Hi everyone. Another card for the
CAS Stencil October challenge - Baby Wipes, hosted by the uber talented
Julia!
I sponged Squeezed Lemonade and Worn Lipstick distress inks onto mixed media paper. A flourish stencil was placed over top and colour removed using a baby wipe. Die-cut with a stitched hexagon and stamped the silhouette image in black and added the sentiment. I thought the hexagon looked better as a square card, so cut it down. Fun card to make.
As I mentioned in my title ... a little help from my friends ... This card was possible because of the generosity of two of my lovely friends. Christine gave me a set of stitched hexagon dies, and Barb gifted me the lovely Uniko stamp set. :) Thank you so much Christine and Barb!!
Close-up ...
I also had a small panel of the stenciled flourish left, so I create this quick and easy card ...
Cut the panel to size and stamped a NBUS image from Stampendous. Watercoloured the flower and bee, then added crystal glaze to the flower's center for a little shine and dimension. Popped up the panel on my card base and it was done. Rather than adding this panel to my huge stash of leftover pieces, it's done and dusted, with a fun card to boot! :)
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I hope you'll join us for this fun challenge. There's just under a week left before it closes. For more inspiration, check out
the challenge blog to see the reminder cards from the rest of our wonderful Designers and from our fabulous Guest Designer,
Sarah.
Stamps: Just Because (Uniko); Window Messages (Stampendous)
Paper: Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.); White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.)
Ink: Distress Inks: Squeezed Lemonade, Worn Lipstick (Tim Holtz); Black (Memento);
Black (Versafine); More distress inks for 2nd card (Mustard Seed, Picked Raspberry, Mowed Lawn)
Accessories & Tools: Sponges, Flourish Layering Stencil (Tim Holtz), Baby wipe; water brush, crystal glaze (Nuvo)
Challenges:
CAS Stencil September Challenge - Baby Wipes
You are very welcome, Loll! I knew you would create something beautiful with this set, and you did! The flourishes are so pretty in the background, too...I love how they create a dreamy feel to your design! Great idea to use the hexagon, too! I also love how you stamped the whimsical flower and bee on your 2nd card...so clever and also perfect with the background! You did an amazing job with this technique ~ Barb xx
ReplyDeleteSo fun to get gifts from crafty friends! I love the colors you used on your background and the wonderful flourish stencil - it's the perfect backdrop for your silhouette stem stampings - and what a bonus to have a piece left to make another lovely card! that's a fun flower with the dots and gloss over it! xx
ReplyDeleteSuch gorgeous cards! Truly inspiring! Tfs
ReplyDeleteLove these colors with the baby wiped flourishes, Loll! Perfect for the silhouetted flowers and the happy daisy. The glazed center makes this super cheerful. Two beauties, my friend!
ReplyDeleteLovely soft background panel Loll, so pretty with the black silhouette and the hexagon adding more charm to the card.... fabulous daisy card too, with the gloss accent adding another layer of interest, love them both, hugs Robyn
ReplyDeleteBoth of these cards really caught my attention! Besides being my favorite color combination for backgrounds (orange, yellow, pink) I love that it's a hex- so different and the silhouette proves such a rich contrast. Magnificent background!
ReplyDeleteOMG Loll, I Love your Flourish stenciling over your DI background using a babywipe. I have that stencil..hmmm..you have me inspired as always, my friend!! Your stamped silhouette image, die cut hexagon and sweet sentiment on your square format are so...Inspiring!
ReplyDeleteLove your 2nd sweet card with your leftover piece and stamped flower and bee image. So sweet and pretty. TFS both cards, Loll. Hugs..Nancy
Oh Loll what great cards - love that soft coloured and stencilled background, and both cards, although totally different, are gorgeous - love them both
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Maxine
Fabulous use of the baby wipe technique Loll on both cards, but love the hexagon shape of the first with the glorious silhouette leaves, but also love the sweet glossy centred flower with the cute bee...a tremendous twofer using the leftover piece of background. x
ReplyDeleteThese look so pretty. The colours are beautiful and I love the flourish in the background with the statement black. The hexagon on the square card base looks fab! xx
ReplyDeleteThese are lovely, Loll. That stencil is so pretty and the soft colors made a beautiful background for both cards. I like the silhouette stamp and that cute flower with the bee.
ReplyDeleteThis is my second attempt at leaving you a comment... got an error msg. last tine. 🤔
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, Loll, and not just one but TWO! You and Bonnie are on the same train creating twofers from leftovers. 👏 Stamping the images in black is a fab contrast. x
Loll, wo, such beautiful backgrounds. They all look wonderful.
ReplyDeleteSusan and I went to for scones clotted cream and jam today’ at Liberties today and though of you😀
Two fabulous cards Loll and I'm loving that stitched hexagon die that you used...a wonderful change from a square or circle!! Lovely silhouetted floral image too! :0)
ReplyDeleteWhat kind and generous friends you've got Loll....What a striking first card, love the hexagon die cut and what a a fabulous effect with the background. The black silhouette looks stunning. A fun and happy second CAS card, which made me smile x
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards Loll, love the soft colours, your stencilling with the baby wipes worked brilliantly! Love the hexagon shape and the black silhouette image, and the twofer with the little bee is gorgeous, Cathy x
ReplyDeleteThese are both so pretty, Loll ... the first has a lovely touch of spohistication, the second is just sweet and so fun! Hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous BGs but the stamping on these impress me the most. The intense black make these beauties stunners. The crystal glaze not only interests that bee but the viewer too. xx
ReplyDeleteThis flower silhouette looks so beautiful against your delicate background. A great project. The second card made me smile :-)
ReplyDeleteBozenA xx