Thursday 15 October 2020

October CAS Mix Up Reminder

It is the 15th October already so it is time to remind you that there is still plenty of time to join in with the October CAS Mix Up Challenge. This month we are using stencils, Viv is our host and the prompt is tone on tone.



First I created a stencil with a Fuzzy Lemon die, then I inked a piece of white Bristol Board with distress ink making the coverage as even as I could. Then I inked over the stencil with a darker distress ink. The edges of the panel were inked in a darker shade and mounted it onto paper that toned well with it. I stamped and heat embossed the sentiment in gold and mounted it all on a yellow coated base card (adorable scorable). I also used the stencil to decorate an insert and the envelope.


I finished it off with a few enamel dots in the centre of the flowers.


I hope I might have helped inspire you to take part this month and shall look forward to seeing your entry in the gallery.

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog today, I really appreciate it. 

 xx

18 comments:

Viv said...

This is definitely a cheery card Hilary. Sue to brighten up anyone's day with that lovely colour combo. x

nancy littrell said...

A beautiful Cheery card, Hilary. I love your Cheery sentiment for your tone on tone stenciled cards with Autumn colors. Wonderful framing too. Thank you for sharing all your steps, my friend. Love and Hugs...Nancy

GerJanne said...

Great idea and beautiful colors. I will take a look at that blog.
Thanks for your email. I'm looking further, hihihi...

Bonnie said...

This is such a cheery card, Hilary, and I love these Fall colors for the card and matching envelope! Wonderful depth of colors on the stenciling!

aussie aNNie said...

Great post full of gorgeousness here. Have a lovely weekend. xx

Christine Alexander said...

great way to stretch those die cuts, It made a beautiful stencil :)

Ashwini Rao said...

Its hard to make monochromes look good - and that's why I love them! This card of yours showcases how well a single color can be used and made to shine when used skillfully! I must say thanks for this beautiful inspiration!!

papierelle said...

Your choice of color makes the card look very warm and friendly.

I Card Everyone said...

You and I are on the same color wavelength, Hilary! [will post mine soon!] I love these Autumn colors on your beautifully stenciled card!
=]

Cat Craig said...

Love the use of the die to make the stencil. Great way to extend the use of supplies.

Jo said...

This is divine. The whole card is monochromatic, perfect for the tone on tone theme. Our dies are even more awesome when we expand their uses. I love this card, definitely a cheery appeal ...my kind of day! xx

crafty-stamper said...

Great sunny cheery card love the stencilled tone on tone-beautiful effect
Carol x

Pat said...

A beautiful tone on tone card Hilary and I love the two colours and such a great idea to make your own stencil from a flower and butterfly die, and super finishing touches with the little enamel dots in the centres of the flowers and the lovely sentiment. x

Linda said...

This really is a cheery card. Love the colours, and such a pretty stencil xx

Mac Mable said...

Such a happy card and the tonal effect looks so pretty Hilary x.

Julia Aston said...

what a pretty design on your die made stencil Hilary - love the yellow/orange colors - so bright and cheery!

Loll said...

Such a fun design using your fussy lemon die for the stencil. The shades of yellow are so beautiful together Hilary! xx

Susan Joyce said...

Beautiful stencil Hilary and the colours are gorgeous, great design for the challenge.