Friday, October 25, 2013

A StencilGirl Blog Hop Tutorial/Giveaway!

Hey everybody! It's time for another StencilGirl Talk Blog Hop!
  

This is my contribution to the Hop. As you can see from this piece....
I LOVE NUMBERS!
 
 

 
I started with some Grunge Paste and Fresco Paints from Paper Artsy.

 
I wanted something a little different, so I turned the stencil in a diagonal to the board.
 
I spread a layer of paste on over the stencil onto an 8x8 canvas board and set aside to dry.

 
Then I added several layers of different paints with Cut-n-Dry foam squares.
 
Keep adding colors until you achieve the background colors you like.
 
When dry, sand down areas to reveal lower levels of paint and the white of the paste.


I used Archival Inks and stamps to add black and red images to the corner areas.

 
You can see here that I sanded down layers of paint to reveal different colors underneath.  
 
 
I sanded the center area to get the white paste to show. Then I replaced the stencil over the textured area and stamped a large background stamp of a map with archival ink.

 
Then the fun begins with white pen doodles to make the darker colors pop.

 
I added outlines and shadows to the textured area with brush pens.
 
 
The center needed something, so I embossed a piece of metal with a bingo card set of numbers.
 
Then I added Vintaj Patinas to it, dried it, and sanded it down.
 
It's mounted onto black chipboard and glued to the piece.
 
The last thing I did was cut a piece of black chipboard and add the canvas to it with foam tape strips. It adds another layer of depth.

 StencilGirl Talk and Cecilia have a giveaway on their blogs. ALL comments in the entire hop are eligible to win. The more blogs you comment on, the more chances you have to WIN!

The giveaway will close on Sunday, October 27th at 11:59PM Central Time.
 
That's it for me.....be sure to check out the rest of the Hoppers below and don't forget to leave a comment to win!!!

Blog Hop Order





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Linda

55 comments:

  1. What beautiful layers, loved the added contrast.

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  2. Love the way you layer. You've really made a statement with the stencil.

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  4. I'm trying this today. Thanks for the tutorial.
    Ann in Nashville

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  5. Gorgeous, as usual, Linda ! Love the step by step, it's great to see the project build ! Sue C x

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  6. Love it! Great project, thanks for sharing.

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  7. Beautiful project! Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win!

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  8. You can't go wrong with texture in art and this is not different. I'm loving the design you chose and the white pen that makes it pop.

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  9. Great dimensional piece. xox

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  10. I love numbers too! Love the layers...

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  11. Love the texture and interest you achieved. Great techniques here.

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  12. I can't get the links to work for the other people on the list???

    Sam xxx

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    1. Sam, they all worked from my desktop, but not my phone, so I copy and pasted again and now they do, THANKS!

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  13. Beautiful texture and composition...looks great!!

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  14. Fab make Linda, sorry forgot to say earlier!!

    Sam xxx

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  15. Wow! Love the piece and all of the inspiration you have given me :)

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  16. LOVELOVELOVELOVELOVELOVE this stencil!!! Your canvas is gorgeous! Love all the different layers and techniques that you used and your colors are delicious! TFS!

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  17. So inspiring!
    Who knew that stencils could be used in so many creative ways?
    I love the way this turned out. Thank you for sharing x <3 x

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  18. i just loved this so much, i am a number freak too. i loved what you did, love the stencils. thank you for the inspiration. xox

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  19. Exciting project. Thanks for the details and pics. Blessings, Janet PPF

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  20. Pretty darn cool! I love that you stamped the map on there. It made me take a closer look!

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  21. Gorgeous work as usual! Cool way to add layers.Off to see some more.

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  22. Your numbers add up to wonderful! Off to look for some of the fresco paint- want to try that stuff!

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    1. You can find the Fresco Paints in the US at Frantic Stamper....love them! http://www.franticstamper.com/Paper-Artsy-from-the-UK_c_4871.html

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  23. Grunge paste...who knew? Gotta check that out! Love the stencils and texture you added!

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  24. Awesome project, Linda!
    Loving all the layers and texture!!

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  25. This would make a beautiful gift Linda!!! Love the numbers with the stencil!

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  26. As usual...beautiful job. Great number stencil.

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  27. Beautiful piece Linda!!!!! Love the idea of sanding down to reveal the raw beginnings :) Numbers, stamps and pen work from you.....fabulous touches!!!

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  28. Great project! Love the texture and color choices!

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  29. I love the map stamped over the stenciled bits. Great idea!
    Grace

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  30. Interesting creations.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Carla from Utah

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  31. Thanks for sharing great ideas !

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  32. Thank you for this! I'm a great stencil fan and love the depth they bring to my work.

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  33. I love this!! I have stencils and texture paste & you have given me the push to use them together :)

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  34. Fabulous! I love your use of texture!
    Great stencil!

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  35. Linda,love the stencil technique how you sanded then went back and stamped!! gonna give a TRY right now!!! Thanks for a fun idea!!! Lisa

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  36. love the texture and stamping combo with stencils !!
    http://www.kalasirjana.blogspot.in/

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  37. I think I am going to have to try this! So fun! Was curious how to use that trivet stencil, now I see all kinds of possibilities! Thanks for sharing the step by step, and a chance to win,
    Janelle R

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  38. Fabulous piece Linda. I love all the wonderful texture!

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  39. Wow what a unique piece, wonderful layers and colours.

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  40. Thanks for giving details in your tutorial. A lovely finished project.

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  41. You have sure given me a new reason to buy some needed supplies to give your beautiful piece a go . Thank you for sharing.

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  42. Love all the steps in your project!
    C. Pertuit

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  43. What a gorgeous project! I love how textural it is....time for me to make sure my modeling paste hasn't dried out! Or is it molding paste?? That ought to give you some idea of how long it's been since I've used it! OMG, I think I'm losing my mind! (LOL)

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  44. Wow, another Stencil Girl giveaway. So exciting. Thank you for the step by step above...I cant wait to try this technique with my new Stencil Girl stencil! Thanks.

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  45. My goodness, there are many wonderful news to see on your blog. I am happy that I have again a little time to visit my favorite blogs. I've really missed you. Have a nice Sunday, dear Linda!

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  46. great way to use the stencil your results are great!

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  47. how very pretty. thanks for the inspiration

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  48. Fabaroonie, Linda!! Love the color radiating out from the center.

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  49. Linda- I am such a fan! I love this piece- totally awesome! ")

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