I had two ideas I wanted to explore with this stencil. The first is a piece of watercolor paper that had been previously gelatin mono printed and stamped with my hand-cut acrylic stamps. Some of the shapes in the stamp reminded me of this stencil.
Here is the paper before the addition of the stencil
I put the stencil over a portion of the surface.
My intent is to lightly spray acrylic paint (Liquitex) in a series of layers.
I like the way this looks. The lightly sprayed paint allows the base layers to be seen through the stencil openings.
For the next project I used a small box that was part of a holiday gift.
Using washi tape on the sides and over the surface I was able to alter the appearance.
Once the top of the lid was fully covered, I placed the stencil on the surface and
pounced a layer of opaque white paint into it.
I love the ghosted pattern of the tape under the white paint and the linear openings from the stencil!
I drew around the edges of the paint with a black pen.
I had a previously cut, fused piece of fabric from Jamie Fingal's new line from Hoffman.
Since fabric fuses quite nicely to paper (and boxes!) I decided it was a fun addition to this
box. Since it was a coffee cup it needed some "steam".
I wrote a few thoughts about my love of coffee into the "steam".
I hope you like my little box project. A little tape, a bit of paint with this fun stencil,
a bit of leftover fabric, and you have a great little gift box that is truly unique.
Thanks for stopping by!
Please be sure to stop by the other blogs on the hop and remember: every comment you leave increases your eligibility to win a selection of Michelle's new stencils.
I agree that they have terrific negative space and you used it all to your advantage.
ReplyDeleteYour spray paint project reminds me of those crazy mazes--cool! That box! LOVE LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteYour projects are cool! Love the steam coming off your coffee cup. Love how the stenciled parts of your projects seem to float over the top of the base background.
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You really offered a way to take very busy prints and calm them down. Good affect. Thanks for sharing the process. Many of us have crazy wild Gelli prints and love some of the colors but...way too wild. thanks
ReplyDeleteThis project intrigues me. I like how you combined the fabric into he design. I"m still new to all the layering and journal aspects in designs- its seems like do more or go home--- and just continuing to layer turns out really wonderful designs. I'm still curious how the fabric sticks to the tape on the box. Did I miss the adhesive you used?
ReplyDeleteHeather, prior to cutting the coffee cup shape out of the fabric I used Mistyfuse over the entire piece, then "fussy cut" the shape. Easier than to fuse after cutting. The fusible adheres to the surface by ironing.
DeleteIf you search my blog you will find a tutorial on how to use it. Hope that helped!
How clever! I love the layers and texture you created. Seeing projects like this are what make it hard for me to throw things out! Thank you for the inspiration, and the chance to win!
ReplyDeletewhat a great idea and as a box hoarder, oops I mean collector, this technique will be used quite often, thanks
ReplyDeleteFabulous way of using the stencil
ReplyDeleteReally like the projects. You are always inspiring. I really will need to add these stencils. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteGlad I made it over to you, interesting to see the way you use the stencil.
ReplyDeleteFantástica tu creación, me ha gustado mucho cómo incluir la plantilla en este proyecto de caja.Felicidades. Gracias.
ReplyDeleteClever box project, Leslie! Thanks for sharing your ideas using Michelle's new stencils, and for a chance to win. Fingers crossed :)
ReplyDeleteGreat way to use that stencil. Love the box.
ReplyDeleteSo playful!
ReplyDeleteGreat! Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteVery clever little box you created! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool project you did with that box! Love it. And you showed how versatile this stencil is. Great post.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea with the box! I especially appreciate the words in the steam.
ReplyDeleteLove the box and how you used the stencil.
ReplyDeleteGreat box! Love the steam.
ReplyDeleteYou are so inventive! I love how the box turned out, really cool.
ReplyDeleteLoving this design, Leslie. This box turned out great.. so many layers and cool steps.
ReplyDeleteI so agree with you about the negative spaces! Loved seeing the box layers build!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool box with the white paint, pen work and Jamie's fabric! Love it, Leslie!!
ReplyDeletelove the box. I mostly use paper now but after hopping on this blog I think I may want to try some fabric! Thanks for theinspiration
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever way to re-purpose a box that might end up in the trash. The black outlining makes the design look like stained glass, the "steam" coming from the coffee cup - using part of the stencil - is great. I have several boxes of fabric from SU. I've been wondering what I was going to use them for. Now I know. Thanks for sharing a great idea.
ReplyDeleteHow innovative. Love what you have done here.
ReplyDeleteHow clever to use the stencil in this way. Great box. Love blog hops for the inspiration of using the stencils in so many ways!
ReplyDeleteImpressive and fun. Thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteNever would have thought of covering a box with Washi tape. It looks fabulous. Love the way you drew in the negative space. Theresa x
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to personalize a little box that you can then use to store treasures, or to give as a special gift box for a dear friend! Love it!
ReplyDeleteWOW - this is so creative! Love it! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun project. You really have gone to town on this one.....
ReplyDeleteI like the box because the end was so different than how it started. I too like these stencils because of the negative spaces they create. Just makes me want to fill in those shapes. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous box...thanks for the tutorial. These stencils are so useful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a unique box! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteLove how the stencil changes the look of the patterned paper! Thanks for the tutorial, too.
ReplyDeleteLeslie, fun projects! I enjoyed seeing you turn the stencil as I'm way too linear to try that. And the box - with the pattern peeking through at the stencil lines is very clever.
ReplyDeleteInteresting use of the stencil -love the way you used it with the washi tape.
ReplyDeleteI really like the pop of the bright print against the white stencilled areas. Usually it's the white that pops. Really cool use of the stencil.
ReplyDeleteI too love to work with washirape, but rarely combine it with stencils, so thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteLove your use of the stencil, negative space is always good. Love using the Washi tape.
ReplyDeleteThat looks great. Don't own any washi tape but would love to try it over some old scrapbooking paper that needs a new life. Thanks for the ideas.
ReplyDeleteI love washi tape and this is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWhat great projects - I love how the box turned out.
ReplyDeleteLove your box and using the washi tape...brilliant.
ReplyDeleteWow Whdda thunk! Looks like a lot of work but the result is outstanding. It looks as though it was a lot of fun to make as you kept uncovering and making more of your artful design. Thank you.
ReplyDeletethe box is great. so many ideas
ReplyDeleteAnother fabulous piece of art created with these awesome stencils. I am convinced that I need them now!
ReplyDeleteI loved the layering in both projects! Thank you for inspiring me to use my washi tape in a new easy and fun way!!
ReplyDeleteFun stuff! I love that washi tape with the safety pins! I like how some of the artists are using the stencil literally to make the small tracings for journaling and writing!
ReplyDeleteLove your project! Great use of the new stencils.
ReplyDeleteLove!
ReplyDeleteThis is Great!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your box project! Great idea to add the white paint then wipe it off using the stencil pattern.
ReplyDeletegreat idea~ love seeing all the different interpretations of the stencils!
ReplyDeleteyou created a beautiful box using those stencils. amazing.
ReplyDeleteCool box- thanks for sharing and for hopping!
ReplyDeleteI could not have guessed what stencil you used. You sure showed how to make it your own. Love the steam.
ReplyDeletethis is a great way to get a very cute little box. Great step outs!
ReplyDeletea lovely box, I would have never been able to figure how it was made without your instructions.
ReplyDeleteYour project made me smile! Cute!
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I LOVE this little box you decorated. What a creative use of this stencil!
ReplyDeletelovely box... thanks for sharing the idea with us!
ReplyDeleteUnique, indeed! I'll have to try this technique.
ReplyDeleteHow cute is that!! Love the pins.
ReplyDeleteThank you for mentioning about fusing fabric to paper - that's one of my favorite "secret weapons"
ReplyDeleteLoved your ideas - so cool!
ReplyDeleteLeslie, love the idea of creating a box, love boxes!
ReplyDeleteI love your box. Along time ago I did decorative painting on outside of boxes and I would fuse fabric to cardboard and glue into inside. Never thought of fusing to outside. thanks for the great idea.
ReplyDeleteMy favourite stencil - I love this!
ReplyDeleteBeen several years since I bought quilting fabric, but I see Hoffman is still the greatest. Your work is very creative. :-)
ReplyDeleteSo cute! And not at all what I expected. Great use of the stencil.
ReplyDeleteabsolutely adorable and unique!
ReplyDeleteWow - amazing use of the stencil!
ReplyDeletewhat a fantastic idea! wash tape plus gesso and stencil, amazing!
ReplyDeleteSo many great ideas in one project! Love, love, LOVE!! Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeletewow! L O V E this!
ReplyDeleteGreat project idea!!!
ReplyDeleteLove this use of items and the cute stencil pattern on top. Thanks for sharing- gives me some new ideas!
ReplyDeleteThe box is a gift in its self
ReplyDeleteHa! I was wondering where the 2nd project was going--then voila--so cool--love the steam.
ReplyDeleteYou make it look so easy! Thanks for sharing such a great project!
ReplyDeleteAmazing creativity! I am learning SO SO much on this blog hop! The only down side is having to wait 'til Sunday to see if I won, because I am so ready to order this set now.
ReplyDeleteSo cute and creative!
ReplyDeleteI am having so much fun on this my first blog hop. You are amazing and so creative with one stencil. Who knew!
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting project... I have only recently (finally!) bought some washi tapes and this has given me some inspiration to use them. Thank you
ReplyDeleteThe box is such a cute idea!
ReplyDeleteAvery creative use of washi tape and this stencil, the fabric coffee cup fused on top is a clever addition.
ReplyDeleteLove the box art! Super job with the stencil. =)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea, can't wait to try it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet box idea! Love that stencil! Gotta have it
ReplyDeleteBrilliant!
ReplyDeleteLOVE IT
ReplyDeleteI love your project using these wonderful stencils.
ReplyDeleteHow creative you are! How cool is this cup of coffee!
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