Sunday, April 12, 2020

STAMPlorations Stencil Sunday (April 12, 2020): Two Stencil Monochromatic Thanks Cards

Hello,

Happy EASTER!

Welcome to my first Stencil Sunday post! During April, May and June, on the second and fourth Sundays, I have the joy of playing with - and sharing - cards/projects using STAMPlorations' incredible array of stencils!  Talk about fun!


Just a note (or perhaps a disclaimer?): I am a 'CAS' stenciler/stamper, so you'll see 'basic' techniques from me.  I'm also sure that everything I make has been done before and, in many cases, probably stems from something I've seen/want to try in my travels through the crafting blog-verse.  I'll aim to give credit where I can and when I can't, please know:  I'm not 'lifting' your ideas to call them  my own.  I'm just imitating as a form of flattery!

My ultimate goal is to showcase a range of stencils and provide a launching point where your vivid imaginations and abundant creativity can take off!

So, with that as preamble...let's begin!

During these uncertain times, I'm sure many of us are seeking ways to express our appreciation for all those who are doing their best to keep our 'new normal' running as smoothly as possible.  For that reason, I decided on thank you cards; a theme I'm certain to be returning to frequently in the days ahead.

My monochromatic (more ore less) teal cards share the same basic ingredients, which are linked below: two stencils, two 'thanks' dies, two smaller sentiments. I've also used a triangle die (from my stash) for the design and inlaid the stenciled sections within the frame.  Doing so resulted in the first two cards...




I made a third card with the leftover pieces - the outer frame from the previous projects and the white inserts from the panel die - using the same stencils and ink.




Truly simple to make - and a reminder that mixing-and-matching stencils is a ton of fun! Plus, you can often get multiples when you use this kind of technique!

Hope you'll bring your stencils out and give them some LOVE!

Before you go: 

PRIZES! For a chance to win a $15 gift code to the STAMPlorations store, leave a comment here and on the STAMPlorations blog by May 8. Winners will be announced on May 10.
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I'll be back in a couple weeks for another Stencil Sunday!

Thank you for dropping by!


24 comments:

Sue D said...

Great design with the triangles and I like the stenciling.

Germaine said...

I truly enjoyed these cards. The color and design is charming. I can’t chose which one I like best!

KT Fit Kitty said...

These are gorgeous, Carol! This is my type of stencilling as it's something I can actually achieve! I like your stencilling as well as the patchwork look! Thanks so much for the inspiration!

Denise Bryant said...

Pretty stencil designs! Love the way you used the triangle die! Great 'thank you' cards!

Jeanne H said...

I really like these cards, the design and colors.

Becca Yahrling said...

Great design; I really like it! And love the pretty color you used and the fun stenciling.

MadeByMeghanK said...

I love the FONT of the THANKS and your fun mosaic look!!

JenniferE said...

Great cards! Loving the monochromic design. Great mix of stencils.

Gail said...

I like the thanks and the stencils along with the color - looks teal my favorite - tfs

Helen said...

Saw your cards on the stamplorations blog...like how you used the stencils with the monochromatic look. tfs-stay well.

Heather said...

Happy Easter!! These are really fun! I love how you mixed and matched the different patterns.

Fikreta said...

Very beautiful cards.
Happy Easter 🐣

Jeanne said...

Terrific thank yous! I always enjoy your stenciling posts. I think you have a wonderful touch with your stenciling. You may think it's basic, I think it's beautiful! Thank wonderful, compassionate you for thinking of all the hard workers out there helping keep things running as best they can. Hugs!

Crafting Queen said...

Two lovely cards.

cghundley said...

These look awesome
with these dies.
Carla from Utah

Bobby said...

I've always thought of you as the stencil queen so I'm not surprised you're showing them off in a feature, Carol. Using two different ones and interchanging them in the triangles made a great design on your card, almost like a quilt. And you know I love quilts.

Lindsey said...

These are fun! I have the dots stencil... now, what to mix and match it with? :)

Shelly said...

Oh, these are awesome!! Love them! And I'm also a basic, nothing fancy stencil-er. lol I also completely relate about giving credit part...Two peas in pod, we are! ;)

Dana M said...

Fantastic card designs and fun use of stencils. I love how you combined multiple stencil designs and unified them with a simple color palette.

Valerija said...

So pretty. Love the design.
Valerija xx

nancy dempsey said...

Love your simple and monochromatic designs.

TracyM #6773 said...

ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS cards!
LOVE the triangular design with the different stencilling in each one, the layered sentiments really POP too :)

Nandini said...

Very elegant and beautiful cards. I love your CAS take on stencils.

Tina Z. said...

Great design, I love blue!