Sunday, January 20, 2019

Friendly Bloom

Hi everyone.  Just sharing a quick only layer card that I made in about 5 minutes.  No kidding!  Used painter's tape to adhere my card to my mat, placed a large bloom stencil over top, with two of the sides hanging over the card and secured it with more painter's tape.  Then sponged with two shades of distress inks, blending more colour to create a dark center.

This is a great way to use only a portion of a large stencil to create a CAS design with lots of white space.  A simple black stamped sentiment finishes this one layer card.  

I'm adding my card CAS Stencil gallery.  The challenge is still open for a couple of days.  Come play along! :)







Stamps:  Happy Messages (Stampendous)
Paper:  White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.)
Ink:  Distress Inks:  Abandoned Coral, Barn Door (Tim Holtz)
Accessories & Tools:  Bloom stencil (Mayco), Sponges

Challenges:
CAS Stencil January Challenge - Sponging


26 comments:

Julie B said...

Fab OLC Loll. That huge bloom and the funky sentiment are very striking. :)

nancy littrell said...

Gorgeous dahlia and beautifully sponged blended, Loll. Love your color choices and friendly sentiment too.

Who makes the stencil? I LOVE it! Hugs..Nancy

SueB said...

great card using red for flower and just in time for Valentine's Day!

Liz said...

Beautiful card, Loll. I love how you've used only part of the flower, such a striking design. xx

Mac Mable said...

Stunning example of a quick CAS card and on one layer....The stencil and blending looks fabulous and thank you for the tip about using only part of a large stencil x

Nstiz said...

Who doesn't love a 5 minute card! Love the beautiful way you create shading with sponging and a stencil. You also have the most wonderful sentiment stamps. Great card, Loll!

Viv said...

Too clever by half you are!!! 5 minutes?? I'd have taken hours to achieve something this perfect and pretty! x

Brenda said...

What a beautiful red bloom Loll! Love that friend stamp too, so unique and pretty. This is one beautiful card and would be so pretty for a Valentine's as well. Hugs, Brenda

Bonnie said...

Love this big flower stencil and how you've used it! Great shading of the colors and the font of the sentiment is so fun!

Susan said...

Wonderful use of just part of that large stencil - helps keep the card more CAS! Beautiful gradation of colour from the outer edge to the flower centre!

Debbie said...

Great OLC, Loll. That flower stencil is gorgeous and I simply love the doodly font of your sentiment. This card makes me happy!

Christine Alexander said...

Gorgeous CAS card Loll, I always struggle with OLC but this looks amazing :)

kiwimeskreations said...

Wow Loll, this is stunning - love the blended colours and how dramatic the finished card is with the simple black sentiment
Blessings
Maxine

Darnell said...

Thank you, Lolly, for the wonderful example of how to make QACAS cards that look like a million bucks and took a lot of time! You've always got the best inspiration for us!! Hugs, Dolly

Barb Ghig said...

Beautiful one layer card, Loll! I love how you blended your inks to create dimension! Such a sweet sentiment, too :)
PS: Ditto what Darnell said...so TRUE!!!

Jeanne said...

This definitely shows you don't have to labor over a card for hours to create a beauty! Love the color and the blending. Lovely card!

Anita in France said...

Got to love a five minute card, Loll ... especially when it's as gorgeous and bold as this one! Hugs, Anita :)

Quillish said...

Now, I want to do the same with my Chrysanthemum stencil.. this looks stunning Loll! You always inspire me.

Marcia Hill said...

CAS and absolutely BEAUTIFUL! Lovely, lovely card Loll!! And gotta love it when they come together that easily!! :0)

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

LOVE the simplicity of this fab card.
Faith

Linda said...

WOW! This really makes a statement. Love the large stenciled bloom and the gorgeous CAS design xx

Pat said...

Such a pretty flower Loll, and love the simple sentiment which is made just that bit different designed with the dots up the side of the 'f'. x

Maria said...

A lovely CAS card with the beautiful flower! Well done, so pretty!

ALI said...

Great CAS card X

Cathy said...

Such a striking card Loll, great idea to offset the flower and I love the font on the sentiment, Cathy x

Jo said...

I love the graphic appeal to this quick beautiful card. The friend font is perfect to. Loving the change of colour intensity which draws our eyes out to the sentiment. Fabulous! xx