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Friday, January 3, 2014

StencilGirl Talk Blog Hop...

           ... Featuring Stamps and Stencils by Kae Pea.


I decided to create a piece that would fit in a small wood frame that I already had..


..using Kae Pea's 'Squares' stencil and these two stamps.
Check out all of her stamps here.

 

First I painted a background on my 7"x 7" illustration board using analogous acrylic paints.  Smooshing them with plastic wrap while the paint is still wet gives a nice textured look.  


Next, I used Kae Pea's stencil to add a variety of squares with a sponge dauber.




Then I stamped the script and branch with an ink pad... 




…and traced more squares with a pencil.



Of course I wanted more depth, so I added a sheer layer of paint over everything and traced more squares with a permanent black pen.  Love that stencil!




To complete my collage, I stamped the script and branch on matching papers as shown, cut them out, and applied them to my piece.  Once dried, I popped it into my frame.

Voila !
This is a progressive hop which means you can hop from blog to blog all in one day! StencilGirl Talk is having a GIVEAWAY of StencilGirl products.  All comments on the hop are eligible for the giveaway.  The more blogs you comment on, the more chances you have to win.  
The Giveaway will close on Friday, January 10th at 11:59 p.m. Central Time.

Now hop over to these blogs for more projects! 
(If you're going in order, Leslie Tucker Jenison is next)




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68 comments:

  1. MB ShawJanuary 3, 2014 at 8:36 AM

    Nicely done!! You achieved so much depth with the squares and background, really lovely :)

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  2. Linnie Blooms ShopJanuary 3, 2014 at 8:47 AM

    What an awesome project! Thank you for sharing!

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  3. MommyroxJanuary 3, 2014 at 8:55 AM

    Have never "smooshed"; will give it a try this weekend! TFS!

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  4. TheaMinPAJanuary 3, 2014 at 9:43 AM

    smooshing is new to me - have to try this soon...
    amazing what you are doing there with the basic 'square'.

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    1. TheaMinPAJanuary 3, 2014 at 9:44 AM

      and I really love the foam core butterfly on your Nov post - seriously MUST try that soon!

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    2. UnknownJanuary 3, 2014 at 9:55 AM

      I liked the butterfly too. I really like the colors by picture of step 7. That red just pops.

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  5. UnknownJanuary 3, 2014 at 9:49 AM

    I love the background before you started stamping. It's a good technique for a background for alot of projects. Thanks for sharing.

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  6. Judy SheaJanuary 3, 2014 at 9:59 AM

    Great idea. Colors I do not use, but they are gorgeous.

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  7. RubberMoonJanuary 3, 2014 at 10:07 AM

    WOW! I am impressed (pardon the pun!) It is just really beautiful!

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  8. UnknownJanuary 3, 2014 at 10:34 AM

    So many subtle layers that really make this piece shine! Way to go!

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  9. SaraJanuary 3, 2014 at 10:57 AM

    Love the use of the squares stencil to create such depth. Really lovely.

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  10. GillJanuary 3, 2014 at 11:17 AM

    I love how you used the square stencil - and the 'smooshing'!
    Thanks!

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  11. J-LinJanuary 3, 2014 at 11:44 AM

    You make repeating designs look so interstingly beautiful.

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2014 at 12:39 PM

    Inspired! :)

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  13. Jo MurrayJanuary 3, 2014 at 12:51 PM

    Wow! A little gem. Your choices of stencil and stamp all perfectly layered using subtle colours.

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  14. Leslie Tucker JenisonJanuary 3, 2014 at 1:08 PM

    I love all the layers and textures in your project. Thanks for the great step-outs!

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  15. ansharas_atticbymaryannJanuary 3, 2014 at 1:28 PM

    Love the layers!

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  16. JeanJanuary 3, 2014 at 2:23 PM

    Love all the layering!~

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  17. JenniferJanuary 3, 2014 at 2:41 PM

    Love the mixing of a modern looking background with an older looking focal point. Looks wonderful in that frame!

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  18. stlbarbJanuary 3, 2014 at 3:02 PM

    All the layers make this piece so interesting and full of depth. Thanks for sharing your process.

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  19. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2014 at 3:03 PM

    Love all of the layers - with the final one being very obvious. Great job.

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  20. SandyJanuary 3, 2014 at 3:47 PM

    What an effective and creative use of the stamps and stencils! THX:)

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  21. Linda KittmerJanuary 3, 2014 at 3:54 PM

    Beautiful piece Julie. I love the texture and the way you used the square stencil.

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  22. JackieJanuary 3, 2014 at 4:56 PM

    Julie, what a nice piece! Thank you for sharing your inspiration!

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  23. UnknownJanuary 3, 2014 at 5:24 PM

    Absolutely LOVE the depth you were able to create!!

    Shawna
    Jsbarts.blogspot.com

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  24. Sparkly Heart StudioJanuary 3, 2014 at 6:00 PM

    What a lovely piece! I can think of at least 5 friends that would appreciate this for their home!!! Thank you for the inspiration!

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  25. Jane MartinJanuary 3, 2014 at 6:27 PM

    Beautiful... love the squares!

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  26. suzieq23January 3, 2014 at 6:40 PM

    Great piece of art! Would love to win a set of Kae's stencils. thank you.

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  27. Mary C. NasserJanuary 3, 2014 at 6:49 PM

    Lovely composition and layers, Julie!

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  28. ncurryartisteJanuary 3, 2014 at 9:29 PM

    Voila is right! Wonderful collage work. I could eat up that black and white strip you added. Perfecto.

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  29. Sharon Lynn Williams Fine ArtJanuary 3, 2014 at 10:04 PM

    great use of the squares stencil

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  30. Denise BryantJanuary 3, 2014 at 11:00 PM

    Awesome framed piece!

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  31. giniginJanuary 4, 2014 at 1:08 AM

    I love your piece and appreciate the great tutorial. Who'd a thunk squares could be so interesting.

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  32. DeborahJanuary 4, 2014 at 7:41 AM

    Great ideas, Julie! Thanks!

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  33. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioJanuary 4, 2014 at 9:50 AM

    Great ways to use so many different things all together.

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  34. MarshaJanuary 4, 2014 at 10:03 AM

    Great tutorial. I must go back again to make sure I didn't miss anything!

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  35. Robin in WNCJanuary 4, 2014 at 12:13 PM

    Thank you for the great tutorial. Love your use of the square stencil and the words stamp.

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  36. UnknownJanuary 4, 2014 at 1:01 PM

    Wow, love the effect - it feels like it's many layers deep - love it!

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  37. Cath SheardJanuary 4, 2014 at 1:40 PM

    I really like how you have tied all the elements together - it reminds me of a scroll somehow.

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  38. cheryl in kcJanuary 4, 2014 at 2:10 PM

    wow! the stencil and two stamps used multiple times really makes for a elegant piece!

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  39. JeanJanuary 4, 2014 at 3:14 PM

    I love your project! Thanks for showing all the steps you took to achieve the finished picture.

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  40. Artzy EmpressJanuary 4, 2014 at 4:03 PM

    What a great piece! I love all of the ovelapping squares.
    ...Raine

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  41. SharonJanuary 4, 2014 at 6:24 PM

    My gosh, Julie. This is really an afternoon of learning. I love how you built up your piece and how you've shared it step by step with us. I didn't know that Kae Pea sold squares but now that I've seen it in use it makes so much sense to have it. The colors go very well with your piece and its frame. Thank you so much for sharing this with us. I'm going to write down how you put this together. I would like to try one.

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  42. UnknownJanuary 4, 2014 at 8:01 PM

    Oh, this is wonderful!! Love,love the colors and ideas using the stamp and stencils.
    Framing it was perfect!
    Nice! Who are you going to give it to...!!

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  43. HelenMJanuary 4, 2014 at 8:08 PM

    loved your use of the squares. thanks for the inspiration

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  44. KatiaJanuary 4, 2014 at 9:33 PM

    I love the squares, there are amazing!

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  45. CathyBJanuary 5, 2014 at 1:21 PM

    WOW! Love all the layers. This is a piece of art done well. Love it! TFS :0)

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  46. Sharon du CoudrayJanuary 5, 2014 at 2:18 PM

    I like the sheer elegance of your piece and it's execution. I agree that squares stencil looks like an awesome tool.

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  47. AmyJanuary 5, 2014 at 3:01 PM

    Julie,
    Wanna hear a secret? When I began scrapbooking (I am pretty sure it was a gazillion years ago), everything about it was 'square this' rectangle that' type of design. As a result, as I began 'evolving' into an artist, I despised the smooth and even lines, wanting EVERYTHING to be irregular. Seeing your process and the end result, those squares and rectangles are a sweet surprise! You know, maybe I will cut them a beak and 'invite' them back in on my artistic journey ;.)))

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  48. JanisJanuary 5, 2014 at 5:03 PM

    Cool look using the plastic wrap technique!!
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com

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  49. Linda on the PrairieJanuary 5, 2014 at 6:50 PM

    Drawing the geometrics over the painted images was a stroke of genius!

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  50. CarinaJanuary 5, 2014 at 7:21 PM

    Layers and depth are always a great way to add interest to a piece.

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  51. Dawn MeischJanuary 5, 2014 at 9:56 PM

    What elegant colors together!

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  52. RebeccaJanuary 5, 2014 at 10:21 PM

    Yes, I would call your work elegant as well. Each step and each layer was inspirational to me. Thanks for sharing this.

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  53. Bec ClarkeJanuary 5, 2014 at 11:11 PM

    It's gorgeous, the layers of Yellow are so sunny

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  54. mama miaJanuary 6, 2014 at 10:53 PM

    It's beautiful. I love all the layers. Thanks for sharing.

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  55. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2014 at 10:46 AM

    Beautiful! Your stencil technique adds a wonderful sense of motion. Thank you for the inspiration!

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  56. Art Tart on a FarmJanuary 7, 2014 at 5:12 PM

    Wow I love the piece. I think the background is stunning

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  57. Geri JohnsonJanuary 7, 2014 at 6:09 PM

    Layers, layers and more layers! Love it! The colors, the stamps, the squares picking up the negative space in places. Really great! Thank you for sharing :D

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  58. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2014 at 7:53 PM

    Voila? Just like that?? I am speechless! So many steps to this! You did an amazing job!

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  59. Plum Crazy ValerieJanuary 8, 2014 at 12:32 AM

    Love the layering with squares over squares. Thanks for sharing.

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  60. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2014 at 1:23 PM

    Great project! I seldom have the nerve to keep layering, but I'm going to do it at least once and see what I come up with. :-)

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  61. VicRJanuary 9, 2014 at 9:51 AM

    I enjoyed your step-by-step, and think I will try this technique :) tfs

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  62. Donna GibsonJanuary 9, 2014 at 12:31 PM

    Thank you for the tutorial! I love how you used the stencil multiple ways...first with paint and then with a pen. I'm "layering" challenged so I'll give this a try soon.

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  63. stamping sueJanuary 9, 2014 at 7:59 PM

    I like the way your background came out. Wonderful finished project.
    stamping sue
    http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/

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  64. UnknownJanuary 10, 2014 at 7:50 PM

    Wonderful project! Thank you for all of the excellent inspiration!

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  65. Patti CampbellJanuary 10, 2014 at 8:04 PM

    What a fabulous fun project.

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  66. LuraJanuary 10, 2014 at 10:30 PM

    i just loved what you did with the awesome kae peas and stencil girl products......two of my very favorites, and you sure did justice to them. thank you for the chance to win. xoxo

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