Monday 9 March 2015

ARTplorations Stencils Blog Hop Day 2


Hi All! Welcome to Day 2 of the ARTplorations Stencil Blog Hop, where we, The STAMPlorations Girls, are putting stencils through their paces.
Again I have been going a little bold and crazy today using some of the Gelli Plate backgrounds I made using ARTplorations Stencils Leaf Prints.


I worked with two of the prints I took from one application of acrylics. I first started by laying down some ultramarine, put my stencil on top and applied some metallic silver through my stencil. I then lifted my stencil off and took the first print, which forms the background in my first card. The second print is the one I altered adding some Metallic Melon Gelattos and Spiced Marmalade Distress Paint. I cut both pieces to size and added a strip of plasterboard tape, some sponged die cut flowers, a butterfly and sentiment both from the Trendy Butterflies set to my first card. I decided to white emboss my sentiment on a strip of off-cut to help it blend in better. After layering it all as seen on my pink base card I simply added some silver pearls and a touch of glitter to finish.


For my second card I black embossed my sentiment from the Boxed Blooms set, layered on my black base card and added some pearls and candy dots to finish.

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That's it from me for today, back tomorrow with more stencil inspiration for Day 3 of the ARTplorations Stencil Blog Hop.

Have fun hopping!

hugs
Monika xxx


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31 comments:

  1. Wow, these are gorgeous! Love that stencil!

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  2. Gorgeous Creations! That stencil is awesome! Thank for sharing your work with us.

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  3. The mono prints are such fun Monika, I forgot how much fun it can be! :)

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  4. Amazing creations! Love the pretty blues.

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  5. Gorgeous background on both cards!!! ♥

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  6. Wow! Love how your stenciling turned out. Neat way to do it. I am learning a ton!!

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  7. I looooove both of these! Especially that one with the drywall tape! It's so textural and cool!

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  8. Love the two different looks you got by changing up the colors.

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  9. incredible effect--beautiful cards!

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  10. both card looks very well....
    I think I must have the leafesstencil ( sometimes)
    CU hellerlittle

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  11. Love the tropical feel of both cards! Excellent job!

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  12. These are great cards and I love the colors. Great job.

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  13. Stunning cards. Love your color combo. TFS

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  14. Love both, so pretty. The blue leaves on red are so awesome!~kim

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  15. These are gorgeous Monika.

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  16. Great effect with the print technique. Must try and remember that. Hugz

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  17. Beautiful backgrounds and love the vibrant colours!

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  18. Such vibrant colours on both! Love these gelli prints - they look fabulous :)

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  19. 2 mixed media beauties, love all the blue color in here.

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  20. Ok, I came here all prepared to say 'I love those leaves,' but then I saw the second card... I love THOSE leaves!!! FAB!

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  21. Yet again, I had no idea how versatile stencils can be! Your cards: gorgeous!
    ~c

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  22. Loved the stenciling Monika! :)

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  23. Love your colors and how both your cards really pop with texture and colors. TFS your detailed description too Monika.

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  24. Love you gorgeous blue cards Monika, and that stencil is fabulous - makes an interesting background with the technique you've used to achieve two cards.

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  25. Wow! This is really fabulous, Monika! I love the bright colors, and your black sentiment and background are perfect! Such an eye-catching combo, and really beautiful cards!!!

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  26. Your color combo and design are outstanding.

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  27. Love the texture and vibrant colours.
    x Asha

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  28. What amazing cards - love the one made with the first print!

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Thanks so much for stopping by. Your comments are very much appreciated. Have a lovely day! Hugs XXX