Stunning Stencils CTMH Technique Blog Hop

 

Welcome to this Technique Blog Hop where we are featuring the use of "Stunning Stencils". Close To My Heart Makers incorporated stencils into their artwork and you will love what you see as you make your away around the circle! 

If you are coming from Katy's Blog, you are on the right track. You can find a complete list of participants at the bottom of this post. 

I absolutely enjoyed making this card using one of the stencils from the Card Front Stencil Pack. By sponging the Peacock Feathers Oxide Ink, through the "thank you" stencil, it resulted in this background. Then, some Thin Cut flowers from "Layered Flowers" were the perfect accents to add to the sentiment. 

Here are the other sentiments included in the referenced Stencil Pack; a great variety.

To create some dimension to the flower and leaf images, I inked the edges with respective ink colors - Flamingo, Clover, Raspberry and Lemon. To finish it up, I could not resist adding some glitz with the Glisten Stickles Glitter Glue. 

Thank you for stopping by. Be sure to continue to make your way around the Blog Hop by heading to Krista's Blog next. I'm confident you'll love what you see there, and beyond! Wishing you all the best for the second half of this month!  

Happy hoppin'!

PARTICIPANTS:

1. Melissa Robinson *YOU ARE HERE*
2. Krista Hershberger
3. Danielle Edwards
4. Terry Metzger
5. Michelle Loncar
6. Cat Nowak
7. Tamara Sandwisch
8. Wendy Kessler
9. Danielle Wagner
10. Michelle Johns
11. Lauren Moore
12. Maz Wood
13. Haley Dyer
14. Katy Taylor

"Let It Shimmer" CTMH Technique Blog Hop

Welcome to this month's Technique Blog Hop where we use the Close To My Heart Shimmer Brushes to create artwork for the theme, "Let It Shimmer". 

This hop is one big circle. You will find links to all participants at the bottom of this post, should you get lost along the way. If you are coming from Miss Carrie's Creations, you are on the right track.

I used the Shimmer Brush for a fun background on the focal point area of my card. All you need is a Shimmer Brush (I used Julep), stamping block, plastic wrap, and cardstock.  

Start by placing a generous amount of Shimmer Brush on your block. Then, apply the plastic wrap to the block and then splotch it onto the cardstock repeatedly until you get the desired look. It does dry quickly. 

I wanted somewhat of a rustic look for the camper, while still drawing attention to the CUTE polka dotted paper. While she splotches do shimmer, I had a difficult time reflecting that in the photo. It has a nice and subtle shimmer that I think looks great!  

I used this Aurora Cardmaking Stamp Set, with coordinating Thin Cuts, for the adorable stamped images. I could not resist using the camper and loved not having to fussy-cut the images.

I even added a little bit of shimmer to the camper. 

This is a fun and simple technique to use. While a bit messy, it's super easy to clean up when using our All-Purpose Mat. 

Thanks tons for joining us for this Blog Hop. Be sure to head on over the Brandi Robinson's blog to see what she has created to share with you. Wishing you a great week! 

List of Participants:

1. Melissa Robinson *YOU ARE HERE*

2. Brandi Robinson

3. Katy Taylor

4. Michelle Loncar

5. Cat Nowak

6. Haley Dyer

7. Alyson Mayo

8. Maz Wood

9. Wendy Kessler

10. Michelle Johns

11. Lauren Moore

12. Brenda Lapp

13. Darlys Recker

14. Krista Hershberger

15. Miss Carrie's Creations