Friday, October 20, 2017

Take Care

Hi everyone.  More fun playing with Distress Oxides and stenciling.  This is another card with layered stencils.  The CAS Mix Up challenge is open for a few more days. Hope you'll join us if you haven't already.


Three stencils were used on the panel.  Started out by smooshing a background of purple and red.  Then added more red by stenciling through a mini dot stencil.  Next a pretty star and circle shaped stencil was used on opposite corners with more purple.  Last, the bird was sponged through a stencil in dark brown.  I stamped a little bit of script over the bird and heat embossed in liquid platinum to give him a lift ... he was looking rather flat just the one colour. :)

I added a backing panel that was 1/2" longer so I could stamp my sentiment.  This card was sent to a friend's husband who was in a terrible skiing accident.  Wanted to let him know I was thinking of him.  Thankfully his recovery has been going well.

Thanks for coming by!






Stamps:  Script (Penny Black); Take Care sentiment (Bamboo Roses by Altenew)
Paper:  White card base (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media paper for main panel (Strathmore 140 lb.)
Ink:  Distress Oxides:  Wilted Violet, Fired Brick, Walnut Stain (Tim Holtz);  Versamark
Accessories & Tools:  water mister, sponges, Mini Tiny Circles stencil (The Crafter's Workshop); Tim Holtz stencil (name unknown), Some Birds stencil (STAMPlorations), liquid platinum embossing powder (Ranger) heat tool

Challenges:
CAS Mix Up October Challenge - Layering Stencils

24 comments:

My Card Attic: Hazel said...

So beautiful Loll! That gold birdie, looks great against that lovely, colourful background! Have a great weekend! Love & Hugs. Hazel xx
My Card Attic

nancy littrell said...

TFS your beautiful layered stenciling card, Loll. Hope your friend has a complete recovery. I just posted my newest layered stenciling card...we are on the same page...again my friend:-) Hugs...

Mac Mable said...

So sorry to hear about your friends skiing accident Loll. Such a pretty card. Love the layering effect, the colours you've used and those fabulous stencils x

Mac Mable said...

Love the extra detailing on the bird too x Makes him less flat!!

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

Such a beautiful background and love the bird.
Faith
x

Lee-Anne said...

Love, love, love your stencil layering, Loll! Totally adore the script on the bird too. Just perfect!

Ina G said...

More great stenciling Loll. Everything just marries together beautifully. The scripty bird really pops!

Liz said...

Gorgeous background, Loll. I love the different stencilled designs. xx

Bonnie said...

I love the bird with the embossed script, Loll! He looks very classy on this stenciled background!

Marcia Hill said...

Your stenciled background is FABULOUS Loll! Love the colors and the script on the bird too! Great card my friend!! :0)

Bunny said...

What a beautiful bird. Love the colors on this card. [Bunny]

Darnell said...

This is stunning, Lolly! The colors and your blend of stencil designs is just lovely as a background for the bird focus pocus! I hope your friend's husband continues to recover smoothly!! Hugs, Darnell

Papercraft Boutique said...

Wow, this is like a symphony of stencils, Loll! The overall effect is so beautiful that I don't even want to look for where each stencil was used. I also love the heat-embossed shiny script on the bird. It's the perfect finishing touch! Hideko xx

Jeanne said...

Lovely card and what a sweet and thoughtful person you are. I'm sure he really appreciated your kindness and hope his recovery continues to go well. Hugs!

Unknown said...

Fab card, love the embossed bird
Hugs Kaz xx

Susan said...

Love this, Loll! Fabulous stencil layering and great use of the text on the bird to make him stand out more.

Barb Ghig said...

Lovely masculine card, Loll! I love how you layered your stencils and the bird is beautiful! Your friend's husband is sure to appreciate your thoughtfulness!

Christine Alexander said...

absolutely stunning, I just love your stenciling layers and your heat embossing on your bird :

kiwimeskreations said...

What a lovely card Loll - love the background with the layers and textures
Blessings
Maxine

Lindsey said...

I love love your stencilled background! You've added so many elements and interest yet managed to keep the overall card CAS. Gorgeous x

Linda said...

Gorgeous stenciled background, beautiful colours too. Hope your friends hubby is feeling better xx

Anita in France said...

Such lovely stencil layering, Loll ... adds such a wonderful sense of depth ... and the scripty embossing over the bird I just want to touch! This is sure to have lifted the spirits of your friend's husband! Hugs, Anita :)

Bobby said...

Great stencil layers, Loll. I hope your friend's husband is improving.

Julia Aston said...

A great mix of colors and stencils on your background Loll - great idea to add a piece on the bottom for the sentiment!