Monday, May 04, 2020

CAS Stencil May Challenge

Hi everyone.  Today is the start of the last CAS Stencil challenge as things are changing with CAS Challenges.  Starting next month, CAS Mix Up is changing it's challenges to include mixed media along with stencil and watercolour.  More details will be in June's CAS Mix Up post.  We hope you'll come play along!

This month's challenge is hosted by Hilary (fiddling about).  She would like us to try ...


We are also happy to have Greta (GG Creations) as our Guest Designer.  Welcome Greta!

This technique is out of my comfort zone, but it's something I'm keen to learn.  I had lots of fun making my stenciled panel, but I definitely need lots of practice. :)

I started with a stencil monoprint from my stash, done with Lindy's magical powders and a Mini Tiny Circles stencil from TCW (one of my most used stencils!).  Placed a second stencil overtop and sponged with gold ink.  Mounted my panel behind a card front die-cut with a stitched square (gift from my sweet friend, Bonnie).  Added a white die-cut flower and gold stamped sentiment to finish.

Close-up ...

I hope you'll come join us for this fun challenge.







Stamps:  Many Everyday Messages (Hero Arts)
Paper:  Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.); White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.)
Ink:  Magical powders (Lindy's); Delicata Gold (Tsukineko)
Accessories & Tools: water mister Mini Tiny Circles stencil (TCW), Wander & Find stencil (Carta Bella), In & Out Stitched Squares die (MFT), Flower Flourish die (Penny Black)

Challenges:
CAS Stencil - Layered Stenciling


28 comments:

HilaryJane said...

That gold layer works brilliantly to add shine and interest on your background. The little white die cut flower is the perfect compliment. I love it xx

nancy littrell said...

Gorgeous Magicals powders and Delicata Gold layered stenciling, Loll. So much shine and texture for your background. Adding the sweet die cut flower and gold sentiment were the perfect touches. Thank you so much for sharing. Such an awesome challenge this month. Love and Hugs...Nancy

Viv said...

Such a pretty stencilled background Loll. Lovely card. z

Colleen said...

Oh, I think this might be next on my agenda to try, I love that we can use up our stencils by layering!! Fabulous card, Loll!

Pat said...

This looks beautiful with the layered stencilling Loll and high bright and pretty is the gold stencilling over the top against the white die cut flower and frame. Gorgeous! x

Nstiz said...

That is one, spectacular background. The gold look so gorgeous on that color combination! You make things sound so easy but it's the idea that is often hard to come by. This is just fantastic, Loll!

Barb Ghig said...

I love the pattern you created with your stencils, Loll! Such a beautiful color palette and your single white bloom and stitched border are just perfect! Barb xx

I Card Everyone said...

Loll your layered stenciling has reminded me of a bit of bokeh - or maybe bubbles in champagne! What evs [as my granddaughter would say] … it's beautiful! lol
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Liz said...

A beautiful stencilled background, Loll. Super CAS card. xx

Bonnie said...

What a gorgeous background, Loll! I love that added gold that makes this look so rich and elegant!

TK said...

It appears to me that you ACED this challenge with the technique you wanna learn - lol. Pretty card, I love the white, pink and gold layers and your die flower is pretty fab too

Christine Alexander said...

Wow Loll, I love that sparkle from the Magicals and the Delicata gold, beautiful stencil layering.

Papercraft Boutique said...

This is so pretty, Loll! The tiny white dots and gold dots make the warm bokeh-like background for the sweet die-cut flower!
Hideko xx

Ina G said...

It's always fun trying out something new and you have done a fabulous job here Loll. So colourful and the gold really makes this POP! Great theme this month.

kiwimeskreations said...

Oh Loll, loving those gold dots over the base stenciling - a rich and elegant combination, and the simple frame and die cut were the perfect accents
Stay safe
Blessings
Maxine

Brenda in IN said...

Wow, this is lovely. The gold just shines and I like that multi colored background. I love that PB Flower Flourish die so much.

Inkyfingers said...

This is simply beautiful Loll and I love the depth and shimmer on your stencilled background.
Hope you are staying safe.
Hugs
Carol x

Anita in France said...

Gosh, that layered stencilling is just lovely, Loll ... the crisp white bloom really allows it to shine! Hugs, Anita :)

BożenA said...

This flower looks so elegant on your amazing background. Perfect card, Loll
Hugs,
BożenA

Bobby said...

The gold stenciling and sentiment add such elegance to your card, Loll.

Julia Aston said...

Wonderful layering of stencils and colors Loll - that gold really adds shine and elegance to the purples beneath it - what a great challenge for us this month! xx

Linda said...

This is so pretty Loll. I love the colours together, and the added gold on the top looks beautiful xx

Ros Crawford said...

Incredible stenciling Loll! So sparkly and beautiful!

Trina P. said...

So pretty, Loll. The stencil layering gives wonderful depth. Beautiful sparkle from the gold. .

Darnell said...

Lolly, this background is so rich and elegant with all that gold and pink! It really pops against all that lush crisp white and the golden sediment is perfect!! Love, Dolly

Cathy said...

Gorgeous background stencilling Loll, the gold adds such a pretty shimmer. Love how you've framed it and added that beautiful flower, you have the best collection of dies! Cathy x

Mac Mable said...

Delicious mixed media in one small square and fabulous layering of the stencils. A unique and wonderful card Loll x.

BożenA said...

Layered stenciling gives such amazing effects. I did not think so, you can :-) Great challenge and so amazing cards
xoxo