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Tuesday, May 26, 2015

day 2 ARTplorations stencil blog hop


It's day 2 of the ARTplorations stencil blog hop and who doesn't love stencils? My next card brings you more flowers, this time using Tulip Prints.

When I saw this stencil I knew I wanted to give it a go in the style of Marimekko. I've been a fan since my college days thanks to my roomie. Which reminds me... I graduated from Hillsdale College 30 years ago this month! Cripes I'm old.


I used Distress Inks and ink daubers to color the tulips. I temporarily plugged the holes of the tulips I didn't want to color with the little masks Shery includes with the stencil. What a great way to avoid mistakenly getting ink where you don't want it!

When done inking, I traced the two tulips with a a fine black marker. After removing the stencil I went over them with a thicker black marker. TIP: Do the tracing first and inking second so that  if you end up with wonky looking leaves you won't be too committed to pitch it and start
over ;)

I was inspired by fabric, remember? Thus the textured CS, the gingham PP strip along the left edge and the wrapped thread, albeit, gold metallic. Because gold.

And like in yesterday's card, I couldn't bring myself to cover up any of the stencilled area with a fancy sentiment banner so I added a fussy cut heat embossed sentiment from STAMPlorations Fond Expressions!

I'm playing at Simon Says Stamp's Wednesday Challenge "Stencil It" with this card too.

Check out the projects from my teamies and a list of all the fabulous prizes up for grabs here. Have a look and have a great day. Thanks for visiting :)

42 comments:

  1. SD poojaMay 26, 2015 at 4:08 PM

    What a pretty card ! I loved the card design very much !

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  2. JerrieMay 26, 2015 at 4:30 PM

    Love how you used the marker and left some of the flowers blank and colored in some flowers. Great job!

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  3. Julie BMay 26, 2015 at 4:41 PM

    Love how you left some of the tulips as outlines, it will be 41 years since I started uni in September !

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  4. Vicki DutcherMay 26, 2015 at 4:46 PM

    Awesome sponging!

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  5. Cornelia (fun stamping)May 26, 2015 at 4:48 PM

    I love Marimekko, too! Great card with fun colors!

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  6. conilMay 26, 2015 at 6:20 PM

    You've achieved your Marimekko goal...so reminiscent of those lovely textiles. Love the string and the fussy cut sentiment.

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  7. BożenAMay 26, 2015 at 6:32 PM

    Beautiful card. She brings with her a lot of joy.
    hugs,
    Bozena

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  8. Dee EarnshawMay 26, 2015 at 7:13 PM

    Such a pretty card - love how you used the silver string to complete the card - very inspirational:)

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  9. CarynMay 26, 2015 at 7:39 PM

    What a gorgeous card - I love the warmth of the orange shades - so pretty.
    Thanks for playing along at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge this week.
    Hugs,
    Caryn xxx

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  10. AnitaMay 26, 2015 at 8:35 PM

    What a fun and cheery card!

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  11. UnknownMay 26, 2015 at 9:15 PM

    Beautiful card! So adorable! X

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  12. Monika SkinnerMay 26, 2015 at 9:25 PM

    This is amazing. Love the combination of sponged and outline images, the net of twine is such a cool idea too. X

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  13. Diane JaquayMay 26, 2015 at 9:33 PM

    Really unique and artistic design, love this!

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  14. cmMay 26, 2015 at 9:42 PM

    Beautiful, Maria...nothing like colourful tulips to brighten a day...as you've done with my day (and it needed brightening...grrrrr happening)!
    Hugs~c

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  15. ionabunnyMay 26, 2015 at 11:25 PM

    Interesting design. Love the b/w tulips amongst the colour ones. Hugz

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  16. Becca CrugerMay 26, 2015 at 11:40 PM

    Now this just screams summertime fun. I always forget about this stencil because it's hidden way behind the non-STAMPlorations ones. Thanks for reminding me!

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  17. Lizzie T a/k/a WifeladyMay 27, 2015 at 12:05 AM

    Cute card - love the design and those adorable flowers!

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  18. ShellyMay 27, 2015 at 1:14 AM

    Oooh, awesome card!

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  19. KT Fit KittyMay 27, 2015 at 1:16 AM

    This is really pretty! I love that stencil!

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  20. joyMay 27, 2015 at 1:59 AM

    SO summery and SO pretty! Love your take on the fabric design.

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  21. RahmatMay 27, 2015 at 2:17 AM

    Perfect base for those beautiful tulips! I like this card very much!

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  22. JaneenMay 27, 2015 at 2:17 AM

    interesting

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  23. Brandi RMay 27, 2015 at 3:51 AM

    Lovely Cheery card! Love it and the tulips are awesome ♥

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  24. UnknownMay 27, 2015 at 7:14 AM

    Love every detail of this card...the criss-crossing thread...the fuzzy cut sentiment...the outlined tulips...everything!!!

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  25. HussenaMay 27, 2015 at 7:58 AM

    What a beautiful card ..Fabulous way to highlight the stencils ..love everything about it !!

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  26. kiwimeskreationsMay 27, 2015 at 10:06 AM

    Love the contrasts on this card, the colours and the textures. Wonderful!!
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  27. ~amy~May 27, 2015 at 12:54 PM

    perfect!

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  28. LauraJane:)May 27, 2015 at 5:46 PM

    LOVE the added thread:)

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  29. NandiniMay 27, 2015 at 9:14 PM

    Very beautiful! Love the technique!

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  30. CharkMay 27, 2015 at 9:49 PM

    lovely work!

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  31. DeeptiMay 27, 2015 at 10:48 PM

    Beauty ! Love the cool way to add the gold thread :)

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  32. Kim HegginsMay 28, 2015 at 2:40 AM

    Gorgeous card...love your sweet orange posies!

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  33. Monika ReeckMay 28, 2015 at 10:21 AM

    you know what Maria
    I thought it was a glass of lovely orange syrup
    but it is flower
    I looveeee how you blended the color thanks for the inspiration will try this too.
    hugs, Monika

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  34. foleysfriendMay 28, 2015 at 11:35 PM

    Love how you left 2 flowers without colour; very effective

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  35. New CreationsMay 29, 2015 at 7:50 AM

    Screamingly beautiful!!! Great textures and cool colors, Looooooove it!

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  36. New CreationsMay 29, 2015 at 7:50 AM

    Wonderful and nice stenciling!

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  37. UnknownMay 29, 2015 at 1:38 PM

    I love this bright and beautiful card with contrasting colors and some texture.

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  38. AnnMay 29, 2015 at 2:54 PM

    Super fun card. Lovely colors with the pop of black too.

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  39. Ellie KnolMay 29, 2015 at 10:35 PM

    gorgeous!

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  40. UnknownMay 30, 2015 at 4:47 PM

    Maria - this is my fav of all your cards on this blog hop... somehow I missed it going thru the first time - errrrr. I love orange and love gingham and love your sentiment. If I received this card... I would keep it forever - it's PERFECT!!!!!! j.

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  41. UnknownMay 30, 2015 at 4:47 PM

    Maria - this is my fav of all your cards on this blog hop... somehow I missed it going thru the first time - errrrr. I love orange and love gingham and love your sentiment. If I received this card... I would keep it forever - it's PERFECT!!!!!! j.

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  42. Anita in FranceJune 6, 2015 at 12:45 PM

    Bright, vibrant, fun and so creative, Maria ... fabulous colours, such a great contrast to the outline tulips ... love how you've gone 'fabric-y' with the thread and the gingham panel! In serious catch up mode ... I'll be back! Anita :)

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