Simon Says: Use at Least One Stencil

Hello Monday my friends! Welcome back to this week's challenge at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - USE AT LEAST ONE STENCIL.  I've used three stencils on my art journal pages.

We've had a wonderful month with our guest designer Susan of SusanBCards. I know you've enjoyed her creative work as much as I have. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your work Susan!

POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE GROWTH

First layer of the page - pink bubbles! with the In the Round stencil by Simon Says Stamp and the Sweets Pawsitively Saturated ink. 

Next up, a layer of Pearfection and Ocean inks with the Flora stencil. 

Here it is with all the inked layers...

Next up, paints! I used a mixture of the greens with the Leaves stencil and mask. On the right and bright side, I used the stencil to create the positive leaves. On the left side, I used the mask to create a negative version of the leaves. Then, I added a few bubbles on top with the Eggplant paint.

Side by side...

Next, I outlined the leaves with a black pen, and inked the edges of the pages with black ink. Final step was to add the words Grow Happy Memories.

"Negative" side...

"Positive" side...

Light and Dark, Positive and Negative...each balances the other.

Now, it's your turn! Come join us this week and use at least one stencil in your make. Fame and fortune await you! - Our design team loves to spotlight our favorites, and our generous friends at Simon Says Stamp are offering a $25 shopping voucher to one person drawn at random. 

SUPPLIES:

Simon Says Stamp Stencil LEAVES	Simon Says Stamp Stencil FLORA Stamptember2019	Simon Says Stamp Stencil IN THE ROUND Send Happiness Release	Dina Wakley 6x6 White Media Journal	Dina Wakley Eggplant Acrylic Paint
Dina Wakley Olive Acrylic paint	Dina Wakley Lime paint	Dina Wakley Umber acrylic paint	Simon Says Stamp Pawsitively Saturated Ink Set Gradient 1	Simon Says Stamp Pawsitively Saturated Ink Set Gradient 2
Alte New BLACK AND WHITE ENAMEL DOTS	Tim Holtz Idea-ology BIG CHAT Stickers TH93192	ranger mini round ink blender	Ranger-MINI-DOMED-INK-BLENDING-FOAM	Simon Says Stamp PREMIUM Dye Ink Pad BLACK
Black Permanent Sharpie Marker

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Head on over to see the wonderful makes by the design team this week!

 

Thankful

Hello Monday my friends! Welcome back to this week's challenge at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - THANKS/THANKSGIVING. Here in the U.S. Thanksgiving is approaching at the end of this month, and it has always been one of my favorite holidays with it's focus on family and gratitude. 

THANKFUL PUMPKIN SPICE KITTY

I began with a folded card from Hero Arts and layered on some Photoplay papers. I do love plaids, and the fall colors are beautiful.

I decided to create a smooshed ink background and then stamp my images onto that. I like using watercolor paper because of how well it holds the wet inks. I started with the orange and yellow inks.

Then, I added in a touch of the new Villainous Potion.

Once the images were stamped and fussy cut, I added more detail with a gold pen and markers.

Pumpkin Spice Kitty closeup

I decided I needed a bit of orange with the red plaid I had chosen, so wiped my clean up cloth over it. Enough ink transferred to add a touch of color.

I added splatters of white and villainous potion, velvet ribbon, and black enamel dots to finish the card.

I am thankful for much this year, including pumpkin spice coffee, lol! Celebrate Thanksgiving with us, or share what you are thankful for and join the challenge this week. We love to spotlight our favorites, and our generous friends at Simon Says Stamp are offering a $25 shopping voucher to one participant, which could be you!

SUPPLIES:

Impression Obsession cling stamp THANKFUL BANNER	Impression Obsession cling stamp PUMPKIN SPICE KITTY	Photoplay FALL PLAID 6x6 paper pack	Hero Arts Hues SAND SIDE FOLDING CARDS	Tim Holtz Idea-ology WARM VELVET TRIMS
Alte New BLACK AND WHITE ENAMEL DROPS	Tim-Holtz-Distress-Archival-Ink-Pad-BLACK-SOOT-Ranger	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad GROUND ESPRESSO Ranger TIM43270	Tim Holtz Ranger VILLAINOUS POTION distress oxide ink	Tim Holtz Distress Oxide SPICED MARMALADE
Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad WILD HONEY	Tim Holtz Distress Oxide FOSSILIZED AMBER	Tombow PERFECT BLENDS Dual Brush Markers	Uniball Signo Gold Pen	Windsor Newton PERMANENT WHITE GOUACHE 14ml
Tim Holtz Splatter Brush	ranger mister bottle	ranger mini round ink blender	Craft Scissors - Tim Holtz	3M Scotch PINK ATG ADVANCED TAPE GLIDER
3M Scotch DOUBLE-SIDED FOAM TAPE Permanent	Tim-Holtz-Tonic-GLASS-MEDIA-MAT	Ranger HEAT IT CRAFT TOOL	Tim Holtz - Tonic Maxi Guillotine Comfort Paper Trimmer	Canson Watercolor Paper
Tim Holtz Idea-ology TINY ATTACHER Stapler Tool Mini Staples

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We are all thankful for our opportunities to create for you and the support of Simon Says Stamp. Be sure to check out the wonderful makes from the team this week.