CAS Eclipse Autumn Leaf

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This month's challenge at CAS Stencil is to use sprays or mists with our stencils so I set about making my own with Brusho powders in a couple of spritzer bottles choosing autumn colours.  I'm so glad I decided to spray outside because it was a messy experience!  After several attempts with different stencils which I wasn't overly happy with the results I settled on this swoosh design.


Here you can see most of the elements I've used ... started by die cutting an aperture from my card panel, the circular inside piece was sprayed with yellow and scarlet Brushos through the stencil which blended the colours nicely together.  Once dry the leaf was die cut out and adhered three more die cuts underneath (one white & two dark red) to create the eclipse effect.  Everything slotted back together just like a jigsaw puzzle.


I was originally going to add a stamped sentiment until the new Just Add Ink challenge popped into my inbox which was to use 'no stamping' this week.  Out came some sentiment dies and I arranged the individual letters to curve around the stitched outline using the same dark red card I used under the leaf.




I've used -
13.5 cm sq white card base
Creative Expressions coconut white foundations card
Creative Expressions swoosh mica mask/stencil
Brushos – scarlet, yellow
Unbranded scalloped/stitched aperture die
Mag freebie leaf die
Xcut small sentiment dies
Thank you for visiting - I'd love you to leave a comment if you have time - Steph x

Linking up with -
August CAS Stencil Challenge - Sprays
Just Add Ink Challenge #470..."No Stamping"

Comments

  1. Robyn OliverSaturday, 17 August, 2019

    Wonderful card Steph, love the bright colours the Brusho sprays give and that is one cool stencil....love the leaf feature and your curved sentiment... thanks so much for sharing with CAS Stencil, Robyn

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  2. Nikki SpencerSunday, 18 August, 2019

    Very clever and creative Steph! love the stencil swirl and curved sentiment. Thanks for sharing at Just Add Ink.

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  3. nancy littrellSunday, 18 August, 2019

    Your Brushos sprays, stencil and hidden die cut layered leaf turned out beautifully inside your aperture:-) Loved your curved stamped sentiment too. So pleased you joined us at CAS Stencil. TFS Hugs..

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  4. LollSunday, 18 August, 2019

    So very pretty Steph! Love the bright mix of sprays you've used through you swirl stencil. So pretty with the hidden image die-cut and popped up. Lovely design! Thanks for sharing with us at CAS Stencil!

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  5. HilaryJaneSunday, 18 August, 2019

    I love this, it is very clever. The stencil works brilliantly with the circle and the addition of the leaf with the hint of red adds something really special. Using the dies for your sentiment enabled you to wrap it round the circle which is a great finishing touch. A really lovely card xx

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  6. VivSunday, 18 August, 2019

    A really clever design and your decision to hide the die cut is a wonderful touch! The colours are perfect and I really like the curved sentiment! Thanks for joining us at CAS Stencil!

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  7. Julia AstonSunday, 18 August, 2019

    You picked perfect bright colors for your wonderful swirl stencil Steph, the eclipsed leaf looks great cut out of it and layered back on - as well as your die cut sentiment - a beautifully designed card! thanks so much for sharing with us at CAS Stencil! xx

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  8. EmmaTMonday, 19 August, 2019

    Gorgeous card, love the whole design. Must admit anytime ive tried sprays even using a 'spray booth' ive got it everywhere i didn't want it, like the carpet, walls, cat:-) Outdoors sounds a good idea. Emmax

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    1. ClurMonday, 19 August, 2019

      LOL Emma, I am just picturing your cats with their white bits transformed into a rainbow of colours! Clare x

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  9. ClurMonday, 19 August, 2019

    Stunning card Steph! Clare x

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  10. Chantell RandallMonday, 19 August, 2019

    This is a wonderful mix of stencils and layers and colours. Such a wonderful effect. Chantell Just Add Ink

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  11. Joanne StubbingsWednesday, 21 August, 2019

    Beautiful spritzed Autumn colours, a really lovely card. Thanks for joining in our challenge this week at Just Add Ink!

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  12. CathyThursday, 22 August, 2019

    Gorgeous card, such a pretty stencilled design, love the colours and how you've curved the sentiment. Thankyou for playing along at CAS Stencil, Cathy x

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