Welcome to the May CAS Stencil challenge
and the technique this month is Stenciling over Coloured Background.
Too much dithering and so many ideas for this challenge.... where to start and you should pop over to the blog because the design team have so many fabulous ideas and cards.
For my card today I've gone simple.... just sponged some Distress Oxide ink - Peacock Feathers across one edge of my panel and using a foliage stencil in two sizes sponged using the same ink also darker shade in Chipped Sapphire.
I have a stash of these frames from when I die cut a panel from A5 card and they come in handy - this one had a stitched finish to the edge, then used it to help position my stamped sentiment. To finish the card I chose two die cut fronds cut from a DI smooched scrap and added some blobs of crystal drops to the ends.
Hope you have time to join in the challenge this month, and thanks for visiting,
I really appreciate it -- happy stenciling.
ps ... and of course as one does, there's always the other half of the sponged card and so I experimented with the DO colours for the foliage...using Mermaid Lagoon and Chipped Sapphire then added some mini star sequins and a stamped sentiment.
Both cards are brilliant, Robyn!! Love the sponged background with the tone-on-tone stamping and then a darker version to add interest and a sense of depth. Gorgeous colours together. I do use white framing for a lot of my cards ... it gives such a beautiful finished look Your bright coloured fronds are unexpected and add gorgeous punch of colour in the corner. Your second card is wonderful ... love all that glorious white space which makes the colours really pop. Great work Robyn!! xx
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful cards, Robyn, so serene. I like how you used the stencil over the sponged card and the crystal glaze on your die-cut.
ReplyDeleteRobyn, love the partial page sponging with the stenciling over it. Such a cool design technique.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful CAS card design with your sponged corner and pretty stenciled leaves, Robyn. Your card will make the day beautiful for a friend. So pleased that you shared your card with your leftovers too. Both cards are gorgeous designs. TFS Hugs..Nancy
ReplyDeleteso beautiful Robyn, simplicity is sometimes the best :)
ReplyDeleteLove both of these cards Robyn!
ReplyDeleteI love both designs, Robyn! The foliage is so pretty with the die cut leaves and as an underwater scene!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards Robyn... like the splash of pink on the first but for me the second one edges it!
ReplyDeleteOh now I wish I'd seen your blended panels before I made my card, Robyn! You girls do know how to honor that white space - leaving a bit of white instead of blending the entire panel is such a smart look - now I guess I'll just have to try again!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous times TWO!
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When I saw your card on the admin blog, I couldn't wait to tell you how much I LOVE it, Robyn! You faded the DOX ink perfectly and stenciling the foliage is sheer perfection! Such a beautiful sentiment, too! Both cards are stunning...Thanks so much for inspiring me!
ReplyDeleteI love the softness of these cards Robyn. The Distress Oxide fades beautifully and yur stenciling is just perfect xx
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are so striking and loving the effect of the fun technique and what fabulous colours together x
ReplyDeleteLove both of your cards, Robyn. Those sponged colors are luscious.
ReplyDeleteI've yet to make a card for this challenge but your stunning creation has really inspired me... I love this Robyn!
ReplyDeleteOh how pretty Robyn! Your stenciling looks so whispery in the corner with the DOX inks and the touch of red with the die cut stem is so pretty in opposing corner! Love your second card too! so sorry I'm late in commenting - had babysitting duty for 5 days and I'm still recovering and catching up!! xx
ReplyDeleteI love the partial inking on these cards Robyn, such a pretty effect, 2 beautiful cards, Cathy x
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