STAMPlorations Stencil Reminder Challenge: January

Already time for the STAMPlorations Stencil January Reminder Challenge!

We love your projects you have entered and you still have until the end of January to play along.  The Stencil DT Girls have more inspiring projects too!

ARTplorations Overlap Stencil. and Dots All Over Stencil.

Clear Sticker Inspiration #1

CUTplorations Crazy Running Stitch Rectangle Nesting Dies.

 Two more stencil backgrounds from my stash:-)

I chose the Overlap Stenciled image 1st.  Die cut with the smallest Die from the Crazy Running Stitch Rectangle Nesting Dies.

Then the time consuming step:  Finding just the right stencil background from my stash.  I finally found the  Dots All Over Stencil background,  which I happened to make the same day I made  my Overlap stencil background using the same Bisters Powdered Inks.  Bisters are mostly neutral colors and I do love the results.

I used the monoprint technique for both backgrounds.   I  used Yupo paper for the Overlap Stencil layer and Strathmore Mixed Media for the Dots All Over Stencil.

I used Green, Yellow and Red Bisters on both layers. I popped up the top layer with craft foam and then added the Inspiration #1 Clear Sticker and sequins.

Attached layers to kraft cardstock.

I think this would be an inspiring guy card!

We would love to have you play along with us.

Stay Healthy and Creative,  dear friends...Hugs..

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Used these STAMPlorations Products

ARTplorations Overlap Stencil

Dots All Over Stencil

Clear Sticker Inspiration #1

CUTplorations Crazy Running Stitch Rectangle Nesting Dies.

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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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CAS Mix Up August Stencil Monoprint

CAS Mix Up Stencil Monoprint creations hosted by Nancy (me)!

Gorgeous and Artsy creations by our DT 

and wonderfully creative Guest Designer Cathy (Cathy's Card Spot)

 Using Stencil Monoprint with Distress Oxides, Stamping, heat embossing and Dies.

I loved the pretty soft Distress Oxide colors: Fossilized Amber, Abandoned Coral
and Twisted Citron.

My Stencil Monoprint Technique.

I placed my Penny Black "Verdant" stencil over a piece of Strathmore Mixed Media
and secured with masking tape onto my craft mat.

Next used my Clarity Stencil Brushes to add my DOX's.
I love how the brushes add a smooth blended look.

Then removed tape and stencil and set stenciled flowers aside.

Next spritzed DOX inks left on stencil liberally with water using my TH Spritzer.
Then turned stencil over onto another piece of MM paper.
Placed paper towel over stencil and rubbed with my hand (can use brayer) to
add wet ink from stencil to paper.

Removed stencil and blotted excess ink with paper towel until I had a soft
negative monoprint image.

I did get a 2nd pull for an even lighter image,  but liked this one the best.

Finished my card by die cutting a small layer for the positive image
and a larger layer for the negative image.

Kept it simple by just adding a heat embossed sentiment and Wink of Stella.
Attached large layer and popped up small layer with fun foam and Done!

Tips:

1) Use roll of paper towels and roll across image to blot excess ink.

2)  Stamped my sentiment with DOX Abandoned Coral and heat embossed
with Clear EB powder. Did not need pigment ink.  Worked great!

I am so pleased with the results of my CAS design.
My card will be for a Summer Birthday!

You have until the 24th to play along.  We would love to see your
CAS Mix Up creations.  Be sure and check out the videos and our DT and GD cards.
Remember...Clean and Simple designs, please.

Hugs...

Supplies:

Stamps: Penny Black "Happy Snippets"

Paper: Strathmore Mixed Media.  SU Whisper White Thick card base.

Inks: T.H. Distress Oxides: Fossilized Amber, Abandoned Coral, Twisted Citron

Accessories: Penny Black Verdant Stencil and Antique Frames Dies. Clarity Brush, TH Spritzer, Fun Foam. SU Clear EB powder and heat tool. Wink of Stella.