Monday, March 9, 2015

Paper craft project no. 332: You are so amazing [with mini video tutorial]



It's DAY 2 of the fun ARTplorations stencil blog hop! For 3 whole days, the STAMPlorations girls are sharing projects showcasing ARTplorations stencils. We've got prizes too for hoppers! Simply leave a comment here, on my team's blogs, and on the STAMPlorations blog by Friday, March 13, for lots of chances to win one of several prizes. 

Using my Gelli plate has been the easiest and quickest way for me to make cards lately. Time and energy are at a premium since I'm pregnant. I'm in my second trimester (15 1/2 weeks today) but I'm still dealing with the morning sickness, lack of sleep, and exhaustion, so I need to use my time at the craft table wisely. For my card today, I used the Honeycomb Delight stencil. This time around, I managed to pull 5 prints (for 5 cards!) by doing layered monoprinting. Here's another short video (90 seconds) showing how I pulled each print:


I created 5 cards out of the prints and what you're seeing today is the card made from print #5. (I'm saving the others for showing later.) I may be in love with blue lately, but orange is one of two of my favorite colors of all time :o). I mounted the print to my card base and worked on adding some faux textures: I used Mixed Media Grunge (a fun new set coming this April) and butterflies from Trendy Butterflies and I stamped them in coffee (brown) archival ink. The sentiment is from Hashtag Authentic and the brush stroke is from Celebrate Artsy. My grunge-lovin' artsy heart is totally lovin' this card :o)

Check out what the rest of the team made! You'll find links to all our projects here. Stop by again tomorrow for DAY 3 of the ARTplorations stencil blog hop!

I'm no good at color challenges, but I couldn't resist playing at Colour Me -- where it's Tangelo Twist (orange) + Neutral. This orange-lovin' girl just had to play :o)


Also linking this up to Simon Says Monday Challenge - B is for... *I've got butterflies on my card stamped in brown ink + my background looks like a beehive :o)*

Thanks for stopping by! Don't forget to smile :o)

~Shery

36 comments:

  1. I still haven't, but I am going TO USE MY GELI PAD! I love the negative use A LOT

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  2. Your card is fabulous! The stencil looks amazing! Congrats on your pregnancy! I enjoy your videos!

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  3. Oh Wow! Now that is a work of Art and I love the colors and all of the layers. I must try this. Thanks for the video.

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  4. I haven't got a gelli plate but I do have a large acrylic sheet that will do the job if I remember how to do it adfter all these years! You've inspired me to have a go. :)

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  5. Your gelli prints are just gorgeous, Shery! I love this card today; I don't use orange very much but this is a beauty.

    Congrats on your pregnancy!!! What wonderful news. Take care of yourself!

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  6. Awesome card Sherry ! I regret for npt following your blog earlier..you one layered n mixed media cards are superb..I find one layered cards difficult , your quick demos are gr8 help !! Thanks
    Congrats n wishing you lots of energy n good health :)

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  7. You really are the Queen of the Gelli plate. Wow, wow, wow. Your card is, well, AMAZING!

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  8. I love watching your videos but you cost me money!! I now know that I really need a gelli plate!
    Great card, brilliant inspiration!
    Elaine

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  9. Lovely card and a fun technique! Thanks for sharing ♥

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  10. Shery, I do love your mixed media style and watching your videos of course! Awesome card. Have a lovely day! x

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  11. Maybe I need a real Gelli plate.... Love the negative of that stencil. Fabulous design to have a couple combs interrupted instead of all perfect!

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  12. Absolutely fantastic!! I can pick your cards out of a crowd and say "that's a Shery!" You have such an amazing signature style.

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  13. I don't have a gelli plate so I loved watching the video to see what you do with one and how to use the stencil. Great final card, too. Take care!

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  14. Amazing card! Love the colors and the distressing.

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  15. Congrats on your pregnancy! !!!
    I do not have a gelli but I think I will discover what eles is to use... your videos are such inspirational to me... you are my onl layer queen !!!
    I pick up any of your cards, they are all just Shery-like and I want to enjoy again and again ---- thanks for sending cards with all orders *happy
    hellerlittle

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  16. This gelli plate really does great stuff. I love all of the prints and layers And the extra layers of stamping on the card. It is really awesome card.

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  17. Shery, your card is amazing! I love all the beautiful layered stamping, and I enjoyed watching your video, too. So glad you joined us this week at Colour Me!

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  18. Wonderful Shery! Love the Gelli plate really on my must get list!~kim

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  19. Another fabulous card Shery, I need to put my gelli plate to good use!

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  20. Gorgeous honeycomb background Shery! Loved your choice of music for your fun video too. TFS and for your inspiring Stencil Hop:-)

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  21. That is so gorgeous. Love the honeycomb stencil and the colour. Hugz

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  22. This.is.awesome! I love this card! I've been very curious about the Gelli plates - hmmmmm this may sway me to get one!

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  23. Wonderful combo of stencilling and stamping! I do love playing with the Gelliplate! hugs

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  24. Thank you for getting my gelli plate back out of the cupboard! I had lots of fun last night playing after I saw your video. Love the prints you have pulled today - they make such great backgrounds :)

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  25. So many details on a one layer card Shery, I love the honeycomb stencil, it is different from all the others I have seen till now.

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  26. Love the warm look and layers! Thanks for the video... bookmarked it to try some day!

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  27. STUNNING, my sweet friend, absolutely stunning! And I'm soooo thrilled to hear you share your exciting news! I did a happy dance around the kitchen! These stencils showcases are utterly amazing...I believe I'm becoming addicted!
    Hugs~c

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  28. Oh Man! What an amazing card!! LOVED it Shery!! This card catches your attention! Amazing colors!
    Hugs,
    Suchi xx

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  29. Super duper video Shery - you make it look so easy to achieve all those 'pulls' and then you added more stenciling to your cool red card.

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  30. Artsy-smartsy! Great card! This is some awesome stenciling!!! Thanks for sharing the wonderful video!!!

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  31. You are a grunge master ! Love ur style, the hexies look so cool

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  32. Awesome technique - thanks for the video :)

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  33. FIVE awesome pulls! Now that's value for money, Shery!
    hugs Asha

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  34. So lovely! Thanks for sharing your work with us at the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog! - Ashli :)

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