The next Level 1 homework was for Celebrations:  Stencil Techniques.  I use stencils in many of my card designs and in mixed media projects.  I have an extensive collection of them.  For this card,the stencil I selected was the Altenew graduated dots.  A well used stencil. I like that I can selected the size dots I want to use.  I used the Charmed stamp set which includes a floral group and lots of word sentiments.  Lots to pick from.  I used Neenah white card stock cut to a quarter sheet to double stamp the  floral branch in black ink.  I would trim it later after I was finished stamping.  I colored  and blended the flowers and the leaves using Copic markers. I stamped the word sentiment and then die cut a stitched  oval  shaped.  Then it was time for the stenciling.  I used Altenew  Sunkissed dye ink and a blending brush. I like to add a few focal points-  a gold cord accent around the card from May Arts.  I used foam tape to secure the word tag.  A few clear and glossy Nuvo drops on the petals and flower centers.  The light orange petals, soft yellow ink  and soft green leaves are a nice combination of colors.