More Creative Ideas using April 2021 Release - Week 2

JJ made an adorable teacher appreciation card. The "blackboard" background and chalky ink stamping along with the primary color palette really drives home the school feel.  

--Supplies--
Pennant Alpha Combo (flags)
Teacher Stamp Set (sentiment)
Pencil In Combo (kids)
Picture Frames Die (border)

Nina created her card using only stencils and matching dies! I love how she fades out her ink blending on the brick wall background, it really helps to create a focal point.

--Supplies--
Birthday Puppies Stencil
Birthday Puppies Matching Die
Pennant Banners Stencil
Pennant Alpha Duo-tone Stencil
Pennant Alpha Matching Die
Brick Wall Stencil
Half-Half Lines Enchanted Paper Pad

 

Rachel's slimline card is so festive with the string of pennant flags.  For a soft hint of color you can use a light hand with blending brushes and a stencil, which is what she did here.  She then stamped over her stenciling with a crisp black ink.

--Supplies--
Birthday Kitties Combo (critters & sentiments)
Birthday Kitties Stencil
Pennant Alpha Combo (flags)
Pennant Banners Stencil
Slimline Window Trio Die

Alicia used colored cardstock and dies to create this card!  She did a die inlay technique with the confetti and then tied all her colors in with her color blocking.  

--Supplies--
Confetti Die
Happy Birthday Word Die
Half-Half Lines Unicorn Paper Pad

We've brought out 3 more Spotlight Stencils this release.

Our guest designer Sidnie uses the diamond stencil to create a lovely CAS thank you card.  I always love how you get beautiful secondary colors when you blend over distressed inks.  

--Supplies-- 
Spotlight Diamond Stencil
Essential Sentiments Stamp Set (sentiment)
A2 Layers Die

Rachel uses a soft touch with her diamonds to add just a hint of color in her background.  This shaker card has a delicate, icy feel.  The gold embossing on her sentiment really pops against all the white.

--Supplies--
Spotlight Diamond Stencil
Jumbo Flower Pot Combo (floral spray)
Tender Blooms Combo (sentiment)
A2 Layers Die

 

The Spotlight Stencils all include a mask. Arjita uses the hexagon mask to create a center focal point for her large sentiment.  This is a great way to create a one layer card.

--Supplies--
Spotlight Hexagon Stencil
Oversized Smile Stamp Set
Simple Stems Combo (florals)
A2 Layers Die

 

Sidnie gives us another great example of the spotlight stencil.  This time she uses the hexagon shape to create a fun stripe of color for her teacher appreciation card.  

--Supplies--
Spotlight Hexagon Stencil
Teacher Combo
A2 Layers Die

 

Whew half way through the month and we still have a ton of great inspiration to show you!  Be sure to come back and check out next week's post it is all about everybody's favorite - florals.

:)
Sunshine