I thought it was only fitting since Nancy "enabled" me to buy a bunch of the new slimline stencils from STAMPlorations that I use one for her birthday card! You can see others I made using these new slimline stencils right HERE.
I used the BOUQUET slimline stencil and thought about using Autumn colors since technically it is Fall now, but the weather in Michigan this past week has been sunny and in the mid to upper 70's, and since this is a MILESTONE birthday for Nancy, I decided to go all out colorful!! I used a little bit of Pixie Spray on the backside of the stencil since there are so many fine lines and small spaces to help hold it in place, and then went to work using various colors of Gina K inks and my icrafters ink blending brushes (I love these finger tip blending brushes...they look like sponge daubers and fit on the tip of your pointer finger, but the brush part is like the Picket Fence Life Changing brushes...you can find them at SSS HERE. They're a little pricey, but they blend like a dream and I love the control I have with them on the end of my finger!!).
I used a birthday greeting from Gina K's Natural Silhouettes stamp set, and then added a thin black layer and adhered both to a top folding slimline card base.
So happy, happy birthday Nancy, and I hope you enjoy your special day and get spoiled by your family! If any of you would like to see all of Nancy's special cards, you can check them out through a link on Loll's blog right HERE and also play along if you'd like to wish Nancy a Happy Birthday!!
Thanks for stopping by today ... I love it when you do!
What a happy and colourful card for Nancy's special birthday Marcia. The colouring/blending looks amazing and a real stunner of a card x.
ReplyDeleteThis is an amazing stencil, but what you did with it... wow!
ReplyDeleteWow, those stenciled flowers are absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely colorful garden you created for Nancy, Marcia - so pretty on the slim line length! The color blending is perfect - I guess I need to go check out those finger brushes you so obligingly linked to for us !! xx
ReplyDeletelove those flowers!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card for Nancy. She is sure to love it. You enabled me to buy several of the slimline stencils. I must get them out to play. I too have those icrafter daubers and they are the bomb!
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome...LOVE those bright colors and flowers and that you made it a slimline...Fantastic!!~
ReplyDeleteThis is so bright and happy, Marcia! Love this stencil and how you've used it! It's perfect for Nancy's sunny personality! You sure worked these daubers well my friend!
ReplyDeleteYour bright and cheerful garden of blooms sure do make a pretty birthday card!
ReplyDeleteFabulous slimline with that array of colorful flowers, Marcia!! Great card for Nancy!!
ReplyDeleteSo lush, vibrant and colourful, Marcia ... like a tropical island! Just lovely! Hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE your rainbow coloured flowers Marcia. Gorgeous stencil and you have made the best use of it! Those finger brushes look interesting ... might have to buy them. :) Thanks for joining in Nancy's Birthdy Party! xx
ReplyDeleteThis is just stunning, there is nothing not to like. Brilliant colours and a lovely clean finish xx
ReplyDeleteMarcia, you have mastered those stencils, my friend! I love it almost as much as Nancy will!
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so pretty Marcia, Nancy will love this card :)
ReplyDeleteI love the soft colors and slimline design of this fabulous card. What a happy celebration for Nancy! I'm thinking I need some of those stencils too. Thanks for passing the enablement along my friend. ;0)
ReplyDeleteI guess you have mastered those new fingertip brushes, Marcia. Your inking of the stencil is spectacular.
ReplyDeleteI think making Nancy a colorful stencil card is perfectly fitting for her bubbly and cheerful disposition, Marcia! You certainly are accomplished with those new ginfer daubers!! Keep well! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteI received your Gorgeous Slimline Birthday card, yesterday, Marcia:-) I Loved all the colors and your beautiful blending. I received a gift certificate from SSS and Now I Know Exactly what to order after seeing your card IRL...the ink blending brushes. I have always loved sponge daubers and now must try the new daubers with the tiny brushes...Thank you so much my friend for joining Lolly's party and your beautiful card that is filled with love and beauty. Love and Hugs...Nancy
ReplyDeletewow what a beauty Marcia... your slimline stencilled card is simply wonderful...bright cheerful colours and your blending is really lovely.. hugs Robyn and stay safe
ReplyDeleteSorry I've been missing, had the flu jab and it made me sick.
ReplyDeleteThis is a stunner my friend... Absolutely fabulous! Slim stencils? Oh my, I have to check them out