Saturday, May 1, 2021

CAS Mix Up Challenge: Rainbow Colors with Stencil

Hello and welcome!  The first of a new month means it's time to usher in a new CAS Mix Up Challenge, and our host, Susan, has come up with a colorful idea:  Rainbow Ink Blending or Colors.



It's important this month to remember to use a stencil in the creation of your rainbow colors.  See the challenge blog for a couple of links to some very cool tutorials which I'd like try in the future.  I may have to make my own stencil for those, but that's okay, too.

This is the most fun I've had with ink in a long time!  I made a few extra rainbows while I was at it and will decide later what to do with them.  For this CAS card I used a stripe stencil and included all the colors of the rainbow.  I do love color!



I did not plan to layer the sentiment.  Initially I stamped it directly onto the card and I thought that looked a lot better, but there was an oops, so out came the layer.  Same with the sequins.  Two little out of place ink dots led to five sequins.  Turns out that was a good oops.

All the inks I used are SU, probably most of them retired, but I'll list them for those who may like to know:  Real Red, Tangerine Tango, Yo Yo Yellow, Green Galore, Bashful Blue, Brilliant Blue, Orchid Opulence

Be sure to visit the CAS Mix Up Challenge to see some colorful, pretty, and interesting samples by the team and our guest designer, Michele Ferguson (I Card Everyone).  Thanks so much for stopping by today!


Stamps:  Retired SU Small Sayings  Paper:  Neenah Classic Crest Super Smooth Solar White 110 lb, black  Ink:  Memento Tuxedo black for sentiment, see above for rainbow colors  Other:  Sequins, Cottage Cutz Bird Trio die


26 comments:

HilaryJane said...

Great idea for your rainbow colours, love how you have faded them out. That bird die cut in black creates a perfect contrast and the sequins are placed beautifully so you managed to get your rogue ink spots in exactly the right place! xx

Viv said...

A great rescue and no one would have noticed if you hadn't said anything! How do those ink spots get where they shouldn't anyway???
Brilliant use of the striped stencil Leslie - and I love the birds! x

nancy littrell said...

Oh my, but I LOVE all your rainbow striped colors, Leslie. The perfect colorful background for your wonderful silhouette die cut birds on a branch. Wonderful sentiment too. This has been such a fun, colorful, cheerful challenge..don't you think?!? Love and Hugs...Nancy

Cindy Beach said...

I am so inspired by your beautiful rainbow and the graceful trio of birds silhouetted against the stripes. I think your oops are magical, you know I love sequins! The sentiment is lovely. So glad you're my friend, Leslie!

conil said...

Have to admit I gasped when I saw your beautiful card. Your ink blending is fabulous and using those birds for contrast is just pure genius. This sentiment is one of my favorites so, needless to say, I think your card is perfect.

Pauline said...

Beautiful rainbow Leslie! Great choice of adding your bird trio in black, just pops! One would never of known about your 'oops', but great cover up. Really like the sentiment you used - so true. Love this CAS card! Hope you are keeping well, take care,

Christine Alexander said...

Wow Leslie, amazing effect with the striped stencil. Totally love it ♥

Cat Craig said...

I am generally not a fan of the whole rainbow thing...but WOW you might have convinced me otherwise. This is gorgeous!

Mac Mable said...

What a beautiful rainbow card. The stencilling and blending looks fabulous and the die cut silhouette really pops against it x.....Love the sequins and layering of the sentiment ....Lol x.

Lynette said...

So delicate and pretty, Leslie. Love your stenciling and the cute little birdies.

Diane said...

What a beautifully put together card this is, the ink blending is spot on and gorgeous! Looks like a fun challenge, I did watch both videos and looks like a super fun challenge!

Darlene said...

WOW this is just beautiful Leslie and LOVE that it's CAS! Great job and I'll be checking out those tutorials later today! You ALWAYS inspire me with your designs ... thanks! Hope you're having a fabulous weekend! HGUS

I Card Everyone said...

I adore your rainbow, and these gorgeous silhouetted birds, Leslie. But if you know me at all, I'm a girl who loves words - this sentiment is so wonderful, my friend - today I'll think of you as my sister, if you don't mind?
I don't believe in 'oops' - the label, and those sequins were destined to be part of this beauty!
=]

Bonnie said...

Ooh, your rainbow stripes are fantastic, Leslie! Love the bright colors and the sweet birds in silhouette against them! Thank heaven for sequins!

Loll said...

Your rainbow stripes are AMAZING!! I LOVE how the colours look through the stencil. So creative and beautiful Leslie. And what could be better, but a pop of dramatic black with your bird and branches die. Perfection, my friend! xx

Nanny's Pansy Patch said...

I just love this technique! Your rainbow looks so neat! I love those old SU colors. The bird die looks amazing on your card! I'm just getting around to visiting as Daisy has been keeping us busy!

Conniecrafter said...

Such cool blending of the rainbow colors and like how they go down to just a whisper of color. The silhouette looks great against it. You did a great job of covering up your boo boos and no one would ever know

My Paper Epiphany said...

Stunning card! The colours are so pretty.

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Awww.... Absolutely AMAZING!!!! Your rainbow CAS speaks to my soul! Stunning, vibrant and very inspiring! Thanks for sharing!

Robyn Oliver said...

Fabulous bright rainbow colours Leslie - lovely background for your silhouette birds and sentiment, great card, Robyn

crafty-stamper said...

Fabulous card love the bright coloured rainbow you created and the die-cut in black as a silhouette great idea
Carol x

Ros Crawford said...

Oh it's gorgeous and I am so impressed that you got all those colours! Your oops moments were the universe telling you what to add Lol! I always think that and it helps...

Linda said...

I LOVE your rainbow stripes,so many pretty colours. It's the perfect background for the bird silhouettes!

Susan Joyce said...

Love your rainbow stripes Leslie, so many bright and gorgeous colours. The bird silhouette finishes off your card perfectly.

Maria Rodriguez. said...

Hello Leslie: I apologize for being so late commenting, between computer and internet troubles and trying to finish my DT cards, time just ran away from me.
But back to this gorgeous card.....I love this amazing rainbow card, the colors are just perfection and your silhouette birds finish this card beautifully.
Stay healthy and safe, my friend.
XO

Vicky Hayes said...

My goodness you have made a stunning background Leslie! The perfect way to show off the bird silhouettes. Vicky x