Hug Life: it's precious

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I love taking part in CAS Stencil Challenge each month as the techniques set by the ladies really test me so when April's was announced I had to take a back seat as I didn't have any gilding flakes.  Then by chance when I was looking for something else in my stash I came across some sheets of gold leaf metal which I must have got way, way back when I was doing calligraphy ... that'll do I thought!


I've used a flower grass border stencil along the bottom of my panel with spray adhesive & the leaf metal which turned out rather fragmented so decided to add some die cut poppy heads as a foreground with a 'hug life' sentiment above just because it seemed so appropriate for the situation we all find ourselves in at the moment.  I do love the overall soft tones of gold, linen & white together.


I've used - A6 card base
Linen & white pearlised card
Phill Martin/Sentimentally Yours flower border stencil
Gold leaf metal
Spellbinders Poppy Patch die
'life' die cut gifted by a friend
Christina Griffiths/Card Making Magic 'hug' stamp
Unbranded scalloped stitched edger die
Linking up with -
CAS Stencil Challenge - April






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

Comments

  1. Julia AstonMonday, 20 April, 2020

    This is so lovely in the tan/pearl and gilding Steph, love your elegant LIFE die cut, pretty angled scalloped edge and wonderful gilded garden! thanks for joining us at CAS Stencil this month! xx

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  2. As.I.Do.Rodos.Tuesday, 21 April, 2020

    Gorgeous card Ginny ♥
    My Blog As I do Rodos

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  3. Alison59Tuesday, 21 April, 2020

    What a beautiful card Steph :-)

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  4. CathyTuesday, 21 April, 2020

    Beautiful card Steph, your gilded and diecut garden border is so pretty, love the sentiment too, gorgeous CAS design. Thankyou for playing along at CAS Stencil, Cathy x

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  5. nancy littrellTuesday, 21 April, 2020

    Wow...Gorgeous gold leaf flower edge with your die cut flowers and hug Life sentiments. Such a pretty angled die cut edging too for your beautiful CAS design. So happy you were able to play with us again at CAS Stencil, Steph. The Gold Leaf metal worked great as a substitute for gilding flakes. Stay safe and creative. Love and Hugs..Nancy

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  6. LollWednesday, 22 April, 2020

    Very beautiful card Steph! Thanks for sharing with us at CAS Stencil!

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  7. EmmaTThursday, 23 April, 2020

    Beautiful, love the soft colours and yes the sentiment is perfect for now. Stay safe. Emmax

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