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Monday, May 25, 2015

day 1 ARTplorations stencil blog hop


Who doesn't love stencils? And Shery R. of STAMPlorations fame has created a plethora of beauties. I had to start with this floral image, Happy Flowers. And yes, they make me so happy. 


Funny thing is, my plan was to give the blooms a "glow" a la Melissa P. of Papertrey. I even chose ink colors (Adirondack Aqua, SSS Lavender, HA Pale Tomato, Adirondack Mountain Rose, Adirondack Peach Belline) that worked with gelatos colors I have. But once I had this inked up and ready, I couldn't bring myself to cover up any of that lovely white space. Call me crazy!

Just added a heat embossed sentiment from STAMPlorations Noteworthy smack in the middle.


All the projects from my teamies and a list of all the fabulous prizes up for grabs can be found here. There's also a Linky Party where you can hook up a stencil project by May 31st and have an extra chance at a prize. Have a look and enjoy the stencil hop this week.

I'm throwing my stencil project hat in the ring over at Simon Says Stamp's Wednesday "Stencil It" challenge.

48 comments:

  1. Tenia NelsonMay 25, 2015 at 4:22 PM

    LOVE LOVE!!!!

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  2. Vicki DutcherMay 25, 2015 at 4:40 PM

    Awesome colorful card

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  3. Ashwini RaoMay 25, 2015 at 5:09 PM

    So pretty! Love the colors!

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  4. JerrieMay 25, 2015 at 5:11 PM

    These look like fresh picked flowers from the garden! Love all the color and design of your card!!

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  5. Cornelia (fun stamping)May 25, 2015 at 5:55 PM

    So pretty, you colorful flowers!

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  6. foleysfriendMay 25, 2015 at 6:19 PM

    Beautiful card; guess I need to add this stencil to my collection

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  7. Becca CrugerMay 25, 2015 at 6:31 PM

    Sometimes our best laid plans go awry when we create something as gorgeous as this! I think you made the right choice leaving that lovely white space!

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  8. KT Fit KittyMay 25, 2015 at 6:39 PM

    The colours are so pretty! I like this stencil! Thanks for the blog hop!

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  9. Julie BMay 25, 2015 at 6:57 PM

    I think you were right to ease off on the extras and let these beauties shine. :)

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  10. MarshaMay 25, 2015 at 7:18 PM

    Definitely happy flowers. Very pretty.

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  11. ~amy~May 25, 2015 at 8:10 PM

    Love the contrast between the blooms and the heat embossed sentiment...gorgeous card!

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  12. AnitaMay 25, 2015 at 8:35 PM

    What beautiful colors!

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  13. conilMay 25, 2015 at 8:40 PM

    You definitely did the right thing preserving that glorious white space. The color is gorgeous and the card look fabulous.

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  14. 2amscrapperMay 25, 2015 at 8:43 PM

    I, too, love it just the way it is!

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  15. cmMay 25, 2015 at 9:15 PM

    LOVE that you let this stencil shine 'as is'. Gorgeous!
    Hugs~c

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  16. CarolMay 25, 2015 at 9:30 PM

    This is gorgeous Maria. Carol x

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  17. Virginia L.May 25, 2015 at 10:16 PM

    Gorgeous one layer stenciled card, Maria! I love the colors and composition! Thanks so much for playing Simon Says Stamp Wednesday “Stencil It” Challenge!

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  18. hellerlittleMay 25, 2015 at 10:56 PM

    oh ich mag deine Blumen....
    mit den stencils kann man so wunderbare neue Kreationen gestalten ...perfekt
    LG hellerlittle

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  19. CharkMay 25, 2015 at 11:25 PM

    nice multi-color stenciling!

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  20. BożenAMay 25, 2015 at 11:28 PM

    Great card. Full of joy and spring mood.
    hugs,
    Bozena

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  21. DarnellMay 26, 2015 at 12:44 AM

    I don't have a lot of stencils, as you know, but this one is my favorite and what you've done with it is now my favorite design, which I will be pinning to CASE someday! Love it, Maria!! Hugs, Darnell

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  22. Lizzie T a/k/a WifeladyMay 26, 2015 at 12:57 AM

    Beautiful card!

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  23. LinMay 26, 2015 at 1:27 AM

    The flower colors are wonderful, Maria, and that is a great stencil!! So glad you shared it with us at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday challenge this week!

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  24. AnnMay 26, 2015 at 2:10 AM

    Such a pretty card. Love this stencil and the pop of black you added with the sentiment.

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  25. RahmatMay 26, 2015 at 2:30 AM

    Awesomely CASlicious and beautiful card Maria!

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  26. Brandi RMay 26, 2015 at 4:32 AM

    Beautiful CAS card! Love the colors and that stencil....YUM ♥

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  27. Kris in AlaskaMay 26, 2015 at 9:00 AM

    I love it's color and simplicity!

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  28. Monika ReeckMay 26, 2015 at 12:41 PM

    Clever to colored the flower with different colors Maria
    I wish I can have this idea too
    Clever and adorable card luv this much

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  29. UnknownMay 26, 2015 at 1:42 PM

    It looks very fresh, beautiful colors put together in a delicate looking simple but powerful card. Great job.

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  30. SD poojaMay 26, 2015 at 2:21 PM

    Very Lovely card !

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  31. UnknownMay 26, 2015 at 2:52 PM

    gorgeous!!!!

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  32. Lee-AnneMay 26, 2015 at 3:04 PM

    Love the wonderful colors you've used, Maria! Gorgeous card!

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  33. Diane JaquayMay 26, 2015 at 3:21 PM

    Fabulous use of this stencil, Maria, your card is gorgeous!

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  34. Dee EarnshawMay 26, 2015 at 6:57 PM

    Pretty card - love the different colors you used on the flowers:)

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  35. Monika SkinnerMay 26, 2015 at 8:56 PM

    Perfectly gorgeous, and love all the white space. X

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  36. Sarah GMay 26, 2015 at 11:01 PM

    Love the vibrant colours, Maria! I'm glad you kept the white space - so fresh and crisp :)

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  37. ionabunnyMay 26, 2015 at 11:29 PM

    Glad you went CAS. Lovely card. Hugz

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  38. joyMay 27, 2015 at 1:36 AM

    Very pretty - love how the blossoms pop off the white card!! Great decision not to use any more color around them.

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  39. UnknownMay 27, 2015 at 7:15 AM

    Bright and cheerful card! Perfect for spring!

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  40. kiwimeskreationsMay 27, 2015 at 9:46 AM

    Love those wonderful flowers and the gorgeous colours you have used.
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  41. LauraJane:)May 27, 2015 at 10:25 AM

    Fresh!

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  42. MarthaMay 27, 2015 at 7:37 PM

    OH, Maria, this is simply BEA-U-TI-FUL!
    I love the pretty flowers & fabulous design.

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  43. NandiniMay 27, 2015 at 9:01 PM

    Love the gorgeous blooms! Glad you didn't cover up any of the white space! Makes the blooms really pop!

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  44. UnknownMay 28, 2015 at 11:34 PM

    YOU are a smart artist - you stopped in time to make this card just WONDERFUL. YES - I too feel HAPPY looking at it. So pretty. j

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  45. Taunya ButlerMay 29, 2015 at 5:24 PM

    SO BEAUTIFUL and just a super excellent card - love your colors and the absolute softness and prettiness of this card!!!

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  46. Ellie KnolMay 29, 2015 at 10:29 PM

    LOVE the colory stencilled card!

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  47. SonjaKMay 31, 2015 at 6:05 PM

    The simple CAS design without the Gelatos is just as pretty as with the added glow! Love them both.

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  48. Anita in FranceJune 3, 2015 at 12:01 PM

    So happy you left these beautifully soft, subtle blooms to shine against all that glorious white space, Maria ... they're just gorgeous! Happy too to at last be catching up! Anita :)

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