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Monday, February 24, 2014

Artbooking Stencil Card

Hello, friends!
 
Today I have a project for the Bitten By the Bug 2 blog. This week's challenge called for a project made using a stencil. There are lots of things you can do with stencils that you make using your Cricut machine. I decided to make an all over pattern on my cardstock.

Now you can do this anyway you really want to. I decided to do a gradient pattern using inks and sponge daubers. It is super simple and super easy to do!

I made the stencil using one of the overlay cuts from Artbooking. Make sure you make the overlay larger than the card base, otherwise your stencil will not cover the surface area. Then I simply put the stencil over the card base and used sponge daubers to fill in the negative space. I did a rainbow gradient, but an ombre look would look fabulous as well!


The stamp set I used is called Hello Wonderful. I used the same sponge daubers I used on the stencil for the sentiment. The circular damask portion was cut out with the cartridge and the stamped with versa mark. Then I heat embossed it using black embossing powder. 


CCR file: https://app.box.com/s/d5593hgwclrfo4gbjcgd
GYPSY file: https://app.box.com/s/ag4snbexggipcnmokavf


 


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48 comments:

  1. Sunshine HoneyBeeFebruary 24, 2014 at 4:53 AM

    Like the use of stenicls. Your stencil with the rainbow colors is wonderful. The stamp complements the stencil wonderfully.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"

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  2. Joan SmithFebruary 24, 2014 at 4:59 AM

    I love your card it's beautiful and thanks for doing the stencil with your Cricut I've thinking about doing this since stenciling is the rage right now just haven't gotten around to it. Love the colors and how you did the radiant look.
    Awesome creative job!!

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  3. CoelleFebruary 24, 2014 at 5:33 AM

    Thanks for the stencil idea on cards giving me another background possibility......and this cartridge you are giving away....so darling!

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  4. Megan H.February 24, 2014 at 5:50 AM

    I love the idea of making stencils from Cricut cuts. I have done it a few times myself. I really like the gradient look. Thanks for sharing.
    Megan H.
    mhcards@embarqmail.com

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  5. Martha HerreraFebruary 24, 2014 at 5:55 AM

    WOW! This is really cool. I never thought of using stenciling on my cards.

    Thanks for sharing, and for the chance to win blog candy.

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  6. Barb A.February 24, 2014 at 5:55 AM

    Beautiful card! Thanks for sharing your time, ideas, and talents.

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  7. BarbalotFebruary 24, 2014 at 5:56 AM

    Awesome use of a stencil. Beautiful colors! I'm inspired to try it!
    TFS!

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  8. Gregsgirl's crafty cornerFebruary 24, 2014 at 6:17 AM

    I love it Melanie, I do love using my overlays from Artbooking, but I've never used them as a stencil, wow I do love the versatility of them, a must try, thank you!!!!

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  9. BrendaFebruary 24, 2014 at 6:18 AM

    This is a beautiful card Melanie, just beautiful! I love the colors you chose for your stencil. Love the stencil too! lol Hugs!

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  10. TanyaFebruary 24, 2014 at 6:56 AM

    Wow! Beautiful card. Love the idea of using your cut as a stencil...I have been intrigued with spray mists and I just might give this stencil technique a go with them today! Thanks for the inspiration.

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  11. LindahFebruary 24, 2014 at 7:08 AM

    Great idea.

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  12. LST in ColoradoFebruary 24, 2014 at 7:19 AM

    Beautiful card and wonderful idea, will definitely have to. Give it a try in the near future. If anyone thinks outside of the box it's you!!! You are really rocking the cricut!

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  13. BarbaraFebruary 24, 2014 at 7:28 AM

    I love all the colors in your card. Thanks for a chance to win the Create A Friend Cartridge.

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  14. moknowsallFebruary 24, 2014 at 7:47 AM

    Beautiful card this week. So elegant and colorful.

    Maureen

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  15. Deanna VailFebruary 24, 2014 at 7:53 AM

    I love this card. Thanks for showing us how to create and use the stencil.

    Deanna

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  16. JayneFebruary 24, 2014 at 7:54 AM

    Your card is really pretty Mel. I think Artbooking has some of the best overlay cuts for a range of fab stencils.
    Jayne x

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  17. VanessaFebruary 24, 2014 at 9:33 AM

    What a pretty card! I love the background you created! TFS

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  18. Liz O.February 24, 2014 at 9:34 AM

    Such a pretty card Melanie!!! Love the rainbow gradient and the stencil you used. As always, thanks for all you do and share!
    Have a wonderful day!
    Liz O.

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  19. JanFebruary 24, 2014 at 10:07 AM

    What a great idea, I never would have thought of that, so clever! I must try it! Thanks for the chance to win a great cartridge, too!

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  20. LuriaFebruary 24, 2014 at 10:13 AM

    This is such a pretty card I love your colors. Thanks for sharing.

    Luria

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  21. Laura PizzFebruary 24, 2014 at 10:53 AM

    I am gonna have to try the stencils your way - great tip -- and your project is stunning! ~Laura

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  22. MeGloFebruary 24, 2014 at 11:44 AM

    I love this stencil card. The colors are beautiful ... and of course the BOWS!

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  23. Sherrie K.February 24, 2014 at 12:01 PM

    Wow, so pretty! What a fun idea to use a stencil!
    Sherrie K
    http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

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  24. DIANA L.February 24, 2014 at 12:23 PM

    Great job Melanie. I just added a project and now I am checking out what everyone did. Have a great day
    DIANA L.
    dianamlarson.blogspot.com

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  25. Mayras DesignsFebruary 24, 2014 at 12:35 PM

    This is so pretty !!! What a great stencil, I love the colors !!!

    Hugs,
    Mayra
    Mayrasdesigns.blogspot.com

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  26. MollieFebruary 24, 2014 at 1:18 PM

    Awesome technique! LOVE how your card turned out, Melanie!

    Have a great week!!!

    Emily
    Mollie's Motif

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  27. Sue DFebruary 24, 2014 at 1:36 PM

    wonderful--love the rainbow of colors.

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  28. CarolineFebruary 24, 2014 at 1:42 PM

    Melanie,I sure wish I could have seen your post before I tried to make my card. I just love the gradient look with the colors that you used. Your instructions were very helpful!

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  29. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2014 at 2:21 PM

    Love the stencil card and how you used the inks. This weeks cartridge looks like a lot fun.
    DawnRI

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  30. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2014 at 2:46 PM

    What a great idea!
    Tannnya, CA

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  31. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2014 at 2:59 PM

    I Love how you did the stenciling,great tips! And how you cared the rainbow colors to your stamp set "Hello Wonderful" wonderful job!Thanks for sharing,I have never seen this cut stencil/card done before!

    A Big Thank You again for my cartridge I win,I got it in the mail today!Thank you so much!
    Rosebud222222222

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  32. Irish CrafterFebruary 24, 2014 at 3:51 PM

    Love the card and the effect. Thanks so much for sharing

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  33. okscrapgal13February 24, 2014 at 4:41 PM

    I like your card today. It is very interesting. I may just try to make something similar. Thanks so much!
    Jill

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  34. UnknownFebruary 24, 2014 at 4:44 PM

    Wow! This is so cool! Love how you can use your cartridge to get your own stencils!!! Talk about thinking outside the box!

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  35. Peg TothFebruary 24, 2014 at 4:50 PM

    NICE! That card is awesome! Thanks for sharing.

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  36. nanny23February 24, 2014 at 6:15 PM

    Wow what an awesome project!! Never thought of using my cuts for stencils!! I do now!! Thanks

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  37. SharonFebruary 24, 2014 at 6:52 PM

    Loving your card!! The bg looks fabulous. Love the sentiment, too. :)

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  38. LilianaFebruary 24, 2014 at 8:30 PM

    Such a beautiful card, love the stenciling!

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  39. D-February 24, 2014 at 9:09 PM

    What a fun card design.
    Love your stencil work.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Crafty hugs,
    D~
    DesignsByDragonfly.blogspot

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  40. JustJulesFebruary 25, 2014 at 6:32 AM

    The stamp you used is beautiful! Thanks for the stencil idea!

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  41. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2014 at 8:24 AM

    Lovely card. I would not have thought to make a stencil.
    marilyn2222 @ hotmail dot com
    follower

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  42. Erin L.February 25, 2014 at 9:32 AM

    Stencils, such a great idea and another great use for my Cricut!

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  43. Pam MacKayFebruary 25, 2014 at 8:45 PM

    Love the beautiful bright colors and the stencil you used looks awesome! Great card!

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  44. JarenFebruary 26, 2014 at 7:09 AM

    Love your idea! This made a beautiful card. I agree that an ombre look would be beautiful too!

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  45. littlenFebruary 26, 2014 at 11:04 AM

    great idea. I've just started using stencils and this is certainly an inexpensive way to experiment. tfs.

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  46. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2014 at 3:22 PM

    I don't use stencils much. Beautiful.

    Kathleen
    Arizona

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  47. LemonDropMemoriesFebruary 26, 2014 at 10:17 PM

    This is beautiful and a fantastic idea! Thanks for sharing it ^_^ I think I'll use my edge-to-edge one for this

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  48. CrystalFebruary 27, 2014 at 9:09 AM

    I've kind of had an idea like this in my head since I got artbooking but you're helping me get it out of my head & onto paper share it should be. Simply beautiful!

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