Blueprints have always captured my imagination, especially ones from ancient archeological sites. The Terrace homes of Ephesus. The tombs and tunnels in the Valley of the Kings. The many rooms in King Minos’s palace in Crete.
That was the inspiration for this stencil which is part of my latest StencilGirl release. To celebrate, I’m giving away a stencil every day this week!
I’m sharing how I make a quick blueprint look with this stencil- it can do so much more too but that video is for another day! You can get a sneak peek (it’s the soft orange one) of what my next video using this stencil is all about here.
Watch Stenciling on Deli Paper to Make a Blueprint on YouTube.
Supplies Used
- Blueprint of Archeological Treasures small stencil
- Fude pen
- Deli paper
- Acrylic paint
Win This Stencil!
To celebrate the launch of my stencils, I’m sharing a new video every day this week and a stencil giveaway each day! Today you can win Blueprint of Archeological Treasures 6×6 and no matter which side of the pond you are on you are eligible to win! Leave a comment and you’ll be entered!
Want more chances? Share this on Facebook. Come back and leave a comment telling me where you shared for another chance. Share on Pinterest then come back…Share on Twitter….then come back. You get the idea! Giveaway closes on Wednesday, November 26th and I’ll announce the winners here on the blog on Friday, November 28th.
Be sure to check out the giveaways from earlier this week too!
Monday: Picasso’s Words
Tuesday: Kindergarten Writing
Neat stencil. I can see it used a bunch of different ways. Very awesome!!
Nice doodles that really make your stencil come alive. You are a designing maniac these days. xox
When I first saw the stencil I thought it looked a lot like a pattern I had on a dress in the 70’s. Then when I saw your video it opened up a whole new view of the stencil. It’s great and could be used for all kinds of make believe towns. Thanks for the inspiration.
Oh now that you mention that I can see a touch of my Aunt’s dresses from the 70’s too…going to have to try this with those colors!
Very neat idea! Appeals to my love of archeology.
I am totally in love with archeology – of course, I don’t have the patience to actually be an archeologist…
Another neat stencil an inspiring video! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Gunvor!
Wow! Your imagination amazes me-who would have thought to make a stencil based on archeological maps. And you made such a neat stencil. Thanks for the video and all your creative endeavors.
Another wonderful stenciL! WOuld be fun to play with!! Love the details you added.
pinned
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Repinned! Reminded me of the plastic toy maze with the silver ball, Carolyn! Love it!
Yeey, deli fun, I love stencilling on deli, tissue or rice paper, when I apply them on a different surfaces I love the transparency I get. Nice tiles!
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Thanks Carolyn for the new stencil release and the giveaway! I cannot create without using a stencil or two or three…..
oooooo, I need to go on a hunt!
Send one my way, please! i love it!
Every stencil is my favorite..but this one really is my favorite. Already have it in my SG bag…so if I win it will go to a friend.
Love the doodling on the blueprint… changes the look and I love to have versitile stencils!
Pinned it! http://www.pinterest.com/pin/253538653998054935/
You are so creative! Love everything you do!
Oooooh, love this idea!! Archaeology has always been a big interest of mine. Would be fun to make tombs, secret rooms, and other stuff!
I love stencils like this! They add great texture to backgrounds and have open spaces on which to doodle. Love!
Wonderful stencil and video! Makes me want to go travel some more! 🙂
What a coincidence! I was just reading a book on King Tut’s tomb and it had a map just like yours of The Valley of the Kings! Fascinating to me too. 🙂
love your whimsical way of looking at art and art creation. i really love your stencil designs too. i keep you in mind every time i sit down to play…i can be a messy person and you always remind me that being messy and “playing” are just fine when creating art. thank you!
Very cool idea. Going now to sit down with my ipad and a cuppa and view the video. Keep up the good work.
Very cool concept for a stencil! Can’t wait to see the other things you do with it!
Thanks for the chance to win!!
And I pinned it today also! TY!!
Fantabulastic Carolyn. I just love when you release new stencils. They are always so unique and fun! I would love to win any of your new stencils because I love them equally.
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I shared and pinned in my pinterest board
I shared on my FB page.
Susan Molofsky Schultheis (whew what a mouthful!)
What fun, and a great way to use it too!
This looks really effective, too. 😉
Love this – I too love ancient ruins – great idea
What a neat idea for this stencil. Sure would love to have it in my stash. I kept think about drawing arrows in the aisles while I was watching the video. Lots of fun ideas on how to use it.
More inspiration for us all. I love how you always remind us “it’s about having fun and playing”. I just want to run to do some art!
I absolutely adore what you did with the stencil!
I LOVE this stencil! What fun it would be to play with. I’m also fascinated with blueprints. In fact, I have an old set that I want to incorporate into some of my artwork.
words, diagrams/blueprints — these are a few of my favorite things! Life IS good.
Pinned the blueprint stencil to my gelli board.
Another great idea. Love your imagination
I love maps and the ancient world so this a PERFECT stencil. Loved watching the video, too. You are some kind of awesome!
shared on facebook
FB share. I love your stencils. You could write words in the “building” spaces!
Great stencil… So many possibilities!
This stencil is,awesome!
love this and I applied to a college for this. But then got stupid and thought about how to get a job.
I also posted this on Google+. Where on FB would it go. It would go to more people on my FB pages.
Great stencil for journal backgrounds!
Your techniques are always so creative and fun! Love your stencils too!
I love this stencil!
i love this one.
What a cool stencil, and I love your deli paper! Thanks for the chance to win it.
What a wonderful idea!
totally different stencil from the previous 2. Which black pen did you use?
The pen is the fude pen Vicky – really great pen!
Another great stencil, can see lots of possibilities!
Wow – another very imaginative stencil! Lot’s of possibilities with this one.
Thank you for the opportunity to win.
Stencils are the best!
Oooooh wow, I lurve this stencil, and how you used. May be my fave of the week…. may be, I said!
This stencil has so many possibilities!
Wow – what an awesome way to use this stencil. Would never have thought of that. What would the shape be for statues ?? Love statues lol !!!
I want to walk those lines, like a maze!
I’m a big fan of grid stencils. There is so much you can do with them. Love your idea of the archeological blueprint – so clever!
Carolyn you are such a hoot! Love your stencils, your imagination, creativity. You make me smile.
Wow what an amazing stencil. I love the map idea… totally looks great. awesome feel. and I love the blueprint you made. Its so cool.
Thanks for a great video – deli paper is hard to find here in the UK and I’m always interested to see ways to use it!
Really great ideas in all your videos. Thanks for your generosity in sharing them with us!
My my my… educational info, along with great tutorials, beautiful stencils and magnificent art work. .. you rock, Miss Carolyn! !! BTW, the paper pallet on the right is a wonderful blend of colors! Please tell me you kept it for re-purposing…
Very cool stencil! Thanks for your creativity and willingness to share!
Very cool stencil!
I love this stencil!
Thanks for the chance to win!
Awesome….this gets the creative side of my brain wanting to create. Thank you!
Thank you for all the inspiration
I love this stencil too, Carolyn…anything archeological is good by me! I would put this in a journal I think – ooooh, I think I NEED this stencil!
Thank you –
Sue
So glad this is in the small size. Stencils are so useful for so many things.
I love this stencil it can do all kinds of things in my mind.
Love this stencil …. Fabulous
So cool, I love it. Mail it to me quick!
So versatile. I like this one. Reminds me of mazes and ancient ruins at archeological digs.
Ilove the smaller stencils so I can turn them around and use lots of times on one page. fun
Soooo clever! AND so versatile … would love to win.
Fun stencil.
What a fun stencil. I can imagine tangling away on it 🙂
this looks like a micro chip I like it, you can use many different ways, now I see a map if you make it out haha to cool:)
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Love the clean graphic look of this stencil! Thanks for the chance to win one!
Thanks for the great video. Love your spontaneity, Carolyn!