Saturday 1 February 2014

Stencilled Heart


Hi, I can't believe it's February already!
They say time flies when you're having fun, so I'd better stop LOL!

I've seen so many gorgeous cards using stencils and embossing paste lately that it inspired me to have a go with mine. I bought some Dreamweaver stencils late last year and hadn't used them yet.

 I used structure paste as I really like the rough texture. I do have some smooth paste too so I'll be playing with that as well.

When the paste was dry I put the stencil back on and sponged seedless preserves distress ink onto it. I tried to go from dark to light but I'm not sure the photo shows it too well. I've had the metallic heart brads for ages so it was good to finally use them,

There's a few challenges I'm going to link up to.

The Card Concept has a texture theme.
This is my 2nd entry. The first one was a clean and layered card. I think this one is more clean and simple.

At CASology the theme is purple. One of my fave colours!

At Addicted to Stamps & More they have a gorgeous inspiration photo.


Materials used: Dreamweaver stencil; distress ink; Stately embossing folder; hammer card base, brads and sentiment sticker from stash.

 Hope you have a happy weekend and thanks for visiting :)

15 comments:

Debbie said...

I'm really into embossing paste right. Love how you added the distress ink over the paste.

Ardyth said...

Beautiful classic layout and colours - thanks so much for joining us at CASology and the Card Concept!

Teresa Kline said...

sweet card!

sparkle & shine *~*

Anonymous said...

Pretty....

Mrs A. said...

Beautiful CAS card. Love the colours. Hugs Mrs a.

Karen M said...

Love your gorgeous card cathy and thanks for the tip for using ink over the paste by putting the stencil back in place - I will try that one out soon - hugs xx

Karen Davis said...

A very pretty CAS card. Love the embossed heart. Thank you so much for joining us at The Card Concept.

Darnell said...

I love your sweet stenciled heart card, Cathy! It is just perfect for all these challenges and well done using that NBUS!! Hugs, Darnell

Anita in France said...

Fabulous, swirly heart, Cathy ... love the texture and all that wonderful framing! Anita :)

Kay Miller said...

Such a pretty card! Love the embossing! Thanks so much for joining us at The Card Concept! :)

Gillian R said...

Such a elegant and classy card. Thank you so much for joining us this week at CASology

roffeycreations said...

Well done - looks amazing - not just the butterfly queen... Mxx

Deborah Frings said...

Perfectly clean, simple and beautiful. Love the texture of the embossed heart! Thanks so much for playing along with ASM this week!

stressfreestamping said...

I love the texture that the paste created! Great hearts too. They are so modern and fresh! Thanks for joining us at ATSM. :)

Nonni said...

Hi Cathy, isn't that an elegant and stylish card! Beautiful CAS look. Thanks for joining us at ATSM and do join our current Anything Goes Challenge too!