Master Sheet Spring Tags

Hello friends, 

Tina here from, Tina Hois Art. Today we will be creating a stencilled master sheet and with it we will make some lovely tags that can be added to gifts, journal pages or made into a tag journal! 

I love working on master sheets or master boards mainly for the efficiency- rather than working on individual tags for example - working on a large scale paper also allows for more freedom and another favourite, creating beautiful depth with layers.

Step 1:

On a sturdy piece of watercolour paper collage the first layer of torn book pages.

Step 2: 

With a brayer spread the first layer of acrylic paint~ this is a very organic layer as are the ones to follow.

Allow enough transparency so that some of the first layer is visible.

Step 3:

The first stencilled layer will be with Lacey Lotus stencil designed by Jessica Sporn. With your favourite acrylic colours dab on the stencil randomly (I used purple, sea foam and yellow ochre) 

Step 4:

To add contrast I decided on the delicate Nosegay stencil, designed by Cecilia Swatton  black acrylic paint to create a silhouette.

At this point feel free to leave your master sheet as is or proceed to step 5.

Step 5:

For the final touch of interest I added some

Fluorescent pink splatters and marks using acrylic ink.

At this point  the master sheet is ready to be transformed into a variety of projects.

Supplies

Stencils 

Nosegay

Lacey Lotus

Acrylic paint

Book pages

Mod Podge

Brayer

Layers of stenciled tissue collage

Hello beautiful creatives it’s Tina here from @tinahoisart.

Today I will share a frugal arty tip that use in my art journals~ tissue!

I love stencilling on tissue paper.  The translucency of the tissue is perfect for creating layers and a simple way of adding depth and texture to your art.

I am using two varieties of tissue one from a napkin and one from gift packaging~this technique also works wonderfully with coloured tissue papers.

The stencils I am featuring and using here are:

Little Painted Rainbows created by Carolyn Dube 

Pressed Leaves created by  Cecilia Swatton

I AM Words mask created by Cat Kerr

MB Makes Marks created by Mary Beth Shaw

Tip:Using an assortment of shapes and stencil styles creates a unique and interesting collage.

The Process:

Step 1:

Using a makeup sponge rub it on an ink pad, select your stencil and apply the ink.

TIP: Using ink on tissue will ensure that tissue doesn’t tare.  If acrylic paint is being used be mindful of how much is being used. Less is more.

 Step 2

Apply a thin layer of gesso to your art journal- this will work as a base for the layers that we will be building

Step 3:

Now this is the fun part and the opportunity to create the layers as you prefer 

Cut up the tissue paper and with mod podge or matte medium adhere to the journal pages 

 

Step 4

I added some white acrylic paint for the eye to rest as as to add some lightness to the page 

Supplies:

Stencils

Distress INks

Makep sponge

tissue papers

Gesso

White Acrylic paint

Thanks for stopping by.

Enjoy creating your own tissue paper collage.

Tina

Stencilling on Unglazed Ceramics

Hi everyone, 

Hope you are enjoying the year so far - I can't believe we are already four months down!!! Where has the time gone. I wish I could say it's been spending time in the studio, but unfortunately - life happens. However, I did carve out time to create these decorative plates after a recent shopping trip to our local Kmart (I live in Australia - it's still a thing here!). 

I first painted the plates with white gesso. While the plate was unglazed and receptive to paint, it had a grey tome I wanted to get rid of. Once dry, I then chose two 6 x 6 stencils with faces (create face and laugh face) to be the focal point of my decorative plates. I used a navy blue colour (night) which I loved, as the contrast between the blue and white was perfect. I used a paint brush to extend the image and fix up any places that needed a little more colour. I also used some white gesso to fix up any mistakes. 

I chose to add a copper edge to the plate, which I wish in hindsight I didn't add. But I was happier with it once I stencilled with the same blue around the rim. To do this, I used some washi tape to hold the stencil in place while I sponged the paint onto the edge (travel notes). I think this blended the edge back into the plate better. 

Finally, as I wanted these plates to be decorative, I stamped a quote on both plates. I used archival ink and white pigment ink with this. It really finished the pieces off. Now, the most important thing about these plates are that they are decorative only. I wouldn't eat off these, but they are fine to hang on the wall. There is food safe varnishes and sealers you can purchase - but I haven't gone down that route. However - if you are a potter/ceramisit like my mum, you can do the same as above on a bisque fired piece and sponge underglaze through the stencils. Just make sure you wash your stencils carefully afterwards. 

Here is a step by step video for you to follow:

Happy Creating,

Niamh

@niamhbaly IG/YouTube

Stencils Used:

https://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/stencil-Create-Face-Pam-Carriker-p/s646.htm

https://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/stencil-Laugh-Face-Pam-Carriker-p/s651.htm

https://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/stencil-travel-note-rae-missigman-p/s377.htm

Over Stenciling: quick trick to up your colouring game!

Hi All,

Hope you had a restful holiday season. The sun has been shining (mostly) in Tassie and I am enjoying my long school holidays!!! So much so, that I have actually been able to head into the studio and create instead of marking books!

This journal page was created by stencilling the focal image twice. It is something I do often when I find it difficult to paint or colour a stencilled or stamped image (though stencilling is so much easier!!!). The two stencils I chose to use in this journal page were: 

Words to live by L209 and Sweet girl Large L838

Firstly I created my background by painting the page with paines grey and letting it dry completely. I then painted the page with a mix of blue acrylic paints and while the paint was still damp, removed the paint from the overlayed word stencil with a wet wipe. This gives you a subtle background with a positive version of the stencilled image. 

Next I stencilled the large focal image, the portrait on top of my background in black. While I love this image, the whole page was quite dark, so I wanted to add some metallic highlights. I painted the hair and dress with metallic pastes and let them dry. I also added white over the eyes. You can see with the image I have here - I have completely painted over all the detail in the stencilled image - this is the beauty of this technique. You don't have to stay within the lines, or work out what colour goes where - just paint. A second layer of the original stencil over the top will fix everything, sharpen up the lines and add in any missing details you painted over!!! Simple. 

Finally, add in any extra details you fancy to finish your page. I added foam word stamps and some leaves, plus some paint pen highlights on the clothing and eyes. Make it as simple or as complex as you want. Hope you give this technique a go. Till next time - happy creating.

Niamh

@niamhbaly (YouTube/Instagram)

@niamh'sartjournal (Facebook)

Fan~Tastic paper folding

Hello friends, 

Tina here with another creative stencil idea not only for the holidays but for any celebration (or just because they are so fun to make!)  

Below I will guide you through the steps of creating stencilled layered papers using just one stencil, a gel plate and a simple folding technique to create quick paper fans that can dress up a tree, gift or made into a garland.  Please don't stop here, use these papers in your art journals, cards and tags!

I am using acrylic paint in the same colour family ~ I love that slight contrast of tone and adding gold acrylic for some shine.

The stencil I am working with forthis project is Stone Stack by Jane Monteith.

I love the organic stone formation and when used with the tequinique below it creates gorgeous layers.

The Process:

Apply paint to the gel plate and with a plain piece of printer paper lift this first layer

Apply a contrasting colour to the gel plate, lay the stencil on top and with the same piece of paper lift the second layer

Remove the stencil and wait for a few seconds then apply the gold paint.  Lay the same paper on top (rotate the paper so that the stones are not laying over the negative image on the gel plate. Lift this final layer.

Fold the paper in half and cut down the center so you have two equal pieces.

Take one of the pieces and create the first fan fold (2.5cm) continue until the entire piece is folded.

Fold it half and trim the edges~I snipped them to a point but feel free to snip as desirre

d.

Note: Folding the paper vertically will create a longer fan and horizontally a wider fan. I made both!

Lay the piece flat with the painted side facing up and with a piece of string tie a double knot in the center

Turn it over and glue the two flat sides together

Once the glue is dry unfurl the folds 

To add a festive touch I am adding glitter to the tips (optional) . For this a glitter glue or glue and glitter can be used. I had the later on hand.

Add a wooden bead (optiional) for a finishing touch 

ALL DONE!

Check out the full process video here Tina Hois Art

Thank you for stopping by, have fun creating your personalised festive fans!

Wishing you all a Fan~Tastic holiday!

          ~Tina

Let's connect here:

Supplies:    

Stencil Stone Stack by Jane Monteith

Printer paper

Acrylic paint

Gel Plate 

Brayer

Glue stick

String

Glitter glue

Wood bead

Scissors

Stencilling on a baseball cap

Hi All, 

It's starting to get sunny in Australia, and my hats always go missing (I blame my children). So when I saw a blank cap for $6, so many possibilities ran through my head. First I started by painting the cap with clear gesso. This seals the surface and means that you don't have to use as much acrylic paint to cover the surface. Then I painted on watered down acrylics all over the surface. I found stuffing the inside of the hat with plastic bags helped keep the shape and made it a little easier. 

To blend the colours together, I used a stencil CM 2019 with a sponge and white gesso. The surface was still damp when I did this (because I am impatient) so waiting until it is dry will give you a crisper image. However, stencilling on fabric when damp allows the colours to blend into each other a little, giving an overall softer impression. 

Finally I used gel medium to glue these beautiful birds collage papers over the surface of the hat. If you go slow, and tear the paper so that it lies mostly flat, you get a good result. This collage paper is like rice paper, and you could substitute napkin images instead. I added a quote to finish the piece. 

I can't wait to wear this unique piece in public, and I think they would make fabulous gifts for Christmas!!! 

Happy creating,

Niamh

Simple stencilled backgrounds

Hi all,

Niamh here from very wet and windy Tasmania! We are just coming out of winter in the Southern Hemisphere and I am desperately looking for some vibrant colours to brighten up my days. This super simple background made me so happy and very much looking towards Spring! 

I started in my large dylusions journal with laying down scribble sticks in patches all over the page. Any water soluble crayons would work for this (in fact - any bright mediums - I just used scribble sticks). I then water activated the crayons by spritzing over water and (because it's me) blending the colours with my fingers. What you end up with is an almost patchwork background. 

As I am not a fan of very blocky backgrounds, my secret trick is to use a large stencil (in this case: Magic Garden Mask) over the whole surface. This has two benefits, first you have a unifying image over the surface, and secondly, by using white, you can calm down some very crazy backgrounds very quickly. Another reason I used the water-soluble media is because by using white gesso over the top, you end up with patches of pure white, and patches of pastel colours where the pigment mixes with the gesso. This gives you a much softer and more interesting effect.

After I finished stencilling with paint, I added some mark making stamps over the top of the page - while the stencil was still in place. This gives you the effect of just stamping onto the stencilled parts of the image - and creates a bit of a visual brain teaser working out how it was done!

After creating my background - I decided to finish off my page with crazy collage and a quote. It just made me happy, which is one of the benefits of journalling to begin with!

Hope you have a go at doing something similar. It's a blast, plus you can use any stencil you like and you will change to overall effect. Win, win!!! Here is a video of me putting the whole piece together: 

Stencil Used: Magic Garden Mask

Happy Creating,

Niamh

@niamhbaly (IG/YouTube)

@niamhsartjournal (FB)

Paper Pinwheels

Hello Creative friends,

Today we will take a trip back in time and revisit the famously fun paper pinwheel.

Paper pinwheels are adorable, they bring forth a touch of whimsy and can be made in just afew minutes. 

I for one love them and they are a great addition to my cards, journals or even party banners!

I love using stencils for this projects to personalize them and add further interest. 

Today I am using:

Words to Live By stencil designed by Carolyn Dube 

&

DNA Strand #3 stencil designed by Mary Beth Shaw

The Process:

• Apply paint to the gel plate and then the stencil 
• Cover the stencil with a blank piece of paper and lightly rub so that the stencil image is transferred
• Clean the gel plate and repeat the process on the opposite side of the your paper

• Fold the paper into quarters and cut (unless you want a GIANT pinwheel!)
• You will have four pieces of paper 

• Take one piece and fold it from right to left to create a trianlge and trim off the excess 
• you will end up with a square. Note this method works with any size square

• With the ruler draw light lines from corner to corner and a small circle in the middle where the lines joins - this will act as your cutting guide (do not cut past this guideor it will all fall apart)

• Once all the lines are cut add a small dab of hot glue to the center of the paper
• Bring the right corner of each individual trangle to the center, and hold in place until the glue keeps it there (repeat with all four corners attaching with glue as needed)
• Add a button or pom pom in the center for whimsy 
• Allow to dry completely 
• Turn over and glue on the straw

So fun! 

 Thank you for stopping by and enjoy.

Supplies

Tina Hois Art