Monday, October 18, 2021

STAMPlorations October Stencil Challenge

I have been wanting to find time to play along with this fun challenge for ages.  Today is the day! :)  My dear friend, Nancy is on the team.

The monthly challenge is always Anything Stenciling Goes.
 
I used stencil layering for this card.

I started by placing the ARTploration Christmas Reindeer stencil over my card front.  I taped it down and then lightly sponged with Brushed Corduroy distress ink, adding more colour around the edges.  I placed a second stencil overtop (Festive - Tim Holtz) and angled it until I liked what was showing over the reindeer.  I used small pieces of tape to mask areas and sponged the different elements using distress inks.  I added a little gold on top of the pine cones and the reindeer's antlers.  

To finish, I stamped the sentiment in Candied Apple and Fired Brick distress inks to get the right shade of red.

Close-up ...
I had a lot of fun trying this technique and will definitely use it again!


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Stamps:  Merriest (Avery Elle - retired)
Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.)
Ink:   Distress Inks:  Brushed Corduroy, Evergreen Bough, Pine Needles, Candied Apple, Aged Mahogany, Gathered Twigs, Fired Brick (Tim Holtz); Delicata Gold (Tsukineko)
Accessories:   ARTplorations Christmas Reindeer stencil, Tim Holtz Festive stencil, sponges, tape for masking, white Posca pen, Fine tip black marker (Sharpie)

Challenges:
STAMPlorations October Stencil Challenge

25 comments:

nancy littrell said...

OMG..Stunning Stenciled Elegant stag and overlayed stenciled holly images, Lolly:-) Your stenciled stag Pops off the card, my friend. TFS your beauty and I can't wait to try your technique. So pleased you joined us at STAMPlorations Stencil Challenge. Love and Hugs...Nancy

Christine Alexander said...

Beautiful festive Deer Loll, he looks wonderful adorned the in pine cones and holly. Such a cool technique :)

Anonymous said...

toooooooooooo cute is this, love the idea and your card---Donna S

Carol Cel said...

Beautiful! Love this.

Susan said...

So beautiful with that simple joy sentiment and all the white space - CAS perfection! I just made my card using the stencilled reindeer I did at your house so must get it photographed. That was a fun technique to try!

Liz said...

Love this Loll, what an amazing reindeer! xx

Anja v K@@rten said...

Wonderful and what a beautyfyl use of color!!!
Creatieve groetjes, Anja

Lisa Elton said...

Amazing results with the stencils, Loll! That stag is terrific!

SusanME said...

Absolutely gorgeous!

Jeanne said...

This is SO beautiful, Loll! I'm in awe of the beautiful cards being made using stencils. This is tops on that list of beauties. Thanks so much for sharing. :)

Marcia Hill said...

AWESOME card Loll! That deer is a little mini work of art and I'm loving it!! Think I need to do more of this technique with using multiple stencils...I mean it's not like I have a shortage of them or anything!! Haha!! Beautiful, beautiful card my friend!! Hugs. :0)

Mac Mable said...

The stencilled layering looks fabulous and the reindeer sure looks glorious Loll x.

Sandy said...

Wow! What a wonderful job you did with your stenciling! The colors are bright and cheery. Beautifully done Loll!
Sandy xx

Bonnie said...

What an awesome, dashing reindeer, Lolly! Love how you've colored him and added the beautiful Christmas leaves and berries! Your stenciling is amazing, my friend!

TK said...

Wow, this is amazing! Love the gold touches too

Leslie Miller said...

Say what???!!!! Oh, my word, this is beyond beautiful. Is it just me, or is this not the most gorgeous Christmas deer ever? That's Brushed Corduroy? I need to get that down off the shelf! Now I feel like going stencil shopping. This is amazing, Loll!

HilaryJane said...

Sometimes it is hard to get a sense of depth and dimension just from stencils, but you have definitely achieved both here. The result is stunning xx

Pat said...

That is a beautiful leaping stag on the stencil and the Brushed Corduroy is perfect Loll, and then the added elements of the second stencil over the top look brilliant, and love the glossy red berries and the sentiment which you have colour matched perfectly. x

Bobby said...

What a fabulous deer all dressed up for Christmas, Loll. I love that technique and you used it well.

Vicky Hayes said...

What a fabulous look for that deer Loll - my new favourite card of yours!! Vicky x

Darnell said...

Lolly, this is an absolute star! You lined up that stencil and shaded the lovely stag just perfectly! It's brilliant! Love, Dolly

Papercraft Boutique said...

Love your awesome reindeer, Loll! You got wonderful results with the stencil layering technique. The shine of the gold is so pretty!
Hideko xx

BożenA said...

Your deer looks stunning, Loll! You have combined the shapes so beautifully. I love the look of the deer as if it was wearing a patterned jumpsuit ;-)
xx

Robyn Oliver said...

Fantastic card Loll, the reindeer looks incredible with his stencilling..love your choice of stencils - brilliant, Robyn

Asmah Zainal Abidin said...

Beautiful make! I love it! entry at STAMPlorations Stencil October Challenge is much appreciated and thank you for playing along with us. Best of luck!
Hugs and smiles,
Asmah
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