Hello lovelies!
Tina Walker here with my latest StencilGirl® collaboration challenge. This month, we have a super fun and interactive challenge - I challenged artists to create a project, any type of project (altered, dimensional, book, or more) using Coin Collector booklets. Look below in case you are wondering what we are talking about.
Ah...you now know what I'm talking about. ;)
Combine
these wonderful little booklets with StencilGirl® stencils - OH MY!
When you open up these bad boys, the mind just races with creative
possibilities. Let's see what the artists did with this challenge.
"I knew for this challenge, I wanted to do something involving flowers since Spring is right around the corner. Shrinky Dinks are an absolute PERFECT substrate for StencilGirl products! I paired my shrinky dinks with pressed flowers in resin and floral acetate pieces from Tina Walkers etsy shop and I think it turned out beautiful!"
Wow, oh WOW, oh wow!
This type of project NEVER crossed my mind. How creative and fun
This type of project NEVER crossed my mind. How creative and fun
Stencils Used:
"My quarter coin book made the perfect base for a special birthday card!
I used white and gold gesso to coat the entire book. Stenciled with
StencilGirl Stencils Ray Circles, Circle Rays, and Wall of Words using
Dina Wakley paints (malachite, sedona, cheddar, tangelo, apricot and
lemon). All chipboard pieces are custom designs from Stuff by Belle for
this special milestone card. Minimal products but they make quite an
impact! You can find more images of the finished project by clicking the
link for Stuff by Belle."
I would LOVE to receive a card like this - it would instantly make me happy!
Stencils Used:
"Using
the openings of the coin folder as portals to view into the next layer,
each page displays a different "type" of flower field. As the pages are
turned one can look forward or backwards into the different "fields" by
turning the circular pieces. The final spread is a field of lavender. "
Another incredible project by an incredible artist! I am diggin' the dimension!
Stencils Used:
"I
decided to make an artist book, and I started by chopping up my coin
folder and cutting out some of the holes. Next came layers of gesso,
vintage paper, acrylic paint with stencils, mark making, stamping, and a
couple wax seals. I bound it all together with torn strips of a vintage
flour sack."
I can't decide if I love the colors or the patterns, or the overall design the most. This is simply stunning!
Stencils Used:
"I
removed the center section of the coin book and made a bookcloth to
cover the spine. I made a flag book using face images and the following
stencils: Number Chaos, Small and Inky Circles Stencil, because they
referenced coin shapes and numbers related to cash."
This book is so architecturally intriguing...I love Sheila's art - she is so inventive.
Stencils Used:
and MOI!
My
head was going in a 1000 different directions with this challenge, but
they all revolved around a book - because, why not?!?! ;)
and how cool is a book with holes, lil' cubbies, and places for fun little bits?
I
used my stencils in various ways - gelli prints, key focal points, such
as numbers, extra-large embossed page, rust paste, to backgrounds. All
the wonderful ways to use stencils.
Here's some close-ups of my pages...
I loved pulling out some of old school, traditional scrapbook techniques, such as glitter and embossing. I forgot how cool these were.
Stencils Used:
If you want to see a video p-through of my finished book, please visit me over on IG for the short reel.
I
hope this lil' challenge inspired you to pick up some Coin Collector
folders and make some art! Please tag me if you do, I'd love to check
your creations out!
That's all for today!
XOXO
