Today I am sharing a card for LIM
where Chrissie , Jen and Anne have offered us a challenge, they say,
As ever on the third Saturday of each month we have a theme for you.
This time it is for you to use
MASKING OR STENCILLING
on your creations.
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Over at One Layer Simplicity the challenge, set by Karen this month, is to Add water
OLS Challenge Rules
l. A one -layer card is defined as a single layer of cardstock folded in half. No other layers of paper are allowed.
2. Make a card that uses water sprayed or applied onto an image or
create a background using water to blend. Remember to keep
embellishments to a minimum.
I made 2 :D
Two stencils in this first card, the background for the sentiment was stenciled with distress then I added water. Next I placed the border stencil on the card getting the positive image. The semicircles are from the other stencil and just inked through straight onto the card.
I used
The sentiment is by Waltzingmouse 'Big Day Today'
Circular stencil, TCW 'Mini And So On'
Border stencil, Special Touch of... 'Elegance'
I sponged the distress inks through the stencil and stamped the berries over the top. Using a waterbrush I moved the ink around the image to soften the contrast between the light and shadow on the berries.
This card uses
Tim Holtz Layering Stencil, 'Shatter'
Stamps by Chapel road Art stamps 'Thistle'
Sentiment stamp, Lindsay Mason, Love that Binds
Thanks for stopping by, enjoy the rest of the week, hugs Gay x
Both really lovely cards Gay. Annette x
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Gay, these are both fantastic. I really like the pretty colours on the first card. But I think it's the second card that really catches my eye - the berries have so much dimension, they look real!
ReplyDeleteBoth of these cards are awesome. your colour choices work so well with the stencil designs,
ReplyDeleteCheers, Dianne
Great cards! You really let the stencils work and make the cards! The second is my fav, think that it is because of the colours... Have a good sunday, Gerrina
ReplyDeletethey are both so bold and yet elegant. EE
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful Gay and I absolutely love those berries. Fabulous inking. Xx
ReplyDeleteTwo fab cards but loving the 2nd design.
ReplyDeleteStunning cards Gay! Both are winners in my eyes :-)
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Di
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Two wonderful cards Gay.
ReplyDeletexxx Hazel.
WOW - 2 utterly brilliant cards here Gay. The berries one JUST has the edge for me though . . . thanks for sharing how you created them.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Sarn xxx
Both of these cards make me smile..love the delicate shades & the berry stamp!
ReplyDeleteSuzi B x
Two stunning cards Gay and what a lovely technique
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Two beautiful cards Gaye, love the colours in the first one particularly :-)
ReplyDeleteSally
Beautiful x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards-beautiful design :)
ReplyDeleteBest wishes,Nessa x
Great cards. I especially like the bottom one - lovely image and mix of colours!!
ReplyDeleteYou did a fabulous job on both cards my friend. Happy Sunday to you!
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Fab cards, Gay. so inspirational. Sue.x
ReplyDeletegorgeous Gay - I absolutely Love the stamp and colour scheme you used for the second one
ReplyDeleteStunning cards Gay, love them both!
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Maarit
What a stunning one layer card. Love all these masking & stencil techniques you have done on this one. It is so clean but you've created so much 'texture look' with the masks & stencils. Love those DI's ..great card. TFS & Hugs
ReplyDeleteOh these are great Gay! I love them both!
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Christine
gay these are both simply fabulous xx
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us this week
Jen xx
Less Is More
Gosh those berries look good enough to eat, how very very clever.Not posted my stencil LIM card yet, still thinking!;0)
ReplyDeleteThese are both so beautiful Gay!
ReplyDeleteMargaret x
These are gorgeous Gay.
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oh gosh hun these really are beautiful cards the layouts and designs are just perfection love them hugs cheryl xx
ReplyDeleteLove them both Gay but I think the second one is my favourite.
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Debby
You are just so good at this style ,but my favourite has to be that berry one the colours complement each other so well !! X
ReplyDeleteWow,the second card is my fave, it's outstanding, gorgeous composition and colours. That stencil is a new must have!
ReplyDeleteKnew this challenge was just up your street Gay! Two fab cards can't believe those amazing berries, they look 3D :o)
ReplyDeleteVal x
These are great cards too.
ReplyDeleteI haven't been blogging for a while, so I took a look at all the other things you did lately.
Saw lots of lovely and cute cards.
The less is more card is gorgeous and the card with the dog and cat made me smile :-))
Groetjes Gery
Both of these are wonderful! Love the stencilling and colours - so elegant!
ReplyDeleteBoth of your cards are beyond wonderful!
ReplyDeleteGay these are brilliant! Two fab sentiments and love the berry card
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking the Less is More Challenge this week
Anne
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Two stunning cards .... love the colours on the first one but the second is my favourite. The background looks amazing and that stamp is fabulous. xx
ReplyDeleteTwo fabulous cards gay you certainly are a dab hand with those stencils. Both cards are so beautifully designed.
ReplyDeleteMarie
Two perfect cards again Gay, I can't choose between them :) Viv xx
ReplyDeleteTwo gorgeous cards! I prefer the second!!!!! bizz
ReplyDeleteThey are both just awesome and beautiful! What a sense of color and space you have!!
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