The main challenge over at CAS Mix Up is to 'Make a Stencil from a Die Cut' .
This die used to be one of my 'go to' ones but it has been neglected recently.
I spent a little while agonising over the use of the pearls and am still not sure if their addition was needed or not but what's done is done!So the elements of my card to comply with the CAS Mix up requirements are
Stencil from a Die Cut, Stamping, Die Cutting (the frame) and heat embossing (the sentiment and the spotty border are clear embossed).
Also sharing at
Mix It Up - Use a Stencil
Crafty Calendar - Use Dies
I am off for a few days with friends and a trip to see the Tutankhamun 'Treasures of the Golden Pharoah' Exhibition. Although there is no Death Mask (already back in Egypt), this will be the last chance to see the rest of the artefacts before they go to their permanent home in Cairo.
This exhibition is celebrating the Centenary of the discovery of the tomb and I am really looking forward to it!
Thanks for calling to see me today - hope everything is well with you in your part of blogland. Hugs from me. x
21 comments:
That die is a favourite of mine when I see it used although I don't own it ... yet!! You've combined all the elements of the challenge really well and I reckon this would work either with or without the pearls. The lilac shades work well too even if you've no idea why they were used.
The lilac is very pretty Viv! and it ll makes for a lovely card. I have this die somewhere too...one of the very first I bought years ago! Enjoy your trip...we saw these in Cairo a good few years ago now! xx
The lilac colour is gorgeous and I love that die, haven't used it enough, like the dotty border too. This year I am trying to use more different colours, see how long that lasts!
Kath x
I like the addition of the pearls. Your card is pretty. [Bunny]
Beautiful Viv, this is a colour I almost never use, love this inspiration :)
Great technique and a lovely card Viv I love purple so this card is right up my street
Anne
Another one of your cards which I LOVE. The colours and the whole effect and beautifully delicate. So clever. x
A beautiful card Viv and I love the idea of using the die cut to make a stencil and the pearls look great too. I have to say that Lilac is probably my favourite colour x
I think the lilac tones are so pretty Viv and suggest Spring is on the way!...here's hoping x. So creative to use the actually die cut and the stencil of it. Great design and one really beautiful card with or without the pretty pearls x. Enjoy the exciting exhibition x.
Clever to use a die cut as a stencil. I also like that you’ve added a true die cut version as well, gives your design dimension. Purple is one of my all time favorite colors, but come to think of it, I don’t use it often on cards....
This card is dreamy and so beautiful. I never know how to use this die-cut, but this is devine. Love the monochromatic theme to this card, it just adds to the softness and beauty. The pearls are PERFECT.
Thanks for joining us at CAS Mix Up!
I love the look of the stencilled bloom with die-cut. Gorgeous card Viv!
A lovely card Viv, I've got that die and like you haven't used it in ages - makes a fabulous stencil.
Enjoy the exhibition. I saw it in Manchester a few years ago - stunning.
Avril xx
I love the lilac shade that speaks of Spring, Viv! Love the dandelion and I think the pearls add just the right amount of zing! Thanks so much for sharing with us at CAS Mix Up!
So pretty! Love your stenciled flower and matching die-cut flower, Viv! Great work! And the little strip of stenciling on the side is just a perfect addition. Hope you had fun at the Exhibition! xx
Just lovely...so delicate I love the stencil portion and the layered floral panel is so pretty. The sentiment adds just the right amount of wording. Your card makes me feel very relaxed and peaceful.
Love this, so soft and perfect. I have this flower die and keep forgetting to use it. I have too much, I need to get it out cause I love this design. Pinned for inspiration. xx
Beautiful card. Love the soft lilac shades and the added strip of stenciling looks really pretty. Thank you for playing along with the CAS Mix Up challenge xx
This is very pretty and a great idea to use this die as a stencil Viv, and the lilac colour you have used is really lovely, and I think the pearls you have used finish it beautifully. x
SOOO Pretty . . . and right up my street. Love that Chloe Stem die. xxx
Gorgeous card. Thanks for joining in this months 'Use Die-Cuts or Punches' challenge over at Crafty Calendar.
Hugs
Bev x
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