Every challenge I think..."This is my new favorite technique", and it has happened again. I am of course referring to the Compendium of Curiosities Challenge hosted by the lovely and talented Linda Ledbetter. You can find out more about the challenge
here on her blog. There are fabulous prizes generously supplied by none other than Tim and Mario and for this week's challenge by
The Inspiration Emporium. To play along, you must have your very own copy of Tim's Book, A Compendium of Curiosities Volume III. Don't have one? Click
here to order your copy now.
I can't tell you how I made my background but I used Weathered Wood Distress Paint along with Victorian Velvet, Frayed Burlap, Faded Jeans, Dusty Concord, and Antique Linen Distress. Here are a couple of pics before I added any embellishments. All total I used 5 stencils: Honeycomb, Dot Fade, Harlequin, Latticework and Flourish. What fun!
I made a trellis from the Mixed Media Thinlit Die and distressed it with Picket Fence Distress Paint. I made flowers from the Tiny Tattered Florals Die form Kraft Core paper and placed them on leaves cut from the Spring Greenery Decorative Strip. I finished it with a single word...love, cut with a die in my stash. Here are a couple more pics.
I just love this technique...can't wait to try it with different combinations of colors and stencils. That's all for now. Thanks for stopping by :)
How beautiful. How the colors and shadows combine to create this piece of art. You've made something so lovely, thank you for sharing it with all of us! #CC3C
ReplyDeleteThanks Cheryl...I love this technique. Can't wait to try it with seasonal stencils.
DeleteKim...this is gorgeous! I love your layered stencil background. Beautifully done and great colors! Those tiny tattered flowers are to die for! I love how the are nestled next to the lacy die cut! Love the entire project! Thanks for sharing with us at CC3C.
ReplyDeleteThanks Candy...I do love those tiny tattered florals. What a great technique!
DeleteStunning card! LOVE that background! Just gorgeous! Thanks for playing along!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Anita...love playing along as always.
DeleteOh wow Kim, your background is absolutely stunning and I love how you added the mixed media thinlit - it sets your beautiful flowers off perfectly! Anne xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Anne...I had so much fun with this challenge. Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteSuch a stunning card! Love your base color choices and the use of the florals and trellis. So happy you joined us again in the CC3 Challenge.
ReplyDeleteThanks Annette...I have really enjoyed playing along with the CC3 challenges.
DeleteWhat a beautiful card, Kim! I love the trellis over that lovely background! Wasn't this just the most fun challenge yet? Great results!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sara...it was a fun challenge! Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteGorgeous card Kimberly! Love the pretty background and fancy die cut overlay! Beautiful blossoms too!
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty! Love the colors you chose...beautiful and feminine.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with us at CC3C!
This is really stunning, Kimberley - the layered colours in the background are beautiful, and I love how you've used the die-cuts.
ReplyDeleteAlison xx