A Fresh New Stencil

Since CHA is just a few days away, I thought I'd share a fresh and new stencil that Dreamweaver will be debuting.

(See how I as able to twist the January Fresh Start Challenge to suit my whim!)

Today I am sharing the new LG748 Bold Thank You stencil seen below and available for purchase at either your local stamp store or online. Remember, if you don't have a local store, you can always find the entire Dreamweaver line at Stencil with Style.

I had a lot of fun using its companion stencil, LJ920 Bold Happy Birthday when it came out last year that I couldn't resist doing something fun with the new stencil.

 

So instead of creating a brightly colored Twinkling H2O background like I did before, I went a bit more whimsical and played with the Piggyback Paste Technique to create this:

LG748 Bold Thank You and
LJ804 Big Dots

For the main image I first stenciled Thank You with Dreamweaver's red paste and set it aside to dry. While it was drying, again using the red paste, I embossed the Big Dots onto a piece of black cardstock. After the Thank You was dry, using the Piggyback technique, I overstenciled the big dots over the Thank You using black glossy paste. A fun and whimsical way to say Thank You!

Want to see more fresh new stencils? You can see them all HERE! And for even more inspiration, don't forget to check out the other Dream Team blogs. All of the links can be found in the right hand column.

Okay, I'm off to start packing my bags for CHA. I'll be back next week with the "skinny".

Until then, happy creating!

Get your green on!

TODAY IS YOUR LAST CHANCE!!! What are you wating for? And don't forget to stop by tomorrow and see what the new Dreamweaver challenge is for March!

You only have until midnight TODAY to get your creation linked to Dreamweaver's blog to be eligible to win these two incredible stencils:

The rules are really very simple! Just create a card/project either with a St. Patrick's Day theme OR with green colors OR with "green" materials (repurpose, reuse, recycle green). There are two categories: (1) most creative use of the theme with or without Dreamweaver product and (2) most creative use of the theme with Dreamweaver product! Yes, thats right, you don't even need to use Dreamweaver product to win. How awesome is that?!

Then just link your creation to the Dreamweaver blog and voila! you're eligible. And considering there are only 2 entrants so far you have a really, really, really good chance of winning. What have you got to lose!

AND IF YOU DON'T HAVE A WAY OF POSTING YOUR CREATION, YOU CAN EMAIL IT TO LYNELL@DREAMWEAVERSTENCILS.COM AND SHE'LL POST IT FOR YOU!!!!!

Enter as often as you like, just enter!

(Bonus tip: these stencils might come in very handy for  future upcoming challenges. I'm just saying...)

Now get creating. Just like the lottery, you can't win if you don't play!!!

A Purrfect Trifecta

Today for my last day of Dreamweaver sneak peeks (sorry I'm heading to CHA tomorrow and won't have time to post!) I thought I'd share 3 new stencils with you: LL3021 Retro Standing Cat, LX7012 Waves and Dots and LG741 Kitty Words.

I first colored a piece of glossy white cardstock with the new Dreamweaver Color Solutions alcohol inks. Great rich colors, very vibrant and artist grade alcohol ink--LOVE THESE!. After that dried I paste embossed the Waves and Dots with Glossy Black paste.

The Cat was also glossy black pasted onto a piece of teal cardstock as was the sentiment.

Very fun to make and quick and easy because I used my griddle on warm heat to dry the paste in 15 minutes! WOO HOO!

Since the majority of the Dream Team is either at CHA or travelling today, I'm not sure if they are posting anything new but you might go check them out. Even a second glance at their previous projects is a treat!

I'll post when I return and let you know what I saw and MUST have from CHA!

Dreamweaver Sneak Peak #5

REMINDER, YOU NEED TO LINK YOUR ENTRY FOR THE DREAMWEAVER JANUARY CHALLENGE BEFORE MIDNIGHT ON JANUARY 31 OR YOU CAN'T WIN!!!

Okay, now that we have that important business out of the way, we can get back to some sneak peeking!

I hope you've been checking out the other Design Team blogs to see what they've been creating. Its always so fun to see the variety of ways the same stencils have been used.

Today, since its Friday, I thought I'd keep it light and celebratory so I opted to feature LX7011 Big Dots along with LL551 Cupcakes.

I love dots, polka dots, swiss dots....dots so this was a very fun card for me to make.

I first machine-embosed the LX7011 stencil in my Big Shot and then with the stencil in place, I sponged on VersaMagic chalk inks. I then paste embossed the center cupcake in the Cupcakes stencil with original embossing paste. When that was dry I added Versamagic ink as well and a little Stewart Superior Stamp n Stick glue pad to hold the glitter.

Fun and light! Perfect for a Friday, don't you think?

Okay, now go check out the other Dreamweaver Design Team blogs to see what amazing creations they are sharing today. You can find the links to their blogs in the right-hand column.

Even though tomorrow is Saturday, I will be posting. I have some more fun sneak peeks to share so why not?!

A Festive Sneak Peek!

Okay, here we are on Day 4 of the Dreamweaver CHA sneak peaks. I've done Art Nouveau so now I'll change to festive!

I have to tell you this card was hard for me. As you probably can ascertain, I'm pretty classic in my style and taste and I don't do a lot of whimsical. That being said, it was fun to break out of my box and play around in the land of whimsy!

I used the double-glitter technique on Dreamweaver's new LL3022 FESTIVE THANK YOU stencil. And although I thought I owned almost every Dreamweaver stencil, I sadly realized I did not have the LJ894 Confetti stencil so I had to go with what I did have and that was my Fiskars' Party texture plate. The Sizzix swirls are cut from Dreamweaver's Double-sided mounting paper and dipped into glitter.

Pretty simple but fun. At least I like it!

Hey, have you finished your entry for the Dreamweaver Valentine's challenge? You only have until January 31 so you better get busy! Remember, you can't win if you don't enter!!!

Now head on over to the rest of the Dream Team's blogs and see what amazing creations they have come up with for today. All their links can be found in the right-hand column.

Until tomorrow, happy creating!

Sneak Peek #3

Are you having as much fun as I am checking out the daily postings of the Dreamweaver Design Team? I love how everyone was sent the same stencils and we each interpreted them so many different ways!

Today I am sharing one of my favorites from this launch. Its called Tall Poppies.

I must admit though that I struggled with this card quite a bit. I sometimes get frustrated because my cards are always so CAS (clean and simple) yet when I try to complicate them it takes away from the beauty of the stencil. So after struggling on how busy to make this, I opted for the simple route and actually like the final product:

I first sponged a piece of white cardstock with Brilliance Pearlescent Crimson. Then using black matte paste I embossed the Tall poppy stencil and topped it with black glitter for just a hint of shimmer.

The background is the same stencil just sponged with a silver ink onto a grey cardstock. Very subtle and really emphasizes the elegance of the stencil. I only wish my photography was better so you could get a clear look at the finished product.

Now head on over to the other Dream Team blogs (links on the right) and check out what they've cooked up for today!

Sneak Peek Day 2

One of the really cool things about the new release from Dreamweaver is its variety.

Yesterday I showed you two stencils that I think fall under the Art Nouveau category:

And today I think the stencils have much more of a retro feel.
Again I somehow managed to use 2 stencils. This time its LX7013 Pinwheel Checkerboard and LL3025 Mushrooms:

The background stencil Pinwheel Checkerboard was paste embossed with the original (maroon label) Embossing Paste. After that dried, I repositioned the stencil and using a sponge dauber, inked over the embossed area with Ranger's Festive Berries Distress Ink.

The mushrooms were machine embossed in my Big Shot and then also sponged with the Festive Berries ink.

I hope you're enjoying these sneak peeks and taking time to visit the other Dream Team members blogs (links on the right). They truly are an amazing group and I am humbled to be able to be part of the team.

AND DON'T FORGET--YOU HAVE UNTIL JANUARY 31 AT MIDNIGHT TO SUBMIT YOUR CHALLENGE ENTRIES AND A CHANCE TO WIN A FREE STENCIL FROM DREAMWEAVER! And, if you leave me a comment here on my blog AND if you are a chosen prize winner, I'll go ahead and double your winnings by sending you a BONUS PRIZE from little ol' me!

Remember to come on back tomorrow to see what I have up my sleeve for Day #3!

SNEAK PEEK TIME!!!

Welcome to the first day of Dreamweaver's Sneak Peek week! Starting today and continuing on through Friday, the Dream Team will be sharing some of our creations for the 17 new stencil designs to be unveiled at CHA on January 29.

I love this new release. It is so different and has so many possibilities!

Today I used TWO new stencils which I used with the DOUBLE-GLITTER technique. The stencils are LM219 Plum Blossom shape (actually a re-release but new to me!) and LJ919 Art Neouveau Flourish

I told you they were different. Yes, you see that right, a shaped stencil. How cool is that! I had a lot of fun with it.

Using the two new stencils, Dreamweaver Double-sided Mounting Paper and the Coconut soap along with Glitter Ritz glitter in Black, Stardust and Lilack Pink, I came up with this:

It truly is spectacular in person because of the velvety shimmer of the Glitter Ritz glitter.

What do you think of these two new stencils? What would you do with them? Please leave me a comment and then head on over to the rest of the Dream Team to see what amazing creations they came up with! I'll be back tomorrow with yet another sneak peek!

Pam Hornschu

Laura Drahozal

Louise Healy

Wendy Jordan

Terrece Siddoway

Kristi Van Doren

Georgia Sommers

Lee Kellogg

Liz Martin

Cyndi Bundy

Jessie Hurley