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I used the new Spheres stencil from Michelle. I am a lover of circles--they are my "go to" shape in most of my projects.
Needless to say, when I saw all these new stencils I was a tad bit excited!
Here is a little process on how my canvas came together.
Weird huh??? I actually worked on a canvas and not in my journal for once!
Weird huh??? I actually worked on a canvas and not in my journal for once!
I first used some used book paper to give me some texture on my canvas. I applied it with Golden Gel Medium.
In an quest to use up old supplies (never ending), I took some old plastic letters and painted them with acrylic paint:
Step not pictured: I painted the entire canvas red.
Next came the stencil and Embossing Paste by Wendy Vecchi.
I am sort of obsessed by this stuff lately. This time I used silver:
Some finishing details and I was done! Here is a close-up photo.
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Maria McGuire You Are Here
I am a sucker for circles, too, and I loved your text. It's the perfect page all around. I need to get around to playing with Wendy's paste. You just reminded me!
ReplyDeleteLove your shimmery project! The red and silver are terrific.
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I love this piece. The use of color and the black dots (beads of liquid pearls?). The red letters really pop and I love that as well. Thanks for showing the steps you took. Very cool!
ReplyDeleteLove your color choice, and seeing your process. Thanks for the inspiration and chance to win!
ReplyDeletewow, really like this project. Hope you don't mind but I will be copying this onto a card for my other beloved half
ReplyDeleteFabulous. Thanks for sharing the technique
ReplyDeleteI really like the dimension you achieved on your piece and the words you chose.
ReplyDeleteNice affirmation in your favorite colors I see. xox
ReplyDeleteBold and confident. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWow, how different and inspiring. Like the idea of using what you have and altering it. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHola Maria, un canvas muy original y bello. Agradecimientos por el paso a paso de tu trabajo, ayuda a conocer el arte por dentro. Felicidades por tu trabajo. Un saludo.
ReplyDeleteLove how you used this stencil. Wow! Thank for the opportunity to win this great stencil.
ReplyDeleteHi Maria, Love your canvas! Using embossing paste through the Spheres Stencil has created such a strong statement. This is definitely one for my collection.
ReplyDeleteLove the ideas for dimensionality!
ReplyDeleteWOW, what a cool look you achieved using one of Michelle's awesome new stencil designs. Reminds me of 'gears'! I'm still new to this art form, being mainly a rubber stamper, and am just amazed as I see all the different ways stencils can be used. Thanks for sharing your creativity, and for a chance to hopefully win some of these to play with :)
ReplyDeleteGreat work!
ReplyDeleteWhere do you come up with all these amazing ideas??!! I love this canvas!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the addition of the black beads (?) -- I have the feeling of gears turning and moving. Beautiful canvas and the whole blog hop was super-inspiring.
ReplyDeleteWow! Love the rich, lush surface and textures and colors! Gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteLove this Maria. The embossing paste is gorgeous, I can see why you are obsessed with it. So clever how your black beads nearly transformed this into a steampunk look. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteGreat use of the stencil!
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ReplyDeleteOoooooooh....stencils and pastes = LOVE. This is just striking and gorgeous. Hopping along with you is always fun. Thanks for another great one.
ReplyDeleteLove the embossing paste with the red. Also like how you added the beads for dimension. Very nice!
ReplyDeleteThe metallic with the stencil- what a regal touch with the red and black! I am in NEED of something metallic for some reason...so inspired!
ReplyDeletenice. thanks for the inspiration
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful, inspiring work of art you created.
ReplyDeleteso creative
ReplyDeleteThis is a great piece. It inspires as well as provides beauty. The added black dots really make the whole design pop. thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLast but not least. I enjoyed the blog hop and being introduced to you. Thank you so much!!
ReplyDeleteLove the texture on the piece.
ReplyDeleteFantastic Maria! I love how you used the letters. I've got lots of supplies too, including Letraset letters. You've inspired me to get them out and play!
ReplyDeleteGreat use of the stencil and using letters too. Now you got me thinking about those kids magnetic letters and I could make something similar painted onto a tin so the magnetic letters would stick and could spell different words each day...thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI like the red and black but I do mostly rectangles and triangles. I have never used embossing.
ReplyDeleteI would like to hear more about using a stencil on canvas. My last post wouldn't take one more sentence.
ReplyDeleteLove your work here. The way you have used the stencil is inspired.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a lot of fun!
ReplyDeleteI love the depth you were able to create with all your different elements. I'll have to check out that paste you mentioned.
ReplyDeleteThat's a very cool project! Love all that silver, with the red and black.
ReplyDeleteLove how you incorporated the embossing paste with the stencil. Your project is a whole different look for this stencil. I'm sorry you're the last hopper...I want MORE!!
ReplyDeleteOh my! I have never heard of that paste. Love how you started with RED, my fave. Super fun project Maria!
ReplyDeleteGreat use of the stencil, bold colors and statement!
ReplyDeleteGreat texture. Great colour. The black beads (or dimensional paint) give a nice pop. Now I want to try that embossing paste!
ReplyDeleteGreat to see how you build your page! Love the beads and the lines they make you dazzle!
ReplyDeleteAll of the artists did such incredible work...and such varying medium.... love it!
ReplyDeleteGreat texture and color combo. Love the use of the letters, too. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI really like the red/black/silver combo. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteYour colors and "beads" of paint really send out a retro steampunk vibe. Very cool!
ReplyDeleteWow how cool is this. I love the stenciling over another color and adding the words from your stash was an inspiration for me to look around at what I have that I can use in different ways. Thanks.
ReplyDeletelike the industrial chic look of this piece.
ReplyDeleteI love the texture and the red ruby jewel color your chose! The word Beloved is a dearly loved in the dictionary!!! Loved it Immensely!
ReplyDeleteSo texturey and yummy! I have to check out the embossing paste, very cool!
ReplyDeleteI love your project with the new stencils.
ReplyDeleteCute!
ReplyDeleteFull of fabulous texture I am completely certain that I need these stencils now.
ReplyDeleteWhat a creative way to use canvas. Love the colors
ReplyDeleteThat looks fun! Love it!
ReplyDeleteLove the idea!
ReplyDeleteVery cool. I love the spheres stencil also. Hop I'm lucky enough to win one:)
ReplyDeletei'm drawn to circles too~love this! love seeing all the different interpretations of the stencils!
ReplyDeletevery industrial looking, love it and what are the little black things? makes the whole piece pop.
ReplyDeleteMaria, very cool! I too want to know what the black dots are...and I love that you are using up your supplies like that- the letters are an awesome choice!
ReplyDeleteLove the black dots too. This has me excited to try some recyled bbs from son's 4-H bb gun. Very different ( in a good way) look. Such wonderful & different way to use stencils. Enjoyed this BLOG HOP, it was my first. LOVED, Loved & L O V E D IT!
ReplyDeleteThank you.
Love the way you used Michelle's new stencils. Looks like so much fun. Everyone on the hop used the stencils in different ways to make it so much more interesting. Would love to win a set of Michelle's new stencils. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI have never worked with any of those supplies, kind of intimidating. you made a lovely art piece
ReplyDeleteLove how you used the stencil and colors.. yum..
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I love what you did with this stencil! Adding the words and the black dots along with the silver is really dramatic!
ReplyDeleteLoved the red peeking through the embossing paste, really great piece!
ReplyDeleteVery cool! Tell us more about your work with Posca pens sometime.
ReplyDeleteThank you for explicit instructions on how you created such a beautiful piece. I went back and read most of your blog posts as well - hugely inspiring! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLoved what you did with the stencil - thanks for taking us through the process.
ReplyDeleteMaria, love the idea of the book papers and then the new stencils, it looks great!
ReplyDeletevery steampunk looking. I love it.
ReplyDeleteLove the canvas - simple but really cool. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteWow - this is amazing!
ReplyDeleteis an amazing job!
ReplyDeleteVERY creative and inspires me to use up more of my old stash! Love that red!!
ReplyDeletevery cool! I love your blog banner!
ReplyDeleteVery cool.
ReplyDeleteStunning!
ReplyDeleteAwesome technique and love the finished look!
ReplyDeletelittle bit of this and a little bit of that and boom.....beautiful piece of art
ReplyDeleteEntirely new look and feel from everything I've seen so far on this hop--you are all amazing. I, too, love the red beneath the embossing paste and the architectural feel to this. Bravo!
ReplyDeleteWow, this piece is very interesting! The small round objects look like blueberries! Thanks for a great post!
ReplyDeleteVery Very cool! My true confession…..I've never really used circles in my art. I know they're hot, but I'm more of a grid girl. But. I can see circles in my future. Thank you for the inspiration! *hugs*
ReplyDeleteLove the texture you achieved ... just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThat was an amazing piece of work. I am always trying to use STUFF if buy then wonder why. I can see how a few stencils can be transformed in many ways.
ReplyDeleteThis is so unusual and creative. Very inspiring, thank you!
ReplyDeleteThis blog hop has been great. I loved your canvas and the use of the texture medium, it looks very effective.
ReplyDeleteLove the texture in your art. Nice use of the stencil. =)
ReplyDeleteGreat projects in this blog hop!! Such talented artists using wonderful stencils!!
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeleteCircles are everywhere in my work, as well. I enjoy the 'organic' aesthetic paired with a few geometrical elements. Your take on this stencil was nice. I like how you added a variety of things like the texture paste and lettering. Thanks for sharing :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat idea. Love the texture.
ReplyDeletebeautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour description and photos are great! I wanna play!
ReplyDeleteGreat choice of colors. Thanks for the chance to win one of these fabulous new stencils.
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