CAS Stencil February Challenge – Guest Designer

Excited to be sharing today my guest designer card for February’s CAS Stencil Challenge.  I was their top pick back in November with this card … thank you Loll for the invitation!


To be a guest designer is another new venture for me and I have to say since discovering this new challenge a year ago I’ve learnt many new stencil techniques along the way thanks to all the lovely designers, their cards and the inspirational theme/video links each month.  Please do check the CAS Stencil Challenge out, stencils are so versatile.

February's challenge is to use ‘foil’ … hmm again one of those purchases that seemed like a good idea at the time and not used much or successfully.


I created my own stencil from a die, applied VersaMark ink through then heat embossed with sticky stuff EP.  Next step was to place a foil sheet on top and pass through my laminator inside a folded sheet of copy paper.  (I did try rubbing on top of the foil with my fingers first but the foil was not sticking successfully so abandoned that in favour of my laminator).  There are other bonding agents out there but I used what I already had in my stash.


I used linen cardstock so I ended up with more of a distressed looking background, no crisp defined edges in sight.  I just went with the flow and waved goodbye to my perfectionist thoughts!  Popped a frame over the top, added a die cut element (two layers) and a ticker tape style, multi-coloured stamped sentiment using individual typewriter alphas.  Finished card is 10 x 13.5 cm.


I'll hold my hand up and say I did have a few unsuccessful attempts but I hope you'll give this technique a go (and persevere) as you'll really love the finished shine of the foil.

I've used - cream linen cardstock
Sizzix thinlits Tim Holtz festive repeat die
Stix2 die cut stencil sheet; VersaMark ink;
JudiKins sticky stuff EP; Tonertex foil
Sue Wilson Apple Blossom die
mag freebie alpha stamps

Also linking up with -
Mix It Up Challenge - #34 - Anything Goes + optional twist of Stencilling





The Cat's Pajamas - February #365 Challenge - Stencils







CAS Mix Up Challenge - 
Stencil from Die-cuts + stamping + my choice of die-cutting & heat embossing






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

Comments

  1. A great card Steph, the die from the stencil is wonderful and your foil colours are lovely. Thanks for being our Guest Designer this month! x

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  2. Thank you for persevering, Steph. Your CAS foil stenciling card turned out Beautifully!! I love your die cut stencil with different colors of foil and CAS design. TFS the close up of all the shine. So pleased you are our Guest Designer for February. Your card also works for this months CAS Mix Up Challenge: Stencil from Die-Cuts. Hugs..Nancy

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  3. What an amazing background you have created with your stencil and foil. an excellent guest designer card, thank you for taking the time to be part of it xx

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  4. Wow - you really got all in - die cutting your own stencil and laminating with the adhesives you had on hand - well done Steph! and a beautiful result with your rainbow color foil - the fade out edges look lovely - no need for defined here! Thanks so much for being our Guest DT this month! xx

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  5. Such a striking card, Steph! I love all the fabulous colors on your foil and how you contrasted it with the gorgeous white flowers...so pretty! Thanks so much for being our Guest Designer for February! Barb xx

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  6. SUPERB! Love all the white against that gorgeous piece of foiling. Great distress look too.
    Thanks for joining us at CAS Mix Up!

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  7. I love the die you used for your stencil Steph and those gorgeous colours. Love the layering and that simple die cut on top. Congratulations on being Guest at CAS Stencil this month. Thanks for popping it over to the CAS Mix Up Challenge. Ina GD

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  8. Beautiful!! I love that stencil you made and all the gorgeous colors! Hooray for YOU!

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  9. Gorgeous card Steph! Love the rainbow of colours. I love your die-cut stencil ... always fun to stretch the use of our dies. I love the white flowers that show off beautiful again all that gorgeous foil background colours. Thanks so much for being our Guest Designer this month at CAS Stencil!

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  10. Fabulous looking card Steph, those foil colours are gorgeous and the frame and white diecut really make them pop! Thankyou for being our guest at CAS Stencil, Cathy x

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  11. Congrats Steph and well deserved on GDT. A beautiful card, the white really makes the colours pop, thank you for all the details. Emmax

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  12. Stunning card Steph! I love the home made stencil. The design is gorgeous, I love the crisp white against the vibrant foil. I tried the sticky stuff EP once and it was an abject failure but you have inspired me to try again! Clare x

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  13. Wow what a stunning effect and thank you for the tips. A real eye catching card and a fabulous technique x.

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  14. Oh, so gorgeous is your card using foil, stencil, and die, so pretty!!

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  15. This is beautiful, Steph! I love the brilliant color and the crisp white die cuts! Congratulations on your win at CAS Stencil and thanks so much for sharing with us at CAS Mix Up!

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  16. Glad you stuck with it, this looks amazing. You've got great results from the foiling, gorgeous colours too. Thank you for being a fabulous GD this month xx

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  17. Great mix of brightly coloured foils Steph and the framing really shows it off and love the white die cut flower over the top too. x

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    1. Sorry, I meant to say congratulations on being the GD this time. x

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  18. I love how you've created this and the wonderful vibrant colours.

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  19. It's fun to try new techniques isn't it:) Your vibrant foiling looks fantastic! A real stand out in the gallery! Thanks so much for sharing with us at CAS Mix Up!

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  20. What an amazing card ! I just adore your background with the magical colors and home made stencil is great idea. Thanks for joining our Mix It Up Challenge. Wishing you good luck !
    Hugs, Veana R. DT

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  21. I do love this card. Thanks for playing along with the CAS Mix Up Challenge xx

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