I tried to be clever and strategical with my combination of challenges today. I wanted to combine 'use stencil' with a sketch with die cuts with a theme ('tropical').
It all started with an array of supplies: two sets of die cuts, a stamp set and a stencil. I really like these irregular rectangles. I have no recollection where I bought this, but looking at the back side I saw it was made in India.
I cut rectangles, colored them in with Oxides and arranged them according to the sketch. I cut 'tropical leaves' (name of the set) from my gelli printed papers and I stamped a flower and colored it in with Ecoline watercolor markers. I stenciled the background with the stencil and Oxides.
The trouble arose when I had to find a suitable sentiment. My choice fell on a small square 'Make a wish' which I embossed with neon orange embossing powder. I must say - that was too much. Perhaps it could be salvaged with another sentiment (or flower?) which would cover it.
Before I attempt a remedy I will show this in the following challenges. The sketch challenge has closed, but the following are still active:
Tic-Tac-Toe: #tttc295 - I followed the diagonal row 'floral - square card - stencil'
Double D: Tropical - I was inspired by the lower right quadrant, it's colors and flowers
A Cut Above: June AG - 2nd entry
Creative Color Girlz: #5 Bloemen - Flowers
Love your stenciling and the beautiful tropical florals! The colors are bright and happy! This is FUN! Thanks so much for playing along with us at The Double D, Tropical Challenge. Donna, DT Member.
ReplyDeleteThis is fun! So bright and colorful and the stenciled background looks great. I think it all came together and looks amazing. Thanks for sharing with A Cut Above's June Challenge. Happy to have you play along.
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