OK, I have to admit, I did not own any stencils until very recently. Well, technically that is not really true...I have some old brass stencils from way back when I dry embossed cards using my light box (did anyone out there ever do that?). I've also paint stenciled a few borders in my house. But in regard to card-making, I also have to admit that I have not used stencils for cards in a very long time.
Until this week! (That's what I love about these challenges...sometimes they REALLY do challenge you!)
This week we are sponsored by STAMPlorations, and so I used one of their stencils for my card. (Have you seen their collection of stencils? They have some really nice ones! You can check them out here.) I used the "Happy Flowers" stencil and the "Noteworthy" clear stamp set, and I kept my one-layer card pretty simple by spraying the stencil with Heirloom Gold Perfect Pearls mist.
In the right light, you can really see the shine of the Perfect Pearls mist!
I'm going to play along with the May monthly challenge at STAMPlorations Challenge Blog where "Anything CAS Goes." (There is an optional color twist - magenta - but I didn't do that.) I might as well link up to the STAMPlorations Never-Ending Anything Goes Challenge, too!
Be sure to link up your STENCIL card by noon on Monday (Central time). You will also be inspired by the many ways our Design Team and Guest Designer interpreted the cue this week...be sure to check out their blogs!
wow, your card is really pretty!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool effect - love the shimmer!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool effect - love the shimmer!
ReplyDeleteThat gold shimmer is fabulous, Judy! I've never used brass stencils before! Sounds intriguing!! ;-)
ReplyDeleteOh, love the shine and shimmer on this card. I never thought to use a stencil with spray. I am definitely going to try this technique sometime soon.
ReplyDeleteJudy the results are super cool!
ReplyDeleteI'm pathetic, I have one stencil!! This is ever so pretty Judy!! I love the shimmer and shine!!
ReplyDeleteReally gorgeous card, Judy! Using your Perfect Pearls mist was such a great idea...I love all the shimmer, and the soft gold tone is just perfect for these blooms! I have a feeling you'll be stenciling a lot more in the future :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for those close-up shots, Judy! I loved it before, now I can't stop looking at it [and wishing I had that spray!] So lovely!
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Great minds think alike (& use the same products) Judy! Love the shimmer on your flowers.
ReplyDeleteThis turned out so beautifully! You'll have to pull out this stencil and the Perfect Pearls more often; this is just beautiful. The softness and the shimmer from the 'pearls' is amazing. Hmmmmm... might have to do a little shopping! Really pretty card! Love it. Bev
ReplyDeleteSo very pretty! It's amazing what a stencil can do. I love the stencil and spray you chose.
ReplyDeleteI love Perfect Pearls but haven't used it in forever! Your card is a beautiful reminder Judy!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, Judy! I love the subtle, sparkle on this and the one layer design is fantastic!!! :)
ReplyDeleteYour card looks beautiful!!! I love that shine!!! I think I have like 3 stencils in my stash.
ReplyDeleteYes I remember those day, I also have some brass stencils in my stash!
ReplyDeleteLovely card Judy!
Hey Judy!! Super cute card. I have no idea what brass stencils are. I'm curious. Your card is great.
ReplyDeletehow beautiful! Love the shine! Thank you so much for joining the STAMPlorations CAS Challenge!
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