Friday, 24 April 2026

Beaded without a Stitch


I'm the host for this weeks new challenge at
The Crafty Catz Challenge.

Out theme now is
Anything Goes


I really enjoyed doing this card, It's a technique I haven't done for a while, and I think it looks so soft and feminine. I've used a stencil from Sweet Poppy called Ginko Leaves. Initially I've used inks through the stencil and allowed those to dry. Then I have re-applied the cleaned stencil over the image and used clear paste through, removed the stencil and immediately applied clear micro beads. Very  light pressure is applied to make sure the beads go into the paste before the excess is removed. Then leave to dry. I've used matching card and patterned papers to layer up the image. Finally a bow and a birthday sentiment complete.

I would like to enter this in the following challenges
Craft Rocket - Layer it up
Just us Girls - Stencils
As you like it - Pastels( love soft colours)
Stencil Fun - Stencils
Beautiful Blossoms  - Blossoms

9 comments:

  1. this is beautiful, I love the technique you have used x

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  2. Beautiful monochrome card and love the beautiful Ginko Leaves image and colour.
    Carol x

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  3. I love working with stencils and this turned out lovely. Thanks so very much for joining us this time at the Creative Fingers Challenge

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  4. Very pretty and creative!!
    Thank you for joining our challenge at Stencil Fun!
    Diane
    {Nellies Nest}
    {Stencil Fun} Co-Owner

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  5. I can’t believe how far stencils have come! This card is gorgeous Thanks for joining in at JUGS

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  6. Gorgeous stenciled Gingko leaves and very creative colors. Thanks for joining us at The Beautiful Blossoms Challenge, we appreciate all our players!
    Donna xx
    The Beautiful Blossoms Challenge
    The Paper Funday Challenge
    The Pick 3 Challenge
    The Inspiration Station Challenge

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  7. So very pretty! Thanks for sharing with us at Beautiful Blossoms :)

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  8. I'm swooning over your card! Gorgeous blending on your gingko leaves made all the more eye-catching with the paste + beads. WOW, indeed. Thank you for joining us at Just Us Girls.
    ~carol

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  9. This is really very beautiful

    Hugz Tinz

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