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Friday 2 June 2017

June CAS Challenge at Happy Little Stampers!


Hello friends!
It's time for a new monthly CAS Challenge at Happy Little Stampers. Sadly this will be my last challenge in this team but I want to thank Kylie and my HLS teamies for inspiration and wish everyone all the best for the future! 



Our theme for the month of June is smooshing. This inking technique can look stunning but can be a bit tricky too! There's several tutorials on this in youtube if you are not familiar with this technique. The HLS CAS design team has made fab samples for you, don't miss any of them, click HERE!

I used two colors of distress inks for my smooshing. I did it several times but kept on being unhappy with the washed out colors so I ended up sponging those same ink colors on top of the smooshing through a stencil by STAMPlorations. This look I liked and I love how this turned out in the end! I stamped a sentiment from HLS Simply Said Stamp Set and added a couple of small sequins to embellish the card.


Thanks for popping by and I hope to see you playing along at Happy Little Stampers

I'd like to join:

CAS on Sunday: Repetition image
Simon Says Monday Challenge: We are going around in circles
City Crafter: Out of this world 
(I think my patterned smooshed bg could be either a galaxy or a starry sky!) 





20 comments:

Liz said...

Lovely card, I love the colours and the stencillin through the smooshing. xx

Marina said...

This is an amazing effect - it looks freeform yet controlled at the same time! Thanks for joining up with City Crafter.

Kim Heggins said...

Gorgeous...just so beautiful. Love the incredible look you created.

Susan said...

Terrific card. Thanks for sharing at CAS on Sunday!

Kylie said...

I love the extra oomph you gave your smooshed area. The stencil looks amazing. Beautiful card xx

sandie said...

I also love how it turned out and am pleased to say hubby is the proud owner of this delight. X

Meihsia Liu said...

Love your beautiful card! The colors on the background are fantastic! Thank you so much for sharing with us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. :)

Sazzle Dazzle said...

Another wonderful choice of colour combo Nonni, beautiful smooshed mix and so striking with the added sentiment and stencilled detail.

BożenA said...

Your watercolor looks amazing. I love how she in the lower part gently melts to disappear completely. I also love subtle drawing on this beautiful background.

Gerrina said...

Beautiful colours and so dreamy! Enjoy the weekend!

Ros Crawford said...

Lovely card and great smooching! Thanks so much for playing along at CCCB!!

Pia S said...

Beautiful blending of colors, colors and pattern remind me of fireworks. Great card for a celebration of some sort.

Linda said...

This is gorgeous .... great smooshing and I love the stencilling xx

Stella said...

CAS at it's best; this is gorgeous! Thanks so much for joining us at CCCB!

Toni said...

so smooshing fantastic--thanks for joining us at Stamplorations CAS!

Neets B said...

Gorgeous colours together and what a fab idea to stencil over smooshing, must remember that one xx

foleysfriend said...

I'm glad that you didn't give up on this card; the result is beautiful. Thanks for joining us at STAMPlorations CAS

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anja curvers said...

Great card. Thank you for joining us over at CAS on Sunday.

Linda said...

Amazing colours and such a great effect from the stencil. Thank you for playing along with the STAMPlorations CAS challenge xx

Suchi said...

So beautiful!! Thank you so much for playing along with us at STAMPlorations CAS Challenge for June! :)
Suchi- DT xx