Half way through my first month as member of the CAS Stencil DT and I have another card to share.The challenge this month is being hosted by Cathy and she has chosen Alcohol Inks/Alcohol Lift.
As I did the 'lift technique' with my first card, I decided to try some basic use of the inks with a stencil by simply applying with a piece of felt on an applicator onto Yupo paper.
I used Butterscotch first then spotted a teeny bit of Orange Sunset onto the pad and just dabbed over the honeycomb stencil.
The mottled effect turned out fine (I think😌)
The bees were stamped, the larger one fussy cut and both were coloured with watercolours.
I used some Glossy accents on the wings and they really DO shine!
A curvy die and a couple of black gems finished my card.
The ladies at CAS Stencil have some amazing examples of how to use your stencils with Alcohol Inks - please pop over and leave them some comments - and of course - get your own inks and stencils out and join us!
Other challenges -
CAS on Friday - 'Use a Stencil'
Addicted to Stamps - CAS Summer card
Thanks for looking today! x
A striking card and such precise fussy cutting on the bee - love it. I must go and check out the alcohol ink techniques with stencils - not tried this at all. In fact my alcohol inks haven't seen the light of day for ages!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant design, Viv. I love the inky hexagon panel. xx
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful stencilling and love the unique effect. Glorious CAS card x
ReplyDeleteWhat a brilliant design and a cute image, love the honeycomb stencil.
ReplyDeleteKath x
This is such a sweet card, Viv! Your ink lifting is fabulous on the honeycomb and I love how you added texture to the shapes with Butterscotch AI! I also love how you fussy cut the bumblebee...it's just perfect! Barb xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely honeycomb you created with your AI's Viv! So fun with the die cut edges to just reveal a bit of the honey - protected by your sweet bees! xx
ReplyDeleteLove the design of your gorgeous card Viv your honeycomb backgrounders is great and a beautifully fussy cut little bee
ReplyDeleteAnne
This is fantastic, Viv! I'm putting this in my CASE file!
ReplyDeleteLove this and the bee looks like a spring one.xx
ReplyDeleteI love this .... the honeycomb looks amazing and those little bees look real. Great job with the fussy cutting! xx
ReplyDeleteFantastic AI card Cathy love the wave die cut split to display your honeycomb background for the bee theme
ReplyDeleteLove this Viv, it’s gorgeous, fabulous design...will pop over and take a look :)
ReplyDeleteWendy Xx
Just popped over to challenge, now a follower :) Congrats on your new DT, they are lucky to have you.
ReplyDeleteWendy xx
That is so cute love it
ReplyDeleteGorgeous alcohol ink honeycomb background, Viv. I Love how you used your curved die cut over your background and your beautiful bees added a wonderful finishing touch. I do see the shine with your glossy accents on the wings. Wonderful fussy cutting and sentiment too. TFS my friend. Hugs...Nancy
ReplyDeleteA fantastic Summer card Viv. A lovely design with the honeycomb background behind the diecut and a very nice effect with the big 3d bee. Thanks for joining our challenge at Addicted to Stamps. Marlies
ReplyDeleteSuper layout, with the stenciled area showing through the cut out part. Nice effect of glossy accent on the bees’ wings too.
ReplyDeleteThis is a fabulous card Viv , love the cut out area
ReplyDeleteJoan x
So beautiful, a perfect CAS-card.
ReplyDeleteI have just been Makng a bee card today but not in these colours. Your card is a perfect CAS. Mine is very fussy. Hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteThis is just stunning, love your design, executed brilliantly.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! The mottled effect is perfect!
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