After all my growling about my first card for the Online Stencil class, I enjoyed making this card for the third day. True, it doesn't have a ton of layers, but I really like it a lot. The homework was to use embossing paste or something to give texture. Well, I already know that I just love Molding Paste so I was looking forward to this. I learned that you can add glitter to the pastes, so with my addiction to shine, that was the technique I just had to try!
I used a MFT Rose stencil with Molding Paste. I mixed the amount of paste I thought I'd need for a nice thick layer, with TH re-inkers. I just use wax paper for this so I don't have to clean it :)
I sprinkled glitter over it while it was wet. I also used another new to me, Simon Says Stamp die and stamp set. I cut the "you" out about four times so I could layer it up. The "are loved"is from the matching stamp set. I raised it on foam tape, but I didn't really like it until I added a little piece of black Doodlebug paper frills under it. That helped it stand out better. This card was FUN to make !
This is really vibrant and pretty. I love the glitter! I need to play more with stencils and the different mediums. I have bought stuff, but haven't had an extended uninterrupted block of time where I can experiment enough to get something that I am happy with out of the process. I don't want to only make a flopped project and have to quit and clean up. I don't have a craft room, so I have to clean up all the time. Anyway, I'm glad to hear that you're taking a class. I think I've run across a few other blogger friends/acquaintances who are taking that class.
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I love love love love love love love love embossing paste.... did I say love? It so much gun to see how project changes just because of added texture. I think you have a sparkling personality! Honest from now on your name will be Sparkles :)
ReplyDeleteWOW!! BEAUTIFUL!! =) Have you ever palyed along with their challenges!!?? You need to cvause this is such a PRETTY Card!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! =)
ReplyDeleteLove what you did with all of it, Shona! You picked a wonderful BG for your gorgeous rose and the sentiment is just so unique and perfect too!!
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