Stencil It!
Stencils are all the rage right now, there are so many things you can do with them! You can use them as masks to create fabulous custom backgrounds, you can spritz, sponge, stipple, use a blending tool to ‘smoosh’ the colors, use several layers of stencils to create a collage design effect. You could also use embossing paste to create texture, there are lots of fun techniques to try. You are never quite sure of how it will look until you remove the stencil and then your design is revealed! You can also use them to emboss a delicate design onto paper or card stock.
This week the Wednesday Challenge are asking everyone to ‘Stencil It’. You can use store bought stencils, or you can make your own masks using die cut, or hand cut shapes.
Once you have made your creation just go ahead and upload it into the linky on the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge blog! We can’t wait to see what you make!
As always, we’re offering a chance to win a $50 Gift Voucher to Simon Says Stamp! (If you enter in this weeks Wednesday Challenge, you’ll have a chance to win!)
Below are three projects created by the design team, that showcase this weeks theme! You can visit the challenge blog to get all the details and see the amazing cards and projects that the design team has created this week. If you click on each designers name, you’ll be taken directly to their blog where you’ll get more details about their project! Be sure to give these talented ladies some comments!
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Created by Debby:
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Created by Lin:
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So now it’s your turn. Happy Crafting!
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I need to practice these techniques using my stencils.
Beautiful use of stencils!
I have bought several stencils but not had the ideas to try them. I appreciate viewing your creations and giving me the inspiration to try them out!! Thanks for sharing.
fabulous cards!! I don’t have any stencils .. must get some :)
I haven’t got any stencil, but I daydream about all the different techniques that can be used wit them… Will I take the plunge?
YAY! What a fun way to use my stencils. Can´t wait to get home and make some cards. :)
xo Julia
I’ve been a little slow to get on the stencil bandwagon but I love them now!
Great cards! ;-)
I used one of my stencils recently with some texture paste….had so much fun and loved the results. Love the three cards presented today and will definitely continue to use stencils.
Stencils are becoming one of my favorite ways to decorate my art journal pages.
stamping sue
http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/
I DO love SSS’s challenges, pulling out my stencils now.
Wonderful stencil creations.
Melissa
“Sunshine HoneyBee”
Great examples of using stencils. I like them all. I have just begun using stencils in making cards and love the effect you get. Thanks for sharing.
I love the anniversary card. Very pretty.
this challenge is perfect, I love all the projects of DT!
Beautiful samples! Very inspiring indeed!
Stenciling is one of my favorite techniques.
FUN FUN FUN!! LOVING the New Stencil Challenge and ALL Of the AMAZING Inspiration!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)
I only have a couple of stencils and haven’t really played with then. Now looks like a great time to do that! The DT has done some amazing inspiration pieces.
LOVE the stenciled projects, now I’m inspired to get out some stencils and play (and buy more … especially the Mini Pattern Strips!)
Lovely projects! I have been playing with some stencils, will have to finish them off. Thanks for sharing and inspiring us.
Love stencils! Will definitely have to play along!
I have a few stencils haven’t used them yet…better get going!!!
Gorgeous cards! Love all the different stencils and the look they bring ♥
Great challenge!
Cool projects. I love stencils. Definitely a favorite craft technique. Michelle t
I love this challenge can’t wait to get started making cards
Hoping to play along at the weekend :)
Love this post! I have a couple of stencils but haven’t used them yet because I wasn’t quite sure what to do with them. Now I have some inspiration to work from.
Beautiful cards! I love using stencils.
Very pretty!
Gorgeous projects! I’m hoping to find time to play along this week…if I get all my flower pots planted!
I love the altenew stamps and project!
Love that Shake it off stamp!
Did some stencil work last night – it’s always so much fun!
Have stencils, have ink, have not used the stencils. (My bag)
Great projects.
thanks for sharing.
super cool theme! I love stencils!! this week’s cards are awesome
I have stencils but haven’t used them in a while.
I need to get creative with them again soon!
Just made a card for this challenge. :) Have to blog about it tomorrow!
xo Julia
This is a great opportunity for me to practice using my stencils! Thanks for the inspiration!
Great cards. I love playing with stencils.
So beautiful projects, great inspirations! I need to learn and practice more the different techniques!
Wow, what beautiful cards! Thanks for the inspiration.
Love Debby’s roses. Lovely blend of colours in the background on on the stamps. Thanks for the inspiration.
oh goodie. i love my stencils. amazing creations, ladies.
I’ve never really tried stencilling but it looks great. I think I’ll have to try this out :)
So much fun! Love all the different designs.
I do have some stencils… will give them some love :D
I love using stencils and these cards are awesome!!
Time to play with my stencils! Three great cards today.