Hi everyone, have you had a chance to play along at the new CAS Stencil Card Challenge yet?
If not there are lots of new ideas from the DT to inspire you. There are also some video tutorials on the challenge blog with some great tips and tricks.
The technique for this challenge is sponging, nice and easy!
I used a burlap layering stencil for this background. I put a light pencil mark on the base card so I knew where the opening would be, then used an artist sponge to dab on some white gesso.
When it was dry I sponged on some bundled sage distress ink with a finger dauber. I wanted to keep it subtle and just have a textured look behind the chameleon.
My son said it looked like lizard skin so that was a bonus lol!
The chameleon is a new to me stamp from Carabelle Studios, inked with versafine then embossed with clear powder and fussy cut. I cut off the stamped branch as I wanted him to sit on a diecut.
I used inktense pencils to colour "him", love how vibrant they are.
I thought this sentiment fit the bill, then layered the top card over the stencilled base, popped the chameleon up on some foam dots and balanced him over the diecut branch.
I'm linking up to a few challenges:
At Simon Says Stamp Wednesday it's clean and simple.
It's also clean and simple at Addicted to Stamps and More.
Make My Monday, it's use words or a sentiment.
Mix it Up Challenge Blog has an anything goes theme with the optional twist of a sentiment as the main focus.
Supplies:
Tim Holtz burlap layering stencil; gesso; distress ink; Carabelle Studios chameleon stamp; Paper Smooches Word Salad sentiment stamp; versafine ink and clear ep; inktense pencils; Spellbinders circle die and Memory Box twigs and berries die.
Thanks for visiting,
Cathy x
24 comments:
The stenciled background does look like lizard skin. How cool. Love your beautifully colored chameleon with your pencils that turned out so well too. I clicked on your photo to enlarge and then could really see all the details. TFS Cathy. Hugs..Nancy
It does look like reptile skin behind your lizard. Fabulous texture.
I've made my pic bigger thanks Nancy.
Super card, Cathy, the stencilling makes a perfect background for the beautiful chameleon. xx
Fabulous and the previous two comments sum your card up Perfectly. Hugs Mrs A.
The "lizard" stencil background is perfect for the chameleon. You colored him beautifully with the pencils. I don't have luck with pencils but yours are really outstanding.
Your stenciling DOES look like snake or lizzard skin Cathy! perfect background for your colorful (and cute!) chameleon!
Your son was right, it does look like lizzard skin. The gesso adds just a little bit of texture ... love the soft colours you've sponged over top. What a great image!! Those pencils are bright! Great design Cathy!! xx
love the texture on your background and you chameleon is sooooo pretty with his bright colours :)
Beautiful card. Thanks for joining us at Make My Monday. Love Dawn x
I just love all the wonderful details on this great card! The stenciling and coloring are both amazing - well done!
Beautiful card, Cathy ! This chameleon is gorgeous and so beautifully coloured ! I also love the embossed stencilled background, so perfect with to pop up the chameleon. Gorgeous CAS design too. Thanks so much for sharing and for playing along at ATSM. x
Super little scene you've created and yes the texture from the stencil work does emulate the chameleon. Great combination of gesso and ink and love the vibrancy of the colours on the chameleon too x.
This is amazingly inventive Cathy! The background does look like skin! And your Chameleon is perfect!
That's an amazing stenciled background, Cathy! I love all the texture and the chameleon looks right at home on it!
Your son is right, the background does look like lizard skin! Fabulous card! Thanks for joining us at Make My Monday.
Lovely colouring on your chameleon, Cathy and the stencilled background is the perfect setting.
Ah well done, Cathy, what a great chameleon stamp that is and you’ve showcased it beautifully!
Hugs Shaz in Oz.x
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Love love love your card! This is just too beautiful!!
Thanks for joining us at MIUCB!
I thought just as your son did, Cathy ... chameleon skin background ... and it's brilliant! Your colourful little guy is fabulous set against it on his delicate branch! Hugs, Anita :)
I love this! The texture in the background looks amazing, just like lizard skin xx
This stencilling is inspired with the lizard skin type pattern to go with your cute and beautifully coloured chameleon Cathy. Fabulous! x
Wonderful design, Cathy! I love the textures and layers on your card and it still doesn't miss CAS concept. Amazing!
Thank you for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge :)
Marge
This is cute! And I like your design!
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