2020 Stash Party #23 - Thinking of You - More Stencil Fun!

Hello, Crafty Peeps!

Well, I am having more fun than I ever imagined I could have as I work with stencils and practice blending inks and other mediums.  And, huge surprise, The Hubster was in Dollar Tree and noticed that they had a newly renovated craft section.  He came home with paints, paintbrushes, and planner stickers.  He is going back to grab some gelatos (he had no idea what they were) and a few more tubes of paint.  This, from a man who each time Amazon shows up asks, "Don't you think you already have enough stuff?"

DO YOU FLAMINGO?

This practice session was really all about my Lotus flower stencil.  It has been in my stash for over six years and this is the first time I have used it.  I was also practicing my fade out background stenciling.  I added Glossy Accents ™ to the beak and eye of my flamingo.  It is a little rough but it was a practice sheet so I was pleased with the result. 

Once the practice panel was completed, I decided it would be okay to use it as a card front.  I have a number of Flamingo stamp and die sets and I knew I didn't want to use a layered set because I felt it would distract from the flower.  In the end, I went with the Echo Park Flamingo Die and sentiment stamps by Heidi Swapp.  A few sequins finished off the design!

HUGZ,

Stuff I Used:

Heide Swapp Stencil (2 stencils and 1 mask)

613 Avenue Create - Challenge #232 - Anything Goes w/ Optional Twist: Use Geometric Papers

Hello, Crafty Makers!

I hope that your April is off to a great start!

Stay Home! Stay Safe! Stay Well!

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This month's Optional Twist: Use Geometric Papers - 

at 613 Avenue Create
Our current challenge is sponsored by
Bugaboo Stamps

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This challenge provided another opportunity for me to use some untouched items in my stash.  Paper, Ribbons, and Chipboard die cuts!

The bold and fabulous paper used in this project was sent in a Design Team package a few years back when I was on the Design Team of Canvas Corp (Tattered Angels, 7 Gypsies.)  The papers were so pretty, I decided I would save them for a special project.  Well, that was over five years ago and that special project is only now being realized!

The colors on my card face were so bold I decided it would be more visually interesting to use muted geometric papers on the inside. To keep the papers from being too distracting to the eye, I cut a piece of white card about one-fourth of an inch smaller on all sides to create a border. 

The best find for me during my stash scavenger hunt was this perfect dotted ribbon.  That ribbon simply elevates the project in a way no other embellishment could!

I hope to see your project submitted to the challenge.

You may play the Option or Anything Goes!

613 Avenue Create

HUGZ!

SUPPLIES

Ribbon - Really Reasonable Ribbon

Shopping Our Stash #260 - Get Inspired By Your Bedding!

Hey, Crafty Peeps!

We are back with another one of our off the wall Shopping Our Stash challenges!  The last time we wandered this far into the land of unique inspiration we asked you to get inspired by your shower curtain! I drew my inspiration from the bedding in one of our guest rooms. 

The primary focal is the geometric pattern in the comforter.   The comforter is reversible, so I was inspired by the greyish brown color and tried to match that in the cardstock used for my base.  My paper is much darker but the true color is more correctly reflected in the banner and the designer paper used on the inside. 

 I wanted to play around with double-embossing the front of my card.  For this creation, I used ColorBox® Silver Embossing Powder in combination with the WRMK® Next Level "Quilted" Embossing Folder

A tutorial for double-embossing can be found HERE on the ClearSnap® Blog

I finished off the design with the Heidi Swapp® Love, Love, Love Banner.  I die cut a heart using my Sizzix® Hearts. Both the sentiment and the heart are secured with double-sided foam tape.  This created a cool 3D look IRL.  

The interior was finished off with a designer sheet from Teresa Collins'™ "Far Away" collection.   Finally, I added a Petaloo Glass Flower. 

Thanks for stopping by!   Try this double-embossing.  You can create fun, elegant faux metal designs and save money!  

Hugz,

Chana

Materials

1 Pc Card Stock cut to 5-1/2" x 12.0"  (finished card will be 5-1/2" x 6.0")

1 Pc Card Stock cut to 5-1/4" x 5-1/4"

1 Pc Designer Paper - Teresa Collins™ Far Away

Embossing Folder - WRMK® Next Level - Quilted

ColorBox® Silver Embossing Powder

Top Boss® Embossing Ink

Die - Sizzix - Hearts
Embellishments -
     Heidi Swapp "Love, Love, Love" Banner
     Petaloo Premier Spring 1 Darjeeling Collection - Glass Flower with Leaves
Parchment Paper

Decoupage Clue

Double-sided foam

Tools

Paper Trimmer

Craft Iron

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