For our second challenge of the year at Time Out #305, we have an Inspired By challenge asking for a Favorite Technique. This is a great challenge topic for learning how others make their cards. My current favorite "technique" is using bundles that include coordinating stamps, dies and stencils to create cards. It is so much fun to stencil or stamp first, then die cut from the same coordinating products. The best part for me is that I can stencil instead of using markers to color in the images. Sometimes my coloring needs practice, so that's the "technique" part I like best!
My card uses all three products from this bundle by Concord & 9th. These City Block stencils are easy to use and by just changing the colors, you get a totally different feeling from them each time. Using these stencils I always get the feeling of vacation or downtown somewhere, or even a brand new shopping/living development.

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4 comments:
Gorgeous Carol! I love the soft pastel palette you've used, and the shading added by the stencilling adds such a wonderfully deceptive sense of depth! Wow, love it! Hugs, Kate!
What a fun card Carol. Love the scene you created. It does look like a spot you would vacation in.
Oh what a great image and love the color combo! I'm not at all skilled in coloring, so the matching stencils are a lifesaver for me!
I LOVE this card, Carol. Such great colors and such a fun scene. I want to stay there!
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