This is my final reminder for the Happy Little Stampers June CAS Challenge - Sprays / Mists. We've had a lot of wonderful entries, so if you have a chance, check out the gallery --- you will be inspired!! :)
Today I made another card using the Ghosting Technique. This time I used my favourite colour combo that is just perfect for summer time. :) I used small, white die-cuts to embellish so that I didn't cover up very much of the pretty background.
The background was made with three watercolour sprays (yellow, orange and magenta). Once dry, I place this beautiful flower stencil (from STAMPlorations), over top. I did use masking tape to hold my watercoloured background flat, but the stencil is simply placed on top (I find this easiest for removing the stencil quickly). I spritzed with lots of clear water and removed the stencil right away (this is important, otherwise the water will seep underneath the stencil and blur the design). I waited about 10-15 seconds for the water to work into the watercolour paper and then blotted with a paper towel, which removes some of the colour where the water was. LOVE this technique!
There seems to be a lot of challenges right now looking for stencils :) ... so I'm entering this into Less Is More - Week #229 - Stenciling, and also AAA Cards #42 - Paste and/or Stencils. Also entering into Simon Says Wednesday where they are looking for your favourite technique (right now mine is Stenciling), and I used a few snippets for my flourish and flowers, so I'm heading over to join the fun at the Snippets Playground. :)
ETA: Used STAMPlorations stencil for this card, so I'm linking up to their blog for the Anything Goes challenge. :)
Stamps: Be Happy Sentiments (Amy R)
Ink: Early Espresso (SU!)
Accessories & Tools: Watercolour sprays (yellow, orange and magenta), made with concentrate from Dick Blick, water mister, Bold Florals stencil (STAMPlorations), Flourish #6 die (Crafty Ann), Five Point Flower die (C.C. Designs), stylus and mat for shaping
Challenges:
Less is More Week #229 - Stenciling
AAA Cards #42 - Paste and/or Stencils
Simon Says Wednesday - Favourite Technique
Snippets Playground Week #181 & 182
STAMPlorations Anything Goes
40 comments:
You rock at sprays! Love the ghosting with the flower too
Simply stunning Loll and another beautiful background
Anne
Gorgeous!!
beautiful background and I love the white flowers and leaves.
Wow, another beautiful background and beautiful card Loll! I thought maybe you used white ink and dabbed on, I never would have thought that it was just water on the stencil! Just beautiful and maybe one day when I actually have some time to get crafty I will give this a try! Hugs, Brenda
Love the ghosting technique Loll, this card is gorgeous. Really enjoyed seeing all the samples this month though not had much time to join in. Carol x
Stunning pop of color and beautiful background Loll. Love that pop of white off it and your sentiment below. Beautiful.
This is gorgeous with the flourish trailing off! Love that stencil and the ghosting with the pretty summer colors! Wonderful layout!
Perfect, Loll! Love your exceptional ghosting and the flowers look gorgeous with it.
Gorgeous colors for your beautiful stenciled ghost background Loll. Love your pretty die cut all white spray too. TFS my friend. Hugs, Nancy
I looooove the colours you have used. This card is so pretty.
Another stunning card, Loll! I love the soft effect of the ghosting, must try it!
Loll, another fabulous make and in such a gorgeous colour way too
Kathyk
Such a gorgeous background you've created, love that technique! Thanks for playing at AAA Cards.
Stunning Loll, simply stunning.
Love & Hugs
Jacquie J xxx
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This is amazing - what a wonderful background you've achieved with this technique. Haven't tried it myself but will have a go later today.
Hugs.
Karen xxx
Another stunner from you Loll! I adore the background and the whole card is just so fresh looking.
Hugs
Di xx
Loll, this is just beautiful! My first and only attempt to try this came out as a big ole' failure! You have mastered this technique!
Your stenciled and spritzed background is gorgeous Loll - the white die cut foliage set it off so nicely! Julia xx
Just gorgeous - love this design.
Thanks for playing along at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge.
Hugs,
Caryn
Absolutely perfect colors for the hot season. Reminds me of orange & mango smoothie, with loads of whipped cream. Love this ghosting technique that you've become so expert at doing, and the dimension of the small white floral spray is just so very pretty. TFS & Hugs
Lovely card, nice background and beautiful die !
Fabulous card, wonderful colours - a smile on a card! Love it.
Elaine
Simply GORGEOUS Loll - love your stencilled background panel then the elements in front just pop brilliantly in front. Thanks for sharing at AAA Cards and Less is More although sadly at less is more we have a maximum of 5 link ups including our own and I think you may have just exceed that. So sorry. Thanks for sharing your brilliant work Sarah xx
Gorgeous colours and beautiful, delicate ghosting, Loll ... and such a lovely contrast with that crisp white flower flourish ... simply fabuous! Anita :)
Another gorgeous example of this technique, Loll. I just love how your white embellishments just pop off that lovely background!
Oranges, yellows and pinks remind me of summer sunsets too!
Beautiful cas card and gorgeous colors.
The orange panel and those soft flowers on it is simply wow ! love this beauty
Firstly, I want to thank you so much for your beautiful and thoughtful birthday card! You are so sweet to think of me, Loll!
You achieved such gorgeous results with your sprays and stencils...I really LOVE it!!! The blend of colors are so pretty and your flourish and blooms really make this card sing...Absolutely stunning!
This is really beautiful Loll and the colours are so hot and spicy and the contrast given by the white flourish and flowers is just perfect! I love the ghosting technique too. x
Oh, by the way...I finally ordered Brushos! I'm so excited, and can't wait til they get here...Thanks so much for inspiring me with all of your gorgeous creations :)
I saw this days ago and I'm finally here to comment. What a stunner, Loll. I adore those colours against the pretty white die cuts. I just swoon at your cards every time. Sarah mentioned that you may have exceeded the LIM total combined challenges but as your mention of HLS is not an entry I think you are ok! Phew
Thanks for sharing with us.
Anita x
Less is More
Wow Loll I love how you keep your designs so clean and stylish, and this is a stunner!
Hugs
Carol x
Hi Loll! I'm popping over from SCS to check out more of your gorgeous creations. This card is gorgeous as well, and I really like your beautiful style.
Jeannie T.
Dragonfly Journeys
Hi Loll, I'm just stopping by again as Anita has quite rightly 'pulled me up' for saying you'd exceeded our maximum number of challenges at Less is More when I hadn't read your post properly. So sorry I didn't spot that the HLS one was a reminder post for your own challenge ... DUH! I do hope you'll forgive me and sorry for any embarrassment. Hugs Sarah x
Catching up on my comments, sorry this is so late!
Loll your hot summer colours look amazing, fab card!
Thanks for joining us last week
Anne
Less is More
Such a pretty summer card, Loll! Love your BG, bright and sophisticated!
I love this card; I keep coming back to it. I'm not sure if it's the beautful background or the white die cuts. LOVE it!
Fab ghosting technique and simply gorgeous card Loll! Well-deserved winner at AAA Cards challenge. Stef x
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