A blog devoted to the cards I make in my tiny upstairs space. When my sister stays there, she calls it an "artist's garret". I'm not an artist, but am an enthusiastic cardmaker - hence the title "Cardmaker's Garret".
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Friday, 30 June 2017

Double Stencils

The wonderful Karen Dunbrook posted this week's "Try a New Technique" challenge at SCS.  It's called "Do a Double Take" - use two different stencils on top of each other to create a background.


I started out with a script stencil and Distress Frayed Burlap ink and stenciled a subtle and patchy script.

I then used a flower stencil and various colours of Distress Oxide inks with finger daubers.

I sponged Frayed Burlap around the edges of the panel for definition, then popped it up on fun foam.

I added some stencils and a brown die cut sentiment.

Thanks, Karen, for a fun challenge!






Supplies:
Ink - Distress Frayed Burlap, Distress Oxide Peeled Paint, Worn Lipstick, and Fossilized Amber
Paper - Gina K white cs, brown cs
Size - A2
Accessories - TCW Believe Script stencil, Plaid Lovely Floral stencil, Tim Holtz happy birthday die, sequins, fun foam



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9 comments:

  1. Mac Mable30 June 2017 at 07:48

    Great effect and fun technique. Love the colours, the layers and the brown on the sentiment looks great x

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  2. Bonnie30 June 2017 at 11:36

    The DOX sponged flowers are so pretty with the subtle stenciled script, Susan! Pretty card!

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  3. Nstiz30 June 2017 at 12:50

    Thanks for the reminder to try this again. I do find this fun especially on backgrounds I mess up on and I have a lot of those. Your colors are wonderful, Susan. Love how this turned out!

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  4. Christine Alexander30 June 2017 at 18:33

    So pretty Susan I love the bright flowers on top of the subtle text. awesome card:)

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  5. nancy littrell30 June 2017 at 21:05

    Love your double stenciled design and colors, Susan. TFS Hugs..
    P.S. I left my card at Margie's yesterday so she is mailing to me. Then I will add to Karen's fun challenge.

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  6. Loll30 June 2017 at 23:21

    Such a pretty card, Susan. Love the subtle stenciled script in the background. And the colours of your stenciled flowers are so bright and summery. xx

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  7. Christine Alexander1 July 2017 at 08:52

    great colours, I love bright colours on the flowery stencil. I'ts a great contrast to the subtle script behind.

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  8. Trina P.1 July 2017 at 09:55

    Great job double stencilling, Susan. Pretty colours. I haven't tried his technique yet.
    Happy Canada Day to you! Enjoy your weekend.

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  9. Karen Dunbrook2 July 2017 at 08:32

    I love the bright, happy feel of this beauty Susan and I'm thrilled you had a chance to try it out!! Great card.
    xx Karen

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