Monday, August 03, 2026

August CAS Mix Up Challenge

Hi everyone.  This month's challenge at CAS Mix Up - Stenciling over Patterned Paper has Viv as our Host!  This is a great way to use your stencils in a new way ... and to use up some of your patterned paper that we all have in abundance. :)

I used an older piece of patterned paper (Sweather Weather - Stampin' Up!).  Stenciled using the Dreamweaver - Hibiscus Pair stencil, using distress inks.

I finished the card by tracing an outline through the stencil with a fine-tip black marker and adding a simple sentiment.

Close-up ...
Sending this card to the following challenges:
Darnell's IDEAS Calendar - Week 1 - Inks - used Distress inks to stencil the flowers

I hope you'll check out the CAS Mix Up August Challenge - Stenciling over Patterned Paper.  We'd love if you made a CAS card using this technique and then link up to the party at the bottom of the challenge post.  Hope to see you in the Gallery!

Thanks for stopping by!

Stamps:  Happy Messages (Stampendous - closed)
Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Sweater Weather Patterened Paper (SU!)
Ink:   Distress Inks:  Mustard Seed, Spiced Marmalade, Picked Raspberry, Shabby Shutters (Tim Holtz); Black (Memento)
Accessories:   Hibiscus Pair stencil (Dreamweaver), detailed sponges, .2 Fine-line Black marker

Challenges:

21 comments:

I Card Everyone said...

I love your stenciled-over-patterned-paper Hibiscus, Loll! I adore the outline you've added, too! I've got my thinking cap on!
=]

JoAnn said...

This is beautiful. Great choice of pattern paper, stencil and colors.

Darnell said...

This was waiting in my inbox and I LOVE it, Lolly! What a great idea to stencil on pp and I love how you added the definition with the outline! Oooh, you've got my gears turning ... I have a feeling this challenge will be addicting once I start pulling out stencils and trying to choose from all my pp! Thank you for using the I.D.E.A.S. Calendar and getting inky! Love, Dolly

Bobby said...

Adding the outline really makes your Hibiscus pop, Loll. Who would have thought that stenciling would cover the pattern so well?!

Viv said...

A really lovely card Loll. x

Pat said...

You've used a really pretty patterned paper for the background and your inking has covered the quite bold pattern brilliantly Loll, and the yellow, orange and pink on the hibiscus flowers complements the background and the quite yellow green is perfect too. The black marker to outline the flowers and leaves looks great and really makes the flowers pop. A beautiful card! x

HilaryJane said...

That's a great way to give the stencil definition. I love the effect and the finished card. The paper works really well. Great colours too xx

BożenA said...

This is a wonderful card, and thanks to this technique, we can use our supplies. Adding outlines to the template beautifully defined these beautiful hibiscus flowers. Thanks for showing this technique and for the beautiful inspiration. I love this card.
hugs,
BożenA xx

Stef Perry said...

What a fabulous technique! I've never heard of that, but your gorgeous card shows how wonderful the results are Loll!

Lisa Elton said...

This is so warm and summery! Pretty card, Loll!

Cat Craig said...

This is so lovely. That outline really pulls it all together.

Liz said...

A beautiful striking card, Loll.
Liz xx

Bonnie said...

This is so bright and pretty, Lolly! I need to take a look through my patterned paper and stencils.

TK said...

Your hibiscus is beautiful! I love the idea of stenciling over patterned paper, now just to remember it!

Susan B said...

The stencilling over the patterned paper turned out beautifully. The hibiscus is gorgeous.

Leslie Miller said...

Gosh, I can hardly see the patterned paper underneath the stenciling except just enough to add interest to the design. A bit more around the edges where the ink is lighter. Really pretty, Loll!

Linda's Relaxing Lair said...

Lovely and cheerful!

kiwimeskreations said...

An outstanding result Loll - love that you outlined the flowers after stenciling
Blessings
Maxine

Julia Aston said...

Oh, a fun technique challenge, Loll - and a beautiful card created for it! Love those hibiscus blooms! Julia xx

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Wow - what a great look, Loll - you chose the perfect paper for your flowers and I love how you outlined them!!

Linda said...

This is gorgeous Loll. I love the colours, and the flowers look fab on the patterned paper. Outlining them in the black really makes them pop!