Saturday 16 July 2016

Celebrate with Flowers

 Good Morning.
I love it when you can get a different look when using your stencils just by adding some colour with a paintbrush.  That's what happened with this card; the flowers look like they have been stamped instead of stenciled.
 I got out my stencil from STAMPlorations and tried to figure out how to keep all the stenciling to one side of my card front.  I did that by placing the stencil on my paper and then masking areas off and moving the stencil around.  That way, I could get the flowers exactly where I wanted them to be.
I used Shaded Lilac and Salty Ocean Distress inks to stencil my flowers and Peeled Paint for the stems.
I went back in with some ink that I rubbed onto my acrylic block and watercoloured the flower centers with a paint brush.  To add additional interest, I took some white acrylic paint and splattered it over the flower centers.  I was pleased at how they turned out.
Lastly, I stamped the sentiment from Penny Black in the bottom corner.


 Adding my card to these challenges:

CASology- ART

Seize the Birthday- BOLD AND BRIGHT


NordSalten Hobby Club- FLOWER FIELD

A Bit More Time to Craft- ANYTHING GOES

Have a great weekend and thanks so very much for coming to visit.


Supplies:  stamp- Penny Black/ stencil- STAMPlorations/ inking tool/ ink- Distress, Memento bl/ white acrylic paint/ paint brush


19 comments:

CherylQuilts said...

Oh, Karen! This is absolutely GORGEOUS! It's one of my favorite cards with the beautiful color of these flowers! Wow! The softness and how you've used this stencil - it's amazing! I recently purchased it and am going to have to try this. I LOVE the results! You continue to knock it "out of the park," my friend! Big hugs! xoxo

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

I love the blues you use on your cards and this is so fresh and beautiful.
Faith
x

Marie-Louise said...

Totally gorgeous Karen. Beautiful shade of blue.

Diane Jaquay said...

Stunning, Karen!!!

Verna Angerhofer said...

Oh my word! This is super gorgeous. I love the white specks in the center of the flowers.

JenniferE said...

So beautiful! Great colors!

Aileen said...

Karen you have used this stencil to perfection. Must try this. Love the colour combo too. What a wonderful card.

Lee Ann Barrett said...

Beautiful card, Karen! Always fun to read your technique as each and every card is different! I just love your flower centers. Thanks so much for joining us at Addicted to Stamps and More!

AO Creations said...

Super cute!!! Thank you for joining us at ATSM, good luck!!! Amy DT

Princess Judy Palmer said...

I consistently am impressed with the clear images people like you get from stenciling. My experience was that never happened. These are great flowers and it is great that you figured out how to get them placed where you wanted them.

Rema DeLeeuw said...

Beautiful!Thanks for playing along at ATSM.

Loll said...

Amazing job with your stenciled flowers Karen. They really do look like a stamp that has lots of detailing. Always learn so much when I visit ... and always inspired by you, my friend! xx

Kreative Kymona said...

Hey Karen!! We met again!! Simple beautiful!! I love these blue flowers. So elegant. Thank you so much for playing with us this week at CASology.

Unknown said...

Gorgeous card! I love the centers of your flowers and colours you chose! Thank you for joining us at ATSM!
Kamila DT

Bobby said...

You've done magic with that stencil, Karen.

Nancy said...

I had no idea this was stenciled until I read your details! Terrific job and thanks for inspiring me! Thanks for playing along with us at Seize the Birthday.

JoAnn said...

Beautiful card. Great job with the pretty flowers. Thanks for joining us at Seize the Birthday.

Bonnie said...

Gorgeous flowers, my friend! I love the white splatters in the centers! You have a great aim!

Anne Lill said...

Beautiful card! Love the color! Thanks for joining us at Nordsalten Hobbyklubb! Anne Lill - DT NSHK