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Tuesday, 28 January 2014
Stenciled Card Class Day Two
I thought I had trouble with Day One of the Stencil class I'm taking, but Day Two just had me in knots. (Note: It's me, not the class, it is GREAT !!) I was determined to do a project but I just had empty space in my head. I finally decided to sort of CASE Laura Bassen's card from the class video she did with a dog stencil and watercolours. I loved her video, in it she says " You gotta just let it go, honey". Working with paint and stencils, trying to achieve perfection could make a person a little NUTS! So I took a deep breath, and let it go!
I used Impression Obsession's CAC Canvas stamp (CC073) with a very pale blue pigment ink. I cut a dog using template plastic and my old Slice machine to make a stencil. I used black Twinkling H2O to stencil in the dog and its mirror image. Because of the CAC Canvas b'ground, you get a fabric effect with things stamped, or in this case, painted over it. I hand cut a heart, stamped the sentiment from IO All Occasion II (CL307), painted it with Twinks, and covered it with Glossy Accents. My Glossy Accents are old and have gotten thick (kind of like me :)), and cracked as it dried. I added some twine to finish it off. Although this is a very simple card, I think the old fella will like this one!
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Great job w stenciling. I understand how it can drive you nuts!!!! I dont even try bold tjus w stenciling only something ok to be smudges....you are so awesome for takjng classes
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ReplyDeleteLove your dog silhouettes! It really does look like they are painted on a canvas. Wonderful card idea. :) Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteKatie B.
Hi Shona, your card is fantastic, great work with creating and using the stencil. I love to use stencils and while I can be a perfectionist (I'm letting that go) I don't worry about smudges as it's part of the charm. Have a great day, Shirleyx
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card!!
ReplyDeleteOMG!! Lady this ROCKS!! What type of deep breath did you take!!?? =) I think it is AWESOME and I LOVE your take on Laura's Card!! If you wouldn't have said you were in knots, I would have NEVER Guessed it by this card!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! =)
ReplyDeleteShona, you are too funny! This is a really awesome card! I love the dog silhouettes! Yes, the Gloss Gel is similar to modeling paste, but not as thick. It's about the consistency of mayonnaise. It is transparent. I think they make a Matte Gel also if you don't want so much shine.
ReplyDeleteHow precious and how fun at the same time! Love how you did your dogs with the heart and the twine is perfect for them too!
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