Grunge elements

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Morning all,

Today I'm sharing a card with you that uses Imagination Crafts Grunge elements stencil.

I ran the stencil through my die cutting/embossing machine to emboss the design.

You will need to check the correct sandwich for your particular machine.

I used smooth stamping card  for this.

 I trimmed the card once finished.

I then replaced the stencil, it's a good idea to hold in place with a low tac tape.

Using a stencil brush I applied Adirondack sailboat blue (40% off in the Mega Sale)

I've tried to show in the picture how this technique gives extra dimension.

Next I used an 8 x 8 square card blank and without embossing this time, randomly stenciled the design again with my brush but using Adirondack stonewashed

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I think you'll see the difference between the embossed and flat images.

With the stencil in place for the butterfly, I added a touch of 

Imagination Crafts sparkle medium in diamond using my finger.

I finished off with a couple of Craftwork cards candi (40% off in the Mega Sale)

  a ribbon bow and some dots of pale blue liquid pearls.

Rather than mounting the main design in a formal way I put the second mat layer at an angle.

Well that's it from me for today, 

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Crafty Hugs xKx