Stencils at the Pumpkin Patch

 

 Hello Monday, my friends! And welcome to another week on the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. Thank you for joining us for the  Add Some aText  Challenge and we hope you will all join us again this week too.

This week the challenge is: USE MORE THAN ONE STENCIL

Personally, I LOVE using stencils! The more the merrier in my art book. They are a wonderful tool for layering color and texture. I've used them on my tag background and the painted papersI  made. 

There's mischief in the pumpkin patch...black cats, witches and giant pumpkins! 

THE PUMPKIN PATCH

 

 I began by painting mixed media and book papers in oranges and greens.

Next, I used the same paints with several stencils and added random patterns.

I used Citrine ink and the Grid stencil on the tag background.

I decided one more stencil wouldn't hurt.

I sketched and cut my pumpkin out of the mixed media paper, and the strips and stem and leaves from the book paper. I doodled the pumpkin in black.

I doodled a bit of gold onto the leaf...

Then, I wanted to make some vines. I cut out a spiral and pulled it apart a bit to represent my vines.

What's a pumpkin patch without a witch>

Or a black cat...

I think it's time to head to the pumpkin patch to get my pumpkins

for this year!

As always Simon Says Stamp will be giving away a $25 voucher to shop at the fabulous Simon Says Stamp Store 

Supplies:

Simon Says Stamp Grid Stencil

Simon Says Stamp In the Round Stencil

Tim HoltzHarlequin Stencil

Tim Holtz Bubble Stencil

Tim Holtz Mishcievious dies 

Tim Holtz Toil and Trouble dies

Simon Says Stamp Black cardstock

Mixed Media paper

book paper

Dina Wakely Media Tag

Simon Says Stamp Citrined ink

Tim Holtz Ground Espresso ink

Simon Says Stamp Small Blending Brush

Simon Says Stamp Everyday Scissors

Dina Wakely Acrylic Paints - White, Lemon, Tangerine, Sedona, Olive, Umber, Evergreen

Tim Holtz Halloween Quote Chips

NoBearly Art Precision Glue

Black Pen

Gold Pen

So now it's YOUR turn, Happy Crafting! Maura

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Simon Says: Add Some Text

 

 Hello Monday, my friends! And welcome to another week on the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. Thank you for joining us for the  Think Pink  Challenge and we hope you will all join us again this week too.

This week the challenge is:  ADD SOME TEXT

Text is both a wonderful layering tool and a focal point. I've layered text into my background and foreground on my art journal page. This is the perfect season for adventures!

 

 

I began my spread with some patterned papers. 

 

Next, I added some text stamping.

I went over the pages with translucent white paint (watered down white would also work). I splashed some watercolor over that with a lovely shade of rust.

Next step is placing the images onto the page. I tore some and fussy cut others. I also reached into my stash for some embossed leaves

I am liking how this is layering up!

Mushrooms are a favorite motif of mine lately...

Details...

After sleeping on this, I decided to add a bit more text...

SAY YES TO ADVENTURE!!

 

As always Simon Says Stamp will be giving away a $25 voucher to shop at the fabulous Simon Says Stamp Store 

Supplies:

Simon Says Stamp Friendship Text Background stamp

Simon Says Stamp Versa Fine Nocturne ink

Simon Says Stamp Small Blending Brush

Tim Holtz Ground Espresso ink

 Tim Holtz Collage Papers Archives

Tim Holtz Small Talk stickers

Simple Stories Vintage Woodlands papers

Tim Holtz Embossed Leaf dies

Dylusions Art Journal (similar, but profile version)

Translucent White paint (similar)

Quinacriodone Rust watercolor

Palette knife

Watercolor brush

Simon Says Stamp Fien Detail Scissors

Bearly Art Precision Glue

Tim Holtz Collage Medium

Black Aquarelle pencil 

So now it's YOUR turn, Happy Crafting! Maura

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Think Pink!

 

 

 Hello Monday, my friends! And welcome to another week on the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. Thank you for joining us for the  TREES Challenge and we hope you will all join us again this week too.

Please join me in welcoming our guest artist this month - the very talented Alison Bomber!  Welcome back Alison!

\\We are spotlighting the colorful and quirky creativity of Dyan Reabvey and Dylusions this week.  Be sure to check out her wonderful array of products!

This week the challenge is: THINK PINK - Breast Cancer Awareness

I was inspired by the bright, colorful work of Dyan Reavely, as well as her quirky approach, to create my art journal page. I've tucked in a note of remembrance to women in my life who have had breast cancer. Some have lost the fight, and some are still working to overcome their cancer. 

This is a disease that affects so many women that we know, including my Mom who passed away quite a few years ago. Friends and colleagues have been affected. It is so important to self check and get a yearly mammogram. Please take care of yourself! 

For many years, I worked with my teachers union to organize a breast cancer walk in our little town. 

 

 

First step was stamping the background text. Next, I stenciled with pink paint over it I decided The pink did not show up well enough, so mixed it with white gouache, and stenciled again.

I went over my page with Green Gold watercolor. The paint acts as a resist, and I just did a quick wipe over the stenciled area to clean it up. 

Then I decided the pink did't stand out enough, so went back with the stencil and a pink acrylic marker, to go over some of the design. 

I had a little envelope from Simon, so ink smooshed it with pink, then stenciled over it with the same. 

I hand lettered on the envelope, and added some hand painted paper to the flap. I fussy cut two flowers from the hand painted papers. 

Details... 

 I tucked a little not inside in memory of family and friends...

I felt I needed to pop the flowers, so sent around them with white paint. 

Final finishing touch was to draw scribbly lines around the page to frame it. Oops, I forgot, I also added white splatter.

IN MEMORY... 

As always Simon Says Stamp will be giving away a $25 voucher to shop at the fabulous Simon Says Stamp Store 

Supplies:

Dylusions 8x8 Art Journal

Dylusions Leaf It Out stencil (I used the large one)

Dylusions Tropical Sangria paint

Simon Says Stamp Friendship Background Text stamp

Simon  Says  Stamp Nocturne and Sweets inks

Simon Says Stamp Small Blending Brush

Simon Says Stamp Everyday Scissors

Daniel Smith Green Gold Watercolor (Sap Green similar)

Watercolor Brush

Simon Says Stamp White Splatter and Brush

Bearly Art Precision Glue

Simon Says Stamp Small White Envelope

White Gouache

Black Pen

Fine Detailer

Tim Holtz Distress Sprayer

Hand Painted Papers from stash

Pink Acrylic Paint Pen

So now it's YOUR turn, Happy Crafting! Maura

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