Last week I posted a card with a stenciled leaf wreath but said I was thinking of destashing my stencils because I don't use them. It seems that, while many of you love using stencils, you've given me "permission" to destash!! The general view being that there are just too many great crafty products out there so why use something that I don't enjoy. I had totally decided to do that and what shows up in my mailbox? New stencil sets. (I think I have a problem!)
I absolutely love the series of postage collage stencils, dies, stamps, etc from Waffle Flower so I had to try them before cutting stencils out of my crafting life.
If any of you have this stencil set, you might be looking at my card like there's something wrong. There is. I got it all finished and pulled out the postage stamp die, tried to line it up, and cursed multiple times...loudly. My family came running - I don't typically curse, let alone at the top of my lungs. But guess what? I had done the whole thing backwards so it didn't line up with the die. It was a horrible moment. Obviously I got the job done - I die cut from the backside so the edges aren't crisp and clean. But I was not wasting my entire inky morning!
It hasn't changed my decision on stencils - in fact the panicked moment at the end just solidified my move away from stencils. It's really a shame and a loss on my part, because these postal collage stencils are amazing! (And yes, I ordered two different sets so I have one more to play with!) And then I'll destash!
Stamps: Waffle Flower Elegant Christmas Sentiments (and dies)
Dies: Waffle Flower Postage Collage Die
Ink: Stampin' Up Balmy Blue, Pecan Pie, Mango Melody, Flirty Flamingo, Daffodil Delight, Coastal Cabana, Fresh Freesia and Lemon Lime Twist
Other: Waffle Flower Postage Collage Snowman stencil, Frost Shimmer Spray
Kim, despite the mishap, your little snowmen turned out wonderful! The key to using the postage collage is to die cut first, then stencil. Simply affix the die cut to whatever kind of surface you're using - I use a non-stick mat and put a couple strips of washi tape along the edge of the paper to hold it in place - then align the stencils to fit the stamps; painter's tape keeps them in place. You'll find die cut first + stencil second much easier. Guaranteed.
ReplyDeleteYou're right to de-stash things that don't give you joy. Hopefully, you'll find plenty of uses for the postage collage dies without the stencils (although I suggest you keep the one that can be used to colour the backgrounds; it's good for keeping borders around the stamps).
hugs~c
I think we all go through that love hate relationship with our crafting supplies. I just passed on oodles of things to a friend. I hope she enjoys them more than I did LOL! Your card is adorable, even with the mishap!
ReplyDeleteOh I am in the same boat as use - just staring at a basket of stencils every day! But this is adorable - I must give it a go!
ReplyDeleteGreat save on this card! It looks meant to be! I loooooove stencils but it's good for the industry that we all like different things.
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