Thursday, March 12, 2020

Happy Easter ... with CAS Stencil Challenge

 
Viv is our host this month at CAS Stencil Challenge: Heat Embossing!  I'm hoping all of you can actually SEE my heat embossing... clearly it might be necessary to put your readers on! 

After stamping a panel with a gingham background stamp, I made my own stencil using a die, and a piece of laminated junk mail … I so love recycling!



Placing my stencil over that stamped panel, I used Versamark embossing ink to add sticky ink, then I added clear embossing powder, and heated it... here's a closeup of my finished card ...
 

and another:
 

 
Because my ink was still wet, the gingham caught the powder, too!  In the end, unless you're holding it your very own hands, I guess it is pretty subtle … but I like it!


I hope you do, too, Viv!! xx
=]  Michele

My little bunny-eared girl is that sweet Suzi's Easter from Jane's Doodles
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25 comments:

  1. Lisa EltonMarch 12, 2020 at 8:12 PM

    Awww, cute! I like the little patch of grass she's wiggling her toes in!

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  2. Marcia HillMarch 12, 2020 at 8:26 PM

    I see it, I see it!! And I love it too! Very subtle, but it's still definitely there and looks fabulous over the gingham! And of course that little girl is just too sweet...ADORABLE Easter card my friend!! :0)

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  3. Linda CallahanMarch 12, 2020 at 9:41 PM

    Such sweetness....this little bunny-eared sweetie is adorable!

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  4. nancy littrellMarch 13, 2020 at 12:52 AM

    I am sure your heat embossed sunray using a die to make your stencil is subtle, but shiny and very pretty as an accent for your gingham background. Love sweet Suzi's bunny ears too. I can tell you worked at getting a photo showing the shine...thanks! So please you joined us at CAS Stencil. Hugs..Nancy

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  5. Dotty JoMarch 13, 2020 at 6:11 AM

    So sweet! Jo x

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  6. JeanneMarch 13, 2020 at 6:47 AM

    Yeppers, it may be subtle, but to the person holding the card, it means a wonderful added detail. You are showing your creative genius again my friend. And I thank you! What a bright and cheerful card. Something much needed these days! Hugs!

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  7. BirgitMarch 13, 2020 at 7:42 AM

    This is adorable Michele, and I can definitely see the embossing over the gingham. What a clever idea with great results. Your little Easter bunny girl is so cute!

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  8. ~amy~March 13, 2020 at 8:04 AM

    That's some awesome upcycling. Such a cute card, can't go wrong with gingham. That Jane's Doodles set is so adorable.

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  9. LeAnneMarch 13, 2020 at 9:06 AM

    Love this technique....and I LOVE that gingham, so springy! How cool to upcycle something into a stencil, very clever!

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  10. VivMarch 13, 2020 at 11:18 AM

    Oh Michele I DO!! It's just lovely -and you're too clever with that sunray die to make the stencil in the first place - but the embossing powder gives it such a great shine! Love it. Thanks for joining my challenge at CAS Stencil, means a lot! xx

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  11. Ivana CamdzicMarch 13, 2020 at 11:32 AM

    Michele, you have the most creative ideas. I'm telling you - a rolodex is in order! This is such a sweet card and those bunny ears? Melting :)

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  12. Cat CraigMarch 13, 2020 at 12:13 PM

    How cool to add that bit of shine with your stencil Michele. Fabulous.

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  13. HilaryJaneMarch 13, 2020 at 2:40 PM

    Yes, I definitely like it, what a good idea and the subtleness is what makes it so cool. Love that little girl with her bunny ears and the lovely yellow gingham. I am so glad you followed through and joined us for the heat embossing challenge, this card is excellent xx

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  14. conilMarch 13, 2020 at 3:11 PM

    I like it, too, but that may be because I love yellow and heat embossing. The yellow is such a lovely contrast to the cute girl's dress.

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  15. BobbyMarch 13, 2020 at 4:29 PM

    So cute, Michele. Minus the darling girl it gave me an idea for a card.

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  16. JuliePMarch 13, 2020 at 4:44 PM

    I didn’t pick up the embossing when I saw this on IG. It’s so pretty! And woohoo for putting that junk mail to good use.

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  17. TKMarch 14, 2020 at 1:27 AM

    Beautiful! Love it, Michele, from the gingham, cute little Suzi and all that wonderful shine :o)

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  18. LollMarch 14, 2020 at 2:54 AM

    Always great when we can stretch the use of our supplies. Your die-cut make a great stencil and I can see the shine in your pictures. What a fun card with your sweet little girl and all that gingham! Thanks for sharing with us at CAS Stencil.

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  19. Anita in FranceMarch 14, 2020 at 5:31 AM

    Subtle and so sweet, Michele ... not only is that little bunny eared girl adorable, the embossed, sunny, gingham-y shine she's against is delicious! Hugs, Anita :)

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  20. lostinpaperMarch 14, 2020 at 3:55 PM

    Looks amazing Michele and worth the effort, loving that subtle effect!

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  21. PattiMarch 15, 2020 at 12:33 PM

    WAY! cool!! I need to CASE this idea!!

    Your darling little bunny eared girl makes me smile BIG!

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  22. Barb GhigMarch 16, 2020 at 3:42 PM

    Oh my gosh, this is such a cute card, Michele! I'm so impressed that you used re-cycled laminated junk mail to create your stencil :) Love the gingham plaid with shiny sun rays and your little bunny-eared girl is adorable! xx

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  23. Barb GhigMarch 16, 2020 at 4:19 PM

    My apologies...I meant to thank you for playing along with us at CAS Stencil! It's always a treat to see your creations in our gallery :)

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  24. Julia AstonMarch 17, 2020 at 7:21 PM

    What a great effect with the clear embossed stenciled sun rays over your pretty yellow plaid Michele - the perfect background for your cute bunny girl! thanks for sharing with us at CAS Stencil this month! xx

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  25. Stephanie LanzalottoMarch 23, 2020 at 8:46 AM

    What a fabulous idea to clear emboss that sunburst. I love it!

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