CAS Mix Up November Stencil Challenge

 Thank you Loll for hosting this super fun challenge for the CAS Mix Up November Challenge! 

 I had not done this technique using a stencil to make a mono print in a while.  So, I went through my stash of stencils and made a pile of those I thought would work.  I ended up using three different ones.  My first one completely blew me away!!  It took me a while to figure out how to use it.  I was scared to death to cut it up!!  Here it is: 

I sprinkled Infusions "In the Navy" powder onto "Snow Flurry" by MFT, and spritzed with water!!  I needed something blue for a birthday card, but when I saw this it looked like an awesome snowstorm...the the following 2 cards came to life.  

I just love this snowman by Penny Black!  The whimsical sentiment is from a Tim Holtz stamp set.  I hope this makes you smile as much as it did me!  Rarely does something come out better than expected!!  I almost never use circles but I thought it might look a bit like a snow globe...but I like the rectangle better. :)

Extra:

I recently was frustrated at not really knowing what each of my "gold" embossing powders looked like.  So I did what I NEVER do...and really should...I make a sample sheet!!

It is sooooo useful!!  I promise to make more! 

I ended up using WOW Gold Pearl.  I just got it this week in the mail!  It is BEAUTIFUL!!

I also did not know I had so many gold embossing powders!!!  LOL

Stay tuned for the other two (or three :)) monoprints using Lindy's Magicals!!

Thanks for visiting :)