CAS Stencil May Reminder: Layered Stenciling

Already time for our CAS Stencil May Reminder Challenge!

You still have until the 24th to play along.

Our creative teamie, Viv is hosting this month.

Be sure and check out all the amazing cards by our Design Team.

There are video tutorials if you need more inspiration.

We would love to have you play along.  Stay safe and creative, dear friends.

Big Hugs..

I used 2 new stencils designed by Helen G for ARTlorations.  

I had so much fun layering the stencils.

I sprayed Pixie Spray on the back of the "Brick Wall" stencil.

Placed stencil over Strathmore Mixed Media paper,  secured with painters tape.

Then used a make up brush to blend Distress Oxide "Iced Spruce" thru the stencil.

It gave a light gray with a tint of spruce green soft background.  

I could not pick up the light green in the photo.

Then sprayed the "Petals 1" stencil and placed over brick wall background

securing with tape carefully so as not to tear background.

Used brush to blend Distress Oxides: Squeezed Lemonade, Fossilized Amber, 

Seedless Preserves and Wilted Violets thru stencil. 

Removed stencil and went...Wow!!  Loved the effect!

Next die cut the layer with Memory Box Stitched Rectangles Die.

Placed in MISTI and stamped Penny Black "Special Sentiments" using Memento

London Fog dye ink.

Attached layer to SU Whisper White 100# card base and Done!

Thank you again Hilary for an awesome challenge.

I need to do stencil layering more often:-)  Hugs..

         

Adding to NBUS Challenge #14: I used NBUS ARTplorations Brick Wall and Petals 1 Stencils.

Supplies:

Stamps: Penny Black "Special Sentiments"

Paper: SU Whisper White 100#,  Strathmore Mixed Media

Inks: Distress Oxides: Squeezed Lemonade, Fossilized Amber, Seedless Preserves, Wilted Violets

and Iced Spruce.  Memento  dye ink..London Fog.

Accessories: ARTplorations Brick Wall and Petals 1 Stencils. Pixie Spray. Memory Box Stitched Rectangles Dies.  Penny Black Special Sentiments. Make up brush. 

CAS May Stencil Challenge: Layered Stenciling

Time for our CAS May Stencil Challenge: Layered Stenciling hosted by Hilary  

Hilary has provided several video tutorials if you need ideas plus our 

awesome card samples by our creative Design Team and talented 

Guest Designer, Greta.

I have been looking forward to this challenge.  I need to do more layering of my

stencils.  A great way to use more awesome stencils:-)

Remember to keep your cards Clean and Simple.

 Out of Chaos Comes Creativity! 

I played with a never before used "Rubber Bands" Stencil designed by 

Helen G for ARTplorations.

I sprayed the back of the stencil with Pixie Spray and then placed the stencil over

Strathmore Mixed Media paper and secured with a couple pieces of painters tape,

Then used make up brush to blend Distress Oxide Inks: Worn Lipstick, 

Picked Raspberry, Candied Apple and Wilted Violet.

Next used TCW Tiny Circles Stencil to add tiny circles in the different colors.

Then removed Rubber Bands Stencil.

Die Cut with CUTplorations "Basic A2 Panels Nesting Dies" to get a beveled edge for my panel.

Attached panel to SU Whisper White 100# card front layer that I had die cut 

with same A2 Dies set.

Then attached layers to Whisper White card base.

Added Visible Images "Creative Chaos" popped up sentiment and Done!

I loved how my Quick Clean and Simple card turned out.

We would love to have you join our May Stencil Challenge.  Awesome challenge, Hilary!

Stay safe and creative, dear friends.  You have until the 24th to play along:-)  Hugs..

Adding to NBUS #14 challenge: new Rubber Bands Stencil.

Supplies:

Stamps: Visible Images "Creative Chaos" sentiment.

Paper: SU Whisper White 100#.  Strathmore Mixed Media.

Inks: Distress Oxide Inks: Worn Lipstick, Picked Raspberry, Candied Apple and Wilted Violet.

Archival Jet Black..sentiment.

Accessories: ARTplorations by Helen G "Rubber Bands" Stencil.  CUTplorations "Basic A2 Panels Nesting Dies.  TCW "Mini Tiny Circles" Stencil. Pixie Spray (low tack adhesive), Dimensionals

CAS Stencil April Reminder: Gilding Flakes

Time for our CAS Stencil Reminder cards sharing more DT Gorgeous Shine!

Hosted by Cathy and our awesome Guest Designer, Mac (thesweetestofpeas).

The flakes may fly,  but the results are Gorgeous Shine!!

Here is my Shiny Gilding Flakes card!

For my Reminder card I placed the STAMPlortions "Christmas Tree 1" designed by Sanna

over a SU Whisper White 100# CS card front.  Next used icraft deco/foil adhesive pen

to add adhesive thru the stencil.  Worked Great!

Removed stencil and added a narrow strip of double sided tape along one edge.

Then very carefully opened the jar of Nuvo Radiant Gold Gilding Flakes.

Placed card front on copy paper to catch the stray flakes.

Covered the adhesive strip and sticky stenciled trees with flakes.

Used my finger to adhere flakes to adhesive and used 3 sizes of flat soft paint brushes

to carefully brush off the excess flakes.  

Then die cut to give the images a nice frame using Penny Black "Leaf Stitches Frame Dies"

I popped up the main image with White Craft Foam and Done!

I Love the shine and so pleased to have another Christmas card for my stash:-)

You still have until the 24th to play along.  Hugs..

Stamps: None

Paper: SU Whisper White 100#.  Yupo for Sentiment.

Inks: Alcohol Inks for sentiment

Accessories: Nuvo Gilding Flakes..Radiant Gold.  ARTplorations Christmas Tree 1.  CUTplorations Christmas Sentiments Dies. Double stick tape.  Penny Black Leaf Stitches Frame Dies.  icraft deco/foil adhesive pen.

CAS Stencil April Challenge: Gilding Flakes

Time for our April CAS Stencil Challenge: Gilding Flakes hosted by our talented Cathy

Be sure to check out all the Gorgeous Shiny cards by our amazing DT and

Guest Designer,  Mac (thesweetestofpeas).

Here is my card using Gilding Flakes...Love the Shine!

Thank you Cathy for choosing a fun stencil challenge using Gilding Flakes.

I only have Nuvo Radiant Gold Gilding Flakes that have been much neglected!

I started with a SU Whisper White 100# card front.

Placed ARTplorations Christmas Trees Stencil over card front and used icraft

Deco/Foil Adhesive Pen thru the stencil.  Worked Great!

Removed stencil and Very Carefully opened the Gilding Flakes jar!!

Placed stenciled card front over copy paper to catch the flying flakes.

Added flakes over entire adhesive covered stenciling and rubbed with my finger to

secure the flakes.  Then used 3 sizes of soft flat paint brushes to remove the excess flakes.

The copy paper caught the excess flakes so I carefully poured back into flakes jar.

Just like adding excess embossing powder into jar.

Next die cut the image to give it a nice frame using Reverse Confetti "Lacy

Scallop Frame Confetti Cuts".

Found the CUTplorations "Christmas Sentiments Dies" Noel in my stash.  The Noel

was die cut from an Alcohol Ink  scrap.  I die cut 2 more out of white CS and stacked.

Popped up image with White Craft Foam onto Whisper White 100# card base and

Done!  Love the Shiny results that even showed up on my photo:-)

You still have until the 24th to play along in this awesome challenge.  Hugs..

      

              

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Supplies:

Stamps: None

Paper and ink: SU Whisper White 100#.  Alcohol Ink on Yupo.

Accessories: Nuvo Gilding Flakes. ARTplorations Christmas Trees Stencil (2 trees in set). CUTplorations Christmas Sentiments Dies. Reverse Confetti Lacy Scallop Frame Confetti Cuts. 

White Craft Foam. icraft deco/foil adhesive pen.

CAS Stencil Challenge Reminder Card: Heat Embossing

Already time for our CAS Stencil Reminder cards!
Be sure and check out the awesome cards by our talented DT and Guest Designer, Cat!
Viv is hosting the creative challenge this month:-)

Had fun using new to me Shadow Black Watercolors!

I was so inspired when I saw my friend and fellow CAS Designer, 

Christine's (It's a card days night) Gorgeous card using Boku-Undo Shadow Black

Watercolors from Japan.  I now have the set of 6 colors:-)  

Be sure to Click on the link to Christine's Gorgeous card!

I used the Reddish Black on my Magenta "Large Daisy" and the 

Greenish Black on my TCW "Jungle Vines Stencil" leaves, which I heat embossed

using Versamarker watermark pen and SU Clear EB powder.

I used a #2 paint brush and palette for my painting and kept my watercolors diluted.

I Stamped my flower 1st using my MISTI and Archival Black ink.

Then painted with the reddish black watercolor and fussy cut.

Next stenciled the leaves with the greenish black watercolor and removed stencil.

Then luckily found my Versamarker pen to add to the leaves and heat embossed.

Popped up flower with dimensionals and added to leaves.

I used Strathmore Mixed Media paper for my card base and card front.

Added the STAMPlorations Clear Sticker "Shine Bright" and Done!

Thank you again Christine for always inspiring me with your amazing 

mixed media projects!!!!

You still have until the 24th to play along.  Hugs...

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Supplies:

Stamps: Magenta Large Daisy.

Paper: Strathmore Mixed Media

Inks: Boku-Undo Shadow Black Watercolors: Greenish Black and Reddish Black. (I found the set of 6 on Amazon).  Archival Jet Black.

Accessories: TCW Jungle Vines Stencil.  Versamarker pen. SU Clear EB Powder and heat tool. #2 paint brush. Palette. SU Papersnips and dimensionals.  STAMPlorations Clear Sticker "Shine Bright".

CAS Stencil Card Challenge: Heat Embossing

Time for our March CAS Stencil Challenge: Heat Embossing hosted by Viv

Be sure and check out the DT girls wonderful card samples and our very talented 

Guest Designer,  Cat's (Cat Luvs Paper) card.

Here is my card using a new to me Bokeh stencil set:-)

My 1st step I used a make up brush to add Salty Ocean Distress Oxide ink
to the Strathmore Mixed Media paper.

Then I had fun using my new Newton's Nook Bokeh Stencil set,  which has 2 stencils for

layering off set Bokeh circles.  I stenciled the heat embossed white circles 1st

using Versamagic Cloud White Pigment ink and then heat embossed with Clear EB powder.

Next I placed the 2nd stencil over the background and used a make up brush to add

Peacock Feathers DOX ink.  I wiped off the DOX with a paper towel 

from the heat embossed circles, 

which made the DOX circles look as if they were behind the white circles...cool!

I die cut my Bokeh background with Reverse Confetti "Frame Confetti Cuts" to

frame and bring the design together.

The Bokeh design has a real nice shine with the heat embossing,

so I thought the STAMPlorations Clear Sticker from the "New Day" set was perfect.

Enjoy and hope you join us for this fun challenge.  You have until the 24th to play along!

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Supplies:

Stamps: None

Paper: SU Whisper White 100#,  Strathmore Mixed Media

Inks: DOX Salty Ocean and Peacock Feathers. Versamagic Cloud White pigment ink.

Accessories: Newton's Nook Bokeh Stencil Set,  Reverse Confetti "Frame Confetti Cuts".  SU Clear EB powder, heat tool. White craft foam., makeup brush. STAMPlorations Clear Stickers "New Day".

CAS Stencil Challenge Reminder: Foil

Time for our CAS Stencil Challenge Foil Reminder!

So many gorgeous Foil cards and many different techniques from our DT and GD, Steph.

You have until the 24th to play along!

These videos are great for helping you choose a technique!

Video Tutorials:

Technique: Stencils With Transfer Gel and Foil - Emelie Hessler (7:13)

Foiled Ornaments with Stamp-n-Stencil - Gina K. Designs (19:18)

How to Foil with Stencils - Justine Hovey (7:08)

Foiling Through Stencils -  Nancy Stamps (20:38)

Foiling with Stencils 2 Ways with The Crafter's Workshop - Lindsay Adreon (11:45)

7 Ways to add Foil Without a Machine - Janie (26:18) - stencil part is at 15:35 of the video

Here is my Reminder card.

A Close Up showing the red foil Shine!

I used the Negative piece of foil that I peeled off of my original
Positive foil CAS Stencil Card.

Here is my CAS Stencil card with the positive image and the full description!

I carefully placed the stenciled foil positive image over a piece of
SU Whisper White 100# Cardstock attaching the corners with Connect Glue by Gina K.
Then Die Cut with Reverse Confetti "Lacy Scallop Frame" Die.

Next popped up with white craft foam onto SU Whisper White 100# card base.
I added STAMPlorations Clear Sticker "Hey, Sunshine" sentiment and Done!

I Love getting a Twofer out of one Technique:-)

Enjoy and hope you get to play along with us at CAS Stencil!  Hugs..

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Supplies:

Stamps: None

Paper: SU Whisper White 100# 

Inks: None

Accessories: Ranger Red Transfer Foil. Reverse Confetti "Lacy Scallop Frame "Die. Connect Glue Gina K. White Craft Foam. ARTplorations "Hearts All Over Stencil".

CAS Stencil Challenge: Foil

Come join us at the CAS Stencil February Challenge: Foil hosted by Barb!

Clever and Creative cards using fun techniques by our talented DT and 

Guest Designer, Steph (My Paper Corner).

These Foil Tutorial Videos provided by the DT were very helpful!

Video Tutorials:

Technique: Stencils With Transfer Gel and Foil - Emelie Hessler (7:13)

Foiled Ornaments with Stamp-n-Stencil - Gina K. Designs (19:18)

How to Foil with Stencils - Justine Hovey (7:08)

Foiling Through Stencils -  Nancy Stamps (20:38)

Foiling with Stencils 2 Ways with The Crafter's Workshop - Lindsay Adreon (11:45)

7 Ways to add Foil Without a Machine - Janie (26:18) - stencil part is at 15:35 of the video

I used the video 7 Ways to add Foil Without a Machine!

Here is a close up showing the shine and true colors of the red foil.

Whew...I spent more time photographing and editing my photos for my Valentine for  

my dear 90 year old friend Daisy,  but she will love the shine:-)

I used ARTplorations "Hearts All Over" Stencil.

I placed the stencil over SU Whisper White 100# CS then sprayed with Pixie Spray.

 Next placed the Ranger Red Transfer Foil sheet with the Red side Up over the
 sticky stencil.

Then used the tip of my bone folder to rub the red foil in the stencil hearts,

checking occasionally to see if enough foil was transferred to the CS.

Then carefully removed the red foil setting aside.

Then die cut my foiled CS twice with Penny Black "Antique Frames Die".

Glued the larger frame to the card front and  popped up with white craft foam the smaller piece 

to the center of the frame.

Stamped the Altenew "Leaf Canopy" sentiment and Done!

To my surprise I got this positive foiled image and a negative foiled image

on the piece of foil that I set aside.  You will see the card I made later with the negative

image for my CAS Stencil Reminder card:-)

I love getting Twofer cards from one technique, don't you?!?

You have until the 24th to play along.  We would love to see your foil cards:-)  Hugs..

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Supplies: 

Stamps: Altenew Leaf Canopy sentiment

Paper: SU Whisper White 100#

Inks: Archival Jet Black

Accessories: ARTplorations Hearts All Over Stencil. Ranger Red Transfer Foil Sheet. Pixie Spray. Connect Glue..Gina K. White Craft Foam. Penny Black Antique Frames. MISTI..sentiment

January CAS Stencil Reminder

Time for the Reminder CAS Stencil cards! 

There are so many inspiring cards by our talented Design Team and Guest Designer.

Also it is our 1st Anniversary Celebration!

You still have until the 24th to play along with us at CAS Stencil!

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Prize:

Challenge Winner - $25 (US) Gift Certificate from Simon Says Stamp

Random draw from all eligible entries - $25(US) Gift Certificate from Simon Stays Stamp

Sharing my Alcohol Ink background stenciled card 

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I am using another Ranger Alcohol Ink background from a recent playday.  Here is my

Launch card using a different Alcohol ink background and different stencil technique.

First I die cut my background with Reverse Confetti "Lacy Scallop Frames" Die.

I used the Alcohol Ink Lift Technique on my die cut background.

I placed the ARTplorations Sanna Lippert Designs "Onion in Raws Stencil" over

my Alcohol Ink background and secured with masking tape.

Dribbled Ranger Alcohol Ink Lift Refill onto paper towel and blotted and rubbed off

ink until I got the stenciled look I wanted.

Next popped up  stenciled layer using white craft foam onto SU

Whisper White 100# card base.

Placed STAMPlorations "Shine Bright" Clear Stickers sentiment on scrap  

cardstock,  trimmed,  attached to image and Done!

I am loving the QCAS cards I have been designing using stencils.

Thank you again Loll for creating the CAS Stencil Challenge.

I am using all (I have many) of my stencils more often now and have been 

so inspired by our talented Design Team, Guest Designers, and followers:-)

Congratulations Loll on your 1st CAS Stencil Anniversary!!! Hugs...

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Supplies:

Stamps: None

Paper: Yupo.  SU Whisper White 100# 

Inks: Ranger Alcohol Ink Pearls.

Accessories: ARTplorations Onion in Raws Stencil. Reverse Confetti Lacy Scallop Frames. White Craft Foam. STAMPlorations "Shine Bright" Clear Stickers.  Ranger Alcohol Ink Lift Refill.

CAS Stencil Challenge: New Stencil(s)

CAS Stencil Challenge is starting out the New Year challenging you 

to use a New Stencil(s) or Never Before Used Stencil(s).  I am hosting this month!

Use any stencil technique you would like, but be sure to keep your card CAS.

And...It is our 1st Anniversary!  We would love to have you 

Celebrate by playing along with our CAS Design Team and Guest Designer Arlene:-)

Also...Hilary (my fiddling about page) is joining our CAS Stencil Challenge Design Team!!
We are so happy to have you as our new Teamie,  Hilary.

There are plenty of video's and samples in the 2019 challenges if you need inspiration!

Prize:

Challenge Winner - $25 (US) Gift Certificate from Simon Says Stamp

Random draw from all eligible entries - $25(US) Gift Certificate from Simon Stays Stamp

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Here is my stenciled card 

I had a fun play day recently with my sister, Margie and 2 girlfriends.

We played with Ranger Alcohol Inks on Yupo paper.

I came home with 17,  A2 size backgrounds:-)  You will be seeing more cards

in the near future using some of these backgrounds.  

I used blue, teal and purple shades of Alcohol Inks and die cut the background with

CUTplorations "Basic A2 Panels Nesting Dies". 

Then placed my new to me ARTplorations "Just Squares Stencil" over background, 

securing with masking tape and traced the squares using ultra fine tip black Sharpie.

Die cut black cardstock using a size larger Basic A2 Panels Die.

Lucky me...I found these already die cut flowers and thank you's in my stash.

I stacked 3 Memory Box "Sketch Daisy" die cut flowers and 

Poppystamps "Scribble Thank You" sentiments using Correct Glue.

Added the STAMPlorations "Shaker Blends Sequins" for embellishements.

Then dry embossed the SU Whisper White 100# CS card base front

using the "3D Subtle" Embossing Folder.  Love the texture.

Then popped up the panel with white craft foam and attached to card front

and Done!  Loved the results and QCAS design!

You have until the 24th to play along and celebrate our 1st Anniversary:-) Hugs.

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Sharing with STAMPlorations Anything Goes: 

Supplies:

Stamps: None

Paper: Yupo, SU Whisper White 100# & Basic Black CS

Inks: Ranger Alcohol Inks.  

Accessories: CUTplorations Basic A2 Panels Nesting Dies.  ARTplorations Just Squares Stencils.  STAMPlorations Shaker Blends Sequins.  Memory Box Sketch Daisy Die.  Poppystamp Scribble Thank You.  Connect Glue Gina K.  White Craft Foam. Masking Tape. SU 3D Subtle EB folder.

CAS Stencil Reminder: Monoprint

Already time for our CAS Stencil Reminder: Monoprint Cards!

You still have until the 24th to play along.  Linda is our awesome host.  

Our Design Team and Guest Designer Lucie (LucieG'sCreativeSpace) have

fabulous cards to inspire you!

Here is my CAS Stencil Monoprint Card!

First I die cut an A2 card front using the new CUTplorations
"Basic A2 Panels Nesting Dies" and attached to card base.
The die gave a nice crisp beveled edge to the card front.

I used a scrap from my CAS Stenciled with ARTplorations "Leaf Prints Stencil" 

Monoprint launch card to die cut a

Memory Box Stitched Circle and inlaid into die cut circle of card front.

Here is the detailed description of my monoprint technique on my launch card.

There was a blob of Brushos ink in the middle of my image so I fussy cut 

one of leaves from the positive stenciled image and popped up with dimensionals.

Next I die cut the Happy shadow stamp from STAMPlorations "Skinny Sentiments" Dies.

Then die cut the skinny Happy out of the positive stenciled background scrap.

Attached with Connect Glue and added stamped birthday from STAMPlorations

"Birds of Paradise" stamp set and Done!

Hope you get to join the fun at CAS Stencil Card Challenge.  Hugs...

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Adding to CAS Watercolour Monochromatic Challenge

Adding to STAMPlortions Anything Goes

Supplies:

Stamps: STAMPlorations Birds of Paradise sentiment

Paper: SU Whisper White 100#.  Strathmore Mixed Media for monoprint image.

Inks: Brushos: Brilliant Red and Yellow.  Archival Jet Black.

Accessories: ARTplorations Leaf Prints Stencil. Memory Box Stitched Circles Dies, CUTplorations Skinny Sentiments and A2 Panels Nesting Dies. Connect Glue Gina K.

CAS Stencil Challenge: Monoprint

The CAS Stencil Challenge: Monoprint is being hosted by the very talent, Linda.

Stencil Monoprinting is one of my very favorite techniques!

Here is my CAS Monoprint Card.

I placed ARTplorations "Leaf Prints Stencil" over Strathmore Mixed Media and
secured with masking tape.  Then sprinkled Brushos Brilliant Red and Orange
pigment powders thru the stencil.  Generously spritzed with water.

Next removed the stencil carefully by lifting the edges of the masking tape.
Then flipped over onto A2 mixed media paper and placed paper towel
over the stencil and rubbed the ink gently around with my hands and
lifted off stencil.

Important Tip: Carefully blot the excess ink off the 1st Positive image
layer and the Monoprint layer. Then let Both images dry.

I should have taken photos of both backgrounds before I blotted them and let them dry.
Next time...promise...if I remember!

I die cut part of the monoprint background using my new to me Reverse Confetti,
Lacy Scallop Frame Confetti Cuts Die.

Next stamped and heat embossed in MISTI the Altenew "Leaf Canopy" sentiment.
Popped up the main image with white craft foam
and attached to SU Whisper White 100# Card Base and Done!

I loved the artsy look of the leaves and the framing.
Hope you can join us at CAS Stencil.  You have until the 24th to play along!  Hugs..

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Sharing at STAMPlorations Anything Goes       

Supplies:

Stamps: Altenew Leaf Canopy..sentiment

Paper: Strathmore Mixed Media, SU Whisper White 100#.

Inks: Brushos: Brilliant Red and Orange.  Versafine Black ink.

Accessories: ARTplorations Leaf Prints Stencil.  Reverse Confetti Lacy Scallop Frame Confetti Cuts Die.  MISTI. Masking Tape. White Craft Foam. Connect Glue Gina K.

CAS Stencil Card Challenge Reminder: Patterned Paper

Already time for the CAS Stencil Card Challenge: Patterned Paper Reminder

hosted by Loll.  Loving your challenge Loll:-) So many creative

CAS card designs by our talented DT and GD Gundi (papierelle).

I would never have thought to stencil over Patterned Paper without your challenge:-)

Here is my Christmas holly stenciled card!

I used a retired SU Designer Series Paper that had a very light grey circle pattern 

to stencil the ARTplorations "Holly Background Mini" image using

Zig markers.  

I actually die cut the square from the SSS "Postage Stamp Edge Frames Dies"

and then stenciled the holly.

When dry I glued to die cut White Craft Foam using Connect Glue.

Then die cut a piece of the patterned paper and glued to foam.

Stamped Penny Black "Holiday Snippets" sentiment and

attached to layers to SU Whisper White 100# Card Base and Done!

A Quick CAS Christmas card design:-)  Enjoy and Hugs..

Adding to STAMPlorations Anything Goes Challenge.

Supplies:
Stamps: Penny Black Holiday Snippets sentiment
Paper: SU Whisper White 100#.  Retired Designer Series Paper.
Inks: Zigs.
Accessories: ARTplorations "Holly Background Mini".  SSS "Postage Stamp Edge Frames" Dies. White Craft Foam. Connect Glue Gina K.