Wednesday 1 July 2020

CAS Mix Up - July Challenge


This month's challenge at CAS Mix Up is called 'Stencil Tracing' and has been set by Nancy.

There are a couple of ways to do this really simple technique - Nancy has links on her blog to several different examples and there's also plenty of inspiration from the DT over at the CAS Mix Up blog.

We also have "Three" very talented Guest Designers this month as they all were
Top Picks for the May CAS Mix Up, CAS Stencil and CAS Watercolour Challenges:-)

Be sure and check out Greta (GG Creations), Sandie (London Days) and Kia (Kia's Place)
Gorgeous CAS Creative Stencil Tracing cards

This is a one layer card that took very little time to do - the longest time part was masking off the actual face and leaving the rest!

The stencil is from Funky Fossil and I blended some bright coloured inks (Violet/Raspberry/Amber).
Before removing the stencil I outlined it with a black sharpie.
Some ink spattering and a little blending round the edge of the card to finish before stamping the Visible Image sentiment.

Once completed I thought that maybe it wasn't 'CAS' enough as I went a bit mad with the ink spatters!  In the end the consensus was that there was definitely enough uncluttered space to qualify. 

This is the second month of our new look CAS Mix Up and hope to see you in the gallery!
Happy Stencilling! x

25 comments:

HilaryJane said...

Love that ink blending on your stencil, great masking too. What a fine example of the technique. Your card is finished off perfectly with that lovely splattered background and the sentiment xx

Pia S said...

Ah! This is so fresh, summery and feminine. Wonderful colors and a great choice of stencil for this trace technique.

Kathleen said...

Just love the colours you have used, what a great mix. A really great stamp too.

Kath x

Mrs A. said...

Now thats three colours I would not think to put together but my how they work here. Love the CAS look. Rained heavily here to day. Went and sat in the summer house for my breakfast then got stuck in there for 2 hrs whilst it rained. Would have gotten drowned like a rat just running up the garden path back to the house. Hugs mrs A.

Bonnie said...

WOW! This is fantastic, Viv! Love this image and the splatters are just right!

aussie aNNie said...

Fabulously coloured and designed, great image too....x

Christine Alexander said...

Wow Viv, such an amazing image and the outlining really makes it pop - Love the card :)

Liz said...

Great card, Viv. The stencilled image is beautiful. xx

Mac Mable said...

The ink blending and the colours look so pretty Viv and what a striking card....Loving the splats too x.

Stamps and Paper said...

Love the colour combinations on your card Viv a perfect image and sentiment to complete your card

Anne

Sue's Crafty Corner said...

I love what you've done with this gorgeous stencil Viv, its stunning.

Sue xx

My Paper Epiphany said...

So beautiful! I love the colours and the splatter! So artsy and still CAS:)

Jo said...

I love this stencil and adore the velvety colours you have chosen plus the addition of splatters ...A dreamy card you have created.

Brenda in IN said...

What an awesome stencil this is. The colors look so pretty and the splatters add to the brightening part.

Loll said...

Fabulous stencil for this technique, Viv! Love the colours of your ink blending (my favourites!). And great idea to mask off the face. Beautiful card, my friend! xx

Barb Ghig said...

Your ink blending on this stencil is absolutely gorgeous, Viv! Outlining the image really makes it pop, too...such a beautiful card...WOW!

TK said...

Pretty stencil, Claire, and I love that only some negatives are colored

Susan Joyce said...

Fantastic stencil for the tracing Viv, love the colours and the splatters.

nancy littrell said...

Love the gorgeous colors and beautiful Flow of your lovely image with your added splatters. Your freehand tracing was a wonderful addition to add more depth to your image. TFS your beauty, Viv. Hugs...Nancy

Vicky Hayes said...

This is a great way of using this technique Viv and I love the stencil too! Vicky x

sandie said...

oh Viv this is one stunning card. I love you masked off the face-must have been tricky! And what wonderful colours and yah to the splatters! Thanks for having me with you as GD.

Ros Crawford said...

What a wonderful stencil and the colours are beautiful!

Kia's Place said...

This is just gorgeous ... beautifully done.

Julia Aston said...

What a wonderful stencil you used for this technique Viv! LOVE the colors you used on her hair as well as the pretty splatter!

Pat said...

This FF stencil is very stylish and the outlining looks perfect with it and love the colours, splattering and ink blended edges too Viv. x