Stenciling with Die Cuts for Catherine Pooler

The new Boho Trends Collection is coming to Catherine Pooler this week and I couldn't be more excited. Once can never have too many butterflies and rainbows! There's so much more though and it will be live in the shop on Wednesday Feb. 22nd (21st for Stamp Nation members). Scroll down for a few brief creative tips on this easy to make card. I've got some details about an Instagram Hop and prize up for grabs too!

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One of the things I love to do with my dies is create stencils with them. I'm always looking for ways to get more use out of my supplies. I die cut the larger butterfly from the Butterfly Buddies die set from white cardstock, using my Platinum 6 die cut machine. I'll sometimes use plain computer paper but it might not have held up as well with all the stenciling for this project.

I absolutely love the Ginger mini ink and wanted to keep the colors (and supplies in general) at a minimum for this card. I know many of you, myself included, find yourselves wanting more flat cards to save on mailing costs and this card definitely fits the bill.

CP inks have been a staple in my cardmaking for years. If you've never tried them, the mini's are a great way to go and the apothecary inks are being released as mini's on Wednesday as well.

My butterflies were stenciled randomly, with some offset to the card panel edge, creating what I like to call "generational stenciling".  I love to use the generational stamping technique, stamping 2 or 3 images with just one inking, and the stenciling here creates a similar effect. In essence, I'm inking up several butterflies with heavy ink, then continuing to stencil without re-inking for that faded look.

I was definitely feeling Monarch butterfly vibes, so next, I cut some butterfly die cuts from the Butterfly Buddies die set on black cardstock, using my Platinum 6 die cut machine. I only used the outline of the die cut and glued a few on top of my stenciled butterflies.

 

I also stamped my sentiments from the Smile Bright stamp set, directly on my card panel using my CP Midnight ink.

Lastly I added glued some gemstones and sequins and applied some Ranger Black Diamond Stickles glitter glue to the body of my butterfly.

The entire Boho Trends collection is also available in a bundle for additional savings, perfect for those who want it all! 

I also want to let you know that I'll be joining my crafty friends for an Instagram Hop that begins over on the Catherine Pooler Instagram page on Wed. Feb. 22nd at 9 am eastern time. You'll find a ton of inspiration using the new Boho Trends Collection and, if you complete the hop, will be in the running for a $50 gc to shop at Catherine Pooler. Hope to see you there!

Terri

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