Wednesday 4 March 2020

CAS Stencil - March

This month at CAS Stencil is my very first time hosting and my challenge is HEAT EMBOSSING.
I have had my eyes opened👀 discovering there are so many different ways to use stencils, not just sticking them down and ink blending over them!

So I really hope you will try this technique this month - and hope that you enjoy doing it as much as I did - links on the challenge blog to a couple of videos to help if you need it.

My card has an ink blended panel (Cracked Pistachio, Peacock Feathers and Blueprint Sketch).
Stamped some bulrushes (Inkylicious) in Smokey Grey and spattered a little water over the panel.
Brilliance Archival Ink (Called 'Peacock' - 3 lush colours on the pad!) used for the 2 dragonflies and clear embossed.

The large stencil is from Imagination Crafts. Applied the Versamark Ink, removed the stencil and heat set with white embossing powder.
The sentiment was a freebie but it seemed to fit!

The DT have some lovely makes to inspire you and don't forget to check out the gorgeous card from our Guest Designer - Cat  (Cat Luvs Paper)

Tips
Dab the Versamark, don't rub.
Always use an anti static pad on your card before placing your stencil on top
Remove your stencil before getting out the heat gun! ...... Seriously, I know someone who didn't..... 😵😵

20 comments:

HilaryJane said...

This card has turned out so well, the white bull rushes on that wonderful inked panel work so well. Love the little dragon flies too. Congrats on your first hosting occasion xx

Julia Aston said...

I LOVE the white embossed stenciled bull rushes over your watery blue and green background Viv - and how nice you had small bull rush stamps as well! This was a great challenge for us! xx

Carole said...

Beautiful Viv..quite a lot of techniques on this one and I love it...just my colours. Hope all good your end. xx

Kathleen said...

Looks really fabulous Viv, great choice of colours and the stencil looks brilliant embossed in white, what a fabulous idea.

Kath x

Sue's Crafty Corner said...

A beautiful card Viv, gorgeous colours too.

Sue xx

Christine Alexander said...

great images to heat emboss with stencils Viv. I love thisi dea :)

Barb Ghig said...

Hi Viv! This is such a pretty card! I love how you mixed inking, stamping and heat embossing on your focal point and how the white EP pops on your design! Thanks so much for choosing such a great prompt...I had lots of fun creating my card! Barb xx

Loll said...

Gorgeous card Viv! I love those colours blended together. And just perfect with the stamped bull rushes and the white heat embossed large bull rushes. This is such a great way to use a stencil. Thanks so much for hosting!! xx

Cat Craig said...

Oh your blending is so lovely, as is your embossed stenciling. Beautiful card.

Sue said...

This is so beautiful Viv, I always love white embossing and what a great way of using your stencil. Have a very happy month, Sue xx

aussie aNNie said...

Inspiring lady you are
Viv, this is amazing and so pretty...xx

nancy littrell said...

Beautiful bull rushes scene, Viv. I love how you inked the background and then added all your images. Your heat embossed with white EB powder Cattails turned out beautifully. I agree, the sentiment really fits:-) TFS and hosting this months Stencil Challenge. Hugs..Nancy

Cathy said...

Gorgeous serence card Viv! The ink blending is the perfect backgound for the embossed reeds. TFS the tips too, especially removing the stencil before using the heat gun!!! Goodness! Cathy x

Mac Mable said...

What a fabulous colour combination Viv and a wonderful effect from the heat embossing of those striking reeds. Thank you for the tips x...

Linda said...

This is such a fun challenge, thank you for hosting.
I love your card, the ink blending looks fab and what a gorgeous stencil. I love how you've stamped in the background too xx

Mrs A. said...

This is lovely in the dreamy blues and white. I do believe I have this very stencil too. Hugs Mrs A.

Brenda in IN said...

Thanks for such a fun challenge, Viv. I love the combination you made with the stamp and stencil. Great idea and that is a wonderful sentiment.

Pat said...

Gorgeous Viv and love the colours in the background with the stamped bulrushes and then lovely large stencilled ones over the top, and a great sentiment too. x

Anke said...

Wonderful card, Viv. Fantastic background and beautiful stamps and sentiment.

Hugs
Anke

papierelle said...

You take me for a walk on the lake. You captured the mood wonderfully.