Challenge #327 – Primary Intensity is the colour challenge at As You See It and July 2024 Stencil Fun Challenge is about shades of blue although it is an anything goes challenge too. I chose this little Toucan and sentiment from YNS and used a technique shown by Natasha Foote to create my card. I’ve done this in the past, but it is nice to be reminded of techniques one doesn’t use often.
Basically once I had stamped the image and sentiment, I followed the tutorial to get the open section with the bird fitting in between. In trying to add some darker ink to the outline my hands slipped slightly so I ended up adding a line down the cut edge to hide the error. I used Oxide inks to add colour to the bird and then added some Nuvo Crystal drops to his eye and beak. Before adding the drops I added foam to the back of the panel so it would stand away from the stenciled section. Using a new stencil and a scrap piece of mineral paper I added the yellow ink. When it was dry I added the panel over the top so the stenciled part shows through the gap. This was then added to a white card front. I thought about adding some additional die cuts, but decided to keep it CAS.
After a very busy week with guests, I am glad to be back in my craft room for a while. Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate your time and any comments you may leave.
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This is SO cute. Love that little toucan.
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Thanks’ a lot
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CAS is perfect for this. It’s a fun card.
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Thanks Golda.
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Cute card and nice technique. Thanks for including the tutorial.
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Thanks, I try to acknowledge other crafters when I can although occasionally I forget.
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Adorable toucan and will check out that technique, too. Thanks for the link and a fun CAS card.
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Thanks a lot
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Thanks Gayle. Before I had stamps and dies I had to figure things out differently than I do now. I remember trying something like this using a craft knife only.
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What a fun card. Just seeeing it sent me good vibes. Love the toucan.
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Thanks so much
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So cute! Love that little toucan, and he looks so handsome all dressed up! Very clever design, and clever tricks for it, too! Thanks so much for playing at As You See It!
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Thanks Heather
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This is a lovely use of the colours! I’m impressed with your split panel/stencilled background technique too – it adds such a lot of interest with out dominating the toucan. Thanks for joining in with us again at As You See It.
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Thanks Jan.
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I just love this – that little toucan is just fab and such a great way to showcase our colours! Thanks for playing along with us at As You See It!
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Thanks a lot
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Johanna that colourful toucan is perfect and I love the way you created the reveal to the stencilling behind too. Thanks for playing along with our colour challenge over at As You See It this week!
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Thanks Joanne.
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This is so so cute! GREAT job my friend! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our STENCIL FUN challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
Darlene
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Many thanks.
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