I made this ATC using the brand new Owl Buddy. I traced all of his shapes on to assorted pieces of patterned paper (on the back so that you don’t see pencil marks), and cut them out. This cute stencil has pretty simple to cut shapes, but it can be a little time consuming. But I have great news! We will have Owl Buddy available as a die! So you will easily be ale to cut him (or her!) out with all types of fun papers very quickly.
He is the perfect size for an ATC (2.5″ x 3.5″). Here’s my second project. A card using the brand new (and very elegant) Heron.
I simply used white embossing paste to get the image on to my kraft paper. After it dried, I noticed I had a few unpleasant little lumps. So here’s a quick tip…I used my Cutter Bee scissors (little scissors with very sharp points) and just trimmed off the excess. It worked perfectly, and now the embossing paste looks nice an smooth all over.
Both cards are wonderful Alison and it is good news the owl will soon have a matching diecut! The heron is a beautiful stencil and keeping it simple really makes a statement.
Love both of these creation. Your white image on the kraft is divine and really shows off the stencil so well. Thanks for the tip about the "little bumps"…I'll have to remember that.
Your ATC is so cute, and a wonderful size project for this stencil. Would it shock you to know that I've never made an ATC? LOL
Love the white on kraft! Perfection!
Love the paper piecing on the owl! So glad to hear a matching diecut will be available soon
I love how effective the white paste is just on kraft cardstock!
I will look forward to the dies to go with the owl stencil. I love your cards.
Great ATC with the Owl buddy, he is adorable! Love the simplicity of the white Heron, very effective!
I like both cards. That white EP looks great on kraft cs. I will have to give that a try. Thank you for the inspiration.
what fun! Love your projects!
Both are great projects. I just bought a brand new jar of white embossing paste…you have inspired me to go give it a try…
Beautiful! Love the heron in white on kraft, it is very tranquil. And also love this owl. Thanks for the idea to trace and piece patterned papers. Thanks for the inspiration.
Katie B.
your first card are so cleaver!
The paper pieced owl is fabulous, but I love, Love, LOVE what you've done with the heron. It shows how less really IS more sometimes.