Oh and Ah or Om over new stencils by Kristie Taylor and Gwen Lafleur

Kristie Taylor and Gwen Lafleur have new stencils!

If line and pattern intrigue your senses, then Kristie's hand-drawn pattern stencils will make you oh and ah.

If om is your words of the month, we listened and are delighted to release small and mini Buddha stencils by Gwen.

Hand-drawn Pattern Stencils

The Streamers and Dots Stencil, designed by Kristie Taylor, was inspired by her love of pattern. The flowing lines suggest a chalice or an opening flower, while the dots give this tribal-like motif grandeur.

The Rough Maze Pattern Stencil, designed by Kristie evokes a maze of woven steps. 

Paint a striking background pattern that unifies the art in your journal or create beautiful collage paper on your printing plate with the Rough Maze Stencil.

Buddha, Buddha, Buddha

By popular demand, Gwen Lafleur's Buddha stencil is now available in small 6"x6" and mini 4"x4" sizes!

Gwen's Chinese Garden Buddha Stencil was inspired by her travels throughout Asia and the image was taken directly from a soft pastel portrait in one of her art journals.

She has used the mini in a miniature book and art journaled with the small one in the works below.

The original large Buddha Stencil:

You can discover all the latest stencils right here, or go straight to designs by Gwen or Kristie.

THANK YOU 2016-17 Creative Team!

THANK YOU!

Managing our 2016-17 Creative Team this past year has been a complete art inspiration. Every time I was pinged with a message or opened an email from Tina Walker, Cindy Gilstrap, KristieTaylor, Karen Gaunt, Tammy Tutterow, Anna Friesen, Sandee Setliff and Marlene van Meerendonk, I learned something new. 

Although I they curate their own posts, I would be remiss if I did not mention the lovely art made by our core team members Gwen Lafleur, Janet Joehlin and Mary Nasser. 

As a writer, I most enjoyed hearing or reading about each person's creative processes. And, oh! The ART! I can't express it better than StencilGirl Founder Mary Beth Shaw wrote in a note to the team:

"I couldn't be happier with the stunning art you have all made! In addition to having the best team on the Internet, I have made new friends and we have forged a great community together. SO glad some of you will stay with us; and for those of you leaving, I will delight in watching your journey and wish you all the best." 

Next week we will reveal the 2017-18 Creative Team members as well as the ones who are staying, meanwhile, here is one of my faves from each team member (in no particular order) with a link to the original post.

Thank you all for the beauty you have brought into the world,

Carol Baxter 

Magic Box of Cards ~ Anna Friesen

http://www.stencilgirltalk.com/2016/08/magic-box-of-cards-art-journal-fun-anna-friesen-stencils-stitching.html

Pencil Case ~ Cindy Gilstrap

http://www.stencilgirltalk.com/2017/01/fun-stenciled-pencil-case-cindy-girlstrap-.html

Enchanted Box ~ Gwen Lafleur

http://www.stencilgirltalk.com/2016/03/march-2016-stencilclub-inspiration-artjournal-mixedmedia-enchantedbox.html

Optimist ~ Sandee Setliff

http://www.stencilgirltalk.com/2017/02/optimist-art-journal-page-by-sandee.html

Bye Bye Blackbird ~ Karen Gaunt

http://www.stencilgirltalk.com/2017/02/bye-bye-blackbird-art-journal-karen-gaunt.html

Mixed Media with Stencils & Resin ~ Tina Walker

http://adogslife-thirteen.blogspot.com/2016/11/creating-resin-molds-out-of-your.html

Janet's Daily October 2016 ~ Janet Joehlin

http://www.stencilgirltalk.com/2016/10/janets-daily-october-2016.html

Discovery Mini Book ~ Marleen van Meerendonk

http://www.stencilgirltalk.com/2016/08/discovery-mini-book-stenciled-stamped-gelli-printed-mini-book-marleen-van.html

Rocking the Gold ~ Kristie Taylor

http://www.stencilgirltalk.com/2016/05/mary-beth-shaw-river-rock-stencil-art-kristie-taylor-collage.html

Evening Train ~ Mary C Nasser

http://www.marycnasser.com/blog/evening-train-art-journal-spread

Stenciled Table ~ Tammy Tutterow

http://tammytutterow.com/2016/06/decor-with-stencil-girl/

THANK YOU!