Sunday, January 26, 2014

Stencils 3...and a Sketch!

Still working on homework from Day 1 of the "Stenciled" class offered by Online Card Classes.  I was inspired by Laura Bassen's technique of inking a background stencil with Versamark ink and then heat embossing.  I used a dotted stencil from Heidi Swapp and clear embossing powder.  

This card also features Rita Wright's sketch of the week at Freshly Made Sketches.


Here's my card.  The paper is from My Mind's Eye "Love Me"collection and the sentiment from Waltzingmouse Stamps Frame-It set.


I decorated hearts cut with Sizzix Hearts, Primitive #3 die with stamped images from Fresh Cut Florals by WPlus9.


If you don't own a polka dot background stamp, this is a great, economical option since stencils are typically cheaper!


12 comments:

Betty said...

WOW - love your card - will have to give that polka dot background a try - perfect touch!

Darnell said...

Kelly, you get top honors for your class homework so far! Your stencil cards are magnificent. This card in particular? Please! Polka dots and love text, and a plaid heart puts me over the moon!! Enjoy the day! Hugs, Darnell

Karin Åkesdotter said...

WONDERFUL card Kelly! ABSOLUTELY Looooove it! It Went straight into my inspiration file! Thanks!!!
So excited about what Claire shared with us - WOW - Can't wait to get started again- feels so long ago (-: BIG hugs, Karin

Joni Andaya said...

Such a Sweet card Kelly :) Love <3

Lisa Elton said...

Kelly this is as cute as can be! Love all of the sweet patterns and the way you've layered them all together!

Kristine Porter said...

I LOVE your card! Everything about it is perfection! :)

Michelle said...

Kelly, this is one of the lovliest cards ever!!!! Very sweet!

Cathy Weber said...

Another really pretty one Kelly...love the polka dot and the WPlus9 flowers.

Sharron said...

Love what you're doing with the stencils. You are providing so much inspiration! Love your plaid heart with the WP9 flowers!

Amy O said...

Absolutely gorgeous! I love the idea of using stencils for embossing, and those flower, hearts, and polka dots make the sweetest card. Thanks for joining us again at Freshly Made Sketches!

Jen Timko said...

Such a lovely card! The details on your heart are so pretty and I love that banner paper. Glad you joined us this week at FMS!

Wendy Nicola Jackson said...

Utterly love this gorgeous card. Came across it on Pinterest, when looking for some inspiration and I just had to leave a little note of admiration here. LOVE the fab design, your take on the skecth, the colours, the embossing. It's a fabulous CAS card. Hugs, Wends x