Monday, June 25, 2012

Stencil Love


I have a real love affair with stencils. Over the next week I thought I would share some ways to easily incorporate stenciling into any project. Today I will share my favorite technique which is to create my own backgrounds using stencils from The Crafter's Workshop and Tattered Angels paints. 


Creating A Stencil Background


Grab your stencils, & favorite spray inks. I prefer to do this technique on 140 lb. watercolor paper. This will allow you to do both sides if creating a journal.


I randomly mist colors, try to not worry about where it's
going because this is only the 1st layer of color.

I created mist guards from an old spray mat. I like to be able to
control how the stencil appears on the background.

I often will flip the stencil to get a reverse design.

This is time to start experimenting with stencil placement.
Have fun with different themes & shapes with your stencils…
there are no mistakes when creating your own backgrounds.

Start layering with random shapes, sizes & colors.

Have fun because these backgrounds are created to be cut apart to
use on tags, cards or make into mini-books.


Here is another background being created and another method of
securing your stencil using Blue Painters Tape.


MATERIALS USED:
Strathmore 300 Series Watercolor Paper 140 lb.
Stencils from The Crafter’s Workshop:
Balzer Designs designed by Julie Fei-Fan Balzer ~ Burst, Circle in Squares, Triangle Plaid
Dylusions Stencils designed by Dyan Reaveley ~ Dotted Flowers, Luscious Leaves, Number Jumble
TCW ~ Flower Shower, Sunburst
Glimmer Chalkboard Mist ~ Boogie Board, Calypso, Cotton Candy, Fairway, Firefly, Mint Chocolate Chip, Splash, Teal High Heel, Tomate Cerise, Valencia
Glimmer Mist ~ Iridescent Gold, Marmalade, Pearl, Pumpkin Spice, Purple Pansy, Rum Punch


CREATING A SIMPLE TAG
Using backgrounds to create tags is one creative way to work with 
YOUR newly designed papers


MATERIALS USED:
TAG BACKGROUND
Ranger Craft Tags Size #8
Tim Holtz Distress Seasonal Inks Summer 
Unity StampCompany: ~ Quarterfoil Background  


STENCIL BACKGROUND
The Crafters Workshop: Balzer Designs in Circle Explosion
Tattered Angels Paint Mediums Used:
Glimmer Mist in Key Lime Pie & Pearl
Glimmer Chalkboard in Fairway & Calypso


COMPLETED TAG
Unity Stamp Company:: Itty Bitty Follow your Heart
HELMAR Adhesives: Professional Acid Free glue
Tim Holtz Ideaology 
Misc.: Washi Tape, Sticker, Ribbon



Thanks for stopping by because I so enjoy sharing my art. Do make sure you stop by over the next week to see some other possibilities of creating your own stencil backgrounds. Tomorrow I will share how I store my stencils and more tags.







14 comments:

  1. How ironic... I was JUST looking at CC's stencils this AM on bluemoonscrapbooking.com deciding on which ones I want to buy! LOL!! I loveeeeeeeeeeeeeee your technique and loveeeeeeeeeeee your GORGEOUS tag!!! I loveeeeee the colors!!

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  2. Great job! I really need to do more with stencils...looks like fun!

    And I love how you put that Quatrefoil stamp to work already! ;o)

    - Tifany
    http://inkblotsbytrd.blogspot.com/

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  3. Oh girl.... love seeing the process! BEAUTIFUL!

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  4. This is so cool! Thank you for introducing me to another fabulous crafting technique! What other types of surfaces can you use the spray inks on?

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  5. Very pretty- I really like the watercolor effect.

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  6. Great tutorial for creating backgrounds for so many different projects! Thanks for sharing!

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  7. I'm terrible at creating layers in my paper projects. This tutorial almost makes me think I can do it!

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  8. Duh! Stencil guards. Love that idea with the old mat pieces. You always create the best backgrounds.

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  9. Great tips! I love stencils--collecting them really...this has inspired me to USE them! Thanks!

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  10. I love stencils too, this is a great tutorial....thanks for sharing!

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  11. This is a fabulous tutorial. I love making my own "printed" papers. I love the idea of using the brayer to remove the excess. Great idea.

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  12. GREAT TUT! Love seeing how you do the process. I have used stencils alot but had not thought of a 'mist guard!!) what type of mat do you use as a guard? I used paper in the past!

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