Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Stenciled Mixed Media Snowflake Holiday Card

Hippity hoppity stencils on their way! Today at the STAMPlorations blog we are doing a fancy-dancy ARTplorations Stencil Hop where we're showing off all the fun techniques you can do with stencils.




As per my regular MO, I decided to get all messy and inky and create a mixed media card. Since Christmas cards are still very much needed (woops!) that's what I decided to focus on.



Before I get too far into the weeds, I wanna talk about the logistics of the Hop - For the next 7 days, we're showcasing stenciling techniques and we'll be giving away at least >5< prizes to those who hop along or make a project featuring stenciling and link it up to our Linky Party Gallery. Check out all the details here.
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Now, back to my tutorial. I used the Broken Glass stencil for my background and did a little bit of experimentation. This isn't a technique I've tried before - but I'll definitely be trying it again! I spritzed my paper with some water, and then I sprinkled my Ken Oliver Colorburst powders on to the paper. 

Using a paintbrush, I moved the colors around, and left some of the crystals still intact. 



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I wound up creating 4 different backgrounds - one with a dark usage of powders, one with a light usage of powders, and 2 where flipped my stencil over onto a blank piece of paper to capture the "extra" powder that was left on the stencil. 

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I also used some Distress Paint and Distress Spray Stains to die a piece of gauze for additional texture. Lastly, I altered some chipboard snowflakes with Picket Fence Distress Paint and some sparkly embossing powder. 

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My sentiment is from the Holiday Sketches: Christmas Candles set.

I hope you think this is as pretty as I do! It's so frosty - I can almost feel the crisp winter air just by looking at it! 

Please come join us in our ARTplorations stencil hop! Can't wait to see what you dream up!

My card is going over to play along in:
Mixed Media World Challenge - Winter Wonderland
Mixed Media Mojo - Winter Holiday with a  Sparkle Twist

Simon Say Stamp Monday - Let there be snow


27 comments:

  1. Burr! Your card is Perfect for a cold ND winter! Love the depth of color and that stencil!

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  2. Great backgrounds with your stencil and brushos!!! And just LOVE the inked gauze on your card, such a fabulous effect under the shimmering white bow and the chipboard snowflakes!! Wonderful creation!!

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  3. Oh my gosh this is totally amazing Becca!! (I saw your "sneak peek" on FB) So happy to see what the finished result of this is!! :) I have not used a stencil in this way, but must give it a try!! Thanks for sharing! :)

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  4. Love your "colorplay" Becca!! So fun and LOVE the result especially!

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  5. Awesome backgrounds Becca and I like the glittery snowflakes you added!

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  6. Ohh Becca this is fantabulous!!! Love the colour and the textures you have incorporated, and the contrast of the simply stamped sentiment panel.
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  7. This is so cool...very modern looking and yet so Dream like and very Christmassy

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  8. just love that Colorburst background and how all the elements together create this wonderful Christmas Card

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  9. LOVELY and yummy bg. I love blues the best of all I think....delish!!!

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  10. Love the deep tones! Great technique, great card.

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  11. I love the Color Bursts. I haven't used
    them with a stencil but after seeing your
    project - that's next on my list. the
    dyed gauze is a great idea.
    Fantastic card.
    thanks for sharing.

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  12. I love how you get all 'messy' and create stunning results. Another fabulous creation. Who would think of using gauze on a project? You of course. I love the stencil you used - now going to ad to my Wish List.

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  13. thank you for the awesome tutorial...fabulous project!

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  14. Love your messy, inky creation. Definitely beautiful.

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  15. Love how you made the striking background:)

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  16. This is amazing - love the different tones of blue and that stencil created such great interest in the bg!!

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  17. wow! beautiful backgrounds :) i love the color blue
    thanks for sharing
    cheers
    preety

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  18. Beautiful! Love the various shades of blue. That tag?? Just the perfect sentiment for this card!

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  19. My favourite color!!!!! Love the background! Wonderful card! Thanks for joining us this week on Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog! Barbara

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  20. Fabulous mixed media christmas cards, Becca! Great backgrounds :)

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  21. I loved your gorgeous watercolored stenciled backgrounds, Becca. Your gauze and chipboard snowflakes turned out beautifully too. TFS Hugs, Nancy

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  22. A really lovely frosty card, what a wonderful background! Thank you for sharing it with us at Mixed Media Mojo.

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  23. I just LOVE your wonderful take with this stencil Becca!! I really must try out my Brushos with them!! The blues give it a nice wintry feel as well!! Thanks for sharing! :) HUGS

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  24. Very cool with the Color Burst powders.

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  25. Fantastic card! Love all the details and mediums you used! Thanks so much for playing along with Mixed Media Mojo this month.

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  26. Beautiful Becca, thank you for joining us at Mixed Media Mojo! Deb xo

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