This week we are sending Tea Potter cheer to nature lover, Cassie, who is in the hospital. Her favorite color combo is black, white and red. When you say red and nature, I say rose.
I love this BIG bloom stencil from Altenew. Someone who knows more about color theory could have figured out a better way to do this, but I don't know color theory and so I used my one bright red ink pad and just kept layering. But here's what I learned:
My first attempt (the bottom rose) I used a light hand on the first layer and when I finished the four layers it was way too light so I stenciled all the layers over it again. It still looked more pink than I wanted. So I switched to Bristol cs and on the second attempt (the top rose) I made the first layer fairly red. I love the reds, but I lost a lot of detail. And, so like Goldilocks, I found the "just right" on my third attempt which is what is mounted on the card. I fussy cut all the roses and will use the other two on other projects. FYI, for some reason my photo looks exceptionally good today...LOL...and IRL my red isn't quite so bright but it is red and it is pretty.
I used my favorite ef for a bit of texture in the bg and the printer trick Cook22 (Sabrina) taught me using Excel for the sentiment; which is to "fill" the cell with the desired color (this time black) and then you can "print" white. The font is Avenir. I added some stickles in the flower center for a bit of glitz.
It is no fun at all to be in the hospital and every bit of cheer and encouragement is a little ray of hope and optimism. My hope is that all the beautiful Tea Potter cards headed her way will fill Cassie's room and her heart with both. And, I hope your heart is filled with hope and optimism too. TFL
Date: Tuesday, October 18, 2022 GMT Views: 781
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Registered: August 15, 2007 Location: Twin Cities MN Posts: 50705
Tue, Oct 18, 2022 @ 3:22 PM
You did an amazing job with the muti-layered stenciling! I think they're all gorgeous! It's hard to know what colors and how heavy a hand to use when doing this technique. She'll love this!
Registered: February 16, 2004 Location: Western Suburbs of Chicago Posts: 30960
Tue, Oct 18, 2022 @ 3:43 PM
Wow- this is just gorgeous!!! All three look quite beautiful to me. Oh, I will have to give that printing trick a try- not sure if I can pull it off or not! LOL What a beautiful note of encouragement- so heartfelt!
Registered: February 10, 2006 Location: Mid-Atlantic Posts: 13127
Wed, Oct 19, 2022 @ 5:22 AM
No wonder you love this big bloom stencil! What an impact it makes ..... you did a wonderful job creating all those lovely layers! Cassie will surely be cheered by this beauty!
------------------------------ Rita
God demonstrated His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us ... being now justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him. Romans 5:8 & 9
Registered: October 23, 2011 Location: Western, NY Posts: 7513
Wed, Oct 19, 2022 @ 12:00 PM
Gorgeous! A phenomenal job with your stenciling on all 3 roses!!! The EF in the BG was the perfect choice for the stunning rose. Love the simple headline. (I'll have to check out Excel)
Betty
Registered: February 28, 2010 Location: Eastern Ohio Posts: 6290
Wed, Oct 19, 2022 @ 12:47 PM
great embossed background for your beautiful red flower---all three look great and such a neat trick for the sentiment never thought of that---sweet card
Registered: September 11, 2004 Location: Brentwood, TN Posts: 7647
Wed, Oct 19, 2022 @ 6:01 PM
This is a stencil? Wow, it looks so real. I actually like all the samples and think any would have worked just as well. Very pretty flower and looks especially lovely over that white embossed background.
------------------------------ Linda
”From the rising of the sun to its setting,the name of the Lord is to be praised!”