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7 ideas for layering stencils to create your own background



I have been enjoying creating my own backgrounds by layering stencils. You can layer them all at one go and then adding your mediums. OR build the layers one at a time. Here are 7 ideas. :)
Today
Today
Spectacles
Spectacles
Life-layout
Life as we know it
Whinery
Whinery
Zoo-day
Zoo day

We-are-family
J &S
Troublemakers
Troublemakers

There you have it. 7 ideas for layering stencils to create your own background. What do you think?


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30 comments:

  1. Ashley HortonJune 28, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    These are all awesome Yvonne!! Love the different looks you created with the stencils!

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  2. TesaBJune 28, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    Wow! They are all gorgeous, creative, artsy and I'm all WOW! Need to use my stencils more!!!

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  3. RoseJune 28, 2013 at 12:31 PM

    you are the stencil queen!!!! :)

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  4. Tone-LillJune 28, 2013 at 1:02 PM

    This is crativeness of a higher level..... Love all the backgrounds, they are all so unique in their own way. My favourite bg here is the last one, love the colours and the dimond shaped mask/stencil you have used. Wish you a happy scrappy weekend :) x

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  5. SD poojaJune 28, 2013 at 1:41 PM

    All of the bgs are just fab Yvonne !I love how you combine various colors n patterns on you Layout !

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  6. HussenaJune 28, 2013 at 1:56 PM

    I think they all look just fantastic !! I really love the way you create your background and the way you use different mediums and stencils ..Thanks for sharing these idea's :)

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  7. UnknownJune 28, 2013 at 3:57 PM

    WOW this post is packed full of 'Yaminess' :0)

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  8. Dolly BJune 28, 2013 at 5:31 PM

    They all look fabulous, what a lovely explosion of colour
    Mary

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  9. IriniJune 28, 2013 at 5:33 PM

    What do I think???
    FABULOUS is what I think!!!!!
    Yet again I got bogged down with family issues but i am back again (till the next family drama hahahahaha)
    I have missed your posts going to go back and catch up on what creativeness I have missed!!
    hugz
    irini

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  10. Sherry EckbladJune 28, 2013 at 6:12 PM

    You never cease to amaze me. These layouts and the backgrounds are just amazing.

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  11. ANUPAMA CHOUDARYJune 28, 2013 at 6:45 PM

    Cool backgrounds, Yvonne!

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  12. Julie Tucker-WolekJune 28, 2013 at 8:15 PM

    you
    are
    amazing
    period.
    amen.
    :)

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  13. chillin with QuillinJune 28, 2013 at 9:48 PM

    there awesome, love your backgrounds !!!!
    Paula

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  14. Lolô ArtesanatoJune 28, 2013 at 10:19 PM

    Love the ideas
    your work is fabulous
    so colorful! :)
    xx
    Leila

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  15. LisaJune 28, 2013 at 10:44 PM

    I think you are amazing!! All of the layouts are gorgeous!! I love how you've used the stencils!! The backgrounds are seriously fabulous!! Love them all!! Have a great day :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  16. Audrey PettitJune 28, 2013 at 11:19 PM

    I love your work, Yvonne! Your backgrounds are always so unique and so creative! You have such a great sense of style!

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  17. gracescraps@gmail.comJune 29, 2013 at 5:32 AM

    Wow, what fabulous vibrant pages!! ~ Blessings, Tracey

    http://gracescraps.blogspot.com/

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  18. Linda BreedloveJune 29, 2013 at 5:47 AM

    Your backgrounds are always creative and so inspirational! These are all fabulous!!!
    Have a wonderful weekend!

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  19. jeanie gJune 29, 2013 at 6:24 AM

    So much inspiration all in one post! Amazing and truly brilliant b/g's. Love all your tutorials too. Thank you so much Yvonn e.

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  20. Cindy deRosierJune 29, 2013 at 7:15 AM

    Stunning! No one does stencils as well as you do.

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  21. Jinny NewlinJune 29, 2013 at 8:47 AM

    Wow, Yvonne, what a lineup! These are absolutely amazing and completely inspiring in every way! TFS!

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  22. KatyJune 29, 2013 at 10:06 AM

    These are so awesome! I want to ink and layer now! :) You are so talented! :)

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  23. Lizzy HillJune 29, 2013 at 2:55 PM

    Amazing how much texture you can get from this technique.....really GREAT pages...I am slowly building up my stencil stash, although I love how you can just use cardboard anyways:):) I'd lOVE you to show us the different TYPES of 'stencils' you use...if you do, of course:):)

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  24. sandiJune 29, 2013 at 10:56 PM

    These are fabulous!!! Such creative backgrounds and all so fun and upbeat!

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  25. UnknownJune 29, 2013 at 11:41 PM

    All are awesome gurl! but I thoroughly loved the zoo and troublemakers :) Hugs!

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  26. Kirsty VittetoeJuly 1, 2013 at 6:18 AM

    I think they are AWESOME!!!!

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  27. SandieJuly 1, 2013 at 4:36 PM

    Very clever, think you have done a marvelous job on each ... all totally fabulous!

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  28. AnnemiekeJuly 2, 2013 at 2:42 AM

    Wauwi, awesome lo's!!!

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  29. alexaJuly 2, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    I'm thinking you could have made seven different posts out of this one, so rich is it in technique and eye Andy. or a mini series of how-to! Glorious stuff ..

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  30. Ella SwanJuly 4, 2013 at 12:34 AM

    Wonderful backgrounds. I'm dreading the day mixed media goes out of fashion in scrapbooking...

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Thanks for visiting my blog and taking time to leave a comment. I really appreciate it. Have an awesome day!:)

Cheers, Yvonne.