Happy Birthday

Less is More Challenge -  Week 163 Theme MASKING OR STENCILLING

This challenge was going to prove interesting for me, as I don't actually have any stencils! So I decided to follow Chrissie's idea of using a punch to make my own stencil.

I have used my Flower Shop Punch to make a flower stencil. I love the soft subtle effect that you get from using chalks so decided to colour my stencil with them. I've used an embossing folder to create the front of my card.

 I had a panel of card that I positioned my stencil along and used two different coloured chalks.I hand cut round these flowers.  My third colour was darker and I cut these out using the Flower Punch and raised them up on 3D pads for a bit of extra dimension. I tucked a happy birthday banner in between my flowers.

This is the stencil I made and coloured over.

Products used:
Flower Shop Punch - Stampin' Up!
Pretty Print Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Stampin' Up!
Pearlescent Chalks - Pebbles Inc.
Happy Birthday Stamp - Docraft
Cardstock, Rhinestones from Stash

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Christmas Sparkle!

Less is More Challenge -   Week 148 Lucky Dip - Sparkle

At this time of year, nothing sparkles more than the Christmas tree lights, so I couldn't resist using this stamp!

I've coloured in my image using Promarkers, then using my Pearlescent Chalks, created a little glow around the light bulbs. These have had Crystal Effects Lacquer added to them to make them stand out.

My image has been framed by an embossed border. The sentiment has been stamped in to the border. 

Products used:
Walking the Light Rope Stamp - House Mouse
Promarkers
Pearlescent Chalks - Pebbles Inc.
Crystal Effects Clear Craft Lacquer - Stampin' Up!
Card from stash

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