Tuesday, June 14, 2022

June CAS Mix Up Challenge

Hello friends.  The CAS Mix Up Challenge is back and I am SO happy!  Loll is hosting this month's challenge and she would like to see us use pastes or gels through a STENCIL on our CAS cards.


I had FUN with this one using an older Gina K stencil (Snowflake Mandala) and NOT making it a Christmas card.  Take a look...


Rather than the blues and turquoises I usually use with this stencil, I blended rainbow inks (Gina K inks) on an angle starting at the top left through the stencil.  Leaving the stencil in place, I said a quick prayer that my Glass Bead Gel would still be good (it was getting a bit stiff so I nuked it for 10 seconds and said another prayer, and it worked!!) and worked quickly to spread it over the stencil and ink blended piece.  I removed the stencil (and washed it right away...a MUST do!!) and then of course the hard part of waiting for it to dry!


Once my layer was dry, I trimmed it down just a bit (4" x 5 1/4") and adhered it to a top folding white card base.  For my sentiment I used Honey Bee's Bitty Buzzwords stamps and dies to die cut the word "hugs" and emboss in white on a black strip the words "SENDING YOU".  I used a little bit of foam tape behind the sentiment strip for a little dimension, and the card was done.  My colors are a bit brighter in my photos than they are in real life...they're more pastel and soft, and I'm really pleased with the way this card came out!  It will definitely brighten up someone's day!!

Make sure you check out all the FABULOUS inspiration from the DT right HERE and then play along...this challenge is open till the 24th.

Thanks for stopping by today ... I love it when you do!


13 comments:

Birgit said...

Wow Marcia, this is stunning!! I was wondering how you got that beautiful rainbow effect with all the sparkle. Your use of techniques always blows my mind. This is just amazing.

I Card Everyone said...

You have provided the beautiful rainbow after such a stormy night, Marcia! How gorgeous are those colors through those glass beads?? Just absolutely phenomenal!
I'd make more while you have the gel softened!
=]

Bobby said...

The only thing better than a rainbow mandala is one covered with glitter gel. This is so lovely, Marcia.

Mac Mable said...

Ohhhh this is amazing and so very pretty Marcia. Great rainbow colour blending and the bead gel look fabulous......great idea to blast the gel too x.

Susan said...

Lovely colours, Marcia - such a beautiful card! And thanks for the hint about nuking stiff gel - I would never have thought to try that!

Viv said...

Got to get me some of those glass beads Marcia - the effect on this stunning rainbow coloured card is amazing! Fab make x

Bonnie said...

You are on a roll, my friend! This is even more awesome than your yellow and blue card! Love the sparkle and those gorgeous, bright colors! I'm so glad you joined us at CAS Mix Up!

Lisa Elton said...

How PRETTY!! Wow, Marcia this turned out so well. Love the rainbow colors and the sparkle is incredible! Fabulous card!

Loll said...

Beautiful card Marcia. It has definitely brightened my day! :) Love the rainbow of colours with this gorgeous stencil. The glass bead gel makes it shine like no other! xx

TK said...

Beautiful use of that stencil! Love the rainbow, love the non-traditional use and color of the stencil, plus all that gorgeous shimmer

nancy littrell said...

Oh my..your Glass Bead Gel turned out beautifully over your colored stenciled gorgeous mandala stenciled image, Marcia. I loved your rainbow colors you chose and making your card a Sending you Hugs occasion instead of a Christmas card. It shows the versatility of the stencil. So pleased you joined us at CAS Mix Up. Love and Hugs..Nancy

Linda said...

WOW! This looks stunning! I love the rainbow colours and the texture and sparkle from the paste looks fab!

My Paper Epiphany said...

Spectacular! This will definitely make someone very happy! Wonderful to see your card in the gallery at CAS Mix Up:)