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Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Virginia's View Challenge #2: Stencils

After a wildly successful 1st challenge, Virginia has posted her 2nd one today and it's stencils!  I played around with the stencils I currently own, but nothing was floating my boat, until I saw what Jacqueline did.  She used a die-cut as her stencil, and then my world of possibilities opened wide!  Here's my entry for today:


I already had a die-cut of this Impression Obsession Floral Lace Heart, and thought it would be fun to use it as a stencil, coloring in all the flowers.  First I used the actual die to make an embossed impression on my card front, then I taped the die-cut over it carefully and colored through it, using distress markers.  Most of the flowers don't have centers, so I added them with my beloved pearls, and then stamped my Hero Arts sentiment to finish.

I love the way this turned out!  Thank you, Jacqueline, for the inspiration!!

I'd also like to enter this into the Moxie Fab World's Styling with Stencils challenge.


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15 comments:

  1. Cindy C.April 1, 2014 at 4:22 PM

    Great card for both challenges Lin! I saw Jacqueline's card in the HA flickr group pool too, and I was thinking to create a stencil using die as well! Let's see how long I procrastinate before I actually get something done! ;)

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  2. BarbApril 1, 2014 at 4:37 PM

    Jacqueline's card truly was an inspiration and I love where it took your creativity, Lin! This is really beautiful, and it's so "you!" Love it!

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  3. JackieApril 1, 2014 at 6:24 PM

    That's a beautiful card and a wonderful use of a stencil, too.

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  4. BettyApril 1, 2014 at 6:49 PM

    lovely card and it's says "spring" all over it in those colors!

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  5. Jeanette M.April 1, 2014 at 8:12 PM

    Ohhhh so pretty, Lin!

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  6. Cat CraigApril 1, 2014 at 9:01 PM

    Beautiful Lin. I saw this on pinterest before I sat down for blog reading, it grabbed me there, and here.

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  7. Virginia L.April 2, 2014 at 12:05 AM

    This is what V. V. challenge is about...players keep inspiring each other! I love how Jacqueline inspired you and you added your own floral signature on it! It's absolutely delightful. This diecut proves to be a keeper. Way to rock the challenge, Lin! Thanks so much for playing Virginia's View Challenge!

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  8. Sarah GApril 2, 2014 at 1:38 AM

    Gorgeous - love the fresh colours and way you have used the die cut to colour in! Love it!

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  9. JacquelineApril 2, 2014 at 8:54 AM

    Hi Lin, so happy my card gave you an idea - I love it!

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  10. jintyoo7April 2, 2014 at 10:31 AM

    Ha ha, Lin - so sorry your boat didn't float initially!
    You certainly came up trumps with this pretty creation :)

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  11. Tracey McNeelyApril 2, 2014 at 12:21 PM

    Gorgeous, so much work but the results are fabulous!

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  12. Barb GhigApril 2, 2014 at 8:28 PM

    Oh, Lin...your heart is absolutely GORGEOUS! I love how you colored in those pretty flowers in such lovely spring colors...such an elegant design, too!

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  13. donna mikasaApril 3, 2014 at 3:16 AM

    Oh, this is so pretty....so "Lin"! And the pearls are THEE perfect touch!

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  14. Cecilia HsiehApril 3, 2014 at 6:18 AM

    Love this Lin!

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  15. Nancy Penir April 8, 2014 at 6:08 PM

    This must be Spring, I can smell the sweet blooms on your gorgeous heart! Oh so pretty, must try this!

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Thank you so much for your kind comments - they make my day!