Tuesday, March 10, 2015

ARTplorations Stencil Blog Hop - Day 3



It's Day 3 of the ARTplorations blog hop, and today I'm using the Leaf Prints stencil.  I sponged Distress Inks (Crushed Olive, Shabby Shutters) through the stencil, then added Peeled Paint Distress Marker for depth.  I stamped the grungy dots from the Mini Mixed Media Backgrounds set, but it looked like the leaves had blackspot, so I stamped the netting over the top, and added netting stamped in grey in some of the white space areas.

The frame and sentiment are from the February/March 2015 STAMP Club set, Blossom Overture.


Pop on over to the STAMPlorations blog to see the fabulous inspiration from the rest of the design team, but before you go, leave me a comment for a chance to win:

SIX (6) winners (2 winners per day) will receive their choice of ARTplorations stencil. Winners will be randomly drawn from all comments left on the designers' blogs.

THREE (3) winners will each win a $15 gift certificate. Winners will be randomly drawn from comments left on the STAMPlorations blog.

Hope you've enjoyed the hop and are inspired to play with your stencils!

37 comments:

  1. Oh, I love this stencil!! Your card is so pretty Shirley! :)

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  2. Shirley, I love all the texture you have on your card. Thanks for all the tips and inspiration!!

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  3. Love it! The textures just complement each other so well! Beautiful card!

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  4. Fantastic use of the stencil and I love all of the texture added with the background Stamps. All around fantastic card. Thank you for the inspiration.

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  5. Wonderful card! Love the feel the added stamping gives to this! ♥

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  6. LOVE the dual stenciling -- looks fabulous

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  7. Haha it looked like the leaves had blackspot. Good thing you can always layer some more, right?!?

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  8. Ha, now I thought the whole effect was meant to be! Love the overall effect. :)

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  9. It goes without saying that the colors are wonderful on those leaves with black spots, but it's the texture that caught my eye. Beautiful work!

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  10. great textures in the leaves !!!
    feel free to get more *lol
    CU hellerlittle

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  11. This is so pretty! Thank you for sharing how you made it! I think I need that stencil!

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  12. What an amazing technique - looks stunning! Nice touch of retro, Jo x

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  13. Wow, this is AWESOME. Love the neutral look of those leaves. The netting just draws you into all that loveliness.

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  14. Love the grungy lovely texture and simple color. Wonderful card. Has been so fun seeing all your wonderful makes along this fun Hop!~kim

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  15. Love the grunge look :) Your card had nice texture and depth.

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  16. This looks fabulous Shirley, love the grunge look.

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  17. LOVE the overstamp on the leaves... FAB!

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  18. Awesome card - love the texture you created!

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  19. The stamped netting in two different colors really gives this so much depth.

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  20. Love this! Great dimension and colors and shapes!

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  21. Love the grunge effect :) awesome card!

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  22. Lovely leaves, with the mix of stencils, the colors look gorgeous together, I might CASE it.

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  23. What a unique card; I quite like the 'leaves with blackspot' (you are tooo funny)! Fabulous and innovative!
    Hugs~c

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  24. Love your colors and layers of stenciling Shirley. Fun reading your description too
    TFS

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  25. Just so cool - love that leaf stencil! It looks great combined with the layered stamping :)

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  26. Shirley I just really like this card - the interest you've created by stamping the grunge over top and the highlight details are excellent. Great colours and simple framed sentiment.

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  27. what a wonderful backgound you created with the stencil and stamps Shirley!

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  28. SPonging ,stencils n stamping ! Awesome card !

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  29. ALl the different textures and layers make a very great card. Thanks for inspiration.

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  30. Love this card - the added stamping over the stencil background is SO interesting.

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  31. The texture on your card 'in real life' must be amazing! I love how you 'treated' your wee case of blackspot (chemical free gardeners will be delighted!).

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  32. Gorgeous colours and texture. Hugz

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  33. Cool, Shirley ... the net stamping over the top of the leaves did away with the 'blackspot' beautifully! Yummy and texture-y! Anita :)

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  34. Love what you did with that netting stamp in the white space.

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