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Pam Carriker Stencil Hop

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Step by step tag using Pam Carriker's color wheel stencil, rubber stamps, and a butterfly punch by Carolyn Dube http://stencilgirlproducts.com/stencils-6x6/view/828

 

I like color.  I know you are shocked since it is such a well kept secret that I like color….Well today I am playing in the stencil hop with Pam Carriker’s Primary, Secondary, Tertiary color wheel stencil for StencilGirl Products.

 

Step by step tag using Pam Carriker's color wheel stencil, rubber stamps, and a butterfly punch by Carolyn Dube

 

I started with a tag by gluing on some old writing and then randomly rubber stamping.

 

 

 

 

 

Step by step tag using Pam Carriker's color wheel stencil, rubber stamps, and a butterfly punch by Carolyn Dube

 

I added color with acrylic paint and Pam’s stencil, Primary, Secondary, Tertiary color wheel.  I am so glad this hop fell on a Friday so I could share this with my friends at Paint Party Friday!

 

 

 

 

Step by step tag using Pam Carriker's color wheel stencil, rubber stamps, and a butterfly punch by Carolyn Dube

 

Since I love the entire rainbow there had to be more color on this tag. In came the green and yellow acrylic paint.

 

 

 

 

 

Step by step tag using Pam Carriker's color wheel stencil, rubber stamps, and a butterfly punch by Carolyn Dube

 

I had some butterflies left over from another project (yesterday’s in fact) and what is on my counter is often exactly what I need.  A parade of colorful butterflies just made me happy!

 

 

 

 

Step by step tag using Pam Carriker's color wheel stencil, rubber stamps, and a butterfly punch by Carolyn Dube

 

This cried out for text but I “had nothing to say” so an old book to the rescue.  I searched around in the book for phrases that felt interesting. The 2 phrases, “tell me your wish” and “I could use my secret powers” worked so well together.  But I needed 2 words – of color.  Guess what- it is pretty tedious to actually look in a book for an exact word.  So I built color instead of looking for it forever…

 

 

Want to see more ways to use Pam’s stencils?  There is loads of inspiration in the stencil hop! And you can win one of Pam’s stencils too- just leave a comment here to be entered. Want more chances to win?  Hop on over to the other blogs and leave a comment on each one of them for more chances to win!

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A Handy Painted Tag

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Step-by-step tag using Jessica Sporn's stencil for StencilGirl by Carolyn Dube

 

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Need a helping hand?  How about a round of applause because these hands are handy!   Okay, I promise, no more puns…I’m hopping with Jessica Sporn’s new Hands stencil from StencilGirl Products.

 

 

Step-by-step tag using Jessica Sporn's stencil for StencilGirl by Carolyn Dube

 

 

I had this tag on my counter that has taken all sorts of paint and mess over the last couple of weeks.  Any time I have extra paint on a brush I don’t want to waste it so I pop it on something- anything I can find.

 

 

 

Step-by-step tag using Jessica Sporn's stencil for StencilGirl by Carolyn Dube

 

 

Jessica’s Hands stencil was perfect for my tag.  She has a whole bunch of hands on this stencil which made it easy to find the one that fit just right.

 

 

 

 

Step-by-step tag using Jessica Sporn's stencil for StencilGirl by Carolyn Dube

Needed some inspiration for what the hand was reaching for and along came a butterfly right out side my window.

So, an ancient paper punch on some painted paper to capture what I dream about with butterflies…having them visit me like I was Snow White whistling to the creatures of the forest.

Since I avoid the outdoors due to biting critters, stinging critters, and pollen it is rare that a butterfly lands on me…

 

 

Added a bit of baker’s twine (yea to me for using some of my stash and not hoarding!), a touch of white paint and the word dream from a Sizzix die.

I love that I used so many supplies that last forever- like punches, dies, and stencils.  That means I will never run out so I don’t want to hoard them!

Step-by-step tag using Jessica Sporn's stencil for StencilGirl by Carolyn Dube

 

There’s lots of creative goodness on this hop so be sure to stop by and check it all out! Jessica’s giving away one of her stencils too!  Leave a comment here to be entered and you can do the same on every blog below!  That means 8 chances to win!

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Gelli Party Updates

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A Gelli Print ghost using Maria McGuire's stencil with Carolyn Dube

I keep hearing and reading about ghosts and when someone says ghost I don’t get scared, I get happy.  Why?  Because I think of ghost prints from my Gelli Plate!  I adore how Maria McGuire’s stencil looks as a ghost!

 

Join me for a Colorful Gelli Print Party!

Speaking of Gelli prints, Septembers Colorful Gelli Print Party is loaded with amazing prints and inspiration.  Below are just a few of the ideas that have linked up.  Just click on the artist’s name and you will go right to their blog to check out their full post.

Not joined the party yet? Never fear!  It is open all month long!

 

 

http://www.etsy.com/shop/artsyville

 

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But before we get to the Gelli goodnesss, I have the winner of 6 rolls of washi tape from Artsyville!

Thanks Aimee for such an amazing giveaway and blog hop!  If you missed her blog hop you can find all the links here.

 

 

Congrats to Lynda!  Keep an eye on your inbox Lynda for my email!

 

 

Here are just a few of the inspiring ideas linked up so far this month to the Colorful Gelli Print Party!

 

http://gallerilarsen.blogspot.com/2013/08/fjer-fjer-og.html

 

 

Anne-Mette has made the most exsquite prints with feathers!  There are so many beautiful prints on her blog!

 

 

http://handgathered.blogspot.com/2013/08/more-gelli-book-pages.html

 

Anni is weaving her Gelli prints! What a great way to use them!

 

 

 

 

 

http://essiescraftyeffusions.blogspot.com/2013/09/hi-everyone-its-hazels-turn-to-choose.html?showComment=1378387348091#c1881830560892050129

 

Ester had the wonderful problem of loving her Gelli background too much- so she found the perfect solution!

 

 

 

 

 

http://allthatglittersscrapbooking.blogspot.com/2013/09/gelliaxing-relaxing-with-my-gelly-plate.html?showComment=1378387718390#c379715106870496268

 

Julie G. took this cardboard and turned it into a journal cover!  She took this from plain to amazing!

 

 

 

 

 

http://artfulxpressions.net/2013/09/02/lady-in-red

 

 

Micki is using notebook paper to print on and then turning it into an amazing portrait!

 

 

 

 

http://tracywoodsford.blogspot.com.au/2013/09/gelli-patchwork.html

 

 

Tracy (Sojourner) is using her Gelli with fabric! She turned these prints into a bed cover!

 

 

 

http://jessicasporn.blogspot.com/2013/08/stencil-club-tutorial-using-negative.html?m=1

Jessica is using a Sharpie marker over her Gelli prints!  What  a rich background her pen is showcasing!

 

 

 

 

 

http://cheerfulstamppad.blogspot.com/2013/09/gelli-walks-runway.html

 

Vicki has a runway model that matches her print perfectly!  I want clothes that match my Gelli prints too!

 

 

 

 

 

http://butterfliecrafter.blogspot.be/2013/09/tablemats.html

 

Butterfliecrafter used her prints to make placemats! Now that is way to get color to the dinner table!

 

 

 

http://bunnysgirl.blogspot.ca/2013/09/books-joy-and-friendship.html

 

 

 

Bev is using her prints to add such richness to collage!

 

 

 

 

http://www.gottheartart.com/2013/09/art-journal-in-crowd.html

 

Beverly captures one of the things I love about art journaling in her colorful fun spread!  She was inspired by something unexpected (the ad) and it tied in so wonderfully with what she had already printed!

 

 

http://www.believedreamcreatewithmaria.com/2013/09/carolyn-dubes-colorful-gelli-print.html

 

Maria is using her Gelli prints to build vibrant amazing prints!  She’s cutting one up and adding it to another print!  And it makes her colors pop!

 

 

 

 

 

http://scrappystickyinkymess.wordpress.com/2013/09/06/gelli-plate-perpetual-calendar/

 

Mary Anne has  a great perpetual calendar! This would make a great office gift or teacher gift!

 

 

 

http://anjawisker-art.nl/art-journal-birds-in-tree/

 

 

Anja cut her own stencil and created the most wonderful texture on for the tree on her print!  Then she added some flying friends to her tree.

 

 

 

 

Join me for a Colorful Gelli Print Party!September’s  Party is happening all month long!  And on Oct. 1st I’ll be back with another Gelli video to kick off October’s Colorful Gelli Print Party!

 

 

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