Have you ever heard of Perforated Paper? I hadn't until Taylored Expressions showcased it with stenciling and I just had to try it! It looks a lot like counted cross stitch material except that it's a heavier weight paper. Amazon offers it in a few different colors, but it's twice the cost than it is at TE. TE offers it for 2 sheets (8 1/2 x 11) for $6 (Amazon is $12.29 for 2 sheets). Anyway, I cut my piece down to a quarter sheet (4 1/4 x 5 1/2) and put it on my grip mat and then stenciled just like I normally would with a Gina K stencil called Bold Bouquet. You do have to use a bit more pressure to get the color to show up, but I tend to be more heavy handed when I stencil anyway, so it wasn't a problem for me.
We have lots of wonderful inspiration from the DT to get you started, and you can check it all out right HERE. We look forward to seeing what you create using DOTS or STRIPES along with your florals! This challenge is open till Sunday, May 25th @ 5:00PM.
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14 comments:
SO fabulous, Marcia! What a clever way to use that paper and add the dots!
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Your stenciled flowers look great on that perforated paper Marcia. Great way to add dots to your lovely card.
This is gorgeous Marcia! That dotted paper looks fantastic when stenciled on.
OOh this is a new one on me and am fascinated by it . I simply adore how the stenciling looks on that paper it's a real triumph and should be framed.
Marie
While I hadn't seen the "aida cloth" look in paper, I've seen the pierce plate so it makes sense. I love the look it gives your beautiful bouquet -- brings back memories of my teen years, and your card is truly wonderful for it!
That's some fun paper and I love the way you've used it! Fabulous card, Marcia!
No, I have not heard of perforated paper, and 2 for $6 still sounds like a lot of money! It does make into a very special card, though! What a clever way to go with the dots theme, and so beautiful, Marcia! I've probably said it before, but you do the most lovely stenciling!
I think I used to have some of that paper. I wish I had it now! It looks wonderful with your stenciled flowers and you definitely have the dots, Marcia! Such pretty stenciling!
Great card, congrats 💐😊 happy day
Gorgeous stenciled flowers Marcia. Love the thin framing in black that makes everything pop! How cool it looks sponged onto perforated paper. I've never seen that before with card making. It's so cool ... and definitely looks ike a cross-stitch. xx
WOW! What a wonderful look of the stenciling on that wonderful paper!! Lovely stencil and colors too. The black framing is perfect!
I just saw this on the Flower Challenge home page and had to come for a closer look, Linda! I have not heard of this paper and it's really cool with the stenciling over it! I love the framing, too! Hugs, Darnell
Gorgeous stencil and absolutely love the look with that paper! I'm going to try using my cross stitch die to get a similar look.
That paper gives a whole different look to your beautifully stenciled flowers, Marcia.
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