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te alphabets wall of words we carry each other wonky eyeballs words to live by wrought iron catalyst blades crafters workshop deli paper diamond waves digital dina wakley diy dvd encaustic events faber castell fabric fall fearless and fly fear gelli plate using gelli printed papers gelli play 1 pull wonders giveaway hybrid image transfer in person workshop inspired by social media jamie fingal jewelry julie balzer junk journals let s play marabu maria mcguire mixed media musings oops paint pouring painted post painting pam carriker pan pastels pebeo paints play play dates spray inks play dates powertex powerwax published quieting the critic quote quotes ronda palazzari rubber stamping scrapbooking sewing silks and twinkling h2o s sizzix spark of artspiration spray inks spray paint stencil play workshop stencil rific layers stencilgirl traci bautista stencils step by step stitching studio sue pellitier tags tap transform your tape tutorial uncategorized video virtual vacation watercolor wearable what if workshops the fine print some of the links on this blog are affiliate links and i receive a small percentage it doesn t cost you anything extra and helps keep all the free tutorials and videos coming it s a win win the website is copyright carolyn dube and that is kinda common sense since this is my site as an amazon associate i earn from qualifying purchases double the heat layered embossing magic with stencils on embossing powders are one of those art supplies that always make me smile when i use them but if i m honest they don t see the light of day nearly enough that changed when the muse dropped a little what if thought at me so i turned on the camera and i m sharing the play of layering patterns using embossing powders in this video create for the stencilgirl youtube channel there s something magical about experimenting with layers especially when you let go of the shoulds and just see what unfolds each stencil in the layer me collection was designed to be used on its own or combined with others as you ll see in the video above you can center the patterns offset them overlap them or even let them run wild across your page in the process you get to choose do you want crisp defined shapes or a jumble of textures there s no right or wrong just a playground for your creativity all my stencils are 20 off for two weeks only use code rainbow20 at stencilgirlproducts com layering embossing powders over stencils is a fantastic way to create your own collage papers i ended up using one of mine on an art journal page but you could use them for cards tags or any project that needs a spark of texture and shine the best part you can do this in any color combination that calls to you so it can be uniquely yours steps for embossing in the video you see this process in action but here s the general process apply embossing fluid ink pad dabber through the stencil remove stencil sprinkle embossing powder over embossing fluid tap off excess powder heat with a heat gun until the powder melts let cool and repeat with the second layer why use tissue paper i like the thinness of the tissue when collaging it and that s a personal preference you absolutely can do this with any paper or surfaces you can heat to emboss why watercolors after the pattern is embossing watercolors are an easy and forgivng way to add color in the video you ll see that i just brush the watercolor right over the images since the embossed areas are glossy they act as a resist so it s easy to wipe away any stray color on the pattern how to save the ugly ones i d love to tell you every color choice is a great one but they aren t when one doesn t turn out the way i expected that s just an o o p s an outstanding opportunity presenting suddenly i simply add more layers on top of it here i used a portfolio crayons because they blend and smear easily your choice strays or no strays what you re seeing here is the magic of embossing i love how the stray bits of powder add to the uniqueness of the finished papers but what if you want a very crisp and precise layering that s where an ant static pouch is helpful supplies many of the embossing powders i used are old so old that the companies are no longer in business but you can use any brand color of embossing powder you have with this technique some of these links may be affiliate links which means i may get a small percentage and it doesn t cost you anything extra and you get a really good feeling knowing that you are helping keep the free tutorials coming 0 comments gel printing on fabric see how the layers build on what starts as a simple layer of paint can turn into a wild adventure i set out to do a little gel printing with stencils just for some playful experimentation and by the third layer i was completely smitten but it was the fourth layer with that black paint that just shifted everything the stencils i used are by e bond and i have to say her vibe is infectious you can find her crimp crinkle and crease stencils at stencilgirlproducts com and they ve quickly become favorites for adding layers to my prints w ill this technique work on paper too you bet in the video i share a print that was made using the same technique but on paper if you re on instagram you can see a reel where i did this exact same process on paper whether it s fabric or paper the play is wide open did i use regular acrylic paints on fabric yes because this piece is destined for an art quilt and won t be washed if you want to make fabric prints that will go through the laundry i recommend fabric paint will the paint make the fabric stiff after the first layer just a hint with each new layer it stiffened up a little more but even at the end it wasn t too much my sewing machine breezed right through it though if you re hand sewing a thimble is your friend do you need a special fabric to gel print nope i love using inexpensive 100 cotton but honestly any fabric you have on hand is fair game natural fibers soak up the paint beautifully but blends and other types can surprise you in the best ways it s all about experimenting and seeing what you like no right or wrong just playful detours that last layer of black completely changed the direction of the print and adds that touch of mystery the kind of mystery that makes it very tough for someone to figure out exactly how you did it but as you saw in the video above it s just some simple steps this is just the tip of the iceberg for what you can do with your stencils and gel plate if you d like more ways to add that final layer to add more mystery and depth to your prints check out stencil rific layers an entire online workshop dedicated solely to stencils and gel printing what can you use the fabric for whatever you like to create i m dipping my toes into art quilting but that s not the only way you can use it art journals a collage fabric beads gosh anything you like to create you can use gel printed fabric for to make it quick and have the letters be uniform i used my jumbo vintage typewriter stencils to create a word that has been calling to me this year what will it all become no idea and that s exciting to me the adventure of it revealing itself if you re new to gel printing you might have some questions to help you out i ve got an entire page of gel printing resources for you including the dos and don ts of gel printing here are the supplies used some of these links may be affiliate links which means i may get a small percentage and it doesn t cost you anything extra and you get a really good feeling knowing that you are helping keep the free tutorials coming the white fabric i used is a very inexpensive 100 cotton fabric nothing special about it at all 0 comments new stencils with heart and a bit of snark on what happens when my head and heart need a place to let it all out i create i play and sometimes what comes out is more than just shapes on the paper it s a way to feel whole again when life gets heavy that s exactly how my latest collection at stencilgirlproducts com came to be these new stencils are visual reminders of the women who ve shaped us the friends who help us carry the weight and the power of our stories life is a lot lighter and a lot more colorful when we hold that space for one another want to see these stencils in action check out the video above where i share several ways to play with these including three big ways i use words we carry each other was inspired by the invisible ways we hold space for one another it s a is a visual reminder that the weight of life its joys struggles and uncertainties becomes lighter when it s shared whether in moments of celebration or hardship we rise not alone but lifted by the presence compassion and resilience of those around us a crowd of individuals each unique yet woven into a larger tapestry of shared experience stencils are a quick way to add images and patterns into gel prints you can use the figures from head to toe or only use part of them so they look like they re fading into the background to create a gradient look like this simply takes one dark color of paint in this case i used blue and white to mix it with in the video above you ll see how easy this is to do and the power of flipping a stencil 3 stencils 3 ways words are powerful and in this collection i created 3 different word stencils and i m sharing 3 big ways they can be used in your play i ve got photos to show you all three of these ideas in action 1 exactly as they are great for titles 2 as a design element 3 to add meaning own your story is a bold declaration for self truth resilience and the radical act of showing up for yourself these words are a reminder that your journey with its twists triumphs and scars is worthy of respect not apologies shake off their expectations and stand tall in the truth of who you are because the most powerful story you can tell is your own on this art journal page own your story created the title what about those other words on there well they came from rebellious acts words from rebellious acts are both a design element and bring meaning for this page the words you can read give you a bit of context for the title then there are the broken bits of words fading into the background using words as a design element why did i create rebellious acts because art can and should challenge the norms and push back against the pressures that try to contain us sometimes the most rebellious thing you can do is let yourself play make a mess and trust that even the oops moments are part of the magic bold and brazen is an unapologetically mouthy celebration of sarcasm in all its glory inspired by those times when i was told to smile more to be quieter and tone it down spoiler we don t have to by simply stenciling with white paint on colored tissue paper i ve got an easy way to start a collage or art journal page so that s the design part but there was also some meaning i was frustrated and fed up with a whole host of things and being able layer some sarcasm on the page helped me let some of it go that s the meaning that is now infused into this page how will it evolve as the layers build up no idea since i don t know what will happen until i start the next layer that s where the words will act as a guiding design element want to know what it becomes as more layers are added if you re signed up for my newsletter you ll be in the know need to jump on in for the weekly encouragement and creative inspiration then head on over here layers of imperfect words on a gel plate turns the words into a design element with a secret meaning of snark since it s hard to read unless you know what stencil was used i like having that bit of mystery in the play before us beside us within us is a tribute to the lineage of womanhood to the friends family mentors and strangers who shape us these silhouettes reflect the interconnected presence of the women in our lives those who came before us walk beside us and live within us whether by blood influence memory or soul this is a set that includes the stencil and all 6 masks having the mask and the stencil means there is zero guessing when placing it it wasn t luck or skill in getting these women in just the right place on a colorful background in the video above i show you how to use them together having these colorful women stenciled and ready means i can grab one any time i need a strong woman to add to an art journal page plus it s an easy way to turn a colorful background paper into a focal image stencils can play on fabric too here i used a fantastic piece by designer e bond with one of the silhouettes after using plain old acrylic paint i added a quote by alice walker with some free motion sewing since this art journal won t be going through a washing machine i used plain old acrylic paint but yes you could do this with fabric paint if it s something you want to wash what if you don t have the exact same art supplies i used no problem use whatever you have on hand or what you prefer to play with because i have never and i mean never found an art supply that can t play with stencils that s why stencils help me get even more out all of my other art supplies you can see these and all of my stencils at stencilgirlproducts com as much fun as designing stencils is the best part is seeing how you use them in your play and i can t wait to see what you create here are the supplies used some of these links may be affiliate links which means i may get a small percentage and it doesn t cost you anything extra and you get a really good feeling knowing that you are helping keep the free tutorials coming 2 comments previous posts this website uses cookies to improve your experience you can opt out if you wish accept read our cookie and privacy policy privacy cookies policy close privacy overview this website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website out of these cookies the cookies that are 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