Saturday 25 June 2016

Use a stencil

Here is a card with a similar layout to the sketch from a couple of weeks ago at "Less is More". This time the challenge is to use a stencil. This super leaf stencil from Stamplorations was embossed with glossy black embossing paste and allowed to dry. After slicing it into two, the die-cuts from Memory Box were added plus a simple sentiment from Tattered Lace.
The joy of embossing a whole piece of card and then cutting it means that I have another piece to use on another creation! The leaves on this stencil are facing in both directions, so it doesn't matter which way up it is used.
Here I used a stencil from our sponsor Stamplorations and dusted some colour over it with a brush. When removed, I then stamped a few Stamploration butterflies in some of the gaps, then over stamped with the Stamploration sentiment stamp and added a Memory Box butterfly die-cut.
We have a new Designer at Less is More this week so do check it out... Esther has joined us so do pop over and give her a warm welcome!

12 comments:

  1. Ooooh! Both drama and delicious delicateness from you this week Chrissie. Really like the way you extended the black onto the white in your first oh-so-elegant card. However, I think the dreamy pastel blue of your second card is just stunning.
    Hope you have a fantastic week.
    Sharon xx

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  2. Love black and white, and this is fabulous Chrissie. The gloss looks great, and I've just ordered that stencil as I recently won a gift certificate! And your subtle blues with the butterflies is so gorgeous, what a beautiful creation x

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  3. So elegant with black gloss and white on the first card, really stunning. I love that leaf stencil! And the second card is gorgeously soft and subtle. Really pretty, and the die cut butterfly is such a perfect finishing touch.

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  4. 2 fab cards, I love the 1st one xx Jan

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  5. Love the use of the black embossing paste. I'm going to have to get some and try it out. Terrific inspiration!

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  6. Great variety of styles Chrissie, the first one is very striking and the second card is a fabulous subtle card.

    Love and hugs
    Maarit

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  7. Love those glossy leaves, Chrissie! The black and white is very elegant and the soft inking on your second card is such a contrast and very pretty :)

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  8. 2 fabby stencil designs Chrissie. Swooning over the glossy effect on the first one but also love the delicacy and subtle colours of the second. So beautiful. Have a fun week. Sarah x

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  9. Such beautiful cards Chrissie,loving the monochrome look to the first and that soft blending on the second one also....so sorry late commenting this week too ;) Viv xx ;) Viv xx

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  10. Glorious makes, Chrissie! This is a technique that I rarely think of and yet I have several lovely stencils. I'm going to hope I have time to play! Enjoy your day! Hugs, Darnell

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  11. Such pretty cards, that glossy embossing paste is fab! *adds it to a lengthy shopping list* Thanks for the challenges. Lou x

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  12. Such pretty cards, that glossy embossing paste is fab! *adds it to a lengthy shopping list* Thanks for the challenges. Lou x

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Thanks,
Chrissie