Friday, January 18, 2019

Get Well Soon

Hi everyone.  Back with a reminder for the CAS Stencil January Challenge.  Make sure to check out the challenge blog to see the beautiful reminder cards from our talented Designers.

I started by sponging over a honeycomb stencil onto regular card stock.  This is from my stash, so not sure the colours I used for sponging, but most likely Distress Inks:  Squeezed Lemonade, Mustard Seed.  I only wanted the center to be sponged and so faded out as I got towards the edges.

I used a NBUS stamp set that I bought from AliExpress.  I stamped the image in Versafine Black (Permanent ink) onto a scrap piece of mixed media paper.  I set the colour with my heat tool and fussy-cut the image.  The image is watercoloured with zigs and popped up over the sponged card front.  I stamped the sentiment from the same set.

Here's a close-up ...

Here's a photo of the inside of the card.  I used more stamps from the same set.  The honey jar was stamped on a piece of scrap mixed media, fussy-cut and glued to the inside of the card.

I hope you'll come join us for the very first CAS Stencil Challenge.  If you haven't played along yet, there's still lots of time.  Challenge closes January 24th at midnight PDST.







Stamps:  Get Well Soon (AliExpress)
Paper:  Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb. 400 Series); White (Neenah 110 lb.)
Ink:  Versamark Black; Zigs; Distress Inks:  Squeezed Lemonade, Mustard Seed (Tim Holtz)
Accessories & Tools:  Honeycomb stencil (cut with my Silhouette Cameo), sponge, water brush, heat tool

Challenges:
CAS Stencil January Challenge - Sponging


26 comments:

nancy littrell said...

I love your beautifully colored get well image fussy cut and popped up over faded out sponged Honeycomb Stencil, Loll. TFS the inside of your beautiful card too. I have been loving all the Stencil inspiration by the DT and in the gallery:-) Thank you again for hosting this fun Stencil Challenge. Hugs..Nancy

Marcia Hill said...

Love your stenciled honeycomb background Loll and how perfect to go along with the get well theme! This card would definitely cheer some one up! Love that you colored on the inside too...I really need to do more of that! Wonderful card my friend!! :0)

Sue said...

This is perfect for a get well card, Loll. The image is beautifully coloured and goes so well with the lovely stencilled honeycomb background. I love how you decorated the inside of the card too. x

Cathy said...

Wonderful card Loll, love the honey theme as the get well image and your details inside would be a lovely surprise for the recipient, Cathy x

Liz said...

Wonderful card, Loll. I love the honeycomb stencilling, goes so well with the image. xx

Nstiz said...

Your watercoloring gets better and better! Fantastic shading on this image, Loll. I also love your faded, stenciled background which is so perfect with this theme. Beautifully done.

Brenda in IN said...

If this card doesn't make someone feel better and get well, I don't know what would. It is so cute. The sponging and watercolor look great and the I love honeycomb stencil along with the pot of honey. So clever.

Julia Aston said...

what a great image for a get well card Loll! All these things will certainly bring comfort! The honeycomb stenciled background is perfect with the honey - and the bright colors are so cheery in the yellow and purple! xx

Tee said...

Beautiful card! Love the honey jar inside.

Bobby said...

The bright colors will lift anyone's spirits, Loll.

Christine Alexander said...

gorgeous colouring on such a small image Loll, and wow that fussy cutting, I'm such a clutz with the scissors. Love that honeycomb stenciling behind. great get well card :)

Susan said...

What a cheerful card in happy colours - perfect for a get well card!

Robyn Oliver said...

Fabulous choices of elements, Loll, to make your beautiful Get Well card.... the sponged honeycomb stencil just the right background for your fussy cut elements - honey and lemon just the thing for a nasty cold.

kiwimeskreations said...

That cheerful card would make anyone feel better Loll - Love the honeycomb background and the honey pot inside.
Blessings
Maxine

Aquarius said...

Beautiful colours here and great stencilling combined with the fussy cut images which are just right for a 'get well'.

Jeanne said...

So rich, vibrant and pretty, Loll!

Bonnie said...

The stenciling is sunny and uplifting and the stamped image is perfect for a get well card! It's bound to make anyone feel better!

Mac Mable said...

Wonderful design and great idea to use the honeycomb stencil for the get well sentiment card. Loving the graduation of the blending through the stencil and the stamped image. Such a thoughtful way to finish the card with the inside little image. Fabulous card Loll x

Viv said...

Fantastic stamps and a perfect card Loll! x

Trina P. said...

Hope you’re not sick of me this morning. *lol*😂 Playing catch up on my commenting. 🤗
Three cards using NBUS... you’re on a roll, Loll! Another sweet card.. Beautiful sponging through a stencil. Love the fade out effect. xx

Barb Ghig said...

Super sweet Get Well card, Loll! Your honeycomb stenciling behind the images is perfect for your theme and I LOVE your color palette! I also love how you completed your card by stamping the inside with your greeting...so thoughtful, too!

Brenda said...

What a beautiful get well card Loll! I love how golden that honey comb stenciling looks, looks just like golden honey! It just glows! You image is just fabulous and I love the inside of the card. This is sure to make anyone feel better! Hugs, Brenda

Anita in France said...

What a warm and cosy scene, Loll ... such lovely detailed watercolouring ... the glow from the stencilled honeycomb is fabulous! Hugs, Anita :)

Linda said...

What a great Get Well card ..... love the stenciled background xx

Pat said...

What a super idea to use the honeycombe stencil with the stamps featuring the honey and lemon to go with the tea on the tray, and the yellow and orange tones look great, ad what a fabulous pop of colour with the bright pinky purple for the mug and the bow. A brilliant idea Loll. x

Jo said...

Your stencilling is complimentary to the honey jar. Wow, your colouring is intense and so convincingly 3D!
A perky card to make someone feel a lot better. Lovely xx