Thursday, January 16, 2014

Making Waves - A Twofer


I got some stencils from the new range by Memory Box and decided that this wave stencil would be ideal for the Runway Inspired Challenge.



I taped the stencil down to the front of the card, then masked off so that I could do the orange (Spiced Marmalade) sweep, then masked that while I sponged the rest of the card blue (Salty Ocean with a bit of Faded Jeans around the edges).  Die cut birthday (Memory Box) and stamped "wishes" (Woodware).

I'm also entering it into Simon Says Monday Challenge, Anything Goes.



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I made another card with the same stencil, this time in pinks for the ombré and stamping challenge at Craft Stamper:



From the top: Tattered Rose, Victorian Velvet, Worn Lipstick, Fired Brick distress inks.

I'm adding it to the One Layer Simplicity Challenge but I think Susan might have palpitations at the lack of white space ;)


29 comments:

  1. LOVE your new stencil Shirley ... you've make two fabulous cards. Especially love the blue and orange combo. Loll xx

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  2. what great card Shirley...well done.
    thanks for playing along with the OLS this week.

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  3. Now, that's what I call "FABULOUS", Shirley! Love them both, but the first one really pops with the color combo! Gotta get this stencil...thanks!

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  4. LOVE this - I think this one's a winner!

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  5. these cards are so fabulous. I love the stencil! both cards are so elegant. I love the colors also.

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  6. Fabulous! LOVE the first one - colors are just fantastic!

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  7. I love these both Shirley, that stencil was OOS when I last looked, I can see why. :0) that sweep of orange with the blue is gorgeous. X

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  8. What a stunning stencil and I love how you've used it! The colors look amazing!

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  9. Beautiful design and perfect for Ric!

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  10. Both cards are beautiful but the blue with the slash of orange is very eye catching.

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  11. Okay...you make this sound so easy! These cards are amazing and will definitely be featured in the winner category! Perfect interpretation of the Runway Inspired Challenge photo! Gorgeous colors and AMAZING placement of the sentiments to snuggle perfectly within each 'wave'!

    Wow!

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  12. What great cards, I particularly love the beachy feel of the first one. Thanks for joining us for this week's Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge!

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  13. these are both amazing, I love the wave look x

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  14. these are both stunning. I've been looking at all the stencils lately and I may have to treat myself!!!!

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  15. Love this, so very pretty :)

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  16. Simply put, I'll be really shocked if this doesn't get at least HM at RIC! Genius, Shirley!! Hugs, Darnell

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  17. WOW ... awesome, Shirley! LOVE these waves of colour and the perfectly placed sentiments ... yep, definitely awesome! Anita :)

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  18. Love these cards Shirley. The waves give the bold colours a very serene look. Lovely.

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  19. Love the wave effect here and how your sentiments follow those curves! Thanks for joining in with us at Runway Inspired Challenge!

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  20. Beautiful inking with the wavy design, Shirley! Love the mod vibe! Thanks so much for joining the fun with us at Runway Inspired Challenge!

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  21. Your cards look so peaceful and serene! Thanks so much for joining us on the Runway!

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  22. Gorgeous cards! Thank you for playing along in Craft Stamper challenge!

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  23. THUD! That first card is truly a masterpiece of design and color. LOVE the pop of orange and the die cut curved to fit the wave. So dramatic and effective! The second card is softer on the color front, with three perfectly placed sequins and perfectly placed sentiment! Bravo! Thanks for playing the One-Layer Simplicity challenge again with these two beauties!!

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  24. Fabulous take on the ombré technique, such gorgeous results!

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  25. Both great - the first one is especially striking and the second one is soft and pretty! Thanks for playing along with the Craft Stamper challenge!

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  26. Love the subtle pinks Shirley, great card! Thank you for joining in with the Craft Stamper ombré challenge!

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  27. You were born to be a Craft Stamper, told ya. Congrats on your shout out over there.

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  28. Love these, beautiful. Thanks for taking the Craft Stamper challenge!

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