Never having done this I was pleased to see a couple of links to tutorials on the challenge blog (along with some pretty amazing makes from the Design Team), and I spent a little while watching instead of making!
I apologise for the really poor quality of this pic - it is a grey day here and the photo taking not made any easier by the use of some gold card... (why oh why do I still use this? I know it makes picture taking the pits!!)I used Pale Gold on my meadow flower stencil and don't think it's too bad for a first attempt!
I finished it with a gold embossed sentiment from SU.
Things I learnt -
1. I find black card very hard to work with!
2. I found it easier to apply the Perfect Medium with a blending tool rather than just foam
3. Better to use a big flat brush to apply the Pearls, tapping off the excess from the brush into the pot top before you put on the stencilled image
4. Don't rush into or go mad brushing off the excess as it will smear and spoil your efforts!
I enjoyed doing this, learning as I went along and as I have lots of colours (normally unused), I will definitely have another go and maybe be a bit more adventurous with a bigger stencil!
Also sharing at
SOS - Stencil Me This
APTS - Stencil Me In
Thanks for looking today - as always I am very appreciative of your comments (and any tips!). Have a great day whatever you're doing. x
23 comments:
Beautiful card Viv! Love the gorgeous gold pearls throught the wildflower stencil. The white highlights are a special touch. Great framing with wonderful sentiment! Thanks for sharing wtih us at CAS Stencil! xx
This really turned out beautifully! I love the gold for the stencil. Thanks so much for joining us at A Place to Start this month.
This has turned out well - this technique does look good on dark card but I agree that using black can cause a few problems, but worth it for the final effect.
Beautiful stencil card Viv the black and gold are quite stunning together with the white highlights
Anne
Lovely stenciling Viv..and those white highlights just make it pop! xx
The gold on black is a stunning colour combination. It is a beautiful card Viv.
Yvonne xx
Stunning gold and black, so classy Viv
Gorgeous Gold Perfect Pearls for your stenciled wild flowers. Love your framing with the gold and your black card base. Thank you so much Viv for joining us at CAS Stencil Card Challenge. Hugs....
I love the look of Perfect Pearls Viv - I don't use mine anywhere near enough. You've inspired me to get those little, sparkly pots out again! I think this is gorgeous for your first attempt...very striking in the gold and black but soft and pretty too!
Thanks for entering such a beautiful project into our challenge here at A Place to Start! Your first attempt at this technique was very successful. By the way, we have a never-ending challenge on our blog where crafters can showcase their creative firsts. This would be a great entry. Here is the link if you would like to add your project! https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/p/the-neverending-challenge-my-first.html
Hugz,
Chana Malkah, Owner/Designer
A Place to Start Challenge Blog
613 Avenue Create Challenge Blog
Black and gold is such an elegant color combo, perfect for this design style.
It looks so noble. Great work.
What a lovely elegant card! Terrific stenciling technique! Thanks for linking to APTS for June 2019! Becca/DT
This project is just as pretty now as it was the first time I commented on it! Beautiful work! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Shopping Our Stash!
Hugz,
Chana
Gorgeous card, Viv! I'm so impressed that this was your first attempt...it turned out beautifully and your black and gold color palette is stunning!
Thanks so much for playing along with us at CAS Stencil!
Don't you just love learning new techniques and having fun? x Such a classy card in the gold and black and thank you for the tips you have learnt...I have filed those away x. Looking forward to seeing another card using this technique Viv x
Gorgeous!
The gold on black with white accents is just stunning!
Thanks for breaking out your stencils to play along with the crew at SHOPPING OUR STASH!!
Great use of the Perfect Pearls on that pretty stencil, and love the gold frame within the black, a really dramatic and elegant look Viv. x
Love the combination of black and gold in your card, it looks amazingly elegant.
Thank you for sharing with SHOPPING OUR STASH, hope you play again soon.
Hugs.
The black and gold look stunning, so glad you persevered with it, as this is such a beautiful card, Cathy x
what a dramatic design with the gold on the black Viv! Love how you added the white dots - they add great interest! Thanks for playing with us at CAS Stencil! xx
This is beautiful, classic black and gold is always a winner. Thank you for playing along with the CAS Stecnil challenge xx
So nice to see a creation on black card. Elegant and stylish, layered and finished in such a professional way. Thankyou so much for sharing it with us at 'a place to start' Tina Chianna DT
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