I'm happy with how this turned out and I know hubby will love it! Used an older die from Cheery Lynn called Pair of Ferns --- I think I've had this about 20 years and still love it, especially for masculine cards. I paired it with a black, thin frame (Thin Frames Rectangle dies from Simon Says Stamp). The black looks fabulous overtop of the bright DOX inks of Peacock Feathers and Mowed Lawn (over top of a Leaves stencil from AliExpress.
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I'm sending this over to Seize the Birthday Challenge #208 - Create a Scene (optional). I didn't use the optional topping this time. :)
Thanks for coming by for a visit!
Stamps: Brushed Wishes - retired (Stampendous)
Paper: Watercolour (Arches Hot Press 140 lb.); Black card stock (Stampin' Up!)Ink: Distress Oxides: Mowed Lawn, Peacock Feathers (Tim Holtz); Black (Memento)
Accessories: Blending Brushes or Sponges, Leaf Stencil (AliExpress), Water mister, Pair of Ferns dies (Cheery Lynn), Thin Rectangle Frames die (Simon Says Stamp),
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28 comments:
Stunning technique and card.
Love those colours and that blending. I will have to check out that technique, it makes such an interesting background xx
Wonderful card and technique! Can't believe I missed that tutorial...love thus background... Your color choices are just gorgeous.
Oh, this is just stunning Loll, I will have to check out that technique, and the black is sure striking over the top of your blended stencil! Thank you for sharing at STB!
This is so lovely...have to try this technique (I'll add it to my long to-do list). I'm sure your mate will love it.
Your vibrant colors really caught my eye and thanks for the link to her tutorial. What a great way to create a beautiful background for a silhouette. This is such a delightful card for your hubby.
Love the vibrant background Loll, so full of gorgeous texture and the black fern and frame really pops against it. This is a wonderful masculine card, thankyou for playing along at Seize the Birthday too, Cathy x
The black thin frame and fern are stunning against this bright and beautiful background, Lolly! Awesome card for Gord!
What a terrific guy card. Thanks for the link to the technique.
Beautiful stencilling! Love the mix of blues and greens with the black on top. Thanks for linking up at Seize the Birthday!
A beautiful result with this technique Loll and love the Peacock Feathers and Mowed Lawn DOx inks and such a pretty leaf stencil too, and the black frame and sentiment and the wonderful fern die are a great contrast in black. x
Lovely colours and a great die cut for a masculine card! Great job on that sponging technique! Gord will love it!
What a fabulous birthday card, Loll! The background is amazing, and the black fern and the thin frame look dramatic against those bright colors. Gord will love the card!
Thanks for sharing the Faded Water Stenciling tutorial video link. It's interesting!
Hideko xx
Wow...Stunning background with the cool stencil technique and your colors, Lolly. I must try the technique and appreciate you sharing the link. Love the black contrast with your black silhouette die cut fern and thin rectangle frame. Gord is going to LOVE his very special card made with Love! TFS my friend. Love and Hugs and Happy Birthday wishes to Gord:-)
Vibrant and deliciously dramatic, Loll ... the softness of the background contrasts beautifully with the boldness of the silhouette fern and slender frame! Hugs, Anita :)
Fun looking technique and a terrific card as a result. Thanks for sharing!
Wow.... what a vibrant and wonderful card with a fabulous background and I love the stark black die cut against it Loll x. Striking background technique with a wonderful effect and Gord will love it, as of course it is made with love xxx
Bright colors, and black to ground the whole thing -- perfection, Loll!
Happy upcoming birthday to Gord! He definitely will love this nature-inspired design, Lolly. I followed your example using the leaf stencil and the blues and greens and now I think I will further CASE your silhouette in black idea to finish my panel. It's fantastic! Thank you! Love, Dolly
This is gorgeous. I love the colors and the black die cut is perfect layered on top. I'll go watch the video but I will tell you I am having a hard time keeping up with everything you've taught me! I love it all and all the people you have introduced us to. Thank you, my friend.
Jaw dropping colors and technique here, Loll! The black really pops. It's amazing! Happy birthday to your hubby!
Your card is stunning thanks to this great contrast. I love the vivid vibrant colors and the black silhouette of the twig and the thin frame. A wonderful card to celebrate your husband's birthday.
hugs,
BożenA xx
Love the colour combo Loll and the black die silhouette cut is the perfect addition :)
Love this card Loll and I'm sure hubby will too! Happy Birthday to Hubby too by the way! The color combo is so pretty and works well for a male card. I love the thin frame and of course that fern die. I don't think that fern die will ever go out of style! The embossed leaves are so pretty in the background, subtle, but gives a nice texture. Yep, I am loving this card! Hugs, Brenda
How pretty Loll...that background is amazing!! I need to get caught up on all the techniques you've been playing with, but keep them coming as I'm loving seeing all your fabulous work! Hugs. :0)
Wow, such a striking card, Loll! I love the silhouette with the beautiful blue and green BG! The thin black frame is perfect!
WOW! Oh my goodness, this is absolutely gorgeous, Loll! I love your stenciled background and how the black ferns and frame pop against it! Thanks so much for the link...I am definitely going to try this technique! xx
I need a new technique to use with my many stencils so thanks for sharing the video and your wonderful card, Loll.
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