I have one more new-to-me stencil to try and I want to live in fall for just a bit longer (even though we got 30" of snow last week!)
If you've followed my blog the last few weeks with my attempts at stenciling, you will be surprised when I say I thoroughly enjoyed working on this card! I was in such a good "mental" place that when I got the stenciling done, I actually was comfortable stamping the postage stamps onto it. That's a big deal because I find stenciling so stressful worrying about making a mistake after multiple layers. I always froze and could not handle the risk of adding a stamp to it. It might smear or it might only partially stamps. I know I could get out the stamp positioner, but I took the risk without it!
I decided my enjoyment might be because all the spaces are small. When I do big spaces, I typically get some sort of darker spot in the shape of a brush. I understand that's part of the unique beauty of brushing on color but I prefer having control! (It's the same reason that I don't love watercoloring.) The small spaces on these postage collage stencils are easy to use and might be the turning point for me on using stencils.
BTW - this is Waffle Flower's older fall stencil; they have a newer one for this year named Harvest. I do love fall colors and I'm thinking it might need to come into my stash so I can mix and match the little scenes from the two sets.
SUPPLY LIST
Stamps: Waffle Flower Postage Collage for Fall Stamp Set
Dies: Waffle Flower Postage Collage die, The Greetery Let's Have a Word Autumn
Other: Stampin' Up Subtles embossing folder
I'm so delighted to hear that you enjoyed using this stencil and that more of the collage style ones may be joining your collection. You've achieved lovely results here and the arrangement is ever so eye-catching! Looking forward to more postage stamps cards from you.
ReplyDeleteThirty inches of snow?? Ohmystars! Stay inside and craft!
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Oh, this is delightful! I like your little collage of autumn prettiness. So happy to see you conquering your stenciling fears, Kim! Now if I could just do that with my water coloring trauma.....
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