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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Jump for Joy Stencil Test Drive

Hola from Guatemala, where I am here doing a week of service in a community I love dearly!

It's time for another Stencil Test Drive, this time featuring the Jump for Joy Stencil from Stencil Girl, and the creativity of: 

Carolyn Dube

Maria McGuire

and Michelle LaPoint Rydell

I have 3 projects, two videos and a giveaway to share with you!

This stencil was inspired by my daughter Samy -- a joyous exuberant being.  

I have been playing a lot with this versatile stencil.  I love the images of the girls, as well as the exclamation points (which make a great border), and the words.  I used all of the elements of the stencil to make this page for Samy, to commemorate the end of 6th Grade:

The images on this stencil are so girl-positive.  I made two canvases, using two of the three figures:

 and:

I covered both canvases with vintage sheet music and old encyclopedia pages.   I used a gelli plate tape transfer technique to make this girl:

I heat embossed two hearts to use as embellishments.  Remember them from this post? 

You might also recognize the Dots and Dashes stencil, and one of the windows from the Windows & Doors stencil,

and even some leaves from my Cascading Leaves stencil!  Stencils are definitely my go-to supply for creating texture and interest.

Remember that your stencils can be used in their entirety, or you can use elements of them.  You are the boss of your stencils!

Here's a short video of me working on "Shine Your Light."   

and a short video of me working on "Rejoice."

I can't wait to see what Carolyn Dube, Maria McGuire, and Michelle LaPoint Rydell did!

GIVEAWAY!  Comment by Sunday night and be eligible to win the Jump for Joy stencil!  Just leave your email address in your comment so I know you're interested, and how to get in touch with you.  (If you follow my blog, let me know for an extra chance to win!)

Linking to Paint Party Friday, where there are always so many wonderful artists gathered. 

PS - look for me on June 24 on Ronda Palazzari's blog, where I'll be guest posting!  I have a cool and easy project to show you -- I can't wait!