Scene Cardmaking with Stencils | Create Stunning Backgrounds with Miss Ink Stamps

Hey crafty friends! Have you ever found yourself totally inspired by your stamps but unsure how to build a background that really brings your scene to life? You’re not alone! I hear from so many cardmakers who love coloring and stamping but get stuck when it comes to pulling everything together into a cohesive scene. If that sounds like you—this post is for you!

Today I’m sharing a card that shows just how easy (and fun!) it is to create a stunning scene card using stencils. I used a mix of background stencils from Miss Ink Stamps along with their adorable Croquet Stamp Set to bring this whimsical Queen of Hearts scene to life. The best part? These stencils do all the heavy lifting for you when it comes to depth, detail, and drama.

Scene Cardmaking with Stencils | Create Stunning Backgrounds with Miss Ink Stamps:

The Characters That Inspired It All

Let’s start with the stars of the show—the charming (and slightly mischievous) characters from the Croquet Stamp Set. I stamped them onto Hammermill Smooth Cardstock with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink—my go-to for Copic coloring—and brought them to life with my Copic markers. I just love how those vibrant reds and deep blacks make the Queen of Hearts pop off the card!

Once they were all colored and ready to go, I used the Croquet Outline Dies to cut them out perfectly. Easy peasy!

Building the Background with Stencils

This is where the magic really happens—and where all those gorgeous Miss Ink Stamps stencils come into play. I knew I wanted to create a castle garden vibe with a hint of drama, and these stencils made it all possible:

• Scalloped Arch Stencil – to frame the sky and scene

• Cobblestone Stencil – for those castle walls

• Perspective Floor Stencil – for a sense of space and grounding

• Hand Drawn Hearts Stencil – to echo the Queen’s "heart" motif

I started with a piece of Bristol Smooth Cardstock and laid the Scalloped Arch Stencil down first. While it was in place, I blended Tumbled Glass, Broken China, Blueprint Sketch, and a bit of Prize Ribbon to create a dreamy sky. I love how the scalloped edge naturally gives the look of a window into a storybook scene!

Once the sky was blended, I popped the mask (from the same stencil set) over the inked area and switched to the Cobblestone Stencil and Perspective Floor Stencil to create the look of a castle floor and wall around the opening. I used Lost Shadow, Hickory Smoke, and just a touch of Black Soot Distress Inks to give it some depth and dimension.

For the grass, I went with Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, and Rustic Wilderness—a combo that gives just the right mix of brightness and shading underfoot.

Finishing Touches That Sparkle

No royal card would be complete without a little glitter, right? I used the two outline hearts from the Key to My Heart Dies and cut them from red glitter cardstock from the Rainbow Glitter Paper A2 Paper Pad (available at Scrapbook.com) to add some sparkly detail around the sentiment.

Speaking of which, how fun is that sentiment?! “It’s all fun and games until someone loses their head” — a perfect mix of sass and storybook charm to tie the entire scene together.

Final Thoughts

If you’ve ever struggled to figure out how to build a card scene that looks polished and fun without spending hours fussy cutting or layering papers, stencils are your secret weapon. They’re incredibly versatile, and when paired with great stamps and dies like those from Miss Ink Stamps, you can make truly magical cards in no time!

I hope this card inspires you to dig into your stencil stash (or maybe grab a few new favorites!) and experiment with layered scenes. Whether you’re going for cute, creepy, or whimsical—background stencils make all the difference.

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Happy Stampin'

Rick Adkins

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