More stencils

As promised yesterday, I have another card to share that features Stampin' Up!'s Decor Stencils.
Today's card was inspired by fellow demonstrator, Emma Fewkes. She expanded the ink stenciling to include heat embossing as well. I used a Versamark ink pad with the stencil, removed the stencil, applied white embossing powder and set with a heat tool. This creates a white-on-white effect that's hard to see...until you add ink on top of it, that is! I used a jumbo wheel to apply a stamped image and then lightly rubbed the cardstock to remove the ink where the embossing resists. Then I added a little more ink with a sponge over the image panel to provide more contrast for the embossed image.

So I challenge you to try these stencils. I promise they're a lot of fun!

Thanks for stopping by!

~~Marilyn~~

Stamps: Because I Care, Very Vintage
Cardstock: Bashful Blue Whisper White
Ink: Bashful Blue
Accessories: Elegant Trio stencil, white embossing powder, heat tool, sponge, large oval punch, scallop oval punch, stampin' dimensionals

Elegant Trio stencils

I had resisted Stampin' Up!'s Decor Stencils for quite some time and finally broke down when I saw so many fabulous projects made with them. Even though they are perfect for home decorating, I still haven't used them for anything but cards!

On this card, I used the stencil to apply ink directly to designer series paper. I sponged on Garden Green and then added a little Always Artichoke for some depth. I also sponged the edges of the designer series paper as well as the punched sentiment. Be sure to check in tomorrow - I have another card using the stencil - one that was inspired by a fellow demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by!

~~Marilyn~~

Stamps: Baroque Motifs
Cardstock: Garden Green
Ink: Garden Green, Always Artichoke
Accessories: Newsprint designer series paper, Elegant Trio stencils, sponge dauber, large oval punch, stampin' dimensionals

Decor Stencils

Stampin' Up!'s Decor Stencils are so versatile! Part of the Definitely Decorative line, these stencils are perfect for your home decor projects, but can also be used on cards and in scrapbooks as well. Using a sponge dauber to apply ink with stencils creates an almost-airbrushed look. I used two shades of blue to add some depth to the image and then added some distressing with the color spritzer tool and a marker. It's hard to see in this picture, but I also added some pizzazz to the card base with Smooch Spritz, a pearlized accent spray, giving it some subtle shimmer. Finally, I used new Marina Mist taffeta ribbon and eyelet border punch to add the finishing touches!

Thanks for stopping by!

~~Marilyn~~

Stamps: Heard from the Heart
Cardstock: Sahara Sand, Marina Mist, Whisper White
Ink: Bashful Blue, Marina Mist, Sahara Sand
Accessories: Elegant Trio stencils, sponge daubers, eyelet border punch, Marina Mist taffeta ribbon, Vanilla Shimmer smooch spritz, color spritzer tool, stampin' dimensionals