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Saturday, 4 July 2026

Allsorts Challenge # 853

 The theme for the Allsorts challenge this time is **Stencil/s** chosen by Donna and of course there's the usual *anything goes* option.  There will be stencils featuring as prizes too and you can read full details on the Allsorts blog post.  For my DT card I've used a stencil of multiple circles to produce a Bokeh effect background and, not wanting to cover too much of it, I cut a frame and a simple sentiment, finally adding a small layered butterfly which was hanging around in my pot of 'useful bits' and happened to be the right colour.  The design was then matted onto two more toning layers.



Square Frame - die from Craft Addiction UK
Deckle Edge Dies - unbranded set from Amazon
Scalloped Die - from a Tonic set which I've had for many years
Butterfly - I think came from a Stampin' Up tutorial kit, again from a few years back
Bokeh - You Tube video by Susan Hardy, fairly recent
Sentiment - unbranded dies

14 comments:

  1. Very pretty Val with the lovely soft colours, great bokeh effect xx

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  2. Lovely soft dusky Bokeh effect with the stencil Val, something I've not done in a long while.

    B x

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  3. Beautiful effect and a good layout to ensure not too much is covered.

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  4. Lovely colours for your background Val, a very pretty card.

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  5. This is so pretty! Always love the bokeh effect but don't think of using it often!

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  6. Stunning card with your lovely pastel stenciling, great look!

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  7. Hi Val
    I love the colours you chose for that beautiful soft background - very pretty indeed.
    All those layers blend together so perfectly .. .. a great finished look.
    Hope you are having a lovely weekend.
    Love Jules xoxo

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  8. Smashing bokeh effect from your stencilling Val. Love the die cuts you used to embellish the background xxx

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  9. Beautiful composition, lovely colour harmony with a soft feel, great card Val! x

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  10. Fabulous card Val, such a pretty design and I love the Bokeh effect background.
    Liz xx

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  11. A very pretty bokeh background with lovely soft colours, beautifully framed xxx

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  12. Your card is super sweet Val. I love that Boken background and the colours are so gorgeous together.

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  13. So delicate, love that Bokeh background, fabulous work.
    Happy creative July Tracey x

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