I'm super excited to be guest designing for Jaded Blossom this month. I was on their design team for a while a couple years ago and loved it! (I only stepped down due to personal constraints at the time.) Since it is the start of the month, it is time to kick off the February 2025 Monthly Challenge: Stencils. (Affiliate links used when available; I appreciate your support!)

Supplies used:
Mini Gnome Stencil
Valentine Embellishment Cluster
Sealed With A Kiss
Gnome Addict
Gnome Addict Outline Dies
Girl Gnome Dies
Gnome Dies: Gnome Face Add Ons 1
Gnome Gift Card Slider Die
Gnome Gift Card Slider: Letter Add On
P13 Stamping Pad Skin Tones 4x6 Paper Pad

I love to stencil on kraft cardstock - whites really pop and it gives such a cozy, cottagecore like feel. I used my alcohol markers to color inside the wax seal to give it a bit more dimension and allow the added heart within to be seen easier.

I stenciled the envelope base first then glued the two envelope flaps on, lined up the stencil layers, and inked over the two flaps. I didn't want to run the risk of improper inking where the two flaps met the bottom part (the two side triangles), if that makes sense. It didn't take that much time and gave a nice clean look.

To create the matching stamp, I stenciled onto a scrap of white cardstock and carefully tried to line up the inner postage stamp square over one of the inked gnomes. Isn't it precious? I stamped a sentiment under where the gift card would be placed as well.

I think it turned out so cute. I used a heavier weight kraft cardstock so this gift card holder slider is hefty! LOL

Be sure to take advantage of the Stencil Sale this month too!
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