Friday, September 13, 2013

Blog Hop with Seth Apter's StencilGirls & A Giveaway!

Hi everybody!
 
 We're having a  BLOG HOP  at  StencilGirls Products!
 
A few weeks ago Maria asked me to be a Guest Designer, and since I LOVE Maria dearly, I said yes immediately!
 
So, I'll be a GD on Oct. 4th!!!
 
But then, I was lucky enough to have her ask me to join this Blog Hop today, and this is my Canvas Bag Project with a Seth Apter Stencil design. 
 
 
I'm so happy with the way this turned out.
 
 
This is the stencil we'll all be using - L183.
 

I start with a plain canvas bag. It is rather course, so detail will not be extremely crisp, but I love how it took the colors.

 
We start with a pile of products including paints, stamps, inks and pens.


First I laid down a base of Irish Cream Fresco Acrylic paint with Cut-n-Dry foam. (I did not get a picture of the bag at that point. Sorry.)
 
Then I start taping down my Stencil and adding white paint. Use tape to make a border around the section you want to stencil.

Move your stencil around making several different sections.
 

If you want the color to POP, stencil in white paint and add color on top. This keeps your colors bright, as shown here with the  shades of green Fresco, and then Silks to add shimmer.
 
Next I outlined with Tulip Fabric Pens and added drawings around the bag.
 

 
The Silks are added here over the Frescos to brighten up the chalk paints.
 
You can see the Silks on the green accents as well. It's very hard to show their true beauty in a photo.
 
 
Script stamps and white paint are stamped around the center section.

 
I kept adding the Fabric markers to outline the stenciled parts.
 
I also did some freehand painting around the bag.
  
 
  The last thing I did was use several foamie stamps and Fresco paint to create a trim around the edges with opaque Baltic Blue.
 
 
This is a detail of the stenciling, painting and stamping.
 
Hope you enjoyed this...and now leave a  COMMENT here to enter the Giveaway.  Then HOP to the next blog!

Maria will be having a giveaway on StencilGirl Talk.  All comments submitted on the ENTIRE HOP (all blogs) are eligible to win. So leave a comment on each blog for more chances to win!!!

Good Luck to everyone!
 
Linda
 
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132 comments:

  1. froebelsternchenSeptember 13, 2013 at 1:19 AM

    what a wonderful bag! adorable design!

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  2. Jo MurraySeptember 13, 2013 at 2:18 AM

    Great use of the stencil...I'm inspired.

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  3. KathieSeptember 13, 2013 at 2:43 AM

    What a great way to use the stencils! The Fresco paints with the Silks is a great idea. It turned out great!

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  4. LinSeptember 13, 2013 at 5:26 AM

    Wow that's a great bag Linda..love all the layers..

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  5. Carolyn DubeSeptember 13, 2013 at 6:06 AM

    Beyond amazing! Beyond incredible! You have made that plain bag into a work of art!

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2013 at 6:16 AM

    Fantastic piece Linda, just love it and now want to make one for myself. Great advice about stenciling in white. So simple yet I would definitely have skipped that step. You rock. xox

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  7. JackieSeptember 13, 2013 at 6:34 AM

    Absolutely FAB! Love all the mediums used! Gorgeous!

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  8. ionabunnySeptember 13, 2013 at 6:48 AM

    Fantastic bag. What a great stencil. Off to check out the hop.....

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  9. joySeptember 13, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    I would love to have this bag to tote my art journal around with me! Love all of the details you have shared with us.

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  10. Karenliz HendersonSeptember 13, 2013 at 8:01 AM

    Love the way this bag come out. It looks like grafitti on the bags. Beautiful

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  11. RonniSeptember 13, 2013 at 8:03 AM

    That is one awesome bag! Great use of Seth's stencils.

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  12. twelve_squaredSeptember 13, 2013 at 8:16 AM

    SO much fun here... in every post! Thank you for participating in this blog hop so that I could be introduced to your work! So much inspiration here! I'm definitely following this blog in the future! Thank you also for an opportunity to win a set of Seth's stencils! What a terrific experience!

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  13. BreesmimiSeptember 13, 2013 at 8:33 AM

    Love your idea to use Seth's stencil on your canvas bag! Thank you for the hint about using white to keep the colors bright and for the step by step instructions to make a stenciled canvas bag of my own!

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  14. Francine PerriSeptember 13, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    love your work Linda and love Seth's stencils would love to win them

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  15. UnknownSeptember 13, 2013 at 8:40 AM

    Love this post and how you used Seth's stencil. Beautifully done and explained. Thank you!

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  16. Hope AmenSeptember 13, 2013 at 9:01 AM

    Love how the bag turned out. Thanks for sharing with us.

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  17. Jane MartinSeptember 13, 2013 at 9:05 AM

    I love your bag. I have a canvas bag waiting to be customized... what a great idea!

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  18. Le petit monde de LouisonSeptember 13, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    I love you bag!!! Beautiful!!!

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  19. DebbieSeptember 13, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    Wow - this is so cool!! I love it.

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  20. CarolSeptember 13, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    Great stencil and bag

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  21. ionabunnySeptember 13, 2013 at 9:42 AM

    Just hopping through. What fun....... Ooh just spotted another post of yours I want to check out. So much good stuff here Linda......

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  22. aimeeSeptember 13, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    gorgeous... I love the way it turned out!!

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  23. GillSeptember 13, 2013 at 10:36 AM

    Fabulous!
    I love your tote!

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  24. Rockin' Robin S.September 13, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    Seriously so stinking CUTE .... Love it !!!

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  25. Lynn StevensSeptember 13, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    Oh Linda ,That's one cool stencil. Love how you transformed a simple canvas bag into a work of art!
    Hugs Lynn

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  26. DonnaSeptember 13, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    Awesome as always....you always have amazing art! I love that stencil. Great job!

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  27. Linda KunsmanSeptember 13, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    Love how your canvas bag turned out! Those silks do have the loveliest shimmer!

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  28. Becky VothSeptember 13, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    I love this Linda! I have painted on raw canvas before & then sewn it into a bag...this is so much easier!!! Love your use of the stencil too! It would make a great teacher gift! :)

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  29. LoriSeptember 13, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    VERY cool! I love what you've done here! The painting in layers makes it stand out, for sure!

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  30. Dee SpillaneSeptember 13, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    Lot his looks great. Thanks for sharing, love your work.

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  31. Katalina JewelrySeptember 13, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    This tote bag is awesome! Love it!

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  32. UnknownSeptember 13, 2013 at 11:52 AM

    Awesome project with the stencils!!

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  33. Julie GillespieSeptember 13, 2013 at 12:00 PM

    What a great project! I bet the colours are even more amazing in person.

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  34. UnknownSeptember 13, 2013 at 12:25 PM

    I've already got all 3 of Seth's stencils ... what I really want to win is that fabulous tote bag! Wowza!

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  35. Gillian PearceSeptember 13, 2013 at 12:26 PM

    Lovely use of the stencil. Looks great!

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  36. Art By WandaSeptember 13, 2013 at 12:30 PM

    This is wonderful, Linda!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Makes we want to go stencil a bag!!!

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  37. Linda KittmerSeptember 13, 2013 at 1:02 PM

    Love it! So many wonderful ideas in one post!

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  38. Gerrie JohnnicSeptember 13, 2013 at 1:18 PM

    Love the stencil work on fabric.....the outlining really sets the mood.

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  39. tallulah1September 13, 2013 at 1:54 PM

    Great work on the bag - not tried this yet. Notice I said "yet" lol Thanks so much for sharing your process with this great stencil. Janelle R

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  40. Art Tart on a FarmSeptember 13, 2013 at 2:01 PM

    I wanna make a bag like this

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  41. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2013 at 2:34 PM

    Wow! That looks amazing, I love it.

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  42. UnknownSeptember 13, 2013 at 3:09 PM

    I love art you can use - and one can NEVER have enough bags :) I love the silks paint (and the stencils, of course!)!

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  43. MonicaSeptember 13, 2013 at 3:10 PM

    OOOOOOOOH I love your bag!! this was way way cool. great idea. thank you

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  44. funkycrafterSeptember 13, 2013 at 3:32 PM

    What a cool canvas bag. I have an old, plain canvas carry-all that is still in good shape but needs something to make it interesting. Now I know what I can do with it.

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  45. Kathy LSeptember 13, 2013 at 3:38 PM

    I love this project. Very original

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  46. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2013 at 3:47 PM

    OOOh ooooH OOOOHH! Love how you used these on fabric. TOTALLY coveting to make patches, or decorate denim skirt...

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  47. Words and PicturesSeptember 13, 2013 at 3:56 PM

    Fabulous stencil - and it all looks so cool on the fabric - amazing creation, Linda!
    Alison x

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  48. pattybSeptember 13, 2013 at 4:01 PM

    Loved your project! thanks for sharing!

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  49. mama miaSeptember 13, 2013 at 4:05 PM

    I love this stencil. And I love your idea of using it on a canvas bag. Fun gift idea!

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  50. UnknownSeptember 13, 2013 at 4:28 PM

    Looks great Linda ~ glad to have you along!

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  51. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLASeptember 13, 2013 at 4:47 PM

    I am fascinated by the differences in everyone's take with the same stencils. Blessings!

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  52. EricaSeptember 13, 2013 at 5:11 PM

    Very creative! I love that you outlined the stencils...gives so much dimension to the plain old ordinary bag-makes it pop!

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  53. Art4meSeptember 13, 2013 at 5:14 PM

    Thank you for the opportunity to win!

    Annette

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  54. Lizzy Wurmann G.September 13, 2013 at 5:15 PM

    Wow, love that tote, the colors are beautiful!!

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  55. donna joySeptember 13, 2013 at 5:26 PM

    great idea! love what you did~

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  56. DottiSeptember 13, 2013 at 5:26 PM

    Love what you have done with Seth's stencil on that tote! Seth's stencils are so imaginative.

    dottididit(at)gmail(dot)com

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  57. Jessica WalthallSeptember 13, 2013 at 5:27 PM

    Awesome use of Seth's stencils! Such a neat project, and love the colors!

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  58. Mary C. NasserSeptember 13, 2013 at 5:43 PM

    What a fabulous bag, Linda!
    So great to have you on board for this hop!! :)

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  59. GretzSeptember 13, 2013 at 6:26 PM

    FAB Linda and I LOVE Seth's stencils!

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  60. UnknownSeptember 13, 2013 at 6:42 PM

    Cute bag!

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  61. ReneeSeptember 13, 2013 at 6:43 PM

    Wow, so beautiful!

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  62. Gems Inky anticsSeptember 13, 2013 at 7:24 PM

    Stunning...such a great idea, I would never of thought of doing that. The stencil is perfect for it.

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  63. Helen CampbellSeptember 13, 2013 at 7:42 PM

    I love this bag! The stencil adds fun details. Thanks for sharing!

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  64. stampingbowdSeptember 13, 2013 at 7:46 PM

    Gorgeous tote!!!! Fabulous mix of coloring tools! terrific project!

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  65. ArielSeptember 13, 2013 at 7:58 PM

    Wow! that tote with all the colors and stencil work look awesome. Is that tote part of the giveaway? I'm just kidding-:) It's so beautiful.
    Susan

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  66. puptonSeptember 13, 2013 at 8:42 PM

    Love your bag! Your design is fantastic!
    Pupton58 at gmail dot com

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  67. MickieSeptember 13, 2013 at 8:43 PM

    Oh I love it, its amazing all the things you can create with these stencils.

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  68. audreySeptember 13, 2013 at 8:54 PM

    Everyone of you is having so much fun with Seth's stencils! I cannot wait to play!!

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  69. Marjie KemperSeptember 13, 2013 at 9:04 PM

    Oh I hope you put a chain on that bag when you are out (like a bicycle lock) as it is GORGEOUs, Girrrrrrrrllllllllll.

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  70. JanisSeptember 13, 2013 at 9:13 PM

    Such a lovely project!! Loved seeing your creative process. What cool stencils!!!!
    <3 J

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  71. 2amscrapperSeptember 13, 2013 at 9:34 PM

    This is amazing, Linda! Can't wait to see what's next in October!

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  72. Angi in hanaSeptember 13, 2013 at 10:42 PM

    you are sooo talented linda! tx for sharing, aloha, angi in hana

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  73. Nan GSeptember 13, 2013 at 11:52 PM

    Cool fabric bag! I'll be back in October to see what else you'll share with us.

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  74. MariaSeptember 14, 2013 at 12:15 AM

    I love you dearly too LInda!!!! This bag is AWESOME!!!! Who wouldn't want to carry it around??!!! Thank you so much for hopping with us today :)

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  75. murielSeptember 14, 2013 at 1:34 AM

    Awesome bag!I'm sure you had a great time playing with the stencil. This graffiti look really appeals to me.

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  76. UnknownSeptember 14, 2013 at 2:33 AM

    beautiful! :)

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  77. Heather B.September 14, 2013 at 3:21 AM

    Fantastic Fresco technique-- paint in white and color over.

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  78. azviatxSeptember 14, 2013 at 4:17 AM

    Now that's a tote one could be proud to carry. Ladies in the grocery store would be so envious. Love your use of Seth's stencil. Good show!

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  79. Sarah AndersonSeptember 14, 2013 at 5:15 AM

    Such a gorgeous bag!

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  80. LyndaSeptember 14, 2013 at 6:49 AM

    Thanks for the detailed steps ideas on using Seth's stencil...

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  81. ScrappywonderSeptember 14, 2013 at 8:33 AM

    came by your blog via my mixed media group on FB & then the blog hop...
    ~ thanks for sharing your art, I am enjoying it ~ inspired, R ;)

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  82. Hue and Me ArtSeptember 14, 2013 at 9:18 AM

    Your bag is sooooo cool!!! The stencil is too!!!

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  83. APG JamieSeptember 14, 2013 at 10:34 AM

    Love. I haven't done anything with fabric & stencils yet, but you sure make we want too

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  84. SethSeptember 14, 2013 at 10:46 AM

    This is such a wonderful use of the stencils. I love how the canvas took the paint and how you have ended up with a one of a kind bag that is so very cool. Thanks a million Linda for joining me on this blog hop.

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  85. SusanSeptember 14, 2013 at 11:59 AM

    Absolutely love your bag! It is amazing. And I love the versatility of the stencil.

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  86. deniceSeptember 14, 2013 at 12:46 PM

    what a wonderful bag thanks for the lesson

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  87. AnnaSeptember 14, 2013 at 1:11 PM

    What a fun way to liven up a canvas tote! So colorful and fun!! Thanks for showing us how you did it! Love the up-close details!

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  88. MaRyKaYSeptember 14, 2013 at 3:23 PM

    wow that is awesome. I love the graffiti look of it.
    I'd love to carry that around shopping. hint hint. haha
    I'm gonna have to try out those fresco paints your always using and talking about someday.
    thanks for sharing

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  89. UnknownSeptember 14, 2013 at 3:38 PM

    This is lovely. Thanks so much for sharing how you completed this!

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  90. GunvorSeptember 14, 2013 at 4:08 PM

    Love how you used the stencil on the canvas bag! Great idea! Thanks for sharing!

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  91. Anne OSeptember 14, 2013 at 5:15 PM

    I love how you used Seth's stencil! Thanks for hosting a giveaway.

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  92. marilynnSeptember 14, 2013 at 5:32 PM

    love your bag and the use of Seth's stencils! Thanks

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  93. NtsisterzSeptember 14, 2013 at 5:33 PM

    Lovely design and functional too!

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  94. NM_CreatrixSeptember 14, 2013 at 6:30 PM

    love it

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  95. cindyannSeptember 14, 2013 at 7:45 PM

    Nice bag. I love working with fabric

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  96. KathySeptember 14, 2013 at 8:21 PM

    Beautiful bag! Where did you get the foam swirl stamp?

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  97. bronnykSeptember 14, 2013 at 9:37 PM

    YUMMO!... Love the bag!... Steth's stencils ROCK!!!

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  98. mikosspot.blogspot.comSeptember 14, 2013 at 11:26 PM

    ALWAYS gorgeous work!!! ALWAYS!!

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  99. Lynn CohenSeptember 15, 2013 at 12:37 AM

    Your painting and use of stencils on canvas ROCKS!!!!
    Love what you've done with them here.
    Thanks for a chance to win one. And good luck to everyone else wanting the same. This hop has been inspiring to say the least!

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  100. Candy CSeptember 15, 2013 at 6:21 AM

    Linda...your canvas bag is awesome! LOVE the colors, the design and the step by step that you did. I've not seen Steth's stencils...but now I'm gonna have to check them out! :) Going to have to hop to the next blog to check out more inspiration! Thanks for posting this fun piece! It rocks! :) <3 Candy

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  101. AnneSeptember 15, 2013 at 6:21 AM

    I LOVE this! The way the stencil and the colors work out - great! Thanks for sharing.

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  102. Candice ThomasSeptember 15, 2013 at 7:37 AM

    I love, love, love your bag. It looks like you had fun playing with all the different products.

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  103. ShesArtsyFartsySeptember 15, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    Awesome. Love the bag. Way cool. Will have to try out your techniques that you used.

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  104. UnknownSeptember 15, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    I love this "Storage" Bag! Beautiful...looking forward to trying your techniques and sharing with my sister!

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  105. EFKaplanSeptember 15, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    You have inspired me to do my canvas apron! Thanks!!

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  106. whyducksSeptember 15, 2013 at 11:36 AM

    Brilliant use of a stunning stencil, I just love that bag! Just dribbling looking at it, with envy!

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  107. KarenL.September 15, 2013 at 1:12 PM

    What a wonderful gift for any age. I would love one for my library books. Hope I win the stencils so I can make my own. Thanks for sharing the idea and the giveaway. Great work!

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  108. Vicki RomaineSeptember 15, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    I just love how you bag turned out. This looks like the stencil to have.

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  109. LynSeptember 15, 2013 at 1:21 PM

    I can't believe how different everyone's projects are turning out, amazing. Shows how versatile that stencil is.

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  110. UnknownSeptember 15, 2013 at 1:23 PM

    Wow! What a GREAT gift idea! Thanks!
    Love these hops!

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  111. Barbara I.September 15, 2013 at 1:40 PM

    What a great finished piece. I love how you created the canvas bag design using Seth's stencil. Lovely!

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  112. HelenMSeptember 15, 2013 at 2:47 PM

    LOVE YOUR BAG!! THANKS FOR THE INSPIRATION

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  113. amfullerSeptember 15, 2013 at 2:55 PM

    Cool project!

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  114. trish quiltySeptember 15, 2013 at 2:58 PM

    How cool is your bag you designed with Seth's stencils. :)

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  115. LeannSeptember 15, 2013 at 3:13 PM

    I love your creation.. fabulous! chefl@swbell.net

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  116. MomcoburnSeptember 15, 2013 at 3:30 PM

    To think that a post by Dayna led me to follow Seth and now to all 9 of you other artists.... Amazing! I love using mixed media to alter other objects, like books, and to see what you did on a bag is true inspiration! If I don't win the stencils, I'll have to invest in them. But, I'd just a soon win and then spend the money on some of Seth's other stencils, like his elephant! Thank you for your generosity!

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  117. Candice SchwarkSeptember 15, 2013 at 4:20 PM

    Love your project and the tips you shared. Look forward to seeing you GD for StencilGirls.

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  118. TanyaSeptember 15, 2013 at 4:35 PM

    Love this! This whole hop has been very inspirational to me. Can't wait to get my hands on some of these stencils. Awesome!

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  119. smokeysmomSeptember 15, 2013 at 5:01 PM

    Fabulous! I am just in awe of how all of the designers have used this stencil to create different projects - such inspiration. Thanks for sharing your terrific bag:)

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  120. UnknownSeptember 15, 2013 at 5:18 PM

    Stenciling, painting, and stamping, OH MY! Great on a tote bag too...

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  121. ShawnSeptember 15, 2013 at 6:16 PM

    I really love what you did with this vanilla bag. You made it into tutti frutti. I need to try this. Thanks for the idea Linda.

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  122. UnknownSeptember 15, 2013 at 6:44 PM

    Wow, what a gret idea to do this on fabric! Love your work!

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  123. Linda on the PrairieSeptember 15, 2013 at 6:48 PM

    Love the detailing and the combination of techniques.

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  124. Lee aka Violent KittieSeptember 15, 2013 at 7:04 PM

    Great project! I love making useable things into art. Beauty and function. Thanks for the hop!

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  125. bltSeptember 15, 2013 at 7:20 PM

    Love the hop! Signed up for all news letters! Thx

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  126. Sharon PSeptember 15, 2013 at 7:46 PM

    Great idea to connect to all the other inspired artists and a way for us to find you..
    I've never done fabric before.. You've done a lovely work here..

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  127. Happy MeSeptember 15, 2013 at 7:53 PM

    this is such a lovely tote. thank you for your art so inspiring. Smilz

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  128. CarinaSeptember 15, 2013 at 8:01 PM

    Love what you did with the tote and would really like to try my hand at it.

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  129. Amy Davis KingSeptember 15, 2013 at 11:37 PM

    Wow! Love this tote bag and how the colors POP!!

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  130. JoannaSeptember 16, 2013 at 5:19 AM

    What a fantastic bag - I LOVE how you've used those gorgeous stencils :) Thanks for the super tutorial. A tute for a tote ;)

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  131. DaphneSeptember 16, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    this bag is so purty! Sure sends a lot of inspiration my way. wow!

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  132. LindartSeptember 23, 2013 at 5:37 PM

    What a creative way to use the stencils! Love it!

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