Sparkle and Shine

Hello there.  This summer has been so crazy busy, and it's not getting any better.  Now my Dad is in the hospital and hopefully moving to a nursing home.  My parents live a fair distance from me....so rather stressful until things get sorted.  I'm hoping to do some crafting today for some rest and relaxation.  Hope it works!

Had another play with stencils the other week, and this time added some embossing paste and glitter.  I'm really pleased with this one.  The butterfly was made with a stencil...inked, then embossing paste, then Mica D'Lights while the paste is still wet.  Amazing sparkle that even photographs well.

I'm actually trying to make use of some of those items I've purchased then buried away in my craft room.  You know how that goes, I'm sure!

Wishing you all the best for a wonderful day.

Some challenges for my card:

Hobby Cutz - #57 Anything goes

Through the Craftroom Door - Anything Goes

Party Time Tuesdays - #182 Anything Goes

That Craft Place - Anything Goes

Crafter's Cafe -  #73 Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday - Emboss It

Country View Crafts - Stencil It

Sparkle N Sprinkle - Anything Goes with Glitter

Creative Fingers - #43 Anything Goes

Totally Gorjuss - #245 Butterflies

Stencils Galore!

Well, it's time for a break.  I've been rather busy doing some work around the house this week, and today it was cleanup time.  Sanding and varnishing....that dust gets everywhere!  I managed to get it finished during a break in the weather where I could have the windows open.  Definitely smelly stuff!

I had a good play with some stencils....four of them actually!  Although most of the work is with distress inks, for the flowers I've used an embossing paste.  This gives some added dimension, plus when it was still wet, I sprinkled some glitter.  Something quite different for me, but it sure was fun!  Just a sentiment stamp and a rub-on butterfly to finish it off.

Thanks for stopping by.  Hope you're having a wonderful summer, and maybe even some crafty fun!

Some challenges for my card:

Through the Craftroom Door - Anything Goes

Country View Crafts - Stencil It

Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge - #239 Flowers

Glitter n Sparkle - #93 Anything Goes

Crafting from the Heart - #27 Anything Goes

My Craft Creations - Anything Goes

Crafting by designs - Use a Sentiment

Penny's Challenges - #186 Anything Goes

Creative Fingers - #43 Anything Goes

613 Avenue Create - #80 Anything Goes