Spring Clean . . . . and simple

Which for those regular readers on my blog know that CAS (clean and simple) is my favorite style.   And, After Dreamweaver Stencils' February challenge of St. Pat's or Green, aren't you a little tired of green? Then this month provides the opportunity of doing any color you wish . . . including green. However, you have to keep it clean . . . and simple! Yep. We are challenging you to create with your Dreamweaver products in a CAS style. This is our way of encouraging you to begin your "Spring Cleaning" a little early, and far more fun than sorting cupboards and washing windows!

 So, to start this month's challenge, I've chosen one of my favorite flower stencils, Wisteria (LG725).  Place the stencil on neutral card stock, anchor the stencil with a few small pieces of removable tape, and apply color to the flower petals and leaves.  Remove and clean the stencil and let the ink dry.  Position the clean stencil over the inked image and move it about  1/4 to 1/2 inch to the left.  Tape it in place as before, and color just the flowers in a lighter shade, as they will become the background.  Remove and clean the stencil and let the ink dry.  Finally, position the stencil over the flowers and leaves that you colored first.  Tape all sides with removable tape, using the top piece of tape as a hinge.  Apply Translucent Embossing Paste (DEPT).  Remove and clean the stencil and let the paste dry.   I've used ribbon and two colors of card stock for the mats, but the finishing touches are up to you, as long as it remains clean and simple.  Couldn't be easier!

Now you have the opportunity to play along. Create your own Clean and Simple design (preferably with Dreamweaver Stencils' products) and link it to the Dream It Up! blog from your own blog, online gallery, or just send us an email (lynell@dreamweaverstencils.com) with your creation for us to show off on the blog. At the end of March, we will select two winners to win a set of these stencils each:

 LJ899-Lrg. Thinking of You

 LG742-Pointed Celtic Knot

     For more inspiration, please visit the Dream Team blogs . . . and leave comments, we love that!

Dream It Up! blog
Pam Hornschu   

Laura Drahozal  

Louise Healy  

Wendy Jordan  

Terrece Siddoway 

Kristi Van Doren 

Georgia Sommers 

Lee Kellogg 

Liz Martin

 Cyndi Bundy 

Cherylynn Moser 

Jessie Hurley

     Curious as to the winners of last month's challenge? Anne Temple won for the best version of the challenge, and Sue Petersen won for the best use of Dreamweaver Stencils' product for the challenge! Congrats, ladies! Thanks for playing with us, and we hope to see more from all of our previous players!

Happy crafting,
Li