Hi everyone. Today is the start of our last
CAS Stencil challenge for the year. The team will be taking a break for December.
This month is hosted by the very talented
Linda (Life in the Craft Lane). This is my favourite stenciling technique. I hope you'll give it a try and play along with us!
I used a crackle stencil and just one colour of distress ink, Brushed Corduroy. I swiped the ink across the back of the stencil and then placed the inked stencil on an acrylic block, just so it's lifted off the table and is easier to pick up when wet. I spritzed with lots of water and then turned it over onto a piece of mixed media paper. I used paper towel to blot continuously until no more ink was coming off. This created a crisp and clean image. I removed the stencil and then placed another paper towel on top, swiping across with my hand to pick up any access ink.
A second piece of mixed media was used to make the leaves. I used Lindy's magicals to get intense colour and shimmer. Once dry, it was die-cut with a leaf die from AliExpress. I do love this die!
Cut down my stenciled background and added a stamped sentiment to match the leaves. Popped the panel on top of my card base with a piece of foam, gluing the leaf in place.
Close-up ...
We are thrilled to have
Lucie (Lucie G. Stamps) as our Guest Designer this month. Please check out the challenge blog to see the beautiful Stencil Monoprint cards from Lucie and our wonderful Designers. Come join us in the gallery with your CAS Stencil Monoprint card!
Stamps: Essential Sentiments (Makers Movement)
Paper: Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.); White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.)
Ink: Distress Inks: Brushed Corduroy, Rusty Hinge (Tim Holtz)
Accessories & Tools: Lindy's Magical Powders (Cowabunga Copper, Maple Crimson), Crackle Stencil (Prima), water mister, Leafy sprig die (AliExpress)
Challenges:
CAS Stencil November Challenge - Stencil Monoprint
The marble pattern on your stenciled monoprint panel is stunning, Loll! It pairs perfectly with those gorgeous leaves, too! I love all the shimmer and your autumn color palette is lovely! Another fabulous card ~ Barb xx
ReplyDeleteI love the colour combination on your striking card Loll. Fabulous background and a unique effect from the technique. The leaf die is so pretty with the Lindy's and what a stunning mixed media card and keeping it CAS x.....great stencil too x.
ReplyDeleteWonderful crackle background Loll and I can understand why you love that die! Great card as always. x
ReplyDeleteA lovely thank you card Loll, that crackle mono print background is soft and subtle for the wonderful bright die cut - just gorgeous, hugs Robyn
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning! I need to try this clever technique : )
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous colour combination Loll, and a great stencil monoprint. It creates the perfect backdrop for that pretty leaf die xx
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, Loll! Your designs always amazing, and this card is no exception. The colors alone captured my attention right away. Then your CAS design completely made me fall in love with this card. Absolutely lovely. xo Bev
ReplyDeleteThat crackle stencil made a perfect background for your pretty Fall leaves! This is my favorite technique with stencils too and this beautiful card is why!
ReplyDeleteThe crackle stencil works beautifully here Loll and love the brown die cut leaves and coordinating sentiment, such a pretty bronze shade. x
ReplyDeleteThis is such a fun technique that I had not done in a while but I do remember spending a whole summer making these. I love that you get such crisp images with your stencils. And that die ROCKS! I even tried hunting for it. Came up with one similar. Love this card and hope to case it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful autumn leaves and a wonderful stencil monoprint! Need to get a card done for this challenge as it's a technique I love!
ReplyDeleteThis technique has been my bugaboo in the past, Loll, but I'll give it another go since yours turned out so beautifully.
ReplyDeleteLove your crackle stencil monoprint design for your background, Loll. Adds so much depth, but does not distract the beauty of your Gorgeous die cut leaves. Thank you so much my friend for sharing your beauty. Hugs..Nancy
ReplyDeleteYour stencil monoprint looks like marble Loll, and is so dramatic behind the leaves. That is one beautiful die cut
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Maxine
This is a real beauty Loll, the brushed corduroy looks so good as the background colour, perfect with that shimmery leaf die. This is a fun technique! Cathy x
ReplyDeleteyou created such a beautiful, marbled looking bkg mf...great card.
ReplyDeletexx Karen
Oh, how eye catching are those gorgeous leaves against the light background! A very pretty card, Loll!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely crackle background for your stunning leaf die cut Loll - great color choices for both! this was such a fun technique! xx
ReplyDeleteWow Loll, this is a stunning card! I love your background, but it is the branch that I am really in love with. It is so striking against that background. Love the color you used on it. Such a beautiful fall looking card for sure. I haven't seen this branch before, but it is beautiful so I can understand why you love this die. Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeletelove the soft colour of your crackle background and that beautiful die cut :)
ReplyDeleteSo incredibly stunning, Loll! LOVE that crackle stencil and the beautiful bright die is pretty amazing too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful background... love the colour. The diecut leaves are gorgeous. Both combined... perfection!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely GORGEOUS card Loll! Your background is so pretty, but that leaf branch with the Lindy's is STUNNING!! Lovely, lovely card my friend!! :0)
ReplyDeleteWhat a work of art, Lolly! I love your monoprint and those richly colored and textured leaves! The movement is a thing of beauty!! Hugs, Dolly
ReplyDeleteThe crackle stencil monoprint background is so interesting, unique, and eye-catching, Loll! And I love the wonderful shine and rich colors of the gorgeous fall leaves!
ReplyDeleteHideko xx
Fabulous background Loll. Love the simple but oh so gorgeous shimmery leaf you added here. It IS a beauty!
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