Stencil Your Way

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 I am back with another stencilled design featuring Hero Studio Layering Stencils of the Month Subscription. 

 

 All details about this stencil are listed here

 

The title of this post says it all. It's your stencil and you can stencil however you like. I chose to stencil in two colors of hydrangea. It is easier to stencil when you group them in colors.

 Also, you can add multiple sentiments like this card here. As you can see, the 3 sentiments do not conflict with each other and add that special extra thoughts into the design. Why not? 

Last note about the embellishments....

Take a look at your stash, take out the drops of glitter glue and add that special shine. 

 I hope that you are keeping healthy and well.  Thanks for stopping by!

 

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Make Stenciled Image POP

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A stencilled card doesn't have to be flat... 

 This stencil set is from Hero Studio Layering Stencils of the Month Subscription.  

 All details are listed here

Today's post will perhaps make your stencilled design rethink how you'd approach them. 

These monthly stencils are all designed to fit with the anchored square corners. To make it super easy to line up, you can place each stencil within a stamping platform like MISTI. I even use a pencil to mark the corners for the alignment. It worked!

 

I followed the order of the stencil (numbered on the stencil). Once I inked it up, I then CUT the images out like a large die cut. If you have a coordinating die, this is the time to use it. Since there is none and also the size is rather big. 

 As you can see, the cut out image really pop over the coloured card-stock. That was my point of this post--make the stencilled image POP. 

 Of course, let's not forget the details of these Hydrangea. Time to get those droplets to work. You can use products like this or this to add that pop of shine and dimensions. 

You see, stencilled image doesn't have to be white and blah....what do you think? 

I hope that you find today's post helpful. Thanks for stopping by!

The Alluring Torn Edges

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I am popping in to share a summer beach project. Over the years, I made at least over a thousand cards (I know, no kidding). One "technique" (or element) that I don't get tired of is "paper-tearing", also know as "torn paper".   

 

I am using this month's Hero Arts Stamp and Die Subscription as the example. With the beach theme, the torn edges certainly evoke the memories the waves!   

 

 For the sea shells pieces, I used my favourite stamping platform MISTI to stamp the various shades and colours. With the size and the design of the hinge, I am most used to MISTI. 

Obviously, the stamped diecut images are the focal point. However, the background torn paper provides a dramatic and effective backdrop.

 

 

The teal color paper I used here is from Scrapbook. com. HERE and HERE are the latest colors. The best way of using Torn Paper is using the right kind of paper. Namely, the cardstock should be at least 80 LB. That way, you can show the textures of the paper.

 

What do you think? Are you liking the effect of torn paper? 

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Use The TEXT Stamp Effectively!

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Hope June is treating well. I am loving the warm weather and enjoy seeing the garden flowers in bloom. I am popping in to share a TEXT design.

This Stamp and Die Set is also part of the June Whole Studio Subscription.

For this design, I find that it is quite effective to use a simple color scheme. This way, your eyes will not find the text too busy. 

For stamping, I used Distress Oxide (Antique Linen, Ripe Persimmon and Abandoned Coral).

I die cut the sentiments and used them as focal point. The added dimensions are quite simple and effective. 

 

If you have large sentiment, you may give this look a try. Repeated Stamping for the background is actually rather fun and therapeutic.

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2nd Take with a Cafe Die Set

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I am back with another post featuring Hero Arts Die of The Month Subscription.

 

Auto-renewing monthly subscription now on the 3rd of each month.. This subscription includes a gorgeous set of exclusive dies each month. This kit typically includes a large background Fancy Die and extra dies to create more layers or messages for your creative projects.

• Premium quality metal dies
• Exclusive designs each month
• $25 subscription price, cancel anytime

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 As mentioned, there are many intricate pieces in this set. However, it is very easy to discern the die and piece them into the right place. I took a bright colour approach this time.

 I love using gray colour for the base/background. This almost guarantees a beautiful result. These are my FAVOURITE card-stock for die-cutting. HERE are the new card stock that are perfect for summer season. Check out the ones for card-making HERE.

 

Here are the two cards with the same dies. I highly recommend that you create at least TWO cards with the same die set. Sometimes the ideas came while you are creating the first card! Also, the more you create, the more inspiration will follow, based on my own experience.

 

 

 

I can't wait to share more projects with June subscriptions.Thanks for stopping by!

Hero Arts Die Set Of the Month Subscription

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I am enjoying planting and the outdoor these days... are you? I am glad to get back to creating and blogging a bit more. Today's post features Hero Arts Die of The Month Subscription.

The May "New Subscriber" registration window is now open. Join May 1st to the 27th and receive the pictured kits.

We made some changes to Hero Studio! A la carte kits will now only be available for purchase the following month, if there are left-overs. Don't miss out on this month's designs - join now!

Auto-renewing monthly subscription now on the 3rd of each month.. This subscription includes a gorgeous set of exclusive dies each month. This kit typically includes a large background Fancy Die and extra dies to create more layers or messages for your creative projects.

• Premium quality metal dies
• Exclusive designs each month
• $25 subscription price, cancel anytime

$35.98 value! Plus FREE SHIPPING! (USA only)

 

 Here is my first take with this lovely die. There are many intricate pieces in this set. However, it is very easy to discern the die and piece them into the right place.

I love bright and earthy tone …. and this card was much into that direction. Once I picked out the colors, it was very fun to create this cafe. 

  I’d say that working on a project like this, it is a must to have a tweezers like this on hand. It makes the assembly task much more manageable.

                             

Once again, these are my FAVOURITE card-stock for die-cutting projects like this.

The sentiment is from Stamp/Die of the Month. “I’m Here For You” is such a simple and heartfelt message. With the cafe image, this card evokes a sense of comfort and stability. 

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Hero Arts Studio Release

Hello friends! 

 

 I am back to share the latest Hero Arts Studio release.  

 Recently, Hero Arts asked me to create a few projects with their monthly subscriptions. To my delight, I said yes and today's post is featuring the Stamp & Cut of the Month.

 

 About the Stamp and Die Cut subscription: The May "New Subscriber" registration window is now open. Join May 1st to the 27th and receive the pictured kits.

We made some changes to Hero Studio! A la carte kits will now only be available for purchase the following month, if there are left-overs. Don't miss out on this month's designs - join now!

Auto-renewing monthly subscription now on the 3rd of each month. This subscription option includes a premium quality clear stamp set with coordinating dies, unique each month.

• Premium USA made 4” x 6” clear set
• 11 Coordinating Frame Cuts for images and sentiments
• Exclusive artist designed sets each month
• $27.50 subscription price

$38.98 value! Includes clear set, coordinating frame cuts plus FREE SHIPPING! (USA only)

For my design, I stamped and cut all of the images from the May Stamp/Die subscription. I colored the images with Distress Watercolour Pencils.

I love the ease and control of these watercolour pencils. Also, the familiarity of the Distress Ink names make it effortless to reach for various shades and colors.
 

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I envision that you can use as many or few images as you like and achieve great results. I did use a dark color cardstock for the base. The colours popped even more this way. You can find the Scrapboook.com's cardstock here.  As mentioned in my posts before, I love using these A2 size card-stock.  The varieties and quality of these colour card-stock are of great value. 

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 I will be back for more inspiration from the Hero Arts May Subscriptions. Thank you for stopping by! 

Add A Special Touch

Hello friends!

 I am sharing a card with a special background. Today's post is to remind you the versatility of your background stamps. 

Unfortunately, this background stamp/ kit is no longer available. I am using it purely as an example.  This project was part of an IG hop last summer. Since I love it so much, I'd like to share more here in the blog.

 

 Altenew Project Kit: Chocolate Flowers (Stamp + Die+ Stencil) -out of stock

 Let's take a look at the stamp set (with squares)

I stamped it as part of the background and then also stamp it on the back of the glitter paper. I then cut a few squares and added them to the background.  

 

Another option is simply stamp it on a piece of cardstock and then use that is the template to cut out the designs as you see fit.

 Last tip: be sure that you have all odd numbers of your elements. I have 7 pieces of squares and 3 sets of flowers.   I hope that you find this post informative and helpful. I'd appreciate that you shop your craft supplies via HERE Thanks for stopping by!