I had to get a little creative using this stencil as I didn't buy the coordinating postage stamp die from The Ton, figuring I'd make a way to use my WF postage collage die. Didn't work, but I was able to use the WF Postage Collage Coloring Stencil and some post it notes to mask and fill in the backgrounds and make it look like actual postage stamps. Kind of hard to explain, but hope it makes sense!
Lots of layers with the 5 stencils in this set, and I did learn through trial and error that a light hand with softer colors worked better than a heavier hand, which I usually tend to do. You also need very small brushes to do your stenciling as several of the stencils use more than one color...patience is definitely needed for this set!! I think it was definitely worth the time though and love how this came out! For the sentiments and postage amounts, I used the WF Postage Collage Stamp Set (and coordinating die for the circle die cut) and The Greetery's Postal Frames Dies to give it an even more postal look. I finished with a few Iridescent Clear Drops from PFS.
I'd like to enter this into 2 challenges...the Triple B Challenge and the Stencil Fun Challenge.
This months Stencil Fun Challenge is looking for Winter/Christmas and I think covered Winter perfectly with these sweet birdies.
Thanks for stopping by today ... I love it when you do!
12 comments:
Oh, Marcia! This is so beautiful! You have the patience to make any of these persnickety stencil sets into A2 masterpieces! Such a beautiful card!
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You are an expert stencil-er and it shows on this gorgeous card! I love anything with birds and nature to begin with, but all these birds with the pretty colors, sigh... You made it happen beautifully, Marcia! Christmas is a nice time to step back with family and friends, but also nice to return to the craft room when possible. Happy new year!
You've worked your Marcia magic and totally made this work! Wow is this ever PRETTY!
Beautiful card. Great job with the masking and inking, plus the stencils, to make your beautiful card.
What a fabulous bird stencil, Marcia, and you really did well figuring out the layout. The card is delightful!
These little birds are amazing, Marcia! What wonderful details and I'm impressed how you adapted the stencils and stamps from other companies to make this work so beautifully! Congratulations on your new little bundle. There's nothing better than baby cuddles!
This amazing card is so worth every bit of effort and time you've put into making it. I adore the sweet bird images on each of those stamps! I have a heavy hand when it comes to stenciling too. You did an amazing job keeping it light. Wish I lived closer so I could borrow this set. I absolutely love this!!
Oh Marcia ... this is just BEAUTIFUL!! Love all the birds! What an awesome design! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Triple B & Stencil Fun challenges! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
Darlene
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
Triple B Challenge Co-Owner
Stencil Fun Co-Owner
Absolutely gorgeous, I am impressed you did it without the postage die, I too have this stencil and the die and have yet had time to use it, like you, it's been busy busy! I think you need to treat yourself to the postage die, I also have the WF series, I couldn't help myself LOL. email me at dianegreghov@att.net and we can 'talk'!!
Thank you for joining our challenge at Triple B!
Diane TB Co-Owner
{Nellies Nest}
{Triple B}
This stunning Marcia, well done you! Happy New year and thanks for your card too. :)
Me again, thanks so much for sharing your gorgeous card with us at Stencil Fun!
Thank you for joining our challenge at Stencil Fun!
Diane SF Co-Owner
{Nellies Nest}
{Stencil Fun}
Beautiful! I love your creativity, it really paid off and you've made a magnificent card, Marcia. The birds are gorgeous, the colors are dreamy and your use of the stencil allowed the separation along with the outside to really make the parts all work together
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