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Hello Classy friends, Diane here with you today!

Have you been bitten by the stencil bug yet?  I sure have, and the Classy Cards 'n Such online store has a large selection to choose from. I have been purchasing many myself and created this simple but pretty card. 

For my card, I used just a portion of my Memory Box

Texture Tessatina stencil. That is one of the things I love about the stencils, you can use all of it or just a portion like I did. I used Tim Holtz Distress ink, Salty Ocean, applied with the new Mini Ink Blending Tool going darker in the middle and lighter towards the outer edges. When I was satisfied with the results, I ran my panel through my Zutter Distresser. 

I then stamped my Why Do Birds sentiment from Impression Obsession directly on my stenciling.

I die cut Impression Obsession Large Bird on a Branch and popped him up with Joy! Small Foam Pads.

I next cut a panel from the beautiful Bluebell Stardream Metallic 105# paper and mounted my stenciled panel.   I really love how this card turned out. I had thought about adding a bow to the branch, but decided I liked it "as is"!

I hope you have enjoyed today's post and take some time to check out all the many stencils in the store.  A little bit of a "heads up" is our June 9th challenge "create your own background" using a stencil or background stamp, giving you plenty of time to purchase and play with some stenciling of your own!

Love the shabby chic look. So pretty! Thanks Diane!

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Thanks for stopping by!!! Until next time...

  

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