IDEAS - Anything Goes

Hi everyone.  Today I'm playing along with Darnell's IDEAS Challenge to use NBUS items.   This week is "A" - Anything Goes.

Since Stencils are listed for the fifth Monday (which only happens a couple of times a year), I thought I'd use a NBUS stencil for today's card as my Anything Goes. :)

I bought this layering stencil (Leaves All Around - The Greetery) several months ago.  This is it's first outing.  It's a beautiful image to frame any large sentiment, die-cut, or other stamped images.  I used Distress Inks:  Shabby Shutters, Peeled Paint, Saltwater Taffy, and Abandoned Coral to sponge the three layers of stencils.  Easy, peasy ... and very fast.  This card took less than 10 minutes to make, which is rare for me. :)

I stamped the sentiment (Special Sentiments - Penny Black) in Gathered Twigs Distress Oxide ink.  I sponged a scrap of paper with Saltwater Taffy ink, die-cut the small heart, and then sponged Abandoned Coral ink around the outside edges of the heart.

Close-up ...

I'm also sending this card to NBUS Challenge #59 (never-before-used-schtuff). :)

... and ... sending to February Stencil Fun Challenge - where the optional theme is "Love / Hearts". :)

Edited to add:  Entering into the JUGS Challenge #715 - Anything Goes Stencil Week, hosted by Bobby.

Thanks for stopping by!

Stamps:  Special Sentiments (Penny Black)

Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.)
Ink:   Distress Inks:  Shabby Shutters, Peeled Paint, Saltwater Taffy, Abandoned Coral; Gathered Twigs Distress Oxide Ink (all from Tim Holtz)
Accessories:   Leave All Around Stencil set (The Greetery), sponges, small heart die

Challenges:

Darnell's IDEAS Challenge

NBUS Challenge #59

February Stencil Fun Challenge

JUGS #715