Stenciled Backgrounds
June 22, 2024
The inspiration for this workshop came from a YouTube video with Jennifer McGuire and Gina K. Jennifer called her technique “Trapped Pattern”. She used both background stamps and stencils.
For this class I will be using just stencils. Feel free to use any combination of stencils and background stamps. We will be focusing on the background with suggestions for embellishments and sentiments. It’s a playday! I can’t wait to see what you make.
Supplies are listed for the samples below. In general you will need:
A background stencil with a small repetitive pattern
A stencil with a large pattern
Clear Embossing ink
Sponge dauber
Your choice of inks
Ink blending tools
Sticky Mat


Halftone Stencil
Cherry Blossom Inks
Mega Bloom Stencil
Enchanted Garden Inks

Fine Tulle Stencil
Mountain Mist Ink
Leaf Bead Stencil
Cape Marguerite Craft-A-Flower

Tropical Forest Inks
Rose Boutique Stencil
Green Onyx and Desert Night Inks
Trellis Stencil
Anemone Blue Poppy CAF
Simple Greetings

What would you do with this technique for 4th of July or any celebration?
Warped Speed Stencil
Variety of Inks
Background Andromeda and Tanzanite
I look forward to seeing you in another class. I teach virtually once a month on Bridget Casey’s Free Saturday Workshop and every second Wednesday.
If you have questions I can be reached at grammytobo@gmail.com