CAS Mix Up Challenge Reminder

Happy Sunday ......

I hope you're enjoying your weekend.

As we're half way through August already (WOW!) it's time to remind you about this month's CAS Mix Up Challenge.

Jenny is our host this month, with a fun theme which is all about stencils, and stamping through them. 

This is a great little technique to add extra detail and texture to all your fabulous stencil designs.  

The more open the stencil, the more of your stamping will show through. It gives your stencils a whole new look.

I've stamped through one of my favourite leafy stencils for this design.

I started by using a circle stencil, and a pale green Distress Ink, to add some detail to the background.

I then took my leafy stencil and inked the design over the top of the circle using a different shade of green Distress.

With the leaf stencil still in place, I inked up an old script stamp with black ink and then stamped the script through the leaves, using first and second generation stamps (stamped twice without re-inking my stamp in between)

I stamped my sentiment using a gold ink .....

and finished off with a few ink splatters from the same ink pad

The challenge is open until the 24th of the month, so there's still plenty of time to play along.

Check out the CAS Mix Up Blog for more ideas from the DT using this fun technique, and also our two Guest Designers ....... Bobby (bits and pieces), and Michele (I Card Everyone) who are joining us this month.

It's going to be a busy week coming up.  This time next week we'll be on our first, off island, adventure in the van!  Yes we're finally taking Remi on a road trip ..... whoo hoo!!

  

I'm a little bit nervous about travelling but, hubby and I are both full vaccinated, we're totally self contained in the motorhome and, I suppose we have to get out there again at some point!   

It will be nice to see family and friends over there ...... it's been a while!

Thanks for popping by ..... enjoy the rest of your weekend.

We've got the family coming round for Sunday roast ..... the first one in the new house.  Yes, I've finally figured out how to use the ovens! 

Cheerio until next time .........   

Products used:

Stencils: Confetti Circle stencil (WOW!); Natures Treasures II stencil (Uniko) 

Stamps: Script stamp from my stash (I think it's an old Tim Holtz one!); Special Sentiments (Penny Black)

Inks: Distress Inks - Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn; Versafine Clair - Nocturne; Delicata - Golden Glitz