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Thursday, 1 October 2020

CAS Mix Up October Challenge

Uber excited as it's MY turn to host at CAS Mix Up this month.
As it's stencil's turn I have chosen Tone on Tone Stencilling. Nice and easy and you can play about with different shades!
There's some links over on the blog to give you some technique info but it really is just as the title of the challenge theme suggests.

I  watched a video from the very talented Eileen (link over on the blog) and decided to try the technique of making a soft geometric background using only shades of one colour.

I chose shades of blue - Tumbled Glass, Salty Ocean, Weathered Wood, Stormy Sky - a bubbles stencil and a waves stencil to be the background for my seahorse.

I added a couple of blue and clear drops to finish.

This was my first try at this geometric background technique using a piece of acetate for the straight lines and it won't be my last as I really like the soft abstract effect it achieves, so am looking forward to having more attempts with different shades.

Hope you will have a go at my challenge this month - and please check out the amazing creations from the rest of the DT! 
We're delighted to have Pat (Colourful Card Creations)  as our Guest Designer this month and she's made a fab card and I'd really appreciate it if you paid her a visit!

Thanks for looking today. x
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22 comments:

  1. Pat1 October 2020 at 18:14

    I adore your sea themed card Viv and I have also tried this geometric background technique and it suits this card beautifully. I love your sweet seahorse and the blue bubbles and waves against that pretty soft blue background, and your blue and clear drops are a great finishing touch. Thank you for setting this tone on tone challenge Viv, and I have really enjoyed doing it and being the GD this time. x

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  2. Hazel (Didos)1 October 2020 at 18:24

    This is lovely, what a great make, I love the stenciled background, Hazelx

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  3. Aquarius1 October 2020 at 18:32

    Great effect you've achieved on this card, lovely subtle background for the delicate seahorse

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  4. HilaryJane1 October 2020 at 18:43

    That background is something quite special, I shall have to give it a try, it really give the feel of being under water xx

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  5. Linda1 October 2020 at 20:03

    This looks fab, love the geometric background with those soft shades of blue. Perfect for the cute little seahorse
    Thank you for hosting such a fun challenge xx

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  6. Kathleen1 October 2020 at 21:27

    A really super subtle background and a cute little sea-horse. Super CAS card.

    Kath x

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  7. aussie aNNie2 October 2020 at 04:06

    Great variety of colours, lovely design. xx

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  8. Christine2 October 2020 at 04:08

    beautiful underwater scene, love the touch of geometrical lines and the gem bubbles :)

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  9. Doreen2 October 2020 at 08:43

    Love the effect of your background,just gorgeous.xxx

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  10. Stamps and Paper2 October 2020 at 09:04

    Your soft background is lovely against your little seahorse Viv..lovely delicate card


    Anne

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  11. Bonnie2 October 2020 at 15:29

    What a pretty stenciled background for your seahorse, Viv! Great challenge!

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  12. Gibmiss2 October 2020 at 22:06

    Fabulous card Viv ....
    Hugs Sylvie xx

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  13. Loll3 October 2020 at 01:14

    Love the soft shades of blue for your underwater scene Viv! What a cool effect from acetate sponging ... I need to check out that video and give it a try. Thanks for hosting this very fun challenge! xx

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  14. TK3 October 2020 at 02:20

    Seahorse, bubbles and waves - oh my! It's perfect

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  15. Jo3 October 2020 at 10:58

    I love the softness of this monochrome card and the variation of stencils used is perfect bliss. The light gray stamping compliments this beauty perfectly. Thank you so much Viv for this technique, it was truly a lot of fun. xx

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  16. My Paper Epiphany3 October 2020 at 11:52

    Your background is artsy and serene! My favourite colours! Thanks for hosting a fun challenge:)

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  17. Mac Mable3 October 2020 at 17:09

    Fabulous tonal colours with a wonderful technique x. A beautiful card and thank you for the inspiration Viv x.

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  18. Ros Crawford5 October 2020 at 12:17

    What a super challenge... I hope I get to play along. I love your geometric stenciling, it's so eye-catching and makes for one beautiful card!

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  19. crafty-stamper6 October 2020 at 19:58

    LOve the little seahorse against the beautifully soft stencilled background looks brilliant
    Carol x

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  20. Julia Aston6 October 2020 at 23:12

    What a fun challenge Viv - love the blues and the pretty stencils you used for your underwater scene - a beautiful CAS design with the seahorse and blue dew drops!

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  21. nancy littrell7 October 2020 at 01:25

    Such a soft and clever tone on tone stenciled geometric background that worked great as an underground scene for your sea horse. TFS and hosting this months awesome stencil challenge...tone on tone, Viv:-) Love and Hugs...Nancy

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  22. Susan Joyce11 October 2020 at 15:31

    Love your soft geometric sponging Viv, such a beautiful CAS design!

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