Stenciled Child's Play Day Dress by Sunila & Aditi

Hello and welcome,

Today it is Sunila and Aditi here to share our 'Wearable' creation with you. This theme is always fun because it helps us use our stencils to create something fun that can be a part of the wardrobe. Last year we created and embroidered a skirt we still love. 

This time we decided to fancy up our little one's dress to create a fun play day dress. 

Here's a look at it.

Here's a quick video sharing the process:

We've used the Play Everyday Dress Up L599 stencil by Cat Kerr. We took an imprint of the image and the phrases on our dress by dabbing Black and Blue Acrylic paint on the front and back of the dress.

We then used beads and sequins to highlight the dress, some words and the strings of the swing. This adds a pop and uplifts our dress.

On the back, we decided to merely stencil acrylic paint and achieve a shadow effect scene. 

Supplies used

Play Everyday Dress Up L599 stencil by Cat Kerr

Dina Wakley- Black and Night Acrylic

Beads, Sequins

We hope you've enjoyed our creation!

Happy crafting!

Hugs,

Sunila & Aditi

Throw a Party! It's the StencilGirl CreativeTeam Food Challenge!

To take your stencils into the kitchen or not... that is the question.

Our CreativeTeam turned up the heat in the kitchen and in their studios for this Food Challenge! 

If you are not ready to entertain guests at the moment, trust us, you will be by the end of this post.

Remember, if you are going to use a stencil to make edibles, 
use it ONLY to make edibles.

A Serving of Frosted Cheesecake on Frosted Plate by Belen of Art & Whimsy

Stencil used: Pomegranate Seeds Grape Apple Flower Mask by Valerie Sjodin

Grab A Piece of Tina Walker's Chocolate

Want to make some? Check out Tina's diy post on her blog.

Stencil used: Hands by Jessica Sporn

Debi Adams' Sweet Cookies

Debi used royal frosting texture paste and Jessica Sporn's Becoming and Herb stencils on these sugar cookies.

What goes with cookies but a cocoa with whipped cream?

Karen Gaunt writes: "Stenciling with food was certainly a challenge and I had to rack my brains quite a bit to come up with something! I decided to use Traci Bautista's Deconstructed Cabbage Rose Mask to create some latte art of my own at home. The simple and circular design of this stencil made it perfect to use over my mug!"

Tip: You could also trace your stencil onto parchment paper, cut out the design, then use the parchment to decorate food.

Louise Nelson's Artsy Coffee Mug

Louise writes: "I know from previous experience that when I traced the stencil with a marker (Pebeo) on a non-porous surface that the ink from the marker bled under the stencil. This time, I wanted to take creative advantage of the effect. I cut down Traci Bautista's Soulful Scribbles Stencil so I had  just the freestyle oval shapes and then traced around them. The ink bleed under the stencil and created a gorgeous effect. I also used the edge of a piece of stencil off cut to drag and smudge marker lines at the top and bottom of the mug."

Louise and Karen should get together, don't you think?! And Sherry to, for where else to drink a cuppa but in a cafe!

Cheerful Cafe Art by Sherry Canino of Canino's Artistic Cafe

Stencil used: Teacups and Teapot by Jessica Sporn

PickaPeppa Cream Cheese Appetizer 

by Cindy Gilstrap of Junque Art Studio

Cindy writes: "This appetizer is always a hit at gatherings and so easy to make! Using a stencil on top makes it look all fancy like you spent a ton of time on it. (But shhhh, don’t tell anyone it only took you a few minutes.) You will need an 8oz. brick of cream cheese, PickaPeppa Sauce, stencil of your choice (I used Vine by Melanie Testa), crackers. Place stencil on top of chilled cream cheese and gently push into cream cheese so the sauce doesn’t seep under stencil. Using the back of a spoon gently spread a thin layer of pickapeppa sauce across stencil design. Gently remove stencil. Drip more pickapeppa sauce down sides of cream cheese and onto plate. Serve with crackers! Yum!"

Cheese Board by Torrie Gass of Fox & Hazel

Torrie writes: "I've recently rediscovered my love for brie cheese, and thought a lovely cheeseboard would be so perfect. This is a bamboo cutting board that I re-painted and added gold leaf veins to. The stencil I used is Herbs by Jessica Sporn, and I stencilled on a sage plant with black gesso. Once everything dried, I sealed the board with a coat of poly to ensure it's safe for serving food on. This project was so quick and fun to make, and now I've got a fun cheese board to serve with!"

Stencil used: Herbs by Jessica Sporn

Card by Sandee Setliff

Sandee is happiest when she is painting and NOT in the kitchen!

Stencils used: Love Story by Cathy Nichols and Speckled Eggs by Tracie Lyn Huskamp

Time for more food! 

Kiala Givehand's Plate of Brownies

Kiala used powdered sugar on her brownies. Learn how she decorated the tops on her blog.  We spy a few different stencils here! Can you guess which ones?!

Fondant and Icing Window Brownie Coca-Cola Cake by Carol Baxter 

Stencil used: the small one from November 2017 StencilClub - Fragmented by Nathalie Kalbach.

Have fun stenciling on food and party on!

Simple Last Minute Holiday Card

Hi Friends,

Sherry Canino here for the Stencilgirl Creative Team. It always seems like the minute I'm ready for the holidays something else pops up and I need a last minute card for an event or gathering that I either didn't plan for or had forgotten about.

Today I'm here to share with you a quick and easy stenciling idea that you could use as the front to a card, put on a tag or even on a little card that you could add a ribbon to and tie around a bottle of wine.

Starting out I've gathered my supplies:

StencilGirl Stencils:  

Baby Angel Wings by Kristie Taylor

Christmas #1 By June Pfaff Daley 

Other supplies:

Tim Holtz Distress Watercolor Cardstock

Inka Gold in Hydrangea and Magenta

Gold Glitter glue - Allure E 6000

Baby wipe and cosmetic sponge

Using the baby angel wings stencil and the Inka gold in Hydrangea with a baby wipe to stencil on the watercolor cardstock.  I then go back over the edges lightly with the Magenta Inka Gold to add a 2 toned stencil look.

I then switch to a cosmetic sponge (it seems to work a bit easier when you are stenciling a smaller word or letters).  I stencil with the Magenta Inka gold the word peace from the Christmas #1 stencil.

Add some gold glitter to the edge of the 4 corners - I like to use a paint brush with the glitter as it gives me more control of where it's going and I don't want big blobs so the paint brush gives it a nice elegant look.

I add a little glitter to the top of the Angel wing and on the tips of the feathers.

And your finished piece - you could do this on a tag or any cardstock or even directly onto a card front - super easy yet a beautiful elegant look for that last minute unplanned event or gathering.

Thanks so much for stopping by - don't forget to stop by my website and sign up for my free monthly download www.caninosartisticcafe.com

Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday season!!

xoxo - Sherry 

Create a Stenciled Cube with Kiala Givehand

Hello again StencilGirl friends, 

I'm back with another fun tutorial that I hope will have you making gifts and sharing your love of stencils with family and friends. 

Every now and then I remember something that I loved as a kid and I want to find new ways to make that thing today. My most recent obsession is with cubes. 

Do you remember the old school photo cubes? My mother had them all around our house. There was one for each of the kids, one that was of family photos, and then several from our time at the beach, fishing, and summers with my aunts. 

So today I'm sharing my take on those old photo cubes. 

Let's make a stenciled cube. 

Stencils Used in this tutorial:

Snow Prints by Daniella Woolf

MB Makes Marks Pipette Stencil by Mary Beth Shaw

Pattern Play by Carolyn Dube

Seeds and Pods by Mary Beth Shaw

Leap of Faith from the Loosed Woman Collection by Sue Pelletier

Hemispheres Stencil by Mary Nasser

Are We There Yet Stencil by Carolyn Dube

In the tutorial I mention a downloadable template for the cube. CLICK HERE to grab it.

I sure hope to see your cubes. Share them with us on Instagram. Be sure to mention me and StencilGirl so we can show you some love and celebrate your creativity.

See you soon...
Kiala

Karen Gaunt's Halloween Altered Book Journal Spread

Hello again Stencigirl fans it's Karen here again with a spooky Team Tuesday this time around! I'm very excited for the coming Halloween Season and I am ready to embrace it and all of its skeletons!

I'm going to be working with Roxanne Coble's Rabid Bunny stencil  which is one for my very favorite stencils in my collection.

I'm creating in my altered book for this journal spread and adding in some quirky handstitching as well to really make the page pop.

I hope you enjoy my video tutorial and it inspires you to embrace your dark side as well!

Karen

Roxanne Coble's Rabid Bunny and other stencils can be found HERE.

Stencils aren't just for Art Journaling

Hi!  Tina here today with my latest Creative Team project.  If you have been following me, you know that I LOVE using stencils in all of my creative projects.  Stencils are so versatile and are for so much more than the traditional journal page or canvas.  They can also be used for creating dimensional art, perfect for home or studio display.

Using one of my favorite {new} stencils by Andrew Borloz, 'Kunst Puppen Two Females', I'll show you how to make your very own dimensional art.

Prep the surface of a heavy chipboard or cardboard rectangle.  I used another {new} favorite, Gold Gesso by Daniel Smith for my first layer.

Once dry, fill in stenciled areas with your medium of choice.  I am using Art Graf water-soluble discs. I just love the yummy, vintage colors.

Kunst Puppen - Two Females

While the stencil is still in place, activate the pigment with water and a paintbrush.  The colors explode with vibrancy.

No worries if the pigment seeps under the edge.  We call these 'happy mistakes' and embrace the process. Continue to add layers to the image and background until happy with the look.  You can also add crackle paint to the painted image for even more vintage deliciousness.

Outline the image with a white or black pen.  We will use this as a guide for our stitching.  Using an awl, poke holes where you outlined the image with a pen.  Grab a coordinating color of embroidery floss and stitch the entire image.

Once you have stitched the image, add your favorite embellishments to make your piece dimensional.  Wings, appendages, findings, and crowns are the perfect addition.

A wall hanging isn't complete with dangles and drops.  Add handmade clay beads for the perfect touch!

I hope my project has you thinking of the million ways to use your favorite StencilGirl stencils in un-traditional ways.  The possibilities are endless!

Thank you for stopping by!  Have a great day.

Tina