CAS Silhouette Cats

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I stumbled upon a new challenge a few weeks ago that really caught my attention based on using stencils and features a new technique each month CAS Stencil Challenge and ... I also need more practice making clean and simple cards!  So I planned to try out this month's theme 'Ghosting' which took several attempts to end up with something I was happy to use on a card.

My original idea started with a Turn Ahead road sign stencil and a car stamp but it just wasn't working so I 'parked' that idea and went for plan B.  Just as well I did as I later spotted in the challenge gallery Robyn's DT card used those very items!  Spooky, two crafters with the same idea!

But now on to my finished card ... instead of using one of my existing stencils I used a die cut stencil sheet and made my own from an intertwining circles die.  The cardstock that worked best for me was Clarity's stencils matte card sponged with distress oxides, left to dry only for a short while before placing the stencil over the top and wiping away some of the ink with a baby wipe.

On my ghosted circles panel I placed black silhouette die cut cats and a sentiment die cut from the same inked piece offset with a black shadow.
I've used - 13.5 cm sq white card base
Distress Oxides (wild honey & fired brick) on Clarity Stencils card
Sue Wilson Intertwining Circles die
Stix2 die cut stencil sheet
Gifted die cut cats
Dovecraft sentiment die

Playing along with two challenges - Cardz 4 Guyz: Challenge #125 To Die For


Thank you for visiting - I'd love you to leave a comment if you have time - Steph x

Comments

  1. ClurThursday, 21 March, 2019

    Such a fab card Steph :o) Clare x

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  2. nancy littrellFriday, 22 March, 2019

    Gorgeous stenciled ghosted panel, Steph. I loved your DOX colors that you blended for the background and die cut stencil. Your black cats in different positions really pop! Wonderful die cut sentiment from your background too. TFS and so pleased you joined us at CAS Stencil Card Challenge. Hugs..Nancy

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  3. CathySaturday, 23 March, 2019

    Gorgeous CAS card, great idea to create your own stencil too, it looks like the kitties are having fun swiping and climbing on the ghosted circles. Thankyou for playing along at CAS Stencil, Cathy x

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  4. EmmaTSaturday, 23 March, 2019

    Gorgeous card Steph, love the design. Emmax

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  5. Brenda in INSaturday, 23 March, 2019

    This is cute as can be. I love the ghosting and the cats are so fun.

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  6. LindaSaturday, 23 March, 2019

    Fabulous CAS design .... love the colours and the ghosting on the background and those kitty cat silhouettes look fab! Thak you for plaing alongwith the CAS Stencil challenge

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  7. LollSaturday, 23 March, 2019

    Fantastic design Steph! Your ghosted piece made with the stencil you created with dies is AWESOME! Love the bright colours and then the contrast with the black cats. Thanks for sharing with us at CAS Stencil!

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  8. Julia AstonSaturday, 23 March, 2019

    What a great stencil you used for your ghosting panel Steph! love the orange with the fun black silhouette kitties - when I first saw the thumbnail over at the challenge - I thought "Halloween' with these colors - even the black cats would work for that theme!! thanks so much for joining us at CAS Stencil and we hope to see you again!! xx

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  9. SianSunday, 24 March, 2019

    A brilliant card. I love those cats! Thank you for joining us at Cardz 4 Guyz. Sian (DT).

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  10. Sue -Monday, 25 March, 2019

    Oh I love those cats! Thanks for joining us at Cardz for Guyz

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