Hello friends! I'm here today to remind you that there is still time to link up your Sept CAS Stencil Card Challenge. I'm hosting this month and my challenge is to use Baby Wipes with your stencils. There are a few links to techniques over at CAS Stencil for your inspiration.
Today I used the technique I like the best - sponging a panel with water based inks (I used Distress Oxides here) and then laying the stencil over the panel and rubbing over the stencil with a baby wipe to remove some ink.
I'm in Halloween mode already as 2 friends and I will be having a Halloween sale at my church in October so we have to get crackin'!
a close up of the web
Here are a few process photos.
I sponged Distress Oxide Black Soot ink over a water color panel - this is 5" x 5" but I later trim it down to fit an A2 card front.
I laid my Web Stencil from MFT over the panel and held it with some mask tape.
I rubbed over the stencil with a baby wipe.
The wipe was a little bit over-wet and you can see that it looks a bit juicy after I removed the stencil!
So I quickly got out my heat tool to dry it before I smudged it!
and here it is all nice and dry!
Then I die cut a black card panel using Lawn Fawns Reverse Stitches Scalloped Circle Die, layered it over the web (that I trimmed to 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" size) on foam dots. I die cut the Memory Box Dangling Spider out of black Kraft Stock and laid it over the web with a foam dot as well. I added two Tiny Twinkle yellow eyes. I white embossed the sentiment from Amuse in the corner.
I think this is the first time that I have used black as my open CAS space. But I knew if I used white it just wouldn't be as scary!
I also wanted to share with you what I did since I had all my supplies out on my work table. I had saved some white inside pieces from prior projects that I cut using the Scalloped Circles Die. (We just can't throw this stuff away right?!) The three lighter ones are just a white card stock. I sponged them with the DOX Black Soot ink, laid the stencil over them and wiped with the baby wipe.
The one on the top left was the black piece cut out from this project and I just sponged it with the black and then wiped over the stencil and was surprised that even black over black gave a fun result! So now I can make 4 more Halloween cards using these!
You have until 9/24 to link up your CAS stencil with baby wipes card. I can't wait to see what you do!
There's lots of Design Team inspiration over at CAS Stencil - as well as from our talented Guest Designer this month - Sarah!
Paper: Watercolor paper - Canson, White, True Black - PTI, Kraft Stock Black - Tim Holtz/Idea-ology
Ink: Versamark, Ranger Distress Oxide Black Soot
Accessories: Dangling Spider Die - Memory Box, Reverse Stitches Scalloped Circle Window Dies - Lawn Fawn, Tiny Twinkles, foam dots, Spider Web Stencil - My Favorite Things, baby wipes, heat tool, white embossing powder, Tiny Twinkles rhinestones.
EEEEkkkk! I don't like spiders. Although I have to admit the one on your card is pretty cute! :) Great design Julia! And thanks for the tip at the end. Really surprised how the web design showed up on black card stock --- cool! This has been a really fun challenge --- thanks!! Good luck with your Halloween sale! xx
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting technique- new to me - you did a great job with it- the spider is so perfect
ReplyDeleteBrilliant fun card Julia, the baby wipe technique created a fabulous web for your 'scary' spider...wonderful challenge with some stunning cards, hugs Robyn
ReplyDeleteYou have a great start on your spider and web cards for your sale, Julia. I LOVE your sweet spider with the bright yellow eyes. TFS the tips using black cardstock too. I have loved your challenge this month. TFS all your tips and videos. Hugs..Nancy
ReplyDeletewhat a cool card mf...love your results!
ReplyDeletex Karen
What a fab stencil and such a great effect using the baby wipes ..... I love it!! xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a great spider web, Julia! I'm not overly fond of spiders but this one is adorable with his yellow eyes. What a great idea to use those out-cuts for more webs.
ReplyDeleteThe babywipe technique gives the perfect smoky effect for your spooky cobwebs - clever!
ReplyDeleteAlison x
I'm so impressed with the crisp edges you achieved on your spider web, Julia, and I love your cute little spider, too! I also love the black over black one...you still get that spooky feeling :) Thanks so much for challenging us to try this really fun technique...I'm hooked!
ReplyDeleteThe baby wipe technique and the black is a perfect effect for your Halloween card. It looks so spooky and what a fun card. Thank you for the additional information too x.
ReplyDeleteCute and spooky Halloween card, Julia! The baby wipe stenciling worked so well for this spider web. Love the adorable spider with the round yellow eyes! Thanks for the photo tutorial, and good luck with the sale at your church!
ReplyDeleteHideko xx
Awesome card Julia, you have mastered this technique, the cobweb and spider are brilliant! Cathy x
ReplyDeleteLove the soft look of the web - great technique!
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