Stand-alone stencils and a new way to use them!

When working with those stencils in my stash that don't have coordinating stamps or dies, they can sometimes fall flat.  Adding dramatic colors can really correct that, but today I want to share another way to add detail - with a pen!

Here is the first card I made using the Waffle Flower Crafts: NPC Peony Stencil set...

Quite pretty with those deep tones of orange and brown

but without the pop of white and fun framing you can

imagine it could 'fall flat', right?

Working with Bonnie's wonderful colors at Color Hues #134 

I went back in with those gorgeous Peonies in bright pinks for

the blooms and turquoise for the 'sky' - then the switch was turned on using

a Copic fine multi-liner and stencils 1-4 in the set to 'outline' and

give details to the flowers and leaves.  

Perhaps it's better to show, than to tell!

I even added intentional 'splatters' for interest.  Then it was time

to finish the piece using a black mat, one of Penny Black's Double Frames,

and a lovely Better Press-ed sentiment from Spellbinders' Bouquet of Hugs sentiment sets.  Here are the inks blended for my stenciling...

I know there will be a ton of cards in Bonnie's gallery - and have you seen her card??  FABulous!  Hurry to TCH#134 to see it and all the other wonderful team makes!

=] Michele