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Meet today's card.
I'm playing with this newly released stencil from ACLD called Paint Strokes.
It's so fun to play with some new toys.
I tried to think of an unique way to use it and this is what I came up with.
So here's what I did to create my card.
- I began by getting out my Waffle Flower Stencil Mat and positioned the Paint Strokes stencil from ACLD over a piece of white cardstock.
- I got out some Distress Oxide ink colours that I thought would work well together and make for a fun looking card. (Carved Pumpkin, Picked Raspberry, Wilted Violet, Crackling Campfire and Prize Ribbon)
- I used the stencil in a random way, inking areas, overlapping others to give a fun look to the panel.
This is what the piece looked
like before I cut it.
- When the ink was dry, I cut the panel into 3/4" inch strips.
- I cut a 4" x 4" piece of white cardstock and glued the strips onto that, offsetting them to give more interest to the design. I think it gave a more interesting and fun look to the stenciled background.
- I splattered with my white and black Posca pen and set aside to dry.
- Next, I die cut the 'celebrate' using some white cardstock 3 times and glued them together. I splattered with my black Posca pen to help tie the look of the sentiment into the background.
- I glued the inked piece onto a white card base that was 4 1/4" square, then glued the sentiment into the center of my card front.
- I added 2 navy gems although they look black in the photo.
Here is the stencil I used:
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Thanks so much for coming by and taking a look.
Adding my card to these challenges:
Simon Says Wed.- ADD A DIE CUT
Allsorts- ANYTHING GOES- DISTRESSED
Time Out- BIRTHDAY
Crafty Calendar- STRIPES or SPOTS or EASTER
Supplies
Stamps- none
Inks- Distress Oxides
Paper- heavy white- Scribes Nook, Waterloo, Ont.
Accessories and Tools- Brush Stroke (ACLD); Stencil Mat (Waffle Flower);
TE Blending Brushes; black and white Posca pen; Celebrate die (MFT); navy gems
19 comments:
You are way too clever! I loved your original piece before you cut it up...and would have stopped there. But since you're the artist, you took it up a notch and created a really WOW piece! Great card and super idea! Thanks for sharing your creativity with us.
This is a great stencil used as is, but cutting into strips and offsetting each has made it even better, such a clever idea and I love the colours, and the spattering and lovely gems to finish. x
Gosh, what a wonderful and impressive card and idea Karen.
Faith x
I love love this card Karen - such a fantastic look.
Such a color-filled fun card! You, my friend, are just too clever!
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Wow, great splash of colour with the brush strokes stencil ♥
Stunning work Karen - the stencil looks so very different to you finished card!
Stay safe
Blessings
Maxine
I love this stunningly bright and beautiful card Karen, gorgeous colours and design and the slashes give great texture, Kate x
I love how you used the stencilling and the strips Karen....A real stunner x.
This is really amazing Karen - one of the most original and creative backgrounds I havee ever seen. Absolutely love it!! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Allsorts Challenge this week, and for joining in with my "distress" option.
Pauline xx
Stunning colors and such a creative use of the stencil! I love the results. Thank you for sharing your creativity at Allsorts challenge.
Love these bright, pretty colors, Karen! By cutting the strips and putting them together you get a whole new look!
love what you did with this stencil and the bright colours are awesome ♥
A lovely bright creation, many thanks for joining in at Allsorts challenge this week.
B x
Just getting caught up with my subscriptions. This is so stunning. I love the colours and the way you cut your lovely background. You can really think outside the box.
oh wow! This is just so inspirational - it looks amazing.Thank you for sharing with us at Allsorts.
What a great way to stretch your stash even further! Love the fresh, bold colours; so festive! Thank you for joining us at TIME OUT!
This is a beautiful card, and a super creative process. Thanks so much for playing along at Time Out and helping us celebrate our birthday.
Gorgeous card, I love the background. Thanks for joining in our March challenge over at Crafty Calendar.
Hugs
Bev x
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