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Stenciled Pencil Backgrounds for Cardmaking (Cheering for You Release Blog Hop – Day 2)

July 27, 2024July 27, 2024 by nicholspohr

Learn how to create stunning card backgrounds using stenciled pencil layering! In this tutorial, I will guide you through the process of layering stencil designs with these new products from the Simon Says Stamp Cheering For You Release to achieve unique and beautiful backgrounds for your cardmaking projects. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced crafter, this technique is sure to elevate your card designs to the next level. Watch now and get inspired to try out this fun and creative cardmaking trend!

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Video Tutorial

Stenciled Pencil Backgrounds for Cardmaking

Products featured:

  • Simon Says Stamp Just Write Bundle
  • Simon Says Stamp You Bundle
  • Simon Says Stamp Morning Garden Floral Frame
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  • Simon Says Stamp Old Letter Background
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Supplies

Below you will find links to the supplies used to create this project(s). Click the thumbnails to start shopping. Where available I use compensated affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Your support helps me to keep bringing you new projects and videos. Thank you!

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Giveaway

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This post is part of the Simon Says Stamp Cheering For You Day 2 Blog Hop.

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109 thoughts on “Stenciled Pencil Backgrounds for Cardmaking (Cheering for You Release Blog Hop – Day 2)”

  1. Nancy R says:
    July 27, 2024 at 7:54 am

    Canโ€™t wait to watch video. Loved the Halloween clock yesterday. You achieved amazing depth and interest with your color selection and technique on this. Love it. I really like the option of a muted look as opposed to classic bright school colors. Great way to stretch supplies for a new look.

  2. Phyllis Freese says:
    July 27, 2024 at 8:01 am

    This pencil set is perfect for back-to-school cards for teachers. Nice work.

  3. Diane Carter says:
    July 27, 2024 at 8:02 am

    Thank you! Love all the colors,

  4. Melissa SunshineHoneyBee says:
    July 27, 2024 at 8:03 am

    Wonderful use of the pencils & apple creation.

  5. Christine Miller says:
    July 27, 2024 at 8:30 am

    Absolutely love this effect with the soft background and bold focal point!

  6. Sharon Gullikson says:
    July 27, 2024 at 8:44 am

    I LOVE the second one. The colors on kraft!

  7. Leah W. says:
    July 27, 2024 at 9:14 am

    These are lovely! Great style. TFS.

  8. Susan sonnier says:
    July 27, 2024 at 9:21 am

    Great card Nichol

  9. Patti Nienberg says:
    July 27, 2024 at 9:36 am

    Such an adorable card! Love the old letter stamp used on the background!

  10. Terry Deason says:
    July 27, 2024 at 9:37 am

    Cute card. I have to get that old letter background stamp. I love it.

  11. Lee Manuel says:
    July 27, 2024 at 9:42 am

    I like the soft words on top of the pencils great job

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  13. Selena Bennett says:
    July 27, 2024 at 9:52 am

    Oooo love. I always love when you do the white script over top. I need that stamp.๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

  14. DIANNA Durbin says:
    July 27, 2024 at 9:53 am

    Nichol your cards never disappoint! Amazing!

  15. Monica Schalk says:
    July 27, 2024 at 9:58 am

    Love these pencil cards! The light stamping and stenciling on the kraft cardstock is stunning. Great cards for any use. TFS

  16. Sandra Mullenix says:
    July 27, 2024 at 9:59 am

    An absolutely awesome teacher card. Great job.

  17. Jackie A says:
    July 27, 2024 at 10:12 am

    Oh, I wish I had my order to make your cards. Thank you for sharing.

  18. Jackie A says:
    July 27, 2024 at 10:20 am

    I canโ€™t wait to make these for my grandkids.

  19. Kim Salito says:
    July 27, 2024 at 10:21 am

    So beautiful, I love it.

  20. Lee says:
    July 27, 2024 at 10:31 am

    Excellent Teacher card!

  21. Kim Ries says:
    July 27, 2024 at 10:32 am

    Really cute cards!

  22. Lila Wetzel says:
    July 27, 2024 at 10:39 am

    Beautiful card! Love the apple.

  23. Dorothy A says:
    July 27, 2024 at 11:01 am

    Wow, who knew a card with large pencils could be so gorgeous! I love both of your cards- the layering of images is fantastic. So glad you made a how to video!

  24. Gayle I. says:
    July 27, 2024 at 11:04 am

    Such a creative background for your cards; beautiful!

  25. Kay Furnish says:
    July 27, 2024 at 11:05 am

    Nichol, you always create wonderful cards and provide us with precise instructions on how to recreate them. I watched the video on YouTube so I could give it a THUMBS UP.

  26. Joann Bedsaul says:
    July 27, 2024 at 11:22 am

    Love these cards!! The look using the kraft paper is perfect. Your color choices are fantastic as always. Love your videos. Thanks so much for sharing.

  27. Susan Kraft says:
    July 27, 2024 at 11:52 am

    I’m just sitting here looking at all the layers of this card. It’s lovely.

  28. Shauna B says:
    July 27, 2024 at 12:19 pm

    I love the background stamp. You make coloring the pencils look easy !

  29. Shauna B says:
    July 27, 2024 at 12:28 pm

    I love the background stamp.

  30. Andrea Robert says:
    July 27, 2024 at 1:10 pm

    Just love the old lettering background against the pencil stenciling (I tried to say that 3 times fast, and I couldn’t!) Also love bright apple against the muted coloring of the background. the muted coloring

  31. Vivian Chiu says:
    July 27, 2024 at 1:31 pm

    Love everything school themed. Thank you so much for sharing your lovely cards, Nichol. Always enjoy watching your videos๐Ÿ’•

  32. Mary says:
    July 27, 2024 at 1:31 pm

    Nichol, you’re creativity is endless, bottomless, amazing!

  33. Meghan Kennihan says:
    July 27, 2024 at 1:41 pm

    I LOVE the pencils! Gorgeous cards! Perfect for Teachers!!

  34. Joanne Travis says:
    July 27, 2024 at 2:04 pm

    I LOVE how you created the background with the pencils, so beautifully done!

  35. Dee Earnshaw says:
    July 27, 2024 at 2:19 pm

    OMG what an amazing looking card – thanks for sharing

  36. Connie Chavez says:
    July 27, 2024 at 2:38 pm

    Amazing as always!
    Love love!

  37. Jann Stahl says:
    July 27, 2024 at 2:45 pm

    Wow!! You are just so creative! Love how you continue to give us more. Thanks for all the inspiration.

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  39. Marcy Schneider says:
    July 27, 2024 at 2:49 pm

    Thanks for your wonderful stenciled background cards, Nichole. They turned out fabulous! I always enjoy your videos.

  40. Bonnie Klass says:
    July 27, 2024 at 3:03 pm

    The stenciled pencils and stamped script make a perfect background for an apple for the teacher! Fun cards that are sure to make the giver a teacher’s pet!

  41. Nancy K Rodeberg says:
    July 27, 2024 at 3:17 pm

    You did it! Yes, You! You and your multi layered, inked backgrounds are jaw dropping! Thanks for sharing your fabulous ideas!

  42. Ritva D. says:
    July 27, 2024 at 3:23 pm

    That background looks very interesting and cool. ๐Ÿ˜Š

  43. Giselle D. says:
    July 27, 2024 at 3:56 pm

    I love the muted backgrounds, they look like patterned paper! Great cards!

  44. Ann H says:
    July 27, 2024 at 4:14 pm

    Great cards, love the kraft paper, such a soft look.

  45. Angelique Vuur says:
    July 27, 2024 at 4:46 pm

    These cards really look amazing! Your cards are always so great! Thank you for this inspiration.

  46. Janalee says:
    July 27, 2024 at 5:01 pm

    Such fun cards. The stenciling was so pretty and the words on top really added dimension to the cards.

  47. Maureen Reiss says:
    July 27, 2024 at 5:21 pm

    Fantastic cards!!! You always inspire me with your creativity!!!

  48. Veronica L Hunt says:
    July 27, 2024 at 5:22 pm

    What a fun and different way of using the pencils as your background. I love it. It really makes this a teacher’s card! The apple really stands out this way with its little white flower. Very creative.

  49. Lynn Chan says:
    July 27, 2024 at 5:37 pm

    So fun to use the stencils! Beautiful! Love the Just Write series

  50. Connie Hostak says:
    July 27, 2024 at 5:48 pm

    What an elegant card! I just love the addition of the script over the background.

  51. Patty Eifert says:
    July 27, 2024 at 5:57 pm

    Amazing cards! I especially love the multi colored pencil cards!

  52. Deborah Hellman says:
    July 27, 2024 at 6:51 pm

    Oh my, they are perfect! I love the colors, layout, theme, everything… ๐Ÿ’— ๐Ÿ’•

  53. Shawna says:
    July 27, 2024 at 7:25 pm

    I just loved these stenciled cards

  54. Gab says:
    July 27, 2024 at 7:38 pm

    These are so cool!

  55. robiw says:
    July 27, 2024 at 7:40 pm

    These are SO pretty!

  56. Joyce says:
    July 27, 2024 at 7:57 pm

    Love the script over the background.

  57. Christina Estell says:
    July 27, 2024 at 8:34 pm

    Love the cards. I like the yellow pencils and then the colored pencils. Also, really like the old letter stamped on top in white. It creates a pretty background. The YOU with the apples and flowers really pop over the background. Great cards!

  58. Lauryne Cunningham says:
    July 27, 2024 at 8:43 pm

    Wow! Great designs! I love the subtle pencil and script backgrounds!

  59. Lori Spitzer says:
    July 27, 2024 at 9:17 pm

    Absolutely love both of these, Nichol, esp the second one! They’re brilliant!
    Lori S in PA

  60. Melissa Horn says:
    July 27, 2024 at 9:55 pm

    These turned out SO CUTE!

  61. Pam Dunbar says:
    July 27, 2024 at 10:09 pm

    Fun cards! Absolutely love the color combination on the second one!

  62. Samantha Pfrimmer says:
    July 27, 2024 at 10:18 pm

    Both cards are so fantastic! I love all the layers,

  63. Marisela Delgado says:
    July 27, 2024 at 10:45 pm

    Cool cards

  64. Pรถydรคn kulmalla nรคpertelijรค says:
    July 27, 2024 at 11:17 pm

    Love the subtle pencils in the background. Such a great card!

  65. Denise Bryant says:
    July 27, 2024 at 11:49 pm

    Love the stenciled backgrounds for your cards, and the decorated sentiments! Great cards!

  66. Colleen Jo Howell says:
    July 28, 2024 at 4:57 am

    What a cute card to start the school year off.

  67. Kathy J in Ellicott City says:
    July 28, 2024 at 5:48 am

    Great cards! I loved the video!

  68. Donna Phelan says:
    July 28, 2024 at 5:55 am

    That looks so cool, off to watch your video! TFS!

  69. Holly Mahoney says:
    July 28, 2024 at 6:36 am

    Love this! The Old Letter over the Just Write is gorgeous!! I always enjoy and learn so much from watching your videos. Thank you!!

  70. Pauline Godfrey says:
    July 28, 2024 at 7:20 am

    Amazing card Nichol!

  71. Tijana Lakaj says:
    July 28, 2024 at 7:25 am

    Such a fun card!

  72. berryblue says:
    July 28, 2024 at 8:05 am

    These are awesome! You always inspire me to look at my products in new ways!

  73. Lori says:
    July 28, 2024 at 8:36 am

    Perfect cards for Teachers for the start of the School year.
    Love all of the texture and color!

  74. Nicole D says:
    July 28, 2024 at 9:07 am

    Fantastic cards! I love the color and layering effect on the kraft paper as well.

  75. Rosemary D says:
    July 28, 2024 at 9:36 am

    Fabulous set of back to school themed cards!

  76. Jennifer S says:
    July 28, 2024 at 10:35 am

    Fabulous cards as always. You are one of my favorites!

  77. Barbara Matthews says:
    July 28, 2024 at 10:39 am

    Love how these cards turned out! The pencils remind me of how I loved sharpening all my pencils and pencil crayons before each school year (won’t tell you how long ago that was, lol). Thanks Nichol.

  78. Debra Lovell says:
    July 28, 2024 at 11:01 am

    Only you could make Pencils as cute as Ever!
    I love your style. You inspire me always… thanks Nichol’

  79. Lynn Stevens says:
    July 28, 2024 at 12:13 pm

    Really creative, love how you used the pencil backgrounds.

  80. Shannon Lashley says:
    July 28, 2024 at 1:37 pm

    Woah! This is so interesting and dimensional – love it!

  81. Bridget N says:
    July 28, 2024 at 2:32 pm

    Great cards, especially the pencil backgrounds. I like that I picked up a new detail each time I looked at the cards. Well done! TFS ๐Ÿ™‚

  82. Miesje says:
    July 28, 2024 at 2:33 pm

    It always amazes me how you can use so many wonderful products to create a stunning card…and make me want to buy it all!

  83. Shari Harrison says:
    July 28, 2024 at 3:19 pm

    I love the muted colours of these cards

  84. Alexandra Young says:
    July 28, 2024 at 3:48 pm

    Stunning! I love that you layered the stamp and stencils together!

  85. Von Marie says:
    July 28, 2024 at 4:00 pm

    Your cards are amazing!!! I love those stenciled backgrounds!! They look like they have a lot of texture. Perfect.

  86. Patti says:
    July 28, 2024 at 4:41 pm

    I love the softness of the background paired with the bold sentiment. Excellent choice of colors. Very nice!

  87. Wendy Nicola Jackson says:
    July 28, 2024 at 5:16 pm

    What an awesome take on the pencils! LOVE the muted tones on the kraft cardstock. It looks fantastic! Loving the ‘you’ die too. So fabulous, what a fun release! xoxo

  88. Diane says:
    July 28, 2024 at 5:27 pm

    Great job – as usual! Fun cards and you are such a good instructor!

  89. Shari OlsonAnderson says:
    July 28, 2024 at 8:36 pm

    These pencils are adorbs..makes me want to create.

  90. Jeanne Rice says:
    July 28, 2024 at 10:29 pm

    Love the vintage look with the pencils and the script on top. Beautiful!

  91. Ms. Tamp says:
    July 29, 2024 at 2:14 am

    Great project shares! I like the color for the pencils.

  92. Linda Price says:
    July 29, 2024 at 8:48 am

    Cute cards. My favorite is the second one with the colored pencils. I have moved past the school age with my children, but these would be perfect for teacher appreciation.

  93. Cheryl Inman says:
    July 29, 2024 at 9:36 am

    What gorgeous backgrounds! The colors on the second card are perfection! You give me courage to use Kraft cardstock more. ๐Ÿ™‚

  94. LAURA CASSELMAN says:
    July 29, 2024 at 9:49 am

    I always enjoy seeing you create.

  95. Jacqueline Nigro says:
    July 29, 2024 at 10:16 am

    Beautiful cards – I love the background techniques!

  96. Cathy Fuller says:
    July 29, 2024 at 11:30 am

    Who knew pencils could be so cute!

  97. D. Scarborough says:
    July 29, 2024 at 12:10 pm

    Beautiful cards. Love the colored pencils.

  98. Kelly Joehrs says:
    July 29, 2024 at 12:22 pm

    I love your cards!

  99. Mary-Anne V. says:
    July 29, 2024 at 12:44 pm

    So fun watching your video of you creating these fantastic cards…love the design and the ease of the stencil.

  100. Katharine Alley says:
    July 29, 2024 at 1:13 pm

    I wish I had had this to make cards for my students before I retired.

  101. Jill Rauenhorst says:
    July 29, 2024 at 1:31 pm

    Fun cards, love the white writing in the background!

  102. Talitha says:
    July 29, 2024 at 3:21 pm

    I really like the pencil background. Great idea!

  103. Jennifer Zimmerman says:
    July 29, 2024 at 4:32 pm

    I can’t believe school is starting in 2 weeks.

  104. Amy Cooley says:
    July 29, 2024 at 6:23 pm

    Wonderful card designs! I love the pencils.

  105. Odessa Cooke says:
    July 29, 2024 at 8:18 pm

    These cards are wonderful! They would be a great gift for a teacher or student. The pencil background and apple are just so cute.

  106. Barbara Whitesell says:
    July 29, 2024 at 9:41 pm

    Beautiful card. I would never have thought to do what you’ve done with it.

  107. Hollyce Weber says:
    July 30, 2024 at 1:38 am

    I love watching your videos and I will for sure be watch this one. Your background is so pretty. Muted yet still vibrant. My mom was a teacher and my sister n law is as well. Both would have loved to receive such a beautiful card. Youโ€™re creativity and talent is inspiring for sure!

  108. Nandini Karmarkar says:
    July 30, 2024 at 8:42 am

    Wow! Beautiful!!

  109. Joyace Feheley says:
    July 30, 2024 at 6:18 pm

    Beautiful cards! I really like the background.

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