I don't know about you but I think this month has flown by! Today's card share is for our newest Seize the Birthday challenge where Shirley is our host. She has chosen Stenciling as her Topping.
The stencil I chose today has been in my NBUS bin for quite some time and there's a reason for that. It's actually a full 8.5"x11" in size which is quite intimidating. For that reason today's card is actually an A7 (or 5"x7") so I could utilize as much of the stencil as possible.
I did my stenciling with dye inks this time around using a selection from Catherine Pooler. I stenciled the bottom right corner first and then flipped the panel to create the identical image in the top left corner. I then embossed the panel with a 3D folder. With this larger card size I needed a big sentiment to span the center. I chose the word Celebrate which I adhered to a double mat and added some gems for additional interest. I popped the panel up with fun foam and adhered it to a white card base.
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Supplies:
Spellbinders - Hello Blooms stencil set (NBUS)
Spellbinders - Diamond Plaid embossing folder
Spellbinders - Modern Ovals die set
MFT - Celebrate word die
Honeybee Stamps - gems
I invite you to play along with us in the gallery. If stenciling isn't your cup of tea then any birthday card qualifies. Thanks so much for visiting!
Jules
Awesome card! Love the stenciled florals and the big sentiment too
ReplyDeleteAnd I love having you in the gallery, Jules, as often as you can make it! (nudge) Thank you for inspiring everyone there! I'm impressed that you were able to visualize a lovely CASlicious design when looking at a huge intimidating stencil! And I love the colors and the texture of the background with pops of bling! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteYou used this large stencil very well. It fills up this 5 x 7 card and you still have room for the sentiment in the center. That was so clever to emboss the entire card after stenciling.
ReplyDeleteYou are really making some beautiful florals lately, Jules. I love the colors on this card as well. That embossing folder background really elevated an already pretty card even more so. Wonderful job!
ReplyDeleteThat's a big stencil, alright, but it's super cute and I love the embossing with it. You made it work beautifully for you!
ReplyDeleteJules, love how you embossed over your stenciled background. Very pretty card and design. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty. I too love how you embossed your stenciled background. Great card Jules.
ReplyDeleteGreat job with the oversize stencil Jules, love the colours and texture from the embossing, Cathy x
ReplyDeleteOoh, that was clever, to emboss after stencilling. Must remember to try that ;). Great card!
ReplyDeleteStencil/embossing combo - great minds think alike! Love your bold and fun colour combo on this fantastic card. The big, white die cut sentiment suits this card perfectly. Wonderful card my friend (and not a hint of purple to be found)
ReplyDeleteI would never have realised those big, bold blooms are stencilled - they look like they've been perfectly stamped. I love how you've done the identical corners!
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