Thursday, December 15, 2016

CAS Mix-up December and The Flower #3

I don't do a lot of mixed media cards but I'm trying to branch out and the CAS Mix-up Challenge is just what I need to spur me on.  The parameters for this month are stamping, sponging and choice.
I started by stamping the flower from PB.  I also have a stencil for this flower so I used it to sponge on color with Distress Ink.  I masked the flowers and sponged through a screen stencil in blue,  stamped a script in gray and splattered the background with more blue and gray.   I mounted the flower panel on Soft Stone and white embossed the sentiment on a scrap of black.  It looks like I made a lot of choices for my card. (wink).  I hope it's CAS enough.

The Flower Challenge wants us to use an older flower stamp or die and this one is probably one of my oldest so I'm sending my card to them too.

The sun is shining today.  I think that's to lull us into a false sense of security.  It's frigid out and the forecast for the weekend doesn't look good. I'm supposed to have Christmas with my kids and grands and greats on Sunday and I may not make it.

Thanks for dropping by.  I hope things are looking good where you are.


14 comments:

Bonnie said...

This is awesome, Bobby! I love the soft sponged color on the stamped flower and the background is softly subtle and perfect! Hope you make it to your family get together.

Bonnie said...

And thanks so much for sharing this with us at CAS Mix Up! Your branching out is going very well!

Lisa Elton said...

This is lovely Bobby!! The flowers are wonderful!

Loll said...

Sweet! Love the bright colour of your beautiful stamped and sponged flowers. So pretty against the layered background of stenciling, stamping and splattering. So much visual texture and interest ... great job Bobby! Thanks for sharing with us at CAS Mix Up! Hope the weather is good and you can have your special time with your family. xx

Aileen said...

Beautiful card Bobby, love this flower and how you have done the layers of stamping, sponging stencil and stamp and text all comes together perfectly.
Was just admiring it somewhere else and saying I really need to buy the stamp. I have the stencil but I think I really need the stamp........but I am trying to be good. Doesn't really work does it. Thanks so much for joining us at The flower Challenge Aileen DT

Kate said...

This is so pretty, Bobby! The flowers look so wonderfully vibrant against the soft background!

I Card Everyone said...

You're having success with your 'branching out', Bobby! Really wonderful card!
=]

nancy littrell said...

Gorgeous stamped and sponged flowers and beautiful background. So much depth and beauty in your card. TFS Bobby, and joining us at CAS Mix UP. Hope the weather improves so you can spend time with your family. Hugs, Nancy

Maria Rodriguez said...

Hello Bobbi: WOW!! what a fabulous and beautiful way to combine all of this techniques, from the stenciling to the sponging, stamping and lovely design.
Thank you for sharing with us at THE FLOWER CHALLENGE, hope you join us again soon.
Hugs,
Maria Rodriguez.DT

Viv said...

A lovely CAS card - so pretty!

TK said...

Gorgeous! The colors, the flowers, and that background!!!!

Anita in France said...

You branched out into a beauty here, Bobby ... these blooms are so soft, delicate and pretty ... lovely against the subtle background! Hugs, Anita :)

Jenny Colacicco said...

Awesome card and great techniques!!!

TK said...

Congratulations, Bobby, on your Outstanding Design at CAS Mix UP! This is a beauty!