Hi everyone! So glad you could join me on this amazing StencilGirl and etchall® blog hop. I am certain that between the entire design team crew, there is something that resonates with you. We have a great ***GIVEAWAY*** too, so don’t forget to scroll down and get the scoop! I hope YOU win!
If you have never attempted to play with etchall and stencils, you are in for a real treat. It is very easy to use and there are many different surfaces for application. I chose to create an art piece using a glass frame.
The frame was from one of my fav discount stores. I designed the piece of background art using alcohol inks on Yupo paper and put it behind the glass. The colors I chose were Patina (of course, because it’s my fav color), Raspberry, Sailboat Blue and a tiny bit of Lettuce. Using a blending tool and Alcohol Blending Solution made the inks do their magic!
I embellished the glass with etchall creme as directed on the manufacturer’s instructions. I selected stencils, Crackle by Nathalie Kalbach and Nosegay Flower by Cecilia Swatton.
I chose a modern frame…
I cut the stencil to fit the frame better since the glass was permanently adhered to the frame. I sprayed the back of the stencil with the adhesive and layer it in place, making sure it was firmly affixed by running the squeegee-type tool over the top. Pouring the creme over the top and smoothing it out was simple.I washed the stencil and frame off at the indicated time and then released the stencil itself from the frame, resulting in this.
Etching the design onto three different areas of the glass gave it a balanced look. You know what they say about three’s and odds. :).
I came back in with the flower stencil and applied the creme to it as well. I taped off the flowers that I didn’t want with repositionable painter’s tape.
I love these little flowers. I liked the fact that they didn’t take away from the surface below but rather pulled up the white.
Lastly I added the sentiment. My words for the year are “courage” and “intentional” and sometimes embracing those means you need to “heal”. I am going with that. You can find the Herbs stencil (word “heal”) by Jessica Sporn here.
And there you have it! Now that I am done, I have thought of a billion things to make with etchall creme and StencilGirl stencils but that is for another time and another post! Hang on though. Next on the hop is Tina Walker and I’m certain her creativity is off the charts! If you missed anyone, here is the complete list. You definitely won’t want to forget the giveaway either!
XO,
Debi
March 14
March 15
Belen Sotelo
Cindy Gilstrap
Kiala Givehand
Janet Joehlin
Anita Scroggins
Erin Reed
Candy Rosenberg
Susie Bentz
March 16
Carol Baxter
Sandee Setliff
Louise Nelson
Terry Ricioli
Christie Troxell
Steph Ackerman
Julie McGuffee
******************************************GIVEAWAY********************************************
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reposition/reuse stencil spray
AND a $25 Gift Certificate to StencilGirl Products!
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That’s so sweet ! The design on the frame add so much to the piece. I love it !
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oh my gosh, Debi! This is so stunning and gorgeous!
What a genius idea to use the alcohol inks.
And I love the way you extended the stenciling over the white mat, too!
soooo beautiful!! thanks fro sharing
What a gorgeous piece of art! The layering is fantastic!
So pretty Debi! Love the way you used the etching on the glass to add so much dimension to your artwork.
This project truly calls my name. Can’t wait to try it!
Oh these are beautiful! I can’t wait to get some Etchall to play, will make beautiful gifts!
Now I know what to do with my Yupo paper!
Just need to find a really cool frame, and use my stencils! (Thanks to Joe Rotella I already have the cream . . . just need to get the spray now!) I love the idea of layering the stencils over the glass.
Beautiful!
Debi, thanks so much for choosing, for one of your stencils to use here, my Nosegay Stencil! May I have your permission to use this in my blog?–giving full credit to you, of course! If you would first like to check out my blog, here it is — http://heartworkbycecilia.blogspot.com
Absolutely adore this piece. The mix of the alcohol inks and the etching is something I would not have thought of but they play so well together!
Wow – this is stunning! I love how you did this!
Debi this is brilliant. I am impressed by how the stenciling on the glass add the design in shadows to great effect. Absolutely beautiful. Dee
Beautiful Artwork!!
Beautiful!
This is beautiful! You used all my favorite colors on your alcohol ink piece. The etching of the glass adds a beautifully delicate layer. Just love it. Can’t wait to try this!
Love this piece. My favorite by far! Lovely!
I love the effect over the layered mats, very stunning!
This is beautiful
Wow, that turned out beautiful!
Fantastic blend of layering techniques. GORGEOUS!
Great technique. Very pretty!
I love absolutely everything about this! The colors, the dimension – gorgeous!
Such dimension. Really cool. Thanks!
Wow, Debi! Love this! Took me a few seconds to actually “see” what you had done – before I read how you did it.
This is wonderful, great project!
Very clever!
Beautiful project!
stunning!!! I have to try this out.
so pretty, you got my wheels thinking on this one!!
The movement of the colors in the background
mimics the movement of the etching.
Beautiful project.
Have to give this a try.
thanks for sharing
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Very pretty. Love the background! The flowers are lovely.
This is so pretty! Looks so delicate over the alcohol inks.
Wow I am so impressed!! I love art that uses more than one media. You definitely thought outside the box on this one.. Thank you for sharing it with us.