First Online Class
I've never taken an online class, but thought stenciling would be a good one for me. I've been loving the homework people are showing on their blogs & finally found the link & signed up yesterday! I started with Day 4 so I wouldn't be behind for one day--crazy, I know! Anyway, one technique was to use dies to make your own stencil & then cover it with a thick layer of embossing paste. Before it dries you cover the paste with embossing powder & heat. I gave it a try last night & oh my goodness, I'm hooked! Wish you could see the lovely shine & fabulous texture.
I used the Penny Black heart shaped leaves die, cutting twice in a piece of scrap packaging to make my stencil. The powders are Zing! Grapefruit & Aqua. I'm entering the first card in the 4EnScrap challenge. Distress Ink worn lipstick
matched the embossing powder & was used to stamp the little hearts (stamped off once), to edge the panel & to color the sentiment flag mat. I love this Savvy Stamps font which I heat embossed. Same stencil & same technique for my second card. I just added some Zing! Rouge ep for 2-toned leaves. The dotted background is Stickles. I didn't want to use foam tape behind my vellum ovals so used some pink & white twine to tie on the sentiment which is by A Muse. Can't wait to try the other technique shown
today & then catch up with the other videos. I'm entering the second card at Pixies Snippets Playground.
matched the embossing powder & was used to stamp the little hearts (stamped off once), to edge the panel & to color the sentiment flag mat. I love this Savvy Stamps font which I heat embossed. Same stencil & same technique for my second card. I just added some Zing! Rouge ep for 2-toned leaves. The dotted background is Stickles. I didn't want to use foam tape behind my vellum ovals so used some pink & white twine to tie on the sentiment which is by A Muse. Can't wait to try the other technique shown 
Oh, this looks like such a great class! Lovely cards, Greta!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous result indeed! I love the shine and shades of colors on the flowers! Can't wait to see more!
ReplyDeletevery pretty card! I love your twine idea! I want to use more vellum and holding it on the card is always a challenge for me. that is neat. thanks
ReplyDeletePretty cards Greta, can't wait to see what else you share!!
ReplyDeleteOh Greta, your cards are lovely. I am so glad you signed up for the class. Can't wait to see more of your homework!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful result! Sounds like you're going to have a great time!
ReplyDeleteHello Greta,
ReplyDeleteYes it is great fun making your own stencils, and you have done a great job with yours it looks fabulous.
Smiles:)
Sue
So pretty Greta! I must get some of the embossing paste! I need to start doing the homework. I'm trying to catch up on the videos when I have time.
ReplyDeleteI can just imagine how cool this looks in real, very pretty Greta!!
ReplyDeleteSo Pretty with the embossed! Love it Greta :)
ReplyDeleteAren't the online classes fabulous? Educational, inspiring and all around tons of fun! I didn't sign up for this one - yet - because I have only 1 stencil, still in its package, but your ever so pretty card here is certainly fanning the flames of wanting to try. Guess I should get some embossing paste first...Beautiful card, amazing inspiration, perfectly executed: A++++++ ! Again, I'm also so tickled when you share all the new things you do; makes me smile from ear to ear!! Hugs~c
ReplyDeleteYour stencils are lovley. My kind of colours too. Am very tempted to join in but I have just taken on a very huge project which I must get on with so maybe next time!! Hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteamazing cardz, greta!! the two-tone effect on the second one is really pretty!
ReplyDeleteSounds fun! I need to try it!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card Greta! Love the stenciled background!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you decided to join the class, Greta. It has been a great class and I know you will love going back and doing Days 1-3 These two cards are simply gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteYour stencils are amazing, Greta! Love how the images really pops-up! Glad that you are enjoying the class!
ReplyDeleteOh what fun - gorgeous cards and such a clever way to attach the vellum sentiment on your snippets card Greta!
ReplyDeleteI got your address fine and will post the stamp you won ASAP.
Hugs, Di xx
Your two heart cards turned out beautiful and I love the idea of using embossing powder over molding paste, I'm going to give it a try ! Thanks for the tip :) Have a great day, Shirleyx
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing how you created this. I have seen several cards made for this online class and yours is my favourite. I have to be frugal these days and the fact that I could use my dies to make my own stencils - that's genius! I hope to try this technique soon xx
ReplyDeleteWow! Greta, I saw some of these and had no idea about the emboss part! This is awesome! How clever and pretty too! TFS
ReplyDeleteHow fun to take an online card class. This is such a cool technique and both of your cards are so pretty!
ReplyDeleteI love the awesome dimension - trying mightily to resist buying more stuff though! How cool is the twine treatment on the second card - that really pops :)
ReplyDeleteI resisted taking this class and since seeing everyone's "homework" I'm regretting it! What a beautiful result Greta! Love the two tones in the second card!
ReplyDeleteI wish I had signed up for the class after seeing all the great cards. This turned out great! Love the dimension and colors.
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful Greta...from the looks of things, you have really been enjoying your new class. I love online classes too, so much fun.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I love the second one with the two tones....so pretty.
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