Wednesday 29 November 2017

ARTplorations Stencil Blog Hop


Today there is a special treat over at the STAMPlorations blog as we are celebrating the annual ARTplorations Stencil Blog Hop. This year we are showcasing the brand new gorgeous stencils from the talented Sanna Lippert of Papierstau. Please come and hop along with us, pretty much everyone on the STAMPlorations DT are featuring these gorgeous stencils today! And of course, there is a little something in it for you as well. You have the chance to win either a gift certificate to the STAMPlorations store or some of Sanna's yummy stencils. Prizes are randomly drawn from everyone commenting on the ARTplorations Stencil Blog Hop and the participating designer's blog posts. The full list of participating designers can be found over at the ARTplorations Stencil Blog Hop.



For my first card I wanted to let the super fun Evolution stencil shine as the star of the card, so I masked off a rectangle and inked Distress Inks in Twisted Citron, Mustard Seed, Abandoned Coral, Wilted Violet and Mermaid Lagoon. Then I stamped the sentiment from Noteworthy 2. I was going to leave it at that but inspired by the sentiment I doodled a frame around the image and added a few black pearls.


For my second card I die cut a piece of watercolour paper using the medium-sized Crazy Double Running Stitch Nesting die inked three shades of green Distress Ink (Pine Needles, Peeled Paint, Twisted Citron) through the Christmas Tree 1 stencil, moving the stencil for every shade of green I used. I left the die on while I inked to create the white border around the edges. Then I sprinkled different green shades of Brushos onto a scrap piece of Watercolour card, spritzing with water from a Mini Mister. Then I die cut the shape using Christmas Icons - Christmas tree 1. I used the stencil to add some Christmas tree shapes to the die cut in Pine Needles ink, and added some adhesive pearls as decoration. Last, I stamped the Merry Christmas sentiment from Homespun Christmas onto red card, cut a thin strip and added it to the card.


I'm linking up my Christmas card over at AAA Cards where the theme is Christmas and over at Daring Cardmakers where the theme is Trim the Tree.

I'm also linking up the card I made with the Evolution stencil over at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday challenge where Anything Goes this week.

Card: 300 gsm white card, 300 gsm Daler&Rowney watercolour paper, scrap of red card
Stamps: STAMPlorations Homespun ChristmasNoteworthy 2
Stencils: ARTplorations Evolution, Christmas Tree 1
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black, Distress Inks Abandoned Coral, Mermaid Lagoon, Mustard Seed, Peeled Paint, Pine Needles, Twisted Citron, Wilted Violet, Brushos
Other: Adhesive pearls from my stash

STAMPlorations discount code: If you want to save 20% when shopping at the STAMPlorations store you can use the code STAMPGIRLKAROLA at checkout. The discount applies to all normal priced and discounted stamps, stencils and dies. The code cannot be combined with other discount codes.


28 comments:

cm said...

WOW Talk about outstanding showcases of the stencils; wonderful inspiration that truly highlights the versatility of this new line! Your tree card has definitely sparked ideas!
~carol

Preeti D. (aka Dutt Preety) said...

Beautiful cards :) loved reading the process. Your doodled border on the 1st card is an awesome idea, love it !

Becca Yahrling said...

Both cards are lovely. I love how you doodled a frame around the stenciled image on the first card. And I love the tree stencil!

Arianna Barbara said...

Beautiful new stencils!!!
Your cards are really adorable!!!

laury55 said...

your cards are amazing!!!!

Verna Angerhofer said...

I love the cards you made with these new stencils. All so wonderful!

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

SO CREATIVE!

Sue D said...

Fun colors on your first card and great background for the tree on the second.

StirYourCreativity said...

Great use of the stencil and the result is awesome.

McStamper said...

Love your wonderful cards.

New Creations said...

So much fun with the new release. Love the doodling on the first one, both are so beautiful!

nancy littrell said...

Both your cards are so beautiful and creative, Karola. TFS and Happy Holidays. Hugs

Marjorie DUMONTIER said...

Great cards ! Your Christmas tree has my little preference. margessw@icloud.com

Jane said...

Loving that new stencil, perfect background for your tree. Thanks for playing at AAA Cards.

Grudniowe Handmade said...

Great - so colorful!

sannalippert said...

love what you made with the stencils!!!! I am really in love with what everyone created. you made the stencils look soo good <3

Kate Yetter said...

Your cards are so pretty! I am loving your style and the colorful way you have used these stencils.

Dawn said...

WOW. such a great idea to stencil your tree. I love it. Thanks for joining in at Daring Cardmakers. x

Leanne said...

Pretty cards! The first one reminds me of cells & Biology. :)

Dee Earnshaw said...

such lovely cards - thanks for sharing this with us:)

Craftychris said...

Gorgeous cards! Fab showcase of the new stencils! xxx

JenniferE said...

Goregous cards, especially that first one! Love the colors and sentiment!

Karthikha said...

Colorful and lovely creations :)

Mac Mable said...

Fabulous inspiration with the stencils, very artsy and unique x

Tina Z. said...

very beautiful!

debby4000 said...

Fabulous cards, great job.
Thank you for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge.
luv
Debby

ÅsaJ said...

Such a creative o great Christmas card! Thanks for joining AAA Cards! Hugs Åsa

Daria said...

Such fun cards! I especially love the first one with the Evolutions stencil and wonderful colors. TFS.