Watch Stretch your stencil by turning it on YouTube.
Stretch your stencil with a simple turn. Just a quarter of a turn of a stencil can create unexpected bold patterns.
To show you the power of turning the stencil, I used the Trio of Houses stencil. Of course, I can create the expected image of the three houses.
On the next layer, just a turn of the stencil creates a bold abstract pattern. The lines, the curves, and the shapes all become new elements when turned on its side. Layering those elements creates a pattern that is perfect for collaging, art journaling, card making, and more.
As a big sheet of paper, it is very busy. Too busy for me to use as a solid piece of paper. So I cut it into random shapes and added them to my stash of goodies for the next time I am creating.
Stop on by next week because I’ll share an art journal page I made with this bold pattern.
Love the random shapes you achieved and the bold results with black. Stencils every which way right! xox
An especially “colorful journey” today, Carolyn! When I can use something in more than one way, it just becomes more valuable and worth an investment of money. A bit like taking home “doggy bags” from a restaurant. Stretching the dollar, stretching the stencil! Well done!
It looks great, can’t wait to see what you did with all the pieces.
Boy does this appeal to me!!! The colors, the pattern…wowzer!!!
I think THIS is one of my Favs! (notice I said one of!! )
Very instructive
Your paper turned out so well but I wonder what would have happened if you blackened everything but the house – leaving the colors to define the houses. Could that be done on a gelli plate?
Not sure if I am understanding…Do you mean like painting over the sky area so it is a solid color and leaving the bright colors on the house? If you mask it then it can be done with a Gelli plate.
Super project – I would’ve saved every bit, too. Can’t wait to see what your pages look like when you add those beautiful blasts of color.