Technique ~ September 2023 Friends Of Unity Blog Hop

 Welcome.  Thanks for visiting.  The September 2023 Friends Of Unity blog hop inspiration is "Technique".  My technique is background stenciling.  I hope that you will join in on the fun.  Simply comment on each blog in the hop.  See the end of this post for your next stop.

This is a look at my set of cards for September.

My projects show two ways to add a background frame along with ink blending.

This is a look at the first card with the snowman.

Sentiment:
There's something about Christmas.

For this card, I used a two-piece stencil to isolate the center frame.  I added stamping and then ink blending.  Then, for the snowman coloring, I used Copic markers.  This card is flat for easy holiday mailing using just one stamp.

A closer look at the snowman.

Don't miss out!

My September 2023 Friends of Unity Giveaway:

One seat in my card making online course

Course Bundle 1: 10 Quick & Easy Card Techniques

to one winner, open worldwide.  

To enter:

Simply comment on this blog post during August.
For extra entries, follow me on my socials and note that you did.

**** The winner of my September 2023 Friends Of Unity Giveaway, noted above, is Wilma DeG.  Congrats!  Contact me for your prize info.  ***

Here is a look at the second card. It has a completely different look but uses the same technique with the negative part of the 2-piece stencil.

Sentiment: A life so beautifully lived. This sympathy card is mostly flat except for the popped up butterflies. The background frame was made using ink blending on the outside of the background. And, the stamping was done on the inside of the window area. Using a square two-piece stencil, I was able to get this frame look. Also, on both of the cards, I used dye ink pads for the ink blending colors.

Now, here is a closer look.

Here is a peek at how these two greeting cards were made:

For even more creative card making ideas and step-by-step techniques, go see my card making classes. I have an array of class bundles, individual courses and an optional all-access community. There is something for everyone. Go look around in My card classes. 

(P.S. There is a coupon for my Gold Club, expires soon.)

Don't forget to visit and comment on all of the blogs in the blog hop. 

Remember to come back to look for my winner announcement at the end of the month.
Then contact me if you are a winner.  You may also PM me for prize details.

Your next stop in the hop is Colleen B's blog. 

The full blog hop lineup is on Crystal's blog.

Thank you for stopping by.  Your comments make my day.

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