For my Anything Goes, I'm using a NBUS stencil (
Fir Branch - The Crafter's Workshop). I've had this stencil for a long time, so I'm happy to finally be showing it some love. :) I sponged over top of the whole stencil with Shabby Shutters Distress ink and then more colours over top (Peeled Paint for the Needles, Gathered Twigs for the pinecones). To finish, I used the Ground Espresso marker to outline the pinecones sections, and Mossy Meadows (SU!) marker to add a line at the top of each needle. I removed the stencil and then to give the pinecones more umph, I lightly sponged Gathered Twigs over top to fill in any white space. A simple sentiment (SU! retired) stamped in more Ground Espresso finishes the card.
Close-up ...
Thanks for stopping by!
Stamps: Christmas Greetings (SU! - retired)
Paper: White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Fabriano 108 lb.)
Ink: Distress Inks: Shabby Shutters, Peeled Paint, Gathered Twigs, Ground Espresso (Tim Holtz)
Accessories: Fir Branch Stencil (The Crafter's Workshop), sponges
Gorgeous. You have created a lovely feeling of depth with all those colours. Love it xx
ReplyDeleteI love this Loll! The colouring brings the branch to life! Vicky x
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done, Loll. The way you enhanced that stencil made all the difference in the world. Those details really made this pop!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card with that pine bough, Loll - just love what you did with that stencil & the delicate sentiment!!
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful stencil of an evergreen branch with pinecones and you've really brought it to life, Lolly! Great job with the blending of inks and the outlining to add depth. Thank you for playing with my I.D.E.A.S. and linking to NBUS again! Happy Easter and buy a bakery treat for me! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteWhat a wodnerufl stencil! This is pretty, Loll!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful, Loll! The outline you added makes a world of difference, even as subtle as it is. It almost looks 3D!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty, and your details add so much to the already pretty image
ReplyDeleteI Love your simply beautiful Easter card, Lolly:-) Thank you so much for sharing. Love and Big Hugs...Nancy:-)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Loll, there's such a feeling of depth. :)
ReplyDeleteWhen I'm working with a stencil, it actually never occurred to me to add color after removing the stencil. It turns out that this way you can achieve a truly amazing effect. Beautiful christmas card, Loll. TFS.
ReplyDeletehugs,
BożenA xx
What a pretty pine sprig, Lolly! It's perfect for a Christmas card and the details give the image such depth and dimension.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Loll! I have this stencil too and tried it once and hated my results, but after seeing this beauty I will have to try again...thanks for the inspiration! Lovely, lovely card and YAY for one more for the Christmas stash!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteThe added marker details really add dimension to your lovely spray of pines, Loll.
ReplyDeleteStunning as always. Love the stencil. Your little touch of adding the marker really makes the pinecones pop! xx
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful stencilled pinecone branch Loll, and such pretty tones of green, and the couple of browns for the cones which all work brilliantly, and finished with the lovely brown inked sentiment..a great seasonal card. x
ReplyDeleteAmazing use of your stencil Loll, and great detailing and accenting of the initial image.
ReplyDeleteBlessings
Maxine