Pocket Possibilities by Carol Wiebe

StencilGirl® Products & Seth Apter WOW! Blog Hop

Star Stencil with Mask Edge and Star Stencil with Double Star Border by Valerie Sjodin for StencilGirl.

Introducing the StencilGirl Champagne Stencil designed by Cecilia Swatton! Elevate your creativity with this stylish and versatile stencil. Perfect for adding a touch of celebration and sophistication to your projects. Whether you're crafting cards, scrapbooking, or creating home decor, this stencil is a must-have. Cheers to artistic inspiration with the Champagne Stencil from StencilGirl! Approximate stencil size: 6 x 6 inches

Hi and welcome to day one of a blog event that I know you are going to love...the Style Contributors for Ken Oliver Crafts and I have teamed up with the design team of Stencil Girl Products to bring you some of the most amazingly inspiring art all created with products from Stencil Girl and Ken Oliver Crafts! Our blog event is March 23rd through March 27th...so, check back with us every day this week! You'll have the chance to win some incredible prizes from Stencil Girl and Ken Oliver Crafts. I'm first up on the hop this week and I can't to show you what I've made with Color Burst and 1 stencil from Stencil Girl. I've created a dramatic wall decor piece that will look great in almost any room! And it's created with Color Burst from Ken Oliver Crafts and Celestial Grove Stencil from Stencil Girl Products This is how easy it is...cut a piece of heavy weight water color paper to 11"x11", I used Strathmore 140lb cold pressed paper I chose a warm color palette, Alizarin Crimson, Orange and Lemon Yellow. If you haven't used Color Burst before, you're going to be in for a treat! Color Burst is ultra fine paint pigment in powder form. It's really fun to use because it's in a fine tip applicator bottle that makes the basic application as easy as spritz (with water) and sprinkle! Then, I sprinkled Color Burst on the surface of the paper...a little goes a long way... then spritz with water. Immediately you'll see color burst all over the paper! It's not just an art medium...it's an experience to watch the color develop as it interacts with water! You can spritz a little more water to help blend in the color...and you can use a heat tool to dry the paper. You can achieve some really intensely colored backgrounds just by simply spritzing and sprinkling! Make sure to use a heat tool to dry the paper in between layers of color. As I started to build up my layers of color...I added some ultramarine blue and violet to really get those colors going. When I got my layers of color how I wanted them, I mottled the background by adding big drops of water to the surface of the paper to "lift out" pigment. Drip water onto the painted paper, then lightly blot off the water to reveal the mottled pattern you'll get from removing pigment. I even let a few drips run down the page. Then to finish the composition, I stenciled the Celestial Grove stencil onto the paper by laying the stencil on the surface of the paper, then sprinkling Color Burst over the stencil, then lightly misting the stencil with clean water. When you remove the stencil, you will be amazed! To give this piece a finished look, I inked the edges of the watercolor paper with a Burnt Orange Click It Ink Pad. Inked edges look great. The next step is really easy too... Paint a 12"x12" artist's board with black acrylic paint and let dry, Lightly sand the edges of the painted artist's board with a sanding block, then affix the piece of watercolor paper to the artist's board by applying a thin coat of Mod Podge to the backside of the watercolor paper and placing it on the board. Let it dry, and just like that, you've created a beautiful gallery style watercolor wall decor piece that will look great in any room! I was so excited about our blog event that I created a couple of cards with another stencil... Pressed Leaves. I used the same techniques, sprinkle and spritzing with a stencil them affixed the stenciled water color paper to a piece of coordinating cardstock and then glued it to a 6"x6" white card base. I love the simplicity of these cards, they are very elegant and very artful. Make sure to visit the other blogs on the hop today...I think you're going to love what you see! Stencil Girl Talk Heidi Blankenship Mary C. Nasser Carolyn Dube Thank you for visiting our blogs today and I hope that you'll be inspired to create something wonderful with Stencil Girl Products and Ken Oliver Crafts! We have a crafty haul of prizes from Ken Oliver up for grabs, just leave a comment below and you'll be eligible to win! Winners will be randomly selected from our blogs, just leave a comment to become eligible for a prize. It's easy! We'll list the daily winners in the comments sections of our respective blogs so watch for the winners names. Here's what we're giving away! 12 Daily Prizes - 1 Pack Ken Oliver Crafts 6x6 Papers(24 pieces). 2 Grand Prizes on Friday- 1 Complete Set of Color Burst (6 Colors); 1 Complete Set of Click It Ink Pads (6 Colors); 1 Set Pegz Alphabet Stamp Set; Leave a comment on each StencilGirl Talk post and the team members posts to be entered to win a $50 gift certificate from Stencil Girl! Join us every day this week, you can enter every day... Thank you again and GOOD LUCK! March 31,2015 Our contest is closed. The winners from day one are: Heather G Mandy Lewis Linda Bagley Tommy McDowell Anita Houston Kim S If you see your name here, please email me at [email protected] with your mailing address and I'll have your prize sent out to you ASAP. Thank you again!

Cat Kerr and Nathalie Kalbach have new stencil and mask designs from StencilGirl Products.

Carry It, homemade bag, sewing, stencils, StencilGirl, alteredstatesstudio, patchwork,

Stenciled Home Decor! Hand painted and stenciled placemats by Celia Block using stencils from StencilGirl.

Introducing the mesmerizing and intricate StencilGirl Entangled Gordian Knot Stencil, a versatile and captivating tool for your artistic endeavors. This thoughtfully designed stencil by Nancy Curry is perfect for adding a touch of elegance, complexity, and visual interest to your mixed media projects, art journaling, scrapbooking, home decor, and more. Crafted with precision, the Entangled Gordian Knot Stencil features a stunning interwoven design that will leave viewers entranced by its intricate patterns. Whether you're a professional artist or a passionate hobbyist, this stencil allows you to effortlessly create beautiful and complex knot-inspired motifs with ease. The stencil is made from high-quality, durable materials that ensure its longevity and reusability. Its 6 x 6 inch size offers space for various applications, and its flexible nature allows it to conform to different surfaces, such as canvas, paper, fabric, wood, and more. You can confidently explore a wide range of mediums, including acrylic paints, inks, pastels, texture pastes, and sprays, to achieve stunning results. Not only does the Entangled Gordian Knot Stencil inspire your imagination, but it also simplifies the process of achieving intricate designs. Its carefully crafted edges and cutouts ensure clean lines and prevent unwanted smudging or bleeding. With this stencil, you can effortlessly achieve professional-looking results every time. Unlock your artistic potential and add a touch of elegance to your creations with the StencilGirl Entangled Gordian Knot Stencil. Elevate your artwork to new heights, explore the endless possibilities, and let your imagination run wild. Get ready to be captivated by the beauty and complexity that this stencil brings to your creative journey.

Storing Poetry Fragments in Stenciled Building Boxes

Art Journaling with StencilGirl® Stencils

Stenciled Waxed Canvas and Denim

I've been thinking lately about illuminated manuscripts, women in Braveheart, King Arthur's era, and lover's eyes because I just finished teaching a class on mythology. There is a charming essence to these times that makes me wonder if, perhaps, I might have been born in the wrong era. The roles of chivalry, coyness, and heroics are energizing, which is why I believe I am so drawn to these times. I remember visiting Trinity College in Dublin, being able to view the Book of Kells, and lingering as I walked through The Long Room in the Old Library. The colors, the textures, and the smells of old books, photos, and manuscripts are enticing for me. So I decided to try to incorporate some of these elements into this project. I love the finished version, and I hope that you will, too! For the project, you will need these fabulous stencils: Winter Trees Bark by Valerie Sjodin L635 Earth Song Symbols 2 by Roxanne Evans Stout M067 Sunburst by Valerie Sjodin M214 ATC Mixup #2 by Mary Beth Shaw L579 You will also need these materials: 1-6.5 x 6.5 inch photo frame with a 4 x 4 inch photo cutout. (1.5 inch depth) 1-4 x 4 inch wood panel (1.25-1.50 inch depth) Acrylic paint (I used Anita's in Black and Deep Celery, Golden's Fluid Acrylic in Quinacridone Violet and Raw Sienna, and Liquitex Basics in Raw Umber. IZink Ice in Cold Gold Ephemera (I used some old French script and a vintage photo of a woman.) Lover's Eye Token Alterables and Eye Images Jumbo Dauber Paintbrush Aleene's Tacky Glue Mod Podge Clear Gorilla Glue Baby Wipes Vintaj Brass Jewelry Findings and Components (Optional) Begin by painting the picture frame on the back side (the flat side) and the wood panel in Raw Sienna. Let it dry. Paint a thin layer of Quinacridone Violet on both pieces. Allow to set for about a minute then use a baby wipe to gently blot across the wood pieces. You should pick up enough so that the Raw Sienna shows through slightly and gives the piece a slightly marbled look. Let dry completely. Stencil sections of the tree top from the Winter Trees Bark stencil at the top left and bottom right of the picture frame. You could also wait on this step until after you have glued your ephemera down. Let dry. Using Mod Podge, glue the vintage photo and the French script on the picture frame. Hint: Be sure to place some Mod Podge directly on to the wood before placing your ephemera down. Using a paintbrush, add another layer of Mod Podge to seal the top of the ephemera. Allow to dry completely. Glue the wood panel to the picture frame using the clear Gorilla Glue. Allow to dry at least five hours so that it sets properly but still be careful when handling it. Using the IZink Ice in Cold Gold, stencil the top of the wood panel with the Sunburst and Earth Song Symbols stencils. Next, stencil the top left and bottom right of both the picture frame and the wood panel in black with the circle stencil from the ATC Mixup #2 stencil. Let dry completely. Paint what is now considered the "back" side of the project in Raw Umber. Allow to dry. Turn the project over and create a glaze using the raw umber and paint the entire project. Wait about a minute and then gently wipe away some of the glaze with the baby wipes. Allow to dry. Glue the back of the lover's eye token using clear Gorilla glue. Glue the eye image to the back using Aleene's Tacky Glue, then glue the outer ring on top of the eye image also using Aleene's Tacky glue. Let dry. Glue the completed eye token to the small wood panel. At this point, you can finish the painted portions by dabbing a bit of black paint onto the jumbo dauber and rubbing off most of the paint then rubbing on the edges of the frame and the panel as well as the edges of the eye token. Where you might see some areas that are too bright, you can rub the dauber over them to darken edges and allow the eye image to stand out more. I did not paint the lover's eye token but you can certainly do so, if you wish. I would suggest using Raw Sienna. You can, at this point, decide to display your piece in several ways: 1. Glue a square dowel on to the bottom back edge and let it function as a stand. 2. Place the finished piece on a decorative easel. 3. Add a sawtooth picture hanger to the back and hang on the wall. 4. Add screw eyes, chain, and brass elements to the piece and hang on the wall. And the finished piece: Anne Marie WANT TO CONNECT WITH ME? CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW. 👇 Mystic Spring Studios Facebook Instagram YouTube MSS Blog Twitter Pinterest or email me at [email protected].

ATC Mixu-up stencils by Roxanne Evans Stout for StencilGirl Products

Hi everyone! Happy to be joining you on the StencilGirl Talk blog today. I’m Debi Adams and I thought I would share one of my favorite art forms, Shibori, albeit a slightly different technique/application and, use of stencils, of course. My approach to both stencils and Shibori is to go modern and trendy. Although stencils are used for lots of layering and are very beautiful, they can also be used in their basic form without much application and be very clean. Since I am redoing the spare room in my house to reflect shibori and a bit of boho, I thought I would make some art to go on the walls. I love watercolors a lot and decided to create the shibori-look using watercolors on watercolor paper, and the non-dyed portion, using frisket. Frisket is a liquid that when applied, blocks out watercolor from seeping through paper and retains the underlying color of paper, in this case, white. It is a lot of fun. (For a layered look, you can add a color to the base or ephemera paper to the substrate before applying the frisket). For my substrate, I chose Arches Watercolor paper. It’s my favorite and by far the most successful look when watercoloring but you can use other watercolor papers as well. I laid my stencil down on top of the watercolor paper. You can tape it down if you like, or not. (The stencils and all supplies are at the bottom of this post.) I picked these (mostly) repeating, patterned stencils because I felt that they closely resembled the shibori-tied or folded-look, however, you can use almost any stencil. Use a foam brush and apply the frisket. Frisket dries quickly so it’s important to get a good coat on the first time around and move quickly to cover the entire stencil. When done, remove stencil and wash off the frisket from the stencil immediately. I toss the brushes because they are harder to clean and for the most part, are inexpensive. When completely dry, 5 minutes or so, it is safe to watercolor. I like Winsor Newton brand and since Shibori is generally a blue dye, I used a deep blue color. I misted my substrate first then began applying paint. I added more blue coverage here and there so it gave the appearance of inconsistent dying. Once my substrate was covered, I let it dry. It can take a while if you used a lot of water, which I generally do. After the paper is dry, use a frisket eraser to remove all the frisket and reveal the white paper that has been left behind. That’s it! Easy. And what did I make with all the patterns? Take a peek… I love the simplicity of these wood frames. It's organic and draws attention to the art. Perfect for my room! And consider making it even more modern and classy just by using gold frames. And then you can always mesh all of these ATC pieces together... And a trio always looks nice and impactful, I mean, once you're on a roll, why not? Maybe even a foursome? Don't forget about other possibilities of using your art in your home. Think of greeting cards, place cards, invitations, etc. Oh you so got this! Thanks for popping in. XO, Debi Adams Website: www.debi-adams.com Insta:debi_adams FB: Debi Adams Pinterest: Debi Adams If card making interests you, check out my StencilGirl® online course here! It's available to play whenever/where ever you are! Supplies: StencilGirl® Stencils: L655 ATC Mix Up by Andrew Borloz SC-02-2018-Grandmother's Kitchen by Kristie Taylor S431-Barbed Wire by Mary Beth Shaw M190 3-Ring-Seth Apter Other: Arches 140 lb. Cold Press Watercolor Paper Windsor & Newton Watercolour, Indanthrene Blue-Series 3 A Foam Brush Frisket & Frisket Eraser Watercolor Brush of your Choice Water Mister

Studio Organizer with StencilGirl Stencils

StencilGirl Stencils Little Village Home Decor Piece

How to Make a Graffiti Surface Pattern with StencilGirl Stencils by Martice Smith II

Pewter embossing with StencilGirl stencils by Magdalena Muldoon from MercArt.

Gwen Lafleur Tutorial: Making A Reliquary with StencilGirl Stencils