Checkerboard Christmas Borders layering Stencils, set of 2 stencil sheets

Create checkerboard borders on your greetings cards with these Christmas border stencils.

Now available for either US card sizes or European A6 card size, choose the card size you prefer to make (Please note the A6 card sizes are taller but thinner than the images pictured).

Two sheets of A5  stencils separate to give 7 separate stencils and one oval spacer. Use them alone or in combination to create sawtooth borders. 

These stencils are specially sized to work with card fronts that are 4.25 by 5.5 inches which is the most commonly used USA card size. They can of course be used on any card size, but just be aware that the largest border in particular is designed to get right up close to the edge of a 4.25 by 5.5 inch card. See photos.

Highly detailed designs, for best results use soft brushes and stamping inks. I cut these stencils myself in house and so please allow an extra few days for delivery. You may find a small amount of 'tack' on the reverse of these stencils when you first receive them, the making process involves using sticky carrier sheets. It will come off easily when you wash them, but I like to leave it on for the first couple of used as it helps the stencil stay put while I practice the new image.

These stencils themselves are each A5 size - which is 5.8 by 8.3 inches in size (148 by 210 mm) and are made from Mylar plastic. There are 2 stencil sheets in this set that separate into a total of 7 stencils and one oval spacer.

They are semi opaque and you can see through them to position them exactly where you want. 

Very easily cleaned with baby wipes or water and a little soap if necessary. They are perfect for creating backgrounds and focal points. 

We design detailed stencils and some of them can be quite delicate so take care when handling.

Use soft brushes to colour the open spaces and achieve complex patterns by layering, using in sequence or stencilling the same design again in a different position. See the pics for ideas.

Sponges may be used but you should use an up and down daubing motion for best results, dragging a sponge across a detailed stencil could result in damage to the stencil.