Fun with Stencils and the Life Changing Blender Brushes

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There was a color challenge at StampNation this past weekend that I had some fun with. I pulled out some stencils, some distress oxide inks and my Life Changing Blender Brushes and had some fun.

I had no plans when I started these cards except to just play.

For this first card I used Seedless Preserves and Faded Jeans Distress Oxide inks and Mustard Seed Distress ink, the Swoop Stencil and some Life Changing Blender Brushes (LCBB). Once I blended on those colors I shifted the stencil ever so slightly and sponged on some Hero Arts Unicorn White ink. I love how it softened the overall look of the card and left a darker edge on one side. The sentiment is heat embossed with white onto a die cut pineapple and then covered with some sparkle from a Wink of Stella clear glitter pen.

My next card uses the Pattern of Circles stencil and a variety of distress oxide inks that I've linked below for you. I used the smallest LCBB and filled in each circle and diamond shape randomly with color. Before removing the stencil I used a fine tip black marker and outlined everything. I love how this one turned out - super fun! I stamped the sentiment in black ink and then added a few stars to finish it off

I had so much fun making these cards that I want to pull out all my neglected stencils and show them some love.

Now if you're like me and haven't played with your stencils in a while go grab one and some ink and have some fun!

Happy Stampin'

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