Stencil Challenge
I followed the video tutorial by Eileen Godwin that's included in the CAS Mix Up May Challenge post. First, a 1" mask was added on all four sides of the card front (regular card stock). I created my own mask/stencil by cutting a piece of acetate. Then I randomly sponged using blending brushes, along the curves with colours of the rainbow (or overlapping colours that add to the rainbow colours) - Distress Inks: Mustard Seed, Worn Lipstick, Salty Ocean, Dusty Concord.
Once I was happy with the design, I removed the masked border and stamped my dragonfly image (Origami Dragonfly - Carabelle Studio) in black ink and clear heat embossed. I did the same for my sentiment (Essential Sentiments - Maker's Movement). To finish, I added two coats of Clear Wink of Stella to the whole dragonfly image to add some shimmer.
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We are thrilled to have Michele (I Card Everyone) as our Guest Designer this month. Please check out the challenge blog to see the beautiful, stenciled rainbow cards from our DT and Guest Designer, Michele!
See you in the gallery!
Ink: Distress Inks: Mustard Seed, Worn Lipstick, Salty Ocean, Dusty Concord (Tim Holtz); Black (Memento)
Accessories: Masking tape, acetate sheet, blending brushes, clear embossing powder, heat tool, Clear Wink of Stella
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Stamps: Origami Dragonfly (Carabelle Studio); Essential Sentiments (Maker's Movement)
Paper: White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.)Ink: Distress Inks: Mustard Seed, Worn Lipstick, Salty Ocean, Dusty Concord (Tim Holtz); Black (Memento)
Accessories: Masking tape, acetate sheet, blending brushes, clear embossing powder, heat tool, Clear Wink of Stella
Gorgeous background using your rainbow colors and Eileen's technique, which I still have not mastered, but want to try again. We do have until the 24th to continue playing:-) So many of the DT used Eileen's technique, so I am feeling really inspired:-) Love your black stamped beautiful dragonfly too, Lolly. TFS and always inspiring me, My friend. Love and Hugs...Nancy
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Loll, I bought that stamp after a previous card you posted- guess what it's never been out of its packet. the perfect inspiration for me. love the rainbow stenciling :)
ReplyDeleteLove the background for this artsy dragonfly Loll, I've seen Eileen's technique but haven't tried it yet. Fabulous card, Cathy x
ReplyDeleteI love your card, Loll - that technique is definitely going to get tried one day! I do feel a little sad for one of my favorite of all winged-things. Though looking at it up close, one could almost add a rainbow of colors to those broken pieces of his glass wings!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the warm welcome, Loll - I love hanging out with you CAS girls! xx
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This is stunning. I love that technique and the colors are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful rainbow background, Lolly, and your dragonfly looks quite happy resting in those colors! Some of us needed the reminder that we MUST use a STENCIL! LOL!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blended background and that is a gorgeous stamp too.
ReplyDeleteI just love your ink blended background and that yellow is fabulous. it doesn't matter that it is bright and bold. I think it makes the card extra special xx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning rainbow background with this magnificent dragonfly stamp! Must try this technique when life returns to normal!
ReplyDeleteI can see how Eileen inspired your gorgeous design. Your handmade stencil certainly served you well with those wavy lines. Personally, I love the colors you've used and the way they blended together. Needless to say, that dragonfly is simple gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colours and fabulous use of the stencil. Love that dramatic dragonfly too! Great to just have a small sentiment that isn't distracting.
ReplyDeleteOh so beautiful! Your curved line stencil is so graceful. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteNow THIS is what I call imaginative and unique. LOVE this! What a fabulous idea, Loll. I love that stamp too, so perfect against your rainbow. This one really captured my attention!
ReplyDeleteOh I love this card, Loll! The rainbow stenciled background is modern and beautiful, and the unique dragonfly image is perfect for the artsy background! The clear heat-embossing definitely helps the image and sentiment stand out.
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Wonderful background Lolly for this fab dragonfly. And I like the depth of the yellow - it's like a ray of sunshine across the other colours. x
ReplyDeleteYou really rocked this technique! I love the deign and colours and the gorgeous dragonfly!
ReplyDeleteWhat a striking rainbow background with a fabulous masking/stencil technique Loll x. The contemporary dragonfly looks fabulous and I like the vibrant yellow too x. Stunning card x.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous dragonfly image Loll and love the rainbow of colours with all those fabulous curves in the background and actually the strong yellow really makes the black silhouette dragonfly pop and the masked rectangular edge is so crisp and clean too. x
ReplyDeleteWhat an absolutely stunning background Loll. Looooooove the dragonfly. A perfect backdrop for it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty Loll... Loving the stenciling!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a striking card, Loll! Beautiful ink blending and I love how you stenciled the wavy pattern! Your dragonfly is gorgeous and perfect for your design! xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Such a wonderfully blended background for your bold dragonfly.
ReplyDeleteWOW! That background looks amazing, you've mastered Eileen's technique perfectly. Love the dragonfly image too! xx
ReplyDeleteI am so fortunate to have received this fabulous card from you Loll, that background is stunning!
ReplyDeleteSuch fabulous inspiration!
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Stunning card Loll, I love the beautiful rainbow background you created and the dragonfly fits perfectly with this design.
ReplyDeleteStuning card!! This stamp is so striking. I love how dragonfly wings break into tiny pieces. Your background is perfect for this image, Loll.
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