great video. ❤

[@nbcascards]

Thank you! :)

[@cathypickerd5846]

I've never seen all these. This definitely gives you more out of your stencils. Thank you

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@catb737]

Just found you, subscribed, and can’t wait to go explore more of your videos! So many cool ideas, beautiful cards, and so much great info! Thank you 💜 P.S. I’ve never wanted a die cutter and dies as much as I have now that I see what you’ve done with them in pretty gold accents! OMG more tools! 🤭😅😂

[@nbcascards]

LOL! Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for subbing! x

[@selenemason9383]

Love your stencil storage, I have a few stencils and forget about them

[@nbcascards]

Thank you! x

[@minikraut]

Wow, that was full-fledged workshop, very inspirational!

[@nbcascards]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@michellechristopher6468]

❤ doing this with my stencils haven’t played in years very nice 😊 TFS. Need to make my craft room in my bedrooms since Covid and flood in 2022 I am having hard time finding help 😞. I also lost my good brass stencils and silver ones my friend Lynell see owned, Dreamweaver and made Stencils and paste, mica powders so many techniques. My family auctioned my storage office and work room 😢 because they didn’t pay them as my mother got sick 😞 and lied saying it was there we would work on it this year .

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed the video. I hope everything works out for you.

[@samanthaaskey]

Here with my tea…I am so pleased to join you.

[@nbcascards]

Thanks for watching! x

[@Deborah-sh3mf]

Thank you for sharing... I like the variety of the looks... from very neat and clean to cool and grungy.

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@darylanjohnson697]

What creative ideas for our stencils! TFS

[@nbcascards]

Glad you like them!

[@MargueriteAtHome]

Oh my. I really do have a dull brain. I’ve done maybe two of these techniques with my stencils. 😳 THANK YOU for all the time and effort you put into this wonderful video, Natalie. My favorite at first blush is the one with gilding flakes. I REALLY appreciate how you managed to create such CAS cards with the busier backgrounds! 💕

[@nbcascards]

Thanks, Marguerite! It was a fun video to make. Glad you've got some new techniques to try. :)

[@dizzinese]

I want that wobbly circle stencil and definitely wish I could get the different size circles you drew around! I don’t think I have one and oddly I love circles!

[@candiwelsh5524]

Blessings Natalie. The back ground techniques are always fun but watching you make the cards is awesome!! They just make those backgrounds come to life! Love love love❤️❤️❤️👍

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much!

[@ritamariacastillo8812]

This video has been a delight to watch. It contains so many ideas, tips, and tricks in one go. Your cards are stunningly beautiful. Thank you for your time and for sharing your creativity. Hugs from Guatemala!

[@nbcascards]

Thank you so much! My pleasure! x

[@shazinoz]

I like that youve shared your cards from techniques, that rarely happens, brilliant work 👏👏👏🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟thank you!

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@chrisedbrooke6533]

I appreciate the time you took to show all the different ways to use stencils, but I appreciate even more having you show how you turned them into cards. I’m great at making lots of backgrounds, but then I struggle with how to utilize them in my card-making. Thank you for this video!

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome! Glad it was helpful. x

[@imeldanavarro5931]

Where you get the sticking pad thanks for sharing

[@nbcascards]

It's a Waffle Flower grip mat.

[@lesleydrew9843]

Great that you showed how you used the techniques in cards. Thank you for your inspiration x

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much 😊

[@ljbj4]

so many ideas! i’m just going to have to take out my stencils now😊 thx for the inspiration!😊

[@nbcascards]

My pleasure!

[@LoneSigma7634]

Just what I been looking for. White paper to stunning

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much! 😃

[@ginatrevino5514]

Wow!!! What a great video and finished cards!!! ❤🎉

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much!

[@lindaj.herzog7392]

I just found you this am. I’m mesmerized. Have watched 3 of your videos, and I want to binge on your long list! Love it!

[@nbcascards]

Welcome aboard! :)

[@veecee9536]

Watching this 1st January 2025.....Happy New Year....... Love your work and gain so much from each of your videos. Have not been card making for months due to poor health but your videos have helped keep me connected. Have to admit, your use of white space scares the living daylights out of me 😮 but love your work and plan to start using some of your ideas this week for thank you cards. Keep the idea coming.....use what you have is becoming my mantra. Once again, happy new year and huge thank you.

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much! 🙏Happy New Year to you, too! 🥳🎊🥂🎉

[@dizzinese]

since you do major backgrounds all at once, do you ever forget what you did when you go back to it later? I have for sure! I started writing the inks, or paint colors I used on the back so when I wanted to match them up later I could! when you use multiple colors you can’t always tell a year later what it was! not at my age ! lol! writing on the back helps for die cutting to match, etc. I also keep all my roll off sheets with the panels in a color combo I did and have die cut those and even made a card with them!

[@nbcascards]

I have a brain that categorises things, so I tend to remember what I've used. :)

[@dizzinese]

@ I’m guessing that you never have backgrounds sitting for 2 years either which is a problem for me. I’m disabled and alone so running the whole show myself I rarely get craft time because it takes longer. no more 10 hours working in the yard. So mine sit a long time.

[@judyzech1846]

Thank You so very much for this overview! You are so creative. I will be watching your channel.

[@nbcascards]

Thank you! :)

[@cardsbychristine]

I've watched it all.. my goodness, what inspiration! Now.. I've got to catch up on my housework! ❤

[@nbcascards]

Yay! Thank you!

[@barbporritt4113]

Thanks for another inspirational video.

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@lindanewman6693]

So many ways to use stencils beautiful. Thank you Natalie❤️

[@nbcascards]

Glad you like them!

[@janecraftswhen...8115]

You are on fire! Excellent work

[@nbcascards]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@LornaMcInnis]

Thank you so much - a wonderful video - u r my favorite presenter - I will be trying all of these techniques except for ones that have spatter - I am not a fan of spatter lol

[@nbcascards]

Thanks!

[@NadineShort-c7k]

Thank you this has been an absolutely fabulous tutorial, really appreciate it❤

[@nbcascards]

Glad it was helpful!

[@joycehitchen1046]

Wow what an amazing video. So informative. Loved everything about this video. I'm still playing catch-up so thank you so much for this. 🥰

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@jeanhiebert3425]

I can use all of these! My mind is buzzing with ideas. Thank you, Natalie

[@nbcascards]

Thank you so much! My pleasure! x

[@sherrybarfield8446]

Informative video!

[@nbcascards]

Glad it was helpful!

[@teresacross574]

Going to dig out my stenccils nad carve out some play time now!! Thank you for all your ideas 😊

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@kerrypocock1075]

This is brilliant. You really do think outside the square.

[@nbcascards]

Thank you! 😃

[@ernestinebyrne9912]

Wow! What a lot of tips and ideas. Thank you.

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@ann9793]

Thank you, such a lot to choose from but I liked the gilding flakes best. I think

[@nbcascards]

Thank you! x

[@donnacarraway9182]

Thank you! Great ideas! Thanks for sharing!!💕

[@nbcascards]

Glad you like them!

[@carolbatchelor5855]

I love all your ideas! So many of these techniques I've never tried before, but I'm always needing new ways to create cards that don't look so much alike. Thanks for including the cards that you created. It's wonderful to see how the images look on the cards and also see that you could get multiples from each technique.

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much! Glad it was helpful. x

[@mandyhall1674]

Brilliant video -very impressed with all your efforts. Beautiful cards - love them all. Thanks Natalie and have a wonderful day x

[@nbcascards]

Thank you! You too!

[@V10lette579]

I love these techniques!! Just what I needed to get me back in my projects because I’ve had a bit of a creative block lately. Thank you!

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@osusmith43]

Really clever ideas!

[@nbcascards]

Thank you! x

[@pennefreeman1053]

I could listen to you all day! Ty for the great ideas.

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@sharonedwards777]

So many ideas Natalie. Brilliant!

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@lindasimas4834]

Fabulous ideas. I just recently discovered your videos. Love them all and looking forward to lots more ideas.thank you

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@gailrodgers3079]

I will for sure have to watch this one again. It was a long day at the doctors, 3 hours, then lunch with my son and a quick trip to the bookstore and picked up two more card magazines. So I'm t rying to watch the other half of the video and kept 'blinking' with my eyelids taking about 5 minutes to go back up. LOL This is a very good tutorial and I am glad you took the time to show off the cards you made off these techniques. Thank you so much.

[@nbcascards]

Thanks, Gail!

[@aileen-s2v]

Liked them all. The ideas are lovely. Thank you from Melbourne Australia.

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@debs55695]

Great techniques using stencils and I love the cards you made using the panels. They are all so pretty!!! Thanks for the inspiration!!

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@christinesmith989]

Awesome cards from amazing techniques! Thank you so much. I definitely need to try drawing though stencils, I have never tried that. xxx💖💖💖

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@smartsize56]

This is great thank you learned so much new things I'm going to try

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@steph8656]

Loved seeing all the cards you made and great to be reminded of stencilling techniques with just a few new to me ones which was a bonus! Thanks for the inspiration x PS you can also stencil over patterned paper and rotate a stencil when ink blending to give a layered patterned effect x

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much! Great tips. :)

[@ssquilts]

Thank you so much for this video - I may be watching it several times and taking notes. This is a fabulous collection of stencil ideas . ( and I love the birds and their music)

[@nbcascards]

Thank you so much!

[@barbarahill6365]

Jennifer mcGuirre has a technique on the embossing the stencil. Color paper with a dark ink. Then make your embossing sandwich, but put a wet baby wipe on top of the stencil. Run through die cut machine. You end up with a velvety looking result.

[@nbcascards]

Thanks for the tip! x

[@c.m.r.1745]

AMAZING ELEGANT CARDS!! thank you!!😊

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much 😊

[@rosemaryfidler4061]

A fabulous video. Lots of inspiration to be gained from it. The finished cards were super.

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much!

[@dthomp06]

So many wonderful ideas. I was just going to mention Pixie Spray when you did. I love it for keeping ink, etc. from creeping under the stencil.

[@nbcascards]

Oh thank you!

[@suemsearch]

I like the drawn circles cards best; they are really eye-catching. Tfs❤

[@nbcascards]

Glad you like them!

[@Littlebear-w7v]

Thank you for all these ideas!😊

[@nbcascards]

You are so welcome!

[@susanmorris1007]

Great video! So many cool ideas!😀

[@nbcascards]

Glad you like them!

[@GayleRobinson-bu2vt]

These are all so unique and truly quite amazing. I love all the techniques but I believe my favorite was the stamp thru the stencil. I think it's because of the "splatter" stamp but I'll try this idea with different stamps and see if it remains my fav! Cutting those "samples" down for use on a card made quite a difference. I'm not a CAS card maker but I can go for these!!! I believe some vellum leaves, stems, hearts, on some of the cards would have added a nice touch too. For an easy cleaning tip; use a Swiffer duster (either the pad for the Swiffer floor mop or the piece that slides onto the handle of the Swiffer hand held duster) and it will pick up all that glitter with one quick swipe. These work so fast and pick up everything (glitter, embossing powder, Gilding Flakes, etc)!

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed the video. I'll have to see if I can find a swiffer duster. Great tip! x

[@michelegourd5742]

WOW!!! Natalie, this was awesome!! So many ways to use stencils!! I have not used my stencils in a long long time!!! It is helpful to see how you used the backgrounds and cutting some of them down!! Looking forward to your next video!!

[@nbcascards]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jenniferbaker972]

Love them all, really enjoyed the video. The splatter hexagon I would a draw around edge similiar to circles. Thanks again

[@nbcascards]

Great idea! Thanks! x

[@toniahannan8362]

Great techniques Well worth the watch ❤

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much 😊

[@heatherrobertson1113]

I only ever used stencils to draw. Thus is a real eye opener 😮😊

[@nbcascards]

Glad it was helpful! x

[@jackiedcruze2512]

Best ever video your videos have become my coffee time hobby! Thank you

[@nbcascards]

Yay! Thank you!

[@jackieelliott2913]

Well I can't guess how much time you spent playing to come up with all those backgrounds Nicola, but the results are a comprehensive list of techniques, so thank you. Some I've tried already and plenty to have a go with and some I'd completely forgotten about!

[@nbcascards]

Brilliant! Glad it gave you some ideas and reminders. x

[@sallygreiner9531]

Love your ideas and videos!

[@nbcascards]

Thanks so much!

[@LidieD-68]

They are so pretty ❤

[@nbcascards]

Thank you! x

[@donnacarraway9182]

I want to try the stamping through the stencil by first outlining the stencil so that the shape really shows up and then stamping with a smallish floral with leaves and then coloring in the flowers and leaves. Now that I write it, it does sound like a bit of work but I think it will look great.

[@nbcascards]

Sounds great! Go for it. x