There's still time to play along with the CAS Stencil challenge .....

Happy Wednesday .......

It's time for our mid-month reminder for the CAS Stencil challenge.  Have you played along yet?  Don't worry, there's still time if you fancy joining in.

Julia is our host this month with a really fun technique challenge theme ........ it's all about using Baby Wipes with your stencils.
Check out the CAS Stencil Blog for links to a couple of fab videos showing this technique.

I used baby wipes with a Waves stencil to create the ocean background for my little fishes.

First I masked off a section on my card front, and then applied blue Distress Inks onto the open panel

I then placed my stencil over the top and used a baby wipe to gently remove some of the Distress Inks, leaving the wave design behind.

I stamped the fishes onto a seperate piece of card, coloured them using ZIG markers and then used the matching dies to cut them out.

These were then attached onto my card using foam pads.
A few dots of Crystal Glaze to create the look of bubbles .....

And a sentiment from the stamp set to finish off.

You can find more inspiration for this months challenge on the CAS Stencil Blog, along with a fab  project from Sarah (Funky Fossil Designs), who is joining us as our Guest Designer this month.

Thanks for popping by ..... enjoy the rest of your day.
We're off to the Gaiety Theatre again this evening, to see The Legends of Disco - The Three Degrees and Odyssey ...... that's going to bring back some memories.
I was a mere teenager when Native New Yorker (Odyssey) was in the charts ..... and only 12 (oh dear! was it that long ago!!) when the 3 Degrees released When Will I See You Again.
Funny thing is, many years later, probably around 1990/91 (ish), hubby and I bought a new car .... a white Ford Mondeo, our first 'family' car. 
It was only 3 months old and had had one careful lady owner.   That lady owner was ....... Sheila Ferguson, the lead singer, at that time, with the 3 Degrees!!!!  It's a small world.

Now where did I put my dancing shoes?!

Cheerio until next time ......

Products used:
Stamps: Gill Friends (My Favourite Things)
Stencil: Waves stencil (Sugar Pea Designs)
Inks: Distress inks - Tumbled Glass, Salty Ocean, Chipped Sapphire 
Other: Gill Friends matching Dies (MFT); Crystal Glaze (Nuvo); White Gel Pen

CAS Stencil challenge .....

Happy Wednesday .......

It is Wednesday isn't it?  I'm having one of those weeks.

It's turning very Autumnal over here ..... my favourite season.
Summer has seemed to disappear overnight.  Temperatures have dropped, we have weather warnings with ferry cancellations today, and you can tell the nights are definitely drawing in. The slow cooker's taking the place of the BBQ.  Comfort food ..... yum!

Autumn shades seem to be surfacing in the craft room too ......... perfect for my inspiration piece for the launch of  September's CAS Stencil Challenge.

Julia is our host this month, with a fun theme for you ...... Baby Wipes

Check out the CAS Stencil Blog for some tips on using baby wipes with your stencils, along with some links to a couple of great videos, and then why not join in the fun.

This was so quick and easy to do.
Simply brush Distress Oxide Inks onto a piece of white cardstock.  Start with the palest colour first and apply the ink to about half way down the card ..... need to keep that white space!
Follow with a darker shade over the top, but this time don't go as far down with the colour.  Add another darker shade over the top of that, and again don't go as far down the card.  Blend the colours together a little as you go.

I then placed my stencil over the top, and used a baby wipe to gently lift away some of the Oxide inks, this pretty ghosted look to the leaves

I splattered a little water onto the background to add a bit more interest, and then I drew around the leaves using a Stardust Gel Pen.  This adds a touch of shimmer when the light catches ..... so pretty. Hopefully it comes across in the photo

I stamped my sentiment ......

and added a few dots of Nuvo Jewel Drops.

Don't forget to pop by the Challenge Blog and see how the rest of the DT have been using baby wipes and stencils.  We also have a fabulous Guest Designer this month ......Sarah (Funky Fossil Designs) is joining us so be sure to pop by and say hello there too.

Happy stenciling!

Thanks for stopping by .....enjoy the rest of your day.
I'm off to do a quick tidy up in the craft room, then it's a night in front of the TV with hubby I think.

Cheerio until next time ......

Products used:
Stencils: Nature's Treasures II stencil (Uniko)
Stamps: Destination Sentiments (Penny Black)
Inks: Distress Oxide Inks - Scattered Straw, Wild Honey, Spiced Marmalade; Versafine Clair - Nocturne
Other: Nuvo Jewel Drops - Limoncello; Baby Wipes; Stardust Gel Pen