Friday, November 8, 2013

Sweet Gum Balls: A Play Date with Jane LaFazio's Beautiful Stencil!

Sweet Gum Balls Stencil

Sweet Gum Ball Stencil by Jane LaFazio

Oh! How I love Sweet Gum Balls.  They remind me of my sweet gum tree in the garden of my previous home in Kansas.  Because it is fall I decided to work in autumnal colors to create the top and bottom boards for a future book.
First, I gessoed each book board.  After drying I covered one of the boards with strips of washi tape, which was then glazed with a rose-colored transparent acrylic paint and allowed to dry.
Using a new (to me) product I recently discovered, I placed the Sweet Gum Ball Stencil over the glazed tape and, using a palette knife, spread the Viva Ferro special effects paste across the stencil, being careful to stabilize it on the surface.  Once the Ferro, which feels basically like tinted spackle, was covering the area positioned over the book board, I lifted the stencil to reveal a lovely dimensional design!
adding washi tape

re-punching holes in the book board

painting surface with transparent acrylic paint


spreading the Viva Ferro over the stencil after positioning it over the surface of the book board






I repeated the same step on the second book board, which was simply painted with metallic paint prior to using the Ferro paste.  Both gave beautiful results.


Next, I was curious to see how the stencil looked when used over a piece of art paper with openings.  For this, I used acrylic paint.  I like the effect of the stencil design overlaid onto the painted paper.


This stencil is going to be useful to me on both cloth and paper.  I can't wait to try it on some other projects!

Please be sure to stop by the other participating artists' blogs.  Thanks for stopping by!




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59 comments:

  1. UnknownNovember 8, 2013 at 2:25 AM

    I loved the way your gum balls get a dimension on the book cover! Nice work!

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  2. AnonymousNovember 8, 2013 at 4:55 AM

    Great project. Love that washi tape too! xox

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  3. Jo MurrayNovember 8, 2013 at 6:56 AM

    Clever...the washi tape one is great! LOVE that stencil.

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  4. KatiaNovember 8, 2013 at 7:15 AM

    I love ferro!!! and y Love your work, is fantastic!

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  5. Linda KittmerNovember 8, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    Leslie, I just love that fabulous texture you achieved! Stunning!

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  6. JenniferNovember 8, 2013 at 7:59 AM

    Ooh, another toy to check out ... that Ferro texture looks so cool! Thanks for sharing your project!

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  7. Denny1600November 8, 2013 at 9:04 AM

    This looks like a lot of fun! Lovely project!

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  8. UnknownNovember 8, 2013 at 9:18 AM

    Some beautiful texture going on here! Wonderful different ways to play with this stencil! :)

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  9. Jane LaFazioNovember 8, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    yum! I'm grateful you're party of the blog hop, Leslie! love the way you used the tape as a background. Cool!!

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  10. GillNovember 8, 2013 at 10:32 AM

    Stunning - I love this!

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  11. *Wisher*November 8, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    This is gorgeous.. Thank you for the Inspiration.. I've enjoyed the blog hopping.. Great weekends to you.. :)

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  12. SocratesNovember 8, 2013 at 12:10 PM

    I love the use of washi tape with the stencil. Great idea. The cement is novel. Much fun. Thank you for sharing.

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  13. NanWNovember 8, 2013 at 1:28 PM

    I've never used ferrol - looks like fun.

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  14. Teresa RNovember 8, 2013 at 1:39 PM

    What a great idea! love the stencil

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  15. Robin in WNCNovember 8, 2013 at 2:00 PM

    Love the way the Ferrol works with the stencil. Now another product I will have to add to my stash.

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  16. Sharon Lynn Williams Fine ArtNovember 8, 2013 at 2:59 PM

    lots of fun!

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  17. Sue YoungNovember 8, 2013 at 3:28 PM

    Grateful to learn this wonderful new -to -me technique with the Ferro!!!Gotta try it with Jane's fab stencils!Thank you!

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  18. DeborahNovember 8, 2013 at 4:13 PM

    I especially like the one with openings!

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  19. SandyNovember 8, 2013 at 4:42 PM

    So imaginative! I'm grateful for your generous sharing of new techniques and new products.

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  20. SonaNovember 8, 2013 at 5:31 PM

    the range of products out there is amazing. seeing how you used the washi tape and ferro is so fun.

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  21. LeslieNovember 8, 2013 at 5:56 PM

    That's gonna be a great book!

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  22. Barbara BurnsNovember 8, 2013 at 7:00 PM

    Thank you for the tutorial! I really liked the texture!

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  23. Rachel ParrisNovember 8, 2013 at 8:11 PM

    Great tutorial. Thanks.

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  24. Dawn MeischNovember 8, 2013 at 8:13 PM

    Great idea with the washi tape and texture over it. Very cool!

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  25. Sharon S. NewbyNovember 8, 2013 at 9:18 PM

    Lovely technique I have never tried before. Thank you!

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  26. Jane MartinNovember 8, 2013 at 9:29 PM

    texture is wonderful

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  27. Dee SpillaneNovember 8, 2013 at 10:11 PM

    Cool way to use the stencils

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  28. UnknownNovember 9, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    the raised texture really makes it! thanks!

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  29. Textile RecyclerNovember 9, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    Lots of great ideas to use with the stencils! Thx
    textilerecycler@yahoo.com

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  30. april dawnNovember 9, 2013 at 9:56 AM

    Love the texture

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  31. MarveLes Art StudiosNovember 9, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    lovely textures and i have never heard of 'ferro' or clear acrylic paint. must check it out!

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  32. JanNovember 9, 2013 at 10:30 AM

    Love the texture of the Ferro product. never heard of it before but surely my molding paste would do the same. Thanks for the great ideas! I love washi tape too, yeah, love these ideas!

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  33. barbara macaskillNovember 9, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! LOVELOVELOVELOVELOVE this!!!! Beautiful colors and this stencil is a MUST HAVE!!!! I have some of the Ferro product and am going to try it with my stencils!!! TFS!

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  34. LuraNovember 9, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    oooohhhhhhhhhh i sooooooooo want to winnnnnnnnnn. i love these stencils and i love mary beths book. wishing and hoping and grateful for the chance. xoxo

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  35. JeanNovember 9, 2013 at 12:26 PM

    Love the Sweet Gum Ball stencil and the texture you created with it! Grateful for the ideas and the chance to win!

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  36. Traci JohnsonNovember 9, 2013 at 2:20 PM

    Such fun, vibrant colors! Love the use of the stencil and the texture created. Thanks for this great chance to win!

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  37. lakellyNovember 9, 2013 at 3:06 PM

    Is ferro similar to Wood Icing?

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    1. Leslie Tucker JenisonNovember 11, 2013 at 9:28 PM

      lakelly, I have never used Wood Icing (I have some ordered!) but this may be a bit "grittier". Certainly, it adds dimension and seems to dry fairly quickly.

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  38. RandiNovember 9, 2013 at 3:27 PM

    More great ideas to percolate in my brain!

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  39. ElaineNovember 9, 2013 at 6:08 PM

    Love the dimensional use of the stencil!

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  40. JackieNovember 9, 2013 at 7:46 PM

    I love the washi tape you used! I love the texture of the book covers! I am grateful for my Kindle that holds so many books and it fits so nicely in my purse.

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  41. MarshaNovember 9, 2013 at 8:09 PM

    Great job. Thank you.

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  42. stamping sueNovember 10, 2013 at 8:51 AM

    wonderful dimension on your project.
    stamping sue
    http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/

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  43. janniebNovember 10, 2013 at 10:06 AM

    fun project with lots of texture!

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  44. MonicaNovember 10, 2013 at 10:59 AM

    Love it. great texture and colors.

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  45. Roxanne November 10, 2013 at 11:38 AM

    Loving the texture on this project.

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  46. Linda on the PrairieNovember 10, 2013 at 12:01 PM

    Lovely! I'm taking a class that will use the Ferro paints this week. Now I have an idea what to expect and can start creating in my head. Grateful for that!

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  47. Mary C. NasserNovember 10, 2013 at 9:13 PM

    Gorgeous color and textures and layers, Leslie!
    So glad you are on this hop! :)

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  48. LauraBNovember 10, 2013 at 11:01 PM

    love seeing the various ways to use these stencils!

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  49. MariaNovember 11, 2013 at 1:16 AM

    WOW!!! Love that texture!!!

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  50. Spiral GirlNovember 11, 2013 at 5:30 AM

    Oh my goodness! I love the idea of putting modeling paste through the stencil! I have to try this today! Thanks for the great idea!

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  51. cal8007November 11, 2013 at 11:07 PM

    Oh I would love to run my fingers over those covers - just love all the texture and the stencils you used are perfect for this project!

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  52. JackieNovember 12, 2013 at 10:20 PM

    Leslie,your pieces you created with Jane's stencils are awesome! thanks for hopping!

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  53. UnknownNovember 13, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    Love how you used the Ferro paste - awesome!

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  54. funkycrafterNovember 13, 2013 at 10:18 PM

    like the idea of using stencil on background with openings.

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  55. synnoveNovember 14, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    Hi from Cold Norway. Thanks for sharing Your blog. It was fun to meet you, and fun to be in Your class .I think I am on the Picture.
    Love Synnove

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    1. Leslie Tucker JenisonNovember 14, 2013 at 10:32 PM

      Hi Synnove! So good to hear from you! Please stay in touch! Yes, you are in the picture!!

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  56. annNovember 17, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    love your technique!

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