Medium: Watercolor. Extra stencil used to layer: Spirit Wind, S578 |
A blog for the StencilGirl® Product line owned by Mary Beth Shaw for people who love stencils like we love stencils.
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Get Ready for Bullet Journaling with New Stencils from Valerie Sjodin
Friday, March 26, 2021
It's a Starry Stencil Launch!
Sparkle and shine like lights in the darkness with two new stencils by Valerie Sjodin.
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Watercolor & Pen |
Check out the mask edges!
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Stars Stencil with Mask Edge, L843 , 9" x 12" |
Stars Stencil with Mask Edge
This stencil mask helps add sparkle and shine to your artwork and
journal pages. So versatile to use as a starry border, add deep-sky stars &
space, and twinkling individual stars.
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Watercolor |
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Watercolor & Metallic Pen |
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Watercolor detail |
Stars Stencil with Star Mask Double Border
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Stars Stencil with Star Mask Double Border, S868, 6" x 6" |
Add the sparkle and shine to your journal pages, smaller artwork, and ATC cards. This 6"x6" stencil is versatile enough to use as a starry border along the edges of your journal pages, cards, et cetera, or stenciling individual and groups of stars.
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Acrylic on black paper |
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Watercolors |
For more star stenciling inspiration and video tutorials visit Valerie’s
website at:
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Acrylics & Gel Pen |
If you like these starry borders, check out Leafy Doodle Verge and Leafy Doodle Border. Discover all of Valerie's stencil designs at StencilGirlProducts.com.
Monday, December 23, 2019
Grid It: Bullet Journal with StencilGirl Stencils
GRID IT - Bullet Journal prep for the coming year
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Pictures clipped from an old children's dictionary, washi tape, and rubber stamping enliven the page. |

For the coming month I am keeping my palette super simple: black and white. I've used Mary Beth Shaw's Grid Stencil Set (Set 9) to establish the layout for daily entries and some trackers. I usually work on grid paper, but not always; mixing it up with black card stock gave some pages a dramatic punch. You'll also notice that I use a mini ring binder (A5 size) - I prefer working on loose sheets of paper and then punching holes. This lets me rearrange pages and sections as I go, and use whatever kind of paper suits my fancy. Employing foldouts means the pages don't even all have to be the same size. Of course there's some amount of collage on each spread. That's simply a given!
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I can check off daily boxes when I have completed my meditation exercise, and the journal card in the pocket will be a my gratitude journal for the month. |
Stencils Used:
Mary Beth Shaw's Grid Stencils Set Set9
6 inch degraded grid by Seth Apter from December 2017 club set
Stencil Font by Mary Beth Shaw M100
Hip to Be Square Small Alphabet by Carolyn Dube S521
Thursday, August 30, 2018
What was old is new again - Bullet Journal/Planner Cover Makeover - with Cheetarah
Hi everyone, it's Cheetarah here and I'm excited to be back on the blog to share a project I made under a new segment which is called "What is old is new again" in which the StencilGirl® Creative Team is asked to pick something up at their local thrift/ second-hand store and give it a new life.
I've filmed the process for you which you can see below:
I really enjoyed giving this quite boring cover such a successful make-over.
Here are some close-up shots of the cover in use:

It currently holds my Emerald Leuchturm A 5 notebook / daily planner.
I added a transparent folder in the back for loose items and you can see the Einstein quote quite nicely through it. Also I thought it was fun to add this quote as it was a cover specifically for learning/work but now it's transformed to hold my thoughts and idea's which come forth out of my imagination :)
The front and the back of the cover, the swirl patters cane through so nicely with the help of Finnabair Opal Magic paints! And I love the depth the translucent Mettalique paints provided.
This statement on the inside pocket is such a powerful one and it reminds me to be present for all things I am doing and planning to in my life with the help of organizing it in my bullet journal& planner.
The StencilGirl® stencils I used are:
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Uplifting Words by Carolyn Dube |
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Borderlines - StencilClub |
Hope this inspired you to give your notebook cover a new look with the help of awesome StencilGirl® Stencils! Thanks so much for stopping and have an awesome day!
Saturday, December 23, 2017
Joanne Sharpe's NEW Whimsical Planner Stencils
The planner phenomenon has taken the world by storm! As a diehard art journaler, planner, notebook hoarder, (I mean collector) and pen and paper person, I wanted to design “artful planner” stencils that are functional and unique in the creative planning process. Whether you are an art or bullet journaler, planner aficionado or paper artist, the elements will add a whimsical touch to your handwritten organizational system. In my sets for Stencil Girl, I have included exclusive alphabets, numbers, page headers and some fun little icons. They are designed to be used with pens, pencils, and paint as a foundation for creativity and personal customization.
TOP TEN TIPS for using “WHIMSICAL PLANNER” STENCILS:
#1: PRIME THE WHOLE STENCIL SHEET
I made a sampler sheet on bristol paper of each whole stencil with acrylic paint so that the detailed imagery was easier to see. (The paint remains on the stencil and that is okay.)
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#2: CUT IT UP! Cut the sheets into FOUR pieces for ease of use and simple storage in a journal or notebook pocket.
#3: THE RIGHT PENS
Because the lettering tends to be on the smaller size it’s important to have pens and markers that make the process flawless. I have tried and tested the many pens in my personal stash and have found that the best pens and markers to use are fine tip, with a protective plastic or metal tip. These include Staedtler Triplus Fineliner, Flair by Papermate, Tombow TwinTone and Micron PN. These work best because the pen ink is not rubbing off in the stencil channel. The pens by these brands come in dozens of colors.
#4: SLOW AND STEADY
This stencil collection is made with thicker, 10ml mylar making it comfortable to trace smaller elements. Some of the finer details of the letters and numbers are a little delicate and will shift if drawing too quickly. Trace the stencil with pens or pencil SLOWLY to capture all the details. Color the inside of the outlines with colorful markers or even watercolor paints. It’s very cathartic and meditative.
#5 MAKE YOUR OWN PLANNER SYSTEM
Trace the monthly headlines, days of the week, numbers and imagery to customize your own planner system in a blank sketchbook or journal.
#6 ALPHABET PLAY
Mix, match and play with the fonts and lettering in this stencil collection to make a pleasing and interesting look for phrases, words, and messages.
#7 PERMISSION TO ELABORATE
It’s perfectly fine to add your own hand to the elements, redraw the shapes and letterforms, changing the look and sizing. There are endless possibilities with the assorted stencil letters.
#8 PENS OR PAINT?
Try both! The designs are intended to be traced with pens, markers, and pencil, but work perfectly, gently stomping with your favorite acrylic paint or inking techniques. Watercolors work too!
#9 DOODLE YOUR STYLE!
Put your own spin on the look of the lettering, by tracing the letters and filling the inside with fancy doodle designs and patterns.
#10 ARTFULLY DECORATE!
Use the boxes and borders in this collection to embellish pages with decorative journaling spaces and repetitive line art included in the stencils.
The possibilities are endless! Share your stencil planner art. I have set up an Instagram hashtag: #artfulstencilplanner so that you can share your very own unique planner systems and designs. You can also tag #stencilgirl. We can’t wait to see what you create!
Joanne Sharpe
Stencils: StencilGirl Products
Website: joannesharpe.com