I started off by using the Fuchsia Border stamp to create the border (isn't it appropraitely named?!) . The size of that set the design for the rest of the card.
I then used the Circle Dots Stencil and a pencil to draw the central circle. This enabled me to see where I needed to stamp the fuchsias. I rubbed out the pencil and masked off the flowers before stencilling the circle. The new Clarity stencil brushes are perfect for this as they give such a lovely soft effect. I also used them on the edge of the design.
As you can see it started off as a one layer card but I thought that there was too much white space. So I used a square Spellbinders die to carefully cut out the centre. I then matted it onto some black card.
Colouring isn't one of my strong points so I thought I'd stick with the stencilling theme and add the colour that way.
I cut myself stencils for all of the different sections out of some Post-it notes and used a dinky little stencil brush that came with a set of chalks to apply the ink.
I was quite pleased with how they turned out.
Stamps and Stencils Used
Lynne
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Gosh Lynne, I don't know how you can think colouring isn't your strong point. Those fuschias look real. I absolutely love it, and have got to have a try.
ReplyDeleteLove what you have done with these Lynne....xxx
ReplyDeleteThis is just stunning. Well done. X
ReplyDeleteLynne this is just stunning and the fuschias look real WOW xx
ReplyDeleteAb Fab lynne, loving it xxx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, one of my faves with these stamps x
ReplyDeletebeautiful and elegant card. your stencilled colour is so soft and beautiful xx
ReplyDeleteWow! You are SO clever Lynne - this card is absolutely gorgeous! It took my breath away when I saw it and just had to look at your blog to see how you made it. To echo an earlier comment, how you can think colouring isn't your strong point...! Stunning! What more can I say?!
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