Time for STAMPlorations December Stencil Challenge: Anything Goes as long as you use at least one Stencil by any company, but we love when you use one or more STAMPloration stencils:-)
Clear Stickers Joy to the World
Monika Skinner Designs Circle Flexi-Templates
ARTplorations Sanna Lippert Designs Christmas Tree 1
CUTplorations Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle Nesting Dies
I chose an Ranger Alcohol Ink on Yupo paper background from my stash. Next die cut the background with "Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle Nesting Dies" using the 2nd to largest die from the set.
Then placed the "Christmas Tree 1" Stencil over 100# white cardstock and secured with masking tape. Used sponge dauber to apply Versamark thru the stencil.
Removed stencil and heat embossed with Ranger Distress Embossing Glaze (Cracked Pistacchio).
Next placed "Circle Flexi-Template" over part of the trees. Then used makeup brushes to blend Distress Oxide blue shades. Added a larger Circle Flexi-Template and added green Distress Oxide inks. I loved Monika's Flexi-Templates. So easy to add the blended circle colors.
Used a stitched circle die to cut down the circle to fit on the background.
Added the Clear Sticker: "Joy to the World" and popped up the circle image with craft foam and attached to alcohol ink background, which I had attached to the 100# cardbase and Done!
Wishing you all a safe and Merry Holiday Season.
We would love to have you play in our Stencil Challenge.
The Rules:
- Players can link up a maximum of 3 projects -- any type of project is welcome as long as a stencil is used -- but each project must be in its own blog post.
- Use of stencil (any brand) is a requirement.
- Non-STAMPlorations products are OK
- No sneak peek project entries; full project photo must be displayed on blog post in order to qualify for the prizes.
- To qualify for the prize, players must display challenge graphic and have a text link to the challenge post (blogs only)
Prizes: $20 prize code to winner / $7 prize code to 3 randomly picked entries
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Your ink colors blend beautifully, the background is gorgeous. I feel as though I'm looking at a nighttime forest scene. Inspiring, Nancy!
ReplyDeleteLove it, especially that gorgeous alcohol ink background xx
ReplyDeleteGreat use of the stencils and what amazing colours. A fabulous and creative card Nancy x.
ReplyDeleteHaven't been over for a visit in a while and I see I've missed a LOT of BEAUTIFUL cards, including todays...sooooo pretty Nancy!! I love the colors and how you pretty much matched the colors from the Al Ink background to the circle tag on top...lovely, lovely card(s) my friend!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteI was amazed and pleased at how well the colors matched too:-) TFS your comment, my friend...such a busy crafting time of year! Love and Hugs..Nancy
DeleteGorgeous card with the AI background Nancy! And your circle panel is a perfect match with the colours. Love the sweet tree stencil! xx
ReplyDeleteSo cool Nancy, love the artsy colours and AI background for your stenciling.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colours, Nancy! Love the circle with the stencilled trees - great idea to use that stencil of the small trees as a background for a sentiment - I must remember that!
ReplyDeleteI love how seamlessly your sponged circle blends with the alcohol ink background, Nancy! A beautiful Christmas card, my friend!
ReplyDeleteOh my favourite colours and so beautiful Nancy! I just love it! Very cleverly done. Have a super day!
ReplyDeleteso pretty and what a great colour combo.
ReplyDeleteHope you are well and happy.
xx Karen
Yes, we are well and staying safe and busy at home. Enjoying getting Christmas cards mailed out and doing Christmas baking. Less baking than normal, but makes it feel like the holidays. stay safe and creative, my dear friend. Love and Hugs...Nancy
DeleteFabulous Christmas card, Nancy! I LOve the AI background! The colors are gorgeous. And the matching color circle stenciled panel is beautiful! It's a wonderful idea to stencil over stenciled cardstock. I should remember that. :-) The shine from the embossing glaze must be prettier in real life! Hugs.. Hideko
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Hideko...I was pleased at how well the AI colors and DOX inks matched, since they are such different products:-) I am loving all my Ranger EB Glazes add such beautiful shine and texture. Love and Hugs, my friend. Nancy
DeleteAwesome and creative use of stencils, Nancy. Your background is just amazing as well. I really like this card - it such a great feel and look. Brilliant designing. Hugz
ReplyDeleteHi Nancy. I came over to thank you for leaving such a lovely encouraging comment on my blog and wow, I'm blown away by this gorgeous blue and green beauty! (I'm definitely one of those who thinks blue and green should ALWAYS be seen together!) Very interesting to hear how you made it too. Sounds like you're enjoying preparing for Christmas! Vicky x
ReplyDeleteHee,hee..I was kind of blown away too:-) You just can't go wrong mixing blues and greens together...never have to worry about mud. Almost thru with mailing cards and then I can do more baking, which I Love doing..especially with old family recipes that bring back fond memories:-) Love and Hugs..nancy
DeleteWhat a gorgeous AI background! I love the colours and the fun sentiment!
ReplyDeleteNancy, your A1 background is just so beautiful. Lovely card. And thank you so much for the Split 4 holly and berries Christmas card that you sent. So pretty and love that it fits next to Col's card. Merry Christmas, my friend.
ReplyDeleteYour very welcome..Hee, Hee...I thought it would be fun sending you and Col cards that went together, since you two are the closest of friends:-) Hugs and Merry Christmas...Nancy
DeleteNancy just popping in to say thank you for my beautiful Christmas card! Love it!
ReplyDeleteSo happy you loved your card, my dear friend. Wishing you a safe Merry Christmas. Love and Hugs...Nancy
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