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.

STAMPlorations January 2020 Reminder Stencil Challenge

Already time for our STAMPlorations January Reminder Stencil Challenge projects.

Be sure and check out the awesome STAMP Girls DT projects!

You will be inspired by all the DT projects using stencil(s).  

I used these STAMPloration Products for my card.

Sanna Lippert Designs, Tapestry Stencil  

Life in Full Color (sentiment)

Basic A2 Panels Nesting Dies

Another Ranger Alcohol Ink background from my stash using Sailboat Blue and Mermaid.

 I laid my "Tapestry" stencil over a piece of Yupo paper and

secured with masking tape.  Then dripped Alcohol inks thru the stencil.

You do not get perfect stencil images,  but a cool artsy look.

I die cut the background with a "Basic A2 Panels Nesting Die".

Then  placed Tapestry Stencil over the Alcohol Ink background and

traced with Ultra Fine Tip Sharpie Pen.

I really liked the artsy look and color combo.

Popped up panel with White Craft Foam onto cardstock and

stamped and fussy cut "Life in Full Color" sentiment and attached.

Another QCAS card stencil design.

Hope you get to play along with us at STAMPlorations Stencil Challenge, Anything Goes.

You have until January 31st to join the fun. Hugs..

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• You must use a stencil or stencils (any brand) in your project(s) - if it isn't obvious that you used a stencil in your project, your entry may be deleted or will not be eligible to win.
• Non-STAMPlorations products in entries are OK.
• You can enter as many projects as you wish as long as they are in separate blog posts and that they are new and not created prior to the start of the current month's challenge.
• Your project photo must be posted in full in your blog post to be eligible to win and receive the corresponding prize. Please don't link up to our challenge if you're only showing a sneak peek of it (as is the case if you made it as a design team project for another company). In the same vein, please do not link up your project if it's solely to promote another company.
• You must display the challenge graphic in your post (if linking from your blog) and link back to the challenge post (not just the main blog) in order to be eligible to win (and receive the corresponding prize).
• Link up by January 31, 11:55 p.m. Pacific time.

Prizes:

• The winner will receive a $15 gift certificate.
• The runner up will receive a $10 gift certificate.
• Three (3) randomly drawn crafters will each receive a $5 gift certificate

If you use my discount code STAMPGIRLNANCY when you check out at the 

STAMPlorations Store you can get a 20% discount:-)

CAS Mix Up Partial Die Cut

I am playing in CAS Mix Up January "Partial Die Cut" Challenge

Hosted by the very talented Hideko.  Check out her clever shaker card and the

 creative cards by the talented DT girls and Guest Designer,  Tristan (Tristan Designs).

Using Partial Die-cutting, Stamping and Dies and Brushos.

My 1st try at Partial Die-Cutting.

I watched all the videos provided by Hideko for ideas..a great help!

Creative Partial Die-cutting by Jennifer McGuire (12:00) 4:15-6:30

Easy Partial Die-cutting by Jennifer McGuire (22.26) 10:50-21:30

Top Cut Edge by Kristina Werner (6:36) 4:40-6:36 

Partial Die-cutting by Splitcoaststampers (7:23) 0:00-2:40

Partial Die-cutting Tips by Jennifer McGuire (16:04) 0:00-4:15

Then started my design by stamping with my Altenew "Leaf Canopy" stamp onto A2 size of Strathmore Mixed Media paper.

Next used reconstituted Brushos to watercolor the leaves.

Then the fun part to use the "Leaf Canopy Die" and just partially die cut

the top half of the image by placing my cutting plate on the upper half

of image and putting thru my Big Shot.

Next I die cut my card front with Reverse Confetti

"Lacy Scallop Confetti Cut Die",  which I had to have after sweet

Hideko sent me a few die cut pieces:-)  We do enable each other!!

I attached my card front onto SU Black cardstock and added

dimensions behind the die cut leaves so the partial cuts

would show up better.  Then added the stamped sentiment from the

Leaf Canopy set and a few STAMPlorations "Shaker Blends" sequins.

Attached card front to SU Whisper White 100# card base, 

added Wink of Stella to leaves and Done!

I LOVED the results and will be using the technique again. Thank you Hideko!

Here is a photo angle showing the popped up partial cut.

You still have until the 24th to play along. 

Such a fun technique.  Hugs...

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I am adding to CAS Watercolour Challenge: Use Cool Colors

Supplies:

Stamps: Altenew "Leaf Canopy"

Paper: Strathmore mixed Media, SU Whisper White 100# and Basic Black

Inks: Brushos: reconstituted Emerald and Leaf Greens, Archival Jet Black.

Accessories: Altenew "Leaf Canopy Die". Reverse Confettie "Lacey Confetti Cut Die". Paint Brush. MISTI for sentiment. STAMPlorations Shaker Blends Sequins. 

Gina K Connect Glue. Wink of Stella. Dimensionals.

January STAMPlorations Christmas in The Air Projects

Time for our 2nd Christmas in the Air Featured Project at STAMPlorations!

Monika and I look forward to sharing our Christmas projects with you.

 Never too soon to start your 2020 Christmas cards!

STAMPlorations has many wonderful Clear Stickers Stamps still available,

which are perfect for adding to artsy watercolored backgrounds.

Dots All Over Stencil, Tis The Season Clear Stickers,

ATC Tag Builder Dies and Crazy Running Stitch Nesting Dies.

I made the watercolored backgrounds using Distress Inks onto a ziplock freezer

bag.  Then spritzed ink with water and flipped over to lay onto ATC die cut Strathmore Mixed Media paper to get the smooshed results or you can do your smooshing 

onto craft mat or glass mat.

I used Distress Inks: Barn Door and Mowed Lawn.

 

Finished the cards by attaching the Fabulous STAMPlorations "Merry Clear Stickers" to

the dry ATC backgrounds. 

  Die cut card front with "Crazy Running Stitch Rectangle Die" and stenciled with ARTplorations

"Dots All Over" Stencil using glittery Nuvo Glimmer Paste..Moonstone. 

Let paste dry and then added the popped up ATC to the card base and Done!

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Sharing two more Christmas cards using 

Tis The Season Clear Stickers and

ATC Tag Builder Dies

After making the 1st two cards,  I decided to make a couple more

cards using a Quick Clean and Simple (QCAS) design.

I added texture to the card base by dry embossing with a SU Embossing Folder "Subtle".

I had more backgrounds in my stash using the same smooshed technique as my 

first two cards, but this time

I used Yupo paper and Distress Oxide Inks: Faded Jeans and Pumice Stone

for a warmer effect.  Popped up the backgrounds with foam,

added the awesome "Tis the Season" Clear Stickers and Done!

Have fun hoping along and being inspired to start your 2020 Christmas Stash!

Hugs,  Nancy

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Be sure and visit the STAMPlorations Blog to check out my teamie, Monika's beautiful Christmas Projects.
  

The Christmas in the Air feature also doubles as a mini blog hop.
Shery will randomly draw one winner of a $15 gift code from all the comments left on the Christmas in the Air posts on the STAMPlorations Blog
and comments left on Monika and my blogs! Hugs..

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STAMPlorations Winter SALE

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.

STAMPlorations January 1, 2020 Stencil Challenge

Time for our 1st 2020 New Year STAMPlorations Stencil Challenge Anything Goes!

Of course,  you have to use a stencil(s), but does not have to be ARTplorations stencils.

We Love it though when you do.

Be sure to Check out all the inspiring projects by our 

STAMPlorations Design Team Girls!

My stencil card using...

Happy, Happy Clear Stickers

Peacock Feathers Stencil

Crazy Running Stitch Rectangle Nesting Dies

I found this beautiful Ranger Alcohol Pearl Ink background in my stash.
I used Alchemy, Splendor and Deception Inks.
I dripped the Alcohol Pearl Ink onto Yupo paper and blended the colors
with Blending Solution.  I love the subtle shine you can see IRL.

Die cut with CUTplorations

"Crazy Running Stitch Rectangle Nesting Dies"

Then placed ARTplorations "Peacock Feathers Stencil" designed by Sanna over the

background and secured with masking tape.

Next used a Ultra Fine Black Sharpie pen to trace the stencil images.

Attached the Happy, Happy Clear Sticker to the image.

Popped up card front with White Craft Foam and attached to cardbase and Done!

I loved the Quick Clean and Simple design 

that works for a New Years or Birthday Celebration:-)

• You must use a stencil or stencils (any brand) in your project(s) - if it isn't obvious that you used a stencil in your project, your entry may be deleted or will not be eligible to win.
• Non-STAMPlorations products in entries are OK.
• You can enter as many projects as you wish as long as they are in separate blog posts and that they are new and not created prior to the start of the current month's challenge.
• Your project photo must be posted in full in your blog post to be eligible to win and receive the corresponding prize. Please don't link up to our challenge if you're only showing a sneak peek of it (as is the case if you made it as a design team project for another company). In the same vein, please do not link up your project if it's solely to promote another company.
• You must display the challenge graphic in your post (if linking from your blog) and link back to the challenge post (not just the main blog) in order to be eligible to win (and receive the corresponding prize).
• Link up by January 31, 11:55 p.m. Pacific time.

Prizes:

• The winner will receive a $15 gift certificate.
• The runner up will receive a $10 gift certificate.
• Three (3) randomly drawn crafters will each receive a $5 gift certificate

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12 days - 12 products - 12 winners

Comment on the 12 Days of Christmas posts for a chance to win STAMPlorations products. Commenting closes on January 8, with winners announced in the December winners post on January 10.