Hello friends! Today, I’m sharing a semi-vintage layout! I used a few Distress Oxides with some slimline stencils to add more color and patterns to the background. It was so much fun, too! Lately, I’ve been reaching for my slimline stencils. I just love them!
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Disclaimer: “The Crafter’s Workshop provided me with product to create this project. The opinions I share are solely my own.”
First, I used the TCW2317 Fence Grid stencil and the Fired Brick Distress Oxide ink to create a fence background.
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Then, I used the Peacock Feather Distress Oxide ink through the TCR2330 Patchwork Feather slimline stencil to create the feather.
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Next, I used the excess ink from the brushes and the TCW2332 Daisy Spread to create the little daisies in the background.
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After That, I added the papers, photo and embellishments to the center of the layout, being careful where I placed everything so that some of the stencil work remained visible.
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Finally, I added some finishing touches using the TCW2329 Halftones Slimline Stencil to create photo corners full of tiny dots and I used the TCW2200 Thank You Hearts stamp and TCW2205 Sprinkle kindness stamps to add the heart and XO, along with the the “Be Happy” sentiment on the tag.
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Seriously…this was so much fun to make. I had so much fun playing with the Distress Oxide inks with the slimline stencils and stamps! I hope you found this post inspiring. And the adorable puppies … 🙂
Thank you for visiting today,
Nicole Martel, Design Team Member