2024 - Year of the stencil: Using a stencil but not the way it was intended.

2024 is the year of the stencil. Join me on the creative journey to explore different techniques using stencils. Each month will be a different theme and technique. This month's theme is Valentine's Day and the technique is focused on using stencils, not in the way they were designed.
I pay for all of my own supplies and do not have affiliate links to any stores.
Stamps, Dies, Stencils:
• Waffle flower postage collage die set
• Waffle flower postage collage stamps
• Waffle flower postage collage stencil
• Waffle flower postage collage everyday stencil
• Tailored expressions hearts stencil
• Lawn fawn stamp set Scent with Love
Distress inks:
• Shaded Lilac
• Picked Raspberry
• Victorian Velvet
• Peacock Feathers
• Squeezed Lemonade
• Wilted Violet
• Carved Pumpkin
• Mermaid Lagoon
• Abandoned Coral
Copic alcohol markers:
• C00 - cool grey #00
• C4 - cool grey #4
• C6 - cool grey #6
• C8 - cool grey #8
• V06 - lavender
• R27 - cadmium red
• R29 - lipstick red
Altenew alcohol markers:
• R206 - Crimson
• G715 - forest glades
Cardstock:
• Neenah solo white card stock 110 LB
• Hero arts card stock in Coral

[@andreasdesigns]

Your card looks great. I wish you had shown it a little longer so I could admire it more.

[@cives2008]

Super cute!!

[@susaneliot9242]

Embrace imperfection - I love that! Thank you!

[@HandmadebyCarmenC]

It’s a hard lesson to learn being a perfectionist but one that I aim to embrace wholeheartedly!!

[@bettyfenwick6337]

Really like the idea of using stamps with the stencils,

[@HandmadebyCarmenC]

Thanks, and it’s a way to use all the small stamps we have in our stash.

[@TheInkinGardenSpot]

Very cute card. Love the little skunks you added and how you outlined the hearts. Embracing imperfection is a hard thing. I'm trying to learn that as well. 💕

[@tarenthea1574]

I love the way this card turned out and using other stamps set is a fabulous idea. I’m pulling out other smaller stamps now. TYFS

[@judibradshaw1948]

Awesomeness!!! Love your card! And it’s “perfectly precious”! That’s what the recipient will think as well!!!

[@GayleRobinson-bu2vt]

The "postage stampy look" is spot on! I love it! You've made a really sweet card. Those little skunks are so cute!

[@paulav4950]

Much BETTER than Hallmark

[@HandmadebyCarmenC]

I appreciate that, thanks 🙏🏻

[@lynvassiliou6597]

Does any husband really know how much we spend on supplies? Don't think so! I don't think we even realize how much we have spent on supplies. Lol! Love the card thank you so much for sharing.

[@marcymazzeo6470]

This was so vibrant and refreshing to look at!

[@carloshaun7297]

The person who gets this card will be delighted!

[@nathalieheath5693]

Cuuuute!!!❤

[@HandmadebyCarmenC]

Thanks so much, I had fun making it and there is something cute about a skunk 🦨. Not that we have them in Australia

[@ruthvanmackelenberg9034]

Coffee and card making aficionado from Adelaide here, looks like a fun series. New sub. ❤

[@HandmadebyCarmenC]

Welcome to the channel, I appreciate your support

[@denabaker96]

Very cute ❤

[@HandmadebyCarmenC]

Thank you! 😊