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Wednesday, 6 January 2016

HLS Mixed Media Challenge January "Stencil"

Good evening all.

Time once again to inspire you for this month's Mixed Media Challenge at Happy Little Stampers. Our theme for January is:


This challenge is sponsored by


Winner will receive one stamp set from HLS.

Here is my card, made for a nephew who has a birthday this month.


Background made with 2 stencils from Memory Box inked with blueprint sketch and hickory smoke DI. Backing card from Kanban. Happy die from Whimsy Stamps. Birthday (heat embossed with EP), dots and circles from Mix Mash stamp set.

Do pop over to the challenge blog to see the inspiration from the other girls, you won't be disappointed.

Challenges entered:
More Mixed Media - blue
Where the HeART is - anything goes
ABC Challenge - Y for your choice
The Sisters of Craft - anything goes
Seize the Birthday - anything goes




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28 comments:

  1. Rita6 January 2016 at 20:37

    Love your card Carol. Really nice stencil too. Hugs Rita xxx

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  2. cotnob6 January 2016 at 21:10

    A fabulous masculine make Carol, a lovely stencilled background.
    Pauline
    x

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  3. Zoe Tant6 January 2016 at 21:16

    Fab card Carol. Your stencil is very similar to a new stamp set I have just got. Thanks for the inspiration. Zx

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  4. Judith6 January 2016 at 22:01

    Happy New Year Carol, hope it's a good one for you. I love this card - a really great design. I have to say your Christmas card counter for the year is putting me to shame - best get going!! hugs Judith x

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  5. rachel6 January 2016 at 22:34

    cool colours carol - great make xx

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  6. Toni6 January 2016 at 22:42

    lovely masculine use of your stencils--love the confetti effect!

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  7. Loll7 January 2016 at 02:11

    Great mixing the two stencils Carol. Your nephew is going to love this card! xx

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  8. Linda Simpson7 January 2016 at 08:05

    Love the background and a fabulous male card!
    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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  9. Sandra H7 January 2016 at 11:09

    So lovely is your card x

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  10. Inkyfingers7 January 2016 at 11:44

    What a great masculine card Carol and I love the mix of the 2 stencils along with some stamping.
    Hugs
    Carol x

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  11. Rainey's Craft Room7 January 2016 at 13:56

    Love seeing your super cards and your stamping techniques Carol. No doubt there will be a few swear words said when the new computer arrives too. These techi things never seem to go smoothly.
    Lorraine

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  12. Erika7 January 2016 at 14:41

    Hi Carol and a HNY to you.
    I do love this style of card you make. The background is fab.
    A perfect card for the occasion.

    Hugs Erika. x

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  13. LesLee7 January 2016 at 17:06

    I love blue and brown together.. one of my favorite combos awesome look.. love the stencils

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  14. coldwaters27 January 2016 at 18:04

    I really like these cards with that splash effect background a great unisex card
    hugs
    lorraine x

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  15. Melissa L.7 January 2016 at 20:23

    Super masculine card, Carol. Love the blue & brown! Great use of your stencils - makes me want to get my new ones out and play.

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  16. Hazel8 January 2016 at 11:42

    Thank you for sharing your lovely crafting for our first challenge at More Mixed Media, our ‘blue’ theme – hope to see you again soon x

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  17. http://cheryl-cherylscreativeatcscards.blogspot.co.uk/8 January 2016 at 15:05

    This is one brilliant card hun that background is ace love this to bits love hugs cheryl happy new year sweetie xxx

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  18. Anni8 January 2016 at 16:22

    Love the background! What a fabulous idea to use two different stencils!
    Thanks so much for playing along with us at Seize the Birthday!
    Anni

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  19. Michelle9 January 2016 at 20:48

    Loving the effect of using two stencils for the background and it's made a really effective card Thanks for joining us on our first challenge - Blue at More Mixed Media Challenge Blog. Michelle, DT for MMMC xx

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  20. Chrissy10 January 2016 at 01:45

    Wonderful card Carol and love the masculine feel using your stencils..
    Thank you so much for joining in with us at Where the heART is..

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  21. Juhi10 January 2016 at 11:35

    awesome masculine card Carol, I always struggle making those

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  22. Mojca11 January 2016 at 10:42

    Oh this looks really stunning. Thank you for joining us at ABC Challenge. Hugs! Mojca

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  23. Unknown11 January 2016 at 14:42

    What a beautiful mixed media piece. Thank you for joining us at the More Mixed Media Challenge Blog. Hope to see you next time. Sylvia, DT-member

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  24. Lozzy13 January 2016 at 19:28

    Stunning card and your nephew will love it..Thank you for joining us over at More Mixed Media Challenge for our very first challenge...Good luck in draw..Hugs Lozzy xx DT

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  25. OttawaMom14 January 2016 at 01:02

    Great background and die cut for the sentiment. Thanks so much for sharing your talent with us at Seize the Birthday!

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  26. Valentyna Komisarenko15 January 2016 at 12:58

    Gorgeous card, Carol! Great combination of stencils!

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  27. Anne Chilvers30 January 2016 at 05:50

    Great masculine card, love the stencil work and colour choice.Thanks for joining in with the Sisters of Craft Challenge, Best wishes, Anne (DT).

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  28. Granmargaret2 February 2016 at 20:54

    Lovely work. Thank you for joining the challenge at More Mixed Media. Hope to see you again next time.

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