This card uses a stencil monoprint from my stash. It was made with a flourish stencil, using two shades of green distress inks. I die-cut the snowflake ornament from both white card stock and from the piece of stencil monoprint. I wanted to inlay the ornament with the design. Before doing that, I sponged around the outside of the ornament to add more depth of colour. It was then pieced (inlaid) into a white die-cut of a snowflake ornament. Peace was stamped in matching ink before popping the snowflake die onto my card front.
It was easy to make, so I used the rest of the piece of monoprint and made two more. :)
Close-up ...
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Had a fun day with my dear friends Fran and Deb.
We celebrated Fran's belated birthday and
spent some time making cards.
Jessie wanted to hang with us! ;)
Stamps: festive snippets (Penny Black)
Paper: Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.); White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.)
Ink: Distress Inks: Evergreen Bough, Pine Needles (Tim Holtz)
Accessories & Tools: Lavinia Snowflake Ornament die (Poppy Stamps), Layered Flourish stencil (Tim Holtz), water mister, sponge
Challenges:
CAS Stencil November challenge - Stencil Monoprint
i think this is one of the most gorgeous cards of yours ever - love the design and soft color on the ornament. actually i love all of your cards - sorry i don't comment enough
ReplyDeleteLoll - love this card - so soft and dreamy looking.
ReplyDeleteI have a very special friend also to hang out with and make cards.
We are lucky people to have friends that make our life so happy and complete.
Jessie is so cute.
Simply beautiful Loll, what a fabulous idea to use the monoprint piece as the focus of the ornament.... I really do have to start thinking out of the square...Love the card, hugs Robyn
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love this card, Loll. Gorgeous design and the colours are beautiful. xx
ReplyDeleteLovely CAS card. What a nice day to spend with friends. I wish there was someone in my area that made cards. That would be great.
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This is gorgeous! Love the soft color of your mono print. I have never tried it, but this makes me want to!
ReplyDeleteAbsolute CAS perfection! Love the bit of stencil monoprint on the ornament and the beautiful colours!
ReplyDeleteAnd Jessie looked like she thoroughly enjoyed the day with your friends - lots of extra cuddles!
ReplyDeleteLove this monoprint ornament and the snowflakes falling around it! Wonderful depth in this design! Jessie looks like she's enjoying the added attention!
ReplyDeleteWow! Stunning, Loll!
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a great time crafting with friends Loll, and Jessie looks as though she enjoyed it too. I love the stencil monoprint you have used for the body of the snowflake bauble and the Evergreen Bough and Pine Needles inks are just perfect for it. A stunning result. x
ReplyDeleteI just love the die cut snowflakes surrounding your lovely green monoprint stenciled ornament Loll - what a beautiful design! and how sweet is Jessie! I can see why you couldn't get much crafting done! xx
ReplyDeleteI love that snowflake ornament die Loll, it might have to go on my wish list :) So perfect with your green stencil monoprint :)
ReplyDeleteoops sorry I forgot to say the pics of Jessie with your friends are adorable :)
ReplyDeleteYour ornament card is breathtaking, Lolly! I love the dementia from the pearly white snowflakes, but it's that beautiful shade of green with the white that I'm in love with! And what a fun way to use a stencil monoprint! Finally, and most importantly, Jessie is a real princess sitting nicely with your friends! It's great that she is so social!! Hugs, Dolly
ReplyDeleteI see Jessie is enjoying being one of 'the girls' already :) LOVE these sweet pics of her, Loll!
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous ornament! I love the flourish with your blend of Evergreen Bough and Pine Needles and your snowflakes are the perfect touch! Another stunning Christmas card ~ Barb xx
This looks so soft and delicate .... I love it! I thought you'd added the snowflakes to the bauble but when I had a closer look I realised they're all part of the die ..... so pretty! xx
ReplyDeleteA stunning card Loll, so pretty and a real eye catcher x. Always fun to hang out with friends and of course the adorable Jessie ...LOL x.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful snowflake ornament. I love the soft colors for the monoprint piece. TFS
ReplyDeleteOh Loll you have blown me away with this beautiful card. Love the soft colour on that amazing ornament die. What an eye catcher you have here. Would have to be an all time favourite of yours for me.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Loll, and it looks like you ladies (and pup) had a fun day!
ReplyDeleteOMG...I LOVE your beautifully flourish stenciled monoprint layer for your die cut ornament and snowflakes. The perfect QCAS Christmas design for multiple cards! TFS my friend and TFS Jessie with your forever girlfriends:-) So fun having playdays with special friends. Hugs..Nancy
ReplyDeleteI still haven't tried this technique... I love that you turned the monoprint into a bauble... It's CAS Perfection and such a beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteCAS and just perfect Loll...I can see why you made a few more as it's just lovely!! :0)
ReplyDeleteThis is a stunner Loll! You come up with the most amazing designs! Love the monoprint as the bauble focal point and the colour is so pretty. Looks like a fun time too with friends and Jessie, Cathy x
ReplyDeleteThis is so elegant and beautiful, Loll! All the white snowflakes and background highlight the gorgeous stencil monoprint greens. Inlaying the monoprint piece is a wonderful idea, making the design look even more CAS.
ReplyDeleteHideko xx
Your bauble looks like it's surrounded by a cloud of snow. A wonderful soft image, the more that the color of the bauble is also blurred and has a beautiful washed out pattern. I love this card
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