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Friday, June 23, 2023

Playing with Stencils

Hi everyone.  I had a lot of fun playing in my studio the other day.  I used a stencil for the first time, even though I've had it for quite a while. :)

This is the Crackle Stencil from Lavinia.  It makes a beautiful background.  I ink blended three colours of Distress ink using my sponging brushes (Saltwater Taffy, Candied Apple, Vintage Photo).  So happy how these colour look together. :)  I added a black die-cut framed flower (retired), cutting a second layer of the flower and shaping with my stylus before popping up on top.  To finish, I stamped the sentiment (retired) in black ink and added a silver pearl to the center of the flower.

Close-up ...

Sending this card over to NBUS #51 ... I've played alot there this month!! :)

I'm also adding the card to Stencil Fun Challenge - June.  Stenciling is one of my favourite things to do :) ... I believe this is my second card this month for this challenge. :)

Thanks for stopping by!


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Stamps:  Many Everyday Messages (Hero Arts)
Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Black card stock (SU!)
Ink:   Distress Inks:  Saltwater Taffy, Candied Apple, Vintage Photo (Tim Holtz); Black (Memento)
Accessories:   Crackle stencil (Lavinia Stamps), sponge brushes, Floral Sten Collage die - retired (Poppy Stamps), silver pearl (Studio Katia)

20 comments:

  1. OMG...Did you hear my out loud "WOW", when I clicked onto your link?!? Fabulous color combo for your stenciled background and beautiful contrasting in black die cut flower frame, Lolly!!! TFS your color combo...soooo beautiful:-) I am feeling inspired..TFS dear creative and clever friend Love and Hugs..Nancy

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  2. That stencil makes a brilliant background and I love the colours. What a great backdrop for the simple die. I am so glad you have finally used it xx

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  3. The wonderful contrast as well as your color blending caught my eye. This card is so striking. Beautifully executed, Loll.

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  4. Your silhouette framed flower looks perfect on that beautiful background! Fabulous card, Loll!

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  5. A pretty background for this framed flower, Lolly! Love the pop of the bright colors with black! So glad you are having fun in the studio, my sweet friend.

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  6. What a striking use of the stencil for the background Loll, and a wonderful die for the overlay, so beautifully used
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  7. What a striking card Loll! I love that color combo and the black die cut frame is perfect on top of those colors. A unique card and oh so beautiful! Hugs, Brenda

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  8. The stenciled colors make a beautiful background for your framed flowers. The contrast is striking. It's good to know you've been enjoying some time in your studio.

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  9. Lovely combination of stenciling and diecut.

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  10. Beautiful. That colour combo is strikingly fantastic.

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  11. The variation of wonderful colour on the pebble like stencilled background looks terrific Loll, and I love the beautiful floral frame which contrast brilliantly in black, and the little silver pearl centre to the flower and sweet little sentiment finish this perfectly Loll. x

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  12. Oh Loll...this is such a BEAUTIFUL card!! I absolutely LOVE your background stenciling and the colors are FABULOUS together!! Definitely going to have to remember that combination! And the simple black frame/flower look amazing over the background...a lovely, lovely card my friend!! Hugs. :0)

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  13. Bold background colors perfectly match the black frame of the flower. Great design, Loll.
    Hugs,
    BożenA

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  14. Oh Loll ... this is just GORGEOUS! I simply LOVE your style ... so inspiring!! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our STENCIL FUN challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.

    Darlene
    Co-Owner
    STENCIL FUN CHALLENGE
    DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS

    More challenge fun beginning July 7th … check it out … SIMPLY CLEAN & SIMPLE

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  15. Wow, what a cool card, Loll! I absolutely love that neat stenciled background! It really pops behind the die cut silhouette! Sue N

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  16. Your beautiful stenciling with a fade-out effect makes the unique stencil pattern look so interesting, Loll! Adding Vintage Photo to the red inks adds depth to the colors. The black flower frame is striking against the beautiful background!
    Hideko xx

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  17. Your color choices are amazing, Loll! Love the playful background with the simple silhouette die -- so pretty

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  18. A really gorgeous stenciled background for your silhouette die cut framed daisy... a lovely eyecatching card Loll, hugs Robyn

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  19. WOW! those colours look amazing. Great background for your pretty die cut xx

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Thanks so much for leaving a comment. I love hearing from you! Loll :)