Brenda has given us the challenge of mining in the mountains - or at least mountains. Since I live near where the gold was discovered that created the gold rush of 1849, you'd think I might have some mining things in my stamp collection...but I don't. I do, however, have this mountainscape stencil set from Simon Says Stamp so I pulled it out to get it inky. I definitely need some practice with it. After stenciling, I added some texture to the green foreground and die cut it. I added a wood grain embossed layer for added texture and everything is adhered flat to make it easy to mail.
Thanks for the challenge and thanks for looking!
Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026 GMT Views: 992
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Registered: October 5, 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 52700
Sun, Feb 01, 2026 @ 11:12 PM
You know, I nearly ordered the mountain stencils... Sorry now that I'd wish-listed it, and now I have to pay taxes. So sad. Thanks for playing along with the gold mining challenge.
------------------------------ Have fun! with Love, Brenda
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Registered: February 22, 2007 Location: L’etoile du Nord Posts: 11353
Mon, Feb 02, 2026 @ 9:55 AM
So lovely! Great design, with the mountains in the circle as a focal point over the EF woodgrain background. Now I want that stencil set, too! :-)
------------------------------ -----LizBeth"Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands, ..." ~~1 Thess. 4:11 (NIV)
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Registered: January 19, 2014 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 119360
Fri, Feb 06, 2026 @ 4:16 PM
The layered scene you created with the mountains framed in the circle is so striking, and the soft blend of sky colors gives the whole piece a peaceful glow. The added texture in the foreground and the woodgrain panel work beautifully together, giving depth without adding bulk. A wonderful way to showcase that stencil set.
