Last year I got rid of stacks and stacks of patterned paper because I just wasn't using it! But guess what?? I still have lots and LOTS of patterned paper left! How is it that I got rid of SO much but still have SO much left?! I think it breeds when I'm not looking! Haha!! But anyway, I used a piece of dotted Soft Stone (PTI's Bitty Big Pattern Paper Collection) and a stencil from ARTplorations called Barley to come up with these 2 cards...
I used a blender brush and some Walnut Stain Distress Ink to stencil over the dotted PP and I love how it turned out! I framed the piece with PTI's Pierced Feature Frames die (I know, I know, I use these dies ALL the time, but I just can't help myself...I love them!!) and then added to a white card base. I added a simple die cut sentiment from The Greetery's Bountiful Wreath set to finish off my simple card.
Because I still had a strip of the stenciled piece left, I made a 2nd card...just added a thin strip of Soft Suede cardstock next to the Patterned and stenciled paper, and then stamped my sentiment (also from The Greetery's Bountiful Wreath set.).
Two very CAS cards and I love how both of them turned out! I always thought stenciling over PP would be too busy, but I'm hooked now and think I need to make some more! Seriously, give it a try...I think you'll be hooked too!!
This challenge is open till the 24th and you can check out all the wonderful inspiration from the DT and then play along right HERE.
Thanks for stopping by today ... I love it when you do!
16 comments:
Beautiful Marcia! Both cards are simple elegance. I agree with you that our printed papers must breed when we're not looking.
Beautiful cards, Marcia! I'll be using your cards as inspiration for stenciling over pattern paper. Maybe it will help me to lower my pile of pattern papers, too ...NOT! I have way too much even after donating a pile but I do want to try anyway :)
WOW - really gorgeous and classy cards, Marcia - love both designs and wonderful colors!
Two beauties, Marcia! Amazing how the grain stalks add so much to that patterned paper! Just love your stenciled autumn looks!
Oh wow these two cards are fabulous Marcia, really striking -keeping the colours neutral - the brown grain looks great on the large spotty grey DP - love them, and thanks for sharing with CAS Stencil, hug Robyn
Gorgeous CAS Stenciling over patterned paper, Marcia:-) I love your soft colors and your stencil is one of my very favorites. TFS and joining us at CAS Stencil. Hugs..Nancy
The dots on the soft gray paper makes a perfect background and I love the barley stenciled. Both of these are paired with a perfect sentiment and just lovely, my friend!
Prettiness times two Marcia! The stenciled wheat looks fabulous on the polka dots. That's one PP I could never get rid of!!
Gorgeous cards, Marcia! I love the soft stone polka dots and how perfectly they work with your sprigs of barley! I'm so glad you joined in the fun at CAS Stencil! Barb xx
PS ~ I hear ya when it comes to patterned papers...it's so hard to resist :)
Fabulous cards, both of them. I love the fun idea of stencilling over pattered paper and what a wonderful job you've done. Pretty paper, fabulous stencil and the tones of colour on your card look so striking x.
WOW! Two beauties Marcia! LOVE how the barley stencil looks over top of your dotty paper. And I LOVE the layout and design of each card. I would not have thought of putting gray and brown together like that ... it looks AWESOME! Great work, my friend! xx
So awesome!! I really LOVE the effect you got with the neutral paper and great stencil!
I can barley stand it, these are so beautiful, Marcia!! xx
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Two beautiful cards with your lovely stenciling over the dotted DP Marcia! So pretty in the colors used and wonderful designs on both!
Both of them are so soft and beautiful, Marcia.
Gorgeous cards, love these colours together! I love the framing too and the pretty font in the sentiment, Cathy x
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