And welcome to the ARTplorations Stencil Blog Hop with the STAMPlorations girls
Today we're showcasing some of the fabulous stencils available from STAMPlorations and giving you some ideas on how to use them.
You can join in the fun too ...... there's prizes up for grabs!
All you need to do is leave a comment here on my blog, and also on the rest of the Design Team blogs to be in with a chance of winning.
Full details of the prizes can be found over on the STAMPlorations Blog
So .... what have I got for you ........ the gorgeous HAPPY FLOWERS stencil ..... I love this!!
This stencil is available in two sizes, the big one is great for using on a canvas or a larger project and the small one .... which is what I've used here ...... is perfect for your cards
I simply rubbed over the back of the stencil using my Distress Ink pads to apply the colour (Twisted Citron and Mermaid Lagoon). I then spritzed with a little water and pressed the stencil onto a piece of white card ..... simple!
I love the way the ink spreads and gives this nice mottled effect .... it's a really simple and effective way of using stencils, and no two prints will be exactly the same
Using a paper towel mop up any excess water/ink from the print and leave to dry.
A nice sentiment on the bottom (from the Blooming Buds stamp set) ......
and I finished everything off with a strip of white card, coloured using the same Distress colours, across the bottom of the stencil print ..... hides any uneven edges!
I added a little something to the inside too ....
A bit of smooshing with the same shades of Distress ink .....
Check out what the rest of the Design Team have made. You'll find links to all our projects here.
Don't forget to leave those comments if you want to be in with a chance of winning one of the prizes.
Commenting closes on the 17th April and the winners will be announced on the STAMPlorations Blog on 19th April.
Happy hopping!
Thanks for popping by ..... enjoy the rest of your day.
Cheerio until next time
Linda
xx
Loving the soft colours of the card...so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great technique and so perfect for this stencil. Gorgeous colours and always love how you do the inside of your cads too. Thank you for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteLovely card !
ReplyDeleteWhat a fab card love the technique and the colours too and the splash of colour inside perfect thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteFabulous colour choices and I just love that stencil! xx
ReplyDeleteGreat card. I love your technique and how you brought the color inside the card too. TFS
ReplyDeleteFabulous!
ReplyDeleteI love how you have used the two colors on your card and left the flowers white. This is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card and I love the colours.It's a great stencil too.
ReplyDeleteAvril xx
Gorgeous card! Thanks for the inspiration to try this technique!
ReplyDeleteFabulous technique, especially with those lovely colours! And the inside...fabulous special touch! Stencil stellar!
ReplyDelete~carol
So pretty! Fabulous stencil technique!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card..love the soft colors
ReplyDeleteI love this stencil, Linda & the colours you've used - so very "Spring"!
ReplyDeleteLiz M x
pretty Spring card. Thanks for the inspiration:)
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done, Linda! Such a gorgeous mix of colors and you can never go wrong with Happy Flowers :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful effect with this pretty stencil! Love your colors!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love the gorgeous colors and effect!
ReplyDeleteLOvely monoprint Linda, love that you thought of the inside as well. I am guilty of often neglecting that part of my cards. :)
ReplyDeletebeautyful monoprinting ... love it !!!!
ReplyDeleteCU hellerlittle
Very pretty, Linda, in such lovely colors! This is my favorite stencil, too. Granted I don't have a lot of them, but I do love this one and how you've used it! Enjoy your day! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteYes, simple and very pretty! Great technique.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful - inside and out. What a great inspiration Linda - delightful and a great way to make a card rather quickly too!! j.
ReplyDeleteYou have inspired me to make another stencil card this time using my Happy Flowers stencil. Don't you just love Stencil Monoprinting :-) Your card is Gorgeous my friend.
ReplyDeletegreat technique, will have to try!
ReplyDeleteWonderful card Lindy!! :)
ReplyDeleteSuchi xx
Gorgeous design and colours Linda. I love this technique ... and it looks amazing with the flower stencil. I have the large one, which is harder to fit onto cards ... now I can buy a smaller version - YAY! xx
ReplyDeleteso many ladies using this stencil and yours is soft and beautifully made with this color combo
ReplyDeletebeautiful card!!
Beautiful colors together!I love that stencil too! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteOOOH! Fantastic use of a stencil and the clean white impression you made is a tribute to your amazing talent 'cuz I KNOW how that doesn't just happen the first time when I DO IT! Grin LOVE THIS!!!
ReplyDeleteYour card is sooooooooo beautifuL
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job with a stencil. I love this card!
ReplyDeleteOk youve inspired me to get my stencils out! Lovely colours x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful stencil monoprint, Linda! That little matching strip across the bottom adds a perfect finishing touch!
ReplyDeleteNever thought of using a stencil like that Linda. Love the outcome. A must try as I have that stencil. Nice choice of colours and great finishing touches at the bottom.
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