I having been playing with stencils lately and it has reignited a love for them. You can just do so much with them as a creative tool!
I was introduced to A Colorful Life Designs in June, while away at a retreat and the owner was offering a make and take. Of course, I jumped right in and tried, and fell in love.
For the first card, I used the Adorned Frame stencil, to create a Congrats card.
I ink blended using Distress Ink in Victorian Velvet and Distress Oxide in Shaded Lilac, and finished off with a subtle brushing of perfect pearls to add shimmer.
Since the stencil already had the heart shape in the middle, it gave me the idea to remove it to create a shaker card. I had a die almost the same size, so it made for easy work.
Once it was cut out, I trimmed the card base down to size and added my acetate and foam all around. I had the little "love' sentiment laying on my desk from a previous card, and thought it matched well. I filled the center with sequins from Studio Katia, then assembled the pieces.
I finished off with a die cut sentiment. The 'Congrats' is from Brutus Monroe, it is actually a full Congratulations I just cut down.
For this second card, I used the Layered Fluffy Flowers to create the card base.
I kept the front pretty simple to keep the focus on the flowers. So all it received was a stamp and emboss Happy Birthday sentiment from Hero Arts.
I really like this stencil, as it is actually is a layered one. Three stencils create flowers so the possibilities are endless then! This set has seen a lot of use in my studio lately!!
I have several more cards to share at a later date, but hope these two inspired you a bit.
Go check out a colorful life designs, you won't be disappointed. They have a huge selection for all different styles of creating.
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Remember...be creative, think of others and kindness always matters.
Kim
