DIY - Painting on Porcelain

I've experimented with decorating white porcelain plates with sharpies before.

But my experiments were always in black and white.  I decided to do another experiment with color.

Here's a super short time-lapse video of how it all started ...

Steps:  Make sure to wash your plates first, to make sure there is no residue.   I find it's easier to cut up my stencils (GASP!) to make it easier to lay the motifs on the plates.   (Note that the 4 x 4" stencils from Stencil Club are perfect - no cutting needed!  The orange/yellow middle swirl flower was designed by Maria McGuire for March 2017.    All of the other elements are from my designs for November 2016.  (If you don't know about Stencil Girl's Stencil Club - check it out here.))

I sketched in the motifs (plus some doodles), using regular Sharpie markers.  (The recommendation you'll find on the internet is to use oil paint markers.  But I used regular Sharpies and the result was good.  It was good to have both the fine and extra fine tips depending on the size of the opening of the stencil.)

Once I had all the designs drawn in, I baked them in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.  (you can find varying instructions on Pinterest.  Some say 150 degrees, others 450.  I went in the middle, which turned out to be fine.)  I've washed these with soap and water and a scrubby sponge - and they're holding up just fine.  (I haven't put them in the dishwasher.)

Quick and easy, one-of-a-kind gifts for summer entertaining!

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How to Use Inspirational Quotes in a DIY Envelope Book

This week we're taking a look back at one of my favorite DIY projects - Envelope Books.  I originally posted this back in January 2015 and it was a fan favorite.  I hope you enjoy it today as much as it was enjoyed then!

Do you remember the envelope book I made for my parents for Christmas?  It was featured on StencilGirl Talk.  Here's another one, using a different color palette and featuring some different stencils.  I started out using the Hearts, Flowers and More stencil with gesso on the inside of the book, and some of Pam Carriker's paints on the outside.

Watch this video to see how I used the gesso as a resist, and also how I assembled the book.  You can also watch "Creating Resists with Gesso and Paint" on Youtube.


Here are peeks at the inside pages and links to some of the other stencils and stamps I used.  This is a great way to use up old envelopes and reduce your stash!

Each of the envelopes has it's own tag, that peeks out of the pocket.  

This is the terrific pattern from Maria McGuire's Doodle-It Inchie Stencil, with one of Tim Holtz's chit chat words.  These are great stickers to have on hand, as there's a word for every sentiment and occasion!

Here's more of the "Doodle it Inchie" pattern.  Plus, I used Mary Nasser's Compass Stencil, and Pam Carriker's Borders stencil on these page.   

I love this Mary Oliver quote on a Technique Junkies' stamp.  I always stamp on tissue paper first, and then adhere to my tag or background.  I get a much better impression that way...

This awesome hand stencil is by Lizzie Mayne:

and I love this stamp from Tim Holtz.

The cover of the book features one of the hands from the Namaste stencil.

I hope this post tickled your creativity bone.

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Stencil Test Drive Redux #9 - Medieval Leaves

Welcome to the 9th Stencil Test Drive Redux!  (See all the test drives here.) And read down to the bottom for a special announcement from Stencil Girl!

GIVEAWAY ALERT!  Each month, I will give away one of the featured stencils to one randomly chosen person.  All you need to do is post a comment below. Comments for the giveaway will close on Monday at 9PM EST, and the winner will be posted in this post by Tuesday morning 10AM EST, so make sure to check back!  

This week - a look back at the Medieval Leaves Stencil Test Drive. Here's a peek at my project and the Medieval Leaves Stencil itself.

And here are the amazing projects from the artists on that original test drive. Click the names below the images to go to the original blog posts.  The tutorials are fantastic.

 Carolyn Dube - A Colorful Journey 

(who has an awesome video in her post)

 Maria McGuire - Believe Dream Create with Maria

she knocked my socks off with this project

and 

 Ronda Palazzari - Help Me Ronda

These colors are so delicious!

I hope you'll check out all of these posts and the great tutorials they have!  Thank you again to all the artists who participated!
Here's some special news. July 7 and 8 only, Stencil Girl is having a sale to celebrate MaryBeth Shaw's birthday!! Receive 14% OFF all my StencilGirl stencil designs HERE 
Use code:  BIRTHDAYPARTYStencil sale begins at midnight July 7th and ends July 8th at 11:59 p.m. CST

AND ... GIVEAWAY ALERT: For a chance to win the Medieval Leaves Stencil, make sure to leave a comment below and include your email address. Comments close Monday night at 9PM EST.   Come back to THIS POST next Tuesday to see the winner.

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Stencil Test Drive Redux #8 - Jump for Joy

Welcome to the 8th Stencil Test Drive Redux!  (See all the test drives here.)

GIVEAWAY ALERT!  Each month, I will give away one of the featured stencils to one randomly chosen person.  All you need to do is post a comment below. Comments for the giveaway will close on Monday at 9PM EST, and the winner will be posted in this post by Tuesday morning 10AM EST, so make sure to check back!    

This week - a look back at the Jump for Joy Stencil Test Drive. Here's a peek at one of my projects from that Test Drive and the Jump for Joy Stencil itself!

 

I had two other projects on my blog from that test drive, with two videos. So make sure to hop back and see them.

Here are the amazing projects from the artists on that original test drive. Click the names below the images to go to the original blog posts.  The tutorials are fantastic.

Carolyn Dube (who has a video in her blog post)

Maria McGuire

Michelle Rydell

I hope you'll check out all of these posts and the great tutorials they have!  Thank you again to all the artists who participated!

And although not part of the original test drive, I wanted to share these awesome tags by artist Lisa Dobry!

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