CAS Stencil Challenge - Reminder

Hello friends!  Just a reminder that there is still time to link up your card for the May CAS Stencil Card Challenge. Hilary is hosting this month and she is challenging everyone to Layer our Stencils. As always, there are several links to techniques over at CAS Stencil Blog for your inspiration.

I started by stenciling the wreath in light green, then added the polka dots in a darker shade. A few red berries and clear sequins with a silver embossed sentiment, and this card was complete!

There's lots of Design Team inspiration over at CAS Stencil Blog  - as well as from our talented Guest Designer, Greta ~  

You have until the 24th to link up your card...I hope to see you there!

Since the wreath is a brand new stencil, I am going to add this card to Darnell's NBUS Challenge #14 ~

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies:
Stamps: Papertrey Ink - Keep It Simple: Christmas
Stencils: Altenew - Wonderful Wreath; Simon Says Stamp - Tiny Dots
Misc: Pretty Pink Posh - Metallic Silver Sequins

CAS Stencil May Challenge

Hi there blog friends ~ It’s time for our May challenge at CAS Stencil! Our Guest Designer is the super talented Greta and our Hostess for this challenge is Hilary, who chose ‘Layered Stenciling’ for our prompt :)

I don’t layer my stencils very often, but when I do, I am reminded of the great impact this technique has on a card design. 

I started by stenciling the vase in light blue, then placed the mesh stencil over it blending a darker shade of blue to create the pattern. I also created a mask with the MFT shadow die and inked in pale gray to create a base under the vase. I colored the flower and leaves with Copic markers and finished with a pearl gem on the bloom :) 

Come on over to the CAS Stencil Challenge Blog ...Our Guest Designer Greta and my teamies have created some beautiful cards to inspire you...and don’t forget we always have links to a few video tutorials showcasing the technique for each challenge. The challenge closes on the 24th, so there's plenty of time to join us...I hope to see you there ~ 

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies:
Stamps: Altenew - Amazing You (flower); Avery Elle - Sentimental Swirls (sentiment)
Stencils: Altenew - Versatile Vases; Simon Says Stamp - Mesh
Inks: Altenew - Eastern Sky, Ultramarine
Misc: Stampin Up - Pearl Gem

CAS Stencil Challenge Reminder

Hello friends!  Just a reminder that there is still time to link up your card for the April CAS Stencil Card Challenge.  Cathy is hosting this month and she is challenging everyone to use ‘Gilding Flakes’ with your stencils. As always, there are several links to techniques over at CAS Stencil Blog for your inspiration.

I used my Copper Gilding Flakes for the birds and Copper Embossing Powder for the sentiment. Underneath the sentiment strip, I added another layer with Copper Foil Cardstock. A very simple card with a great message for someone who needs encouragement.

There's lots of Design Team inspiration over at CAS Stencil Blog - as well as from our talented Guest Designer, Mac (The Sweetest of Peas) ~ And, don't forget there are also a few links to video tutorials. 

You have until the 24th to link up your card...I hope to see you there! 

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies:
Stamps: Clearly Besotted - Accent It
Dies: MFT - Slanted Sentiment Strips
Stencils: Funky Fossil Designs - Birds in Flight
Misc: The Crafter's Workshop - Tacky when dry Gel Medium; MFT - Copper Foil cardstock; Nuvo - Sunkissed Copper Gilding Flakes; Michael's Copper Embossing Powder

Congrats!

Hi there blog friends ~ It’s time for our April challenge at CAS Stencil. Our Guest Designer is the super talented ‘Mac’ (The Sweetest of Peas) and our Hostess for this challenge is Cathy, who chose ‘Gilding Flakes’ for our prompt :)

This is the first time I played with Gilding Flakes...so, I checked out a few videos (posted on the challenge blog) and got busy creating my card. With my brand new Funky Fossil Designs stencil, I blended distress ink to the face and neck. Then I smeared gel medium on to the tie and hat and set it aside to dry. A few hours later, I added the flakes...I have to say I really love the results! It’s shiny like embossing powder but with lots of texture. Lastly, I embossed the sentiment with copper EP and placed the panel to an A2 sized piece of copper foil cardstock and the card base.

I hope you'll grab your stencils and come join us at the CAS Stencil Challenge Blog for this unique challenge! Our GD Mac and my teamies have created some beautiful cards to inspire you...and don’t forget we always have links to a few video tutorials showcasing the technique for each challenge. The challenge closes on the 24th...I hope to see you there ~ 

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies:
Stamps: Simon Says Stamp & CZ Designs - Clean Line Everyday Sentiments
Stencils: Funky Fossil Designs - Rat Pack
Misc: Nuvo Gilding Flakes (Sunkissed Copper); The Crafter's Workshop - Tacky When Dry Gel Medium; Versamark Ink; Michael's - Detail Embossing Powder (Copper); Tim Holtz - Chipped Sapphire Distress Ink; MFT - Foil cardstock, Blue Breeze cardstock

CAS Stencil Card Challenge - Reminder

Hello friends!  Just a reminder that there is still time to link up your card for the February CAS Stencil Card Challenge. I am hosting this month and I’m challenging everyone to use ‘Foil’ with your stencils. As always, there are several links to techniques over at CAS Stencil Blog for your inspiration.

I started by blending distress inks to create the background, then adding transfer gel over my stencil and let it dry overnight. I used gold foil and ran it through my laminator to create the 'warp speed' pattern. I colored the little astronaut with Copic markers, popped him up on the center of the background and placed it behind the octagon frame. Lastly, I added a few tiny stars...Here is a close-up of the foiling:

There's lots of Design Team inspiration over at CAS Stencil Blog - as well as from our talented Guest Designer, Steph ~ And, don't forget there are also a few links to video tutorials. You have until the 24th to link up your card...I hope to see you there! 

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Supplies:
Stamps: MFT - Space Explorer
Dies: MFT - Space Explorer,  Linked Octagon Frames, Tag Builder Blueprints 6            (tiny stars)
Stencils: Altenew - Warp Speed
Misc: Deco Foil - Gold; Gel Pens - Black & White

February CAS Stencil Challenge

Hi there blog friends ~ It’s time for our February challenge at CAS Stencil! Our Guest Designer is Steph from My Paper Corner and I am Hostess for this challenge. I chose ‘Foil’ for our prompt :)

I started by creating the background using Transfer Gel, my stencil, and Deco Foil then ran it through my laminator. I decided not to color the flower and leaves and use gold EP and sequins, keeping the design very CAS. I just wish you could see the gorgeous colors on this foil...it's multi-blues and greens with gold, and I really love it! Here is a close-up, which is a little better (I turned off the flash on my camera):

Using foils with stencils is a new technique for me, and I really had fun with it ~ I hope you'll grab your stencils and foils and come on over to the CAS Stencil Challenge Blog, get inspired by my teamies and our GD, Steph, and join us for this unique challenge!

Also, I have posted several video tutorials showcasing different ways to use foil with your stencils on the challenge blog.

You have until the 24th to play along ~ 

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies:
Stamps: Altenew - Amazing You; Uniko - Pure Florals Cosmos
Dies: Altenew - Amazing You; MFT - Elegant Rectangle STAX
Stencils: SSS - Tiny Dots Stencil
Misc: Deco Foil - Transfer Gel, Emerald Watercolor Foil; Pretty Pink Posh - Gold Sequins; SSS - Ultra Fine Gold EP

January CAS Stencil Challenge Reminder

Hi there ~ I've created a card to remind everyone that there is still plenty of time to play along with us at the CAS Stencil Challenge. Our Hostess is Nancy and our Guest Designer is Arlene (Sundaystamper Papercrafts). 

I created this card using a brand new stencil from Clarity Stamps and distress inks. I also used one of my favorite stencils...mini cloud edges for the sky. I added a thin black border, stamped the sentiment, and mounted it to a 5 x 7 card base.

We are also celebrating our 1st Birthday as a card challenge and Loll is offering a $25. GC to SSS for the winner and also for a random draw from eligible entries! So, come on over to the CAS Stencil Challenge Blog, get inspired by my teamies and our GD, and join us...challenge closes on the 24th!

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies:
Stamps: PTI - Keep it Simple: Encouragement
Stencils: Clarity Stamps - Ploughed Field; MFT - Mini Cloud Edges
Misc: Altenew - Obsidian Black Ink; Distress Inks - Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Tumbled Glass

CAS Stencil Challenge - August Reminder

Just a quick reminder that there's still time to play along at the CAS Stencil Challenge ~ Here is my 2nd card to inspire you...

I started by placing the SSS Leaves stencil on mixed media paper and transferring some of my Copic re-inker (YG09) to a mini mister. I spritzed the stencil and removed it to let it dry. After I cleaned the stencil, I placed it back onto the image and sprayed Sheer Shimmer Spritz...here's a close-up:

Our Guest Designer is Hilary and our Hostess for this challenge is Robyn...come on over to the CAS Stencil Challenge Blog ~ We would love to see how you play with your stencils and sprays!

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies:
Stamps: Papertrey Ink - Flower Fusion #2 (sentiment)
Stencil: Simon Says Stamp - Leaves
Misc: Copic Various Re-Inker - YG09; Sheer Shimmer Spritz; Memory Box - Butterfly

August CAS Stencil Challenge

Hi there blog friends ~ It’s time for a new challenge at CAS Stencil! Our Guest Designer is Hilary and our Hostess for August is Robyn, who has chosen ‘Sprays’ for our technique.

I have a few old bottles of Mr. Huey's Color Mist and for the waves stencil, I used the color 'sky'. I colored the images with Copic markers and popped up the outer frame with foam tape. I also dotted the waves with Glossy Accents to create a wet look, but they're hard to see on screen...next time I'll have to make them larger :) 

I really enjoyed playing with my sprays again ~ Come join us for this fun challenge!

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies:
Stamps: MFT - Drink Up the Sunshine
Dies: MFT - Drink Up the Sunshine, A2 Rectangle Frames
Stencil: SSS - Waves
Misc: Mr. Huey's Color Mist - Sky; Copic Markers; Glossy Accents

CAS Stencil Card Challenge - Reminder

Hi friends! I'm back with a reminder for anyone who would like to join us at the CAS Stencil Challenge...Here is my card:

For this 5x7 card, I used a scene builder set of stencils from Honey Bee Stamps. The water was created with Distress Oxide inks and for the images, I used white pigment ink. The fishes and sentiment are from MFT.

Our challenge is open until the 24th, so there is still plenty of time for you to join us! Hope to see you there ~

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies:
Stencils: Honey Bee Stamps - Ocean Scene Builder
Stamps: MFT - Gillfriends
Inks: TH Distress Oxide Inks - Salty Ocean, Peacock Feathers; Memories - Unicorn Pigment Ink: Versafine Onyx Black
Misc: Ranger Super Fine Detail Clear EP; Copic Markers

CAS Stencil Card Challenge - Sponging

Hi there blog friends...Happy New Year!!!

Today is the start of Loll's brand new card challenge - CAS Stencil and I am honored to share that I have been asked to join the DT! I'm a big fan of stencils, so this is going to be an exciting adventure ~

Loll is our Hostess, and she has chosen  'Sponging' for our theme. She has also shared several links to videos on the Challenge Blog, so feel free to check them out! 

I used a brand new stencil that I bought from Sarah Gray's Folksy Shop called 'Surfer' and sponged the details with Distress Oxide inks. The sentiment was stamped with Versafine ink and embossed with clear EP. I also spritzed the images with Sheer Shimmer Spray, but it's hard to appreciate it on screen. Clean & Simple with pretty shades of blue is all that was needed for this card ~

So, check out all of the beautiful cards my Teammates have created on the CAS Stencil Blog and go dig out all of your old stencils and join us for a really fun challenge! I will be back on the 18th with another card and a reminder if you should need one :)

  

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies:
Stamps: Avery Elle - Handwritten Notes
Stencil: Funky Fossil Designs - Surfer
Ink: TH Oxide inks - Tumbled Glass, Salty Ocean
Misc: Imagine Sheer Shimmer Craft Spray (Sparkle); Ranger - Super Fine Detail Clear EP