Saturday, February 15, 2020

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:
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)
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".


Friday, February 7, 2020

CAS Mix Up February Stencil from Die-Cuts

Playing along with the CAS Mix Up February Stencil from Die-Cuts Challenge
Hosted by the very talented Joanna.
Be sure and check out the cards by the Design Team and
wonderfully creative Guest Designer, Ina (Little Bits of Craft).



My card using Stencil from Die-Cut, Stamping, Die-Cut Frame, Sponging DOX's.

A very easy card design using "SSS Flowing Vine Collage Die" that I used to Die-Cut
an A2 size piece of SU Whisper White CS.  Then placed the die-cut CS over another
A2 piece of SU Whisper White CS and used a make up brush to sponge and blend
Distress Oxide Inks thru the Die Cut Stencil.  Used Twisted Citron,
Cracked Pistachio and Lucky Clover Distress Oxides.

I removed Die-Cut Stencil and set aside.
Then outlined Die Cut image with 05 Art Pen, which helped the image pop!
Used MISTI and stamped the SSS Bouquet of Thanks sentiment.

Used Penny Black "Leaf Stitched Frames" to Die-Cut frame.
Added STAMPlorations Sequins and popped up with white craft foam.
Done...with my 1st card:-)

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Here is photo of the card I made out of the die cut stencil so you can visualize 
my technique,  which worked great!

I blended the background with a make up brush using Distress Oxide: Twisted Citron.
Stamped STAMPlorations "Bird of Paradise" sentiment.

Die cut frame and popped up card front onto Whisper White 100# card base.
Added stencils and Done.  Very QCAS (Quick CAS) card:-)

I hope you get to play along with the CAS Mix Up Challenge. You have until
the 24th to play along.

Thank you Joanna for hosting this really fun challenge. 
I am inspired to use this technique again in the future:-)  Hugs..

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Supplies:
Card 1 and 2 
Stamps: SSS Bouquet of Thanks sentiment.
Paper: Whisper White 100#
Inks: Distress Oxides: Twisted Citron, Cracked Pistachio and Lucky Clover.  Archival Jet Black.
Accessories: SSS "Flowing Vine Collage Die. Penny Black Leaf Stitched Frame Dies. Make Up Brush. MISTI, STAMPlorations Sequins. White Craft Foam. Connect Glue Gina K. 05 Black Art Pen.  Zig Marker used to outline die cut frame.

Tuesday, February 4, 2020

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:
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)
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


Tuesday, January 21, 2020

CAS Christmas Card Challenge January 2020: Tag Card

I finally got a chance to play in the CAS Christmas Card Challenge: Tag Card
hosted by the very talented, Christine.

You have until the 24th to play along.




I have been purging my craft room,  which means I am going thru all my stashes.  
I found this beautiful Alcohol Ink on Yupo paper red background and 
die cut with my CUTplorations Luggage Tags Nesting Die.  
Also found a larger white Luggage Tag.

Next I die cut several Merry sentiments using CUTplorations Christmas Sentiments Dies.
There are 7 Christmas Sentiments in the set.  You will be seeing more in the future:-)

I stacked 3 Merry's using Connect Glue and attached to tag.
Next placed tag in MISTI and stamped Christmas with Archival Jet Black ink.
Added STAMPlorations Shaker Blends Sequins using Connect Glue.
Then added SU twine.

Popped up red tag onto white tag with White Craft Foam.
Dry embossed SU Whisper White 100# CS with SU Subtle 3D Embossing Folder.
Then attached tags and Done!

So happy to add a card to my Christmas Stash.
Thank you Christine for a fun Challenge.  Hugs...

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Supplies: 
Stamps: Visible Images "Sentimental Christmas" sentiment
Paper: SU Whisper White 100 #,  Yupo
Inks: Alcohol Inks..Reds.  Archival Jet Black
Accessories: CUTplorations Luggage Tags Nesting Dies and Christmas Sentiments Dies.  STAMPlorations Shaker Blends Sequins. SU 3 D "Subtle" Embossing Folder and Twine.  White Craft Foam. Connect Glue Gina K.

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

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

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)

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:-)