13 May 2022

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 hello stampers!

I have been inspired lately by the cas cards of Shayne Eddie and Chris Stokes and have been trying out some of their techniques on my cards recently. This weeks cas colours and sketches challenge #469 provided the perfect opportunity to practise some more.

I began by die cutting a square from a panel I had from a previous project where I used the leftover ink on the stencil, sprayed it and smooshed it onto a card. This gives such wonderful, soft forms and gentle colours. The seahorse was stamped in my Misti 3 times - onto scrap card, onto the inked square and onto the card panel. The scrap card was die cut with the coral shape.

The edges of the square were inked then it was adhered in place over the seahorse, the die cut was popped up on thin foam squares to allow the shape to sit up over the twine, with the other die cut tucked under the twine. The sentiment was stamped in a coordinating colour and the panel was finished with a few droplets.

I do love this Chris Stokes eclipse technique where the die cut is stamped and laid in place - it gives such interest and dimension!

Thanks so much for spending some time with me today! 

  • stencil: paper rose small drops
  • stamps: darkroom door under the sea, altenew ornamental bliss
  • dies: mft flower silhouettes, hero arts infinity squares
  • inks: tumbled glass, blueprint sketch, shaded lilac distress oxides


4 comments:

  1. Rachel, all of your cards are beautiful, but I especially love this blue seahorse! I haven't heard the term "eclipse" before, but it's also one of my favorite techniques. The combination of elements in this card is masterful! xoxo, Fran

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  2. I am loving this seahorse. The color combination is gorgeous and the smooshing is the perfect nod to the watery world of the seahorse. Crisp, Clean, Beautiful. Thanks for joining us this week at CC&S

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  3. Gorgeous!! I love the maritime theme, that seahorse is stunning!! Thank you for joining us this week at CC&S!

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  4. I spotted your card as a winner in Challenge #469 in CAS Colours and Sketches and love it! Congratulations! Hugs, Lesley

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Thanks for your comments and for spending some time with me today!