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n*Studio CJS2018 - Let's Jump!

A few years ago, I had lost some of my creative mojo.  But then I participated in Nathalie Kalbach's Creative Jumpstart event, and got my mojo back in a big way!

I am thrilled to announce that this year, I'll be participating as one of the teaching artists in Creative Jump Start (CJS) 2018.  This is its 7th year - and once again, it's run by the inimitable Nathalie Kalbach!

Here's a little preview!

I hope you'll participate in this one-of-a-kind event starting January 2018 to kick your creativity into high gear!  (Here's just some of the work I created in CJS 2016!) 


Throughout January participants get access to 31 downloadable videos from 31 featured artists.  I'm proud to be one of those artists, called “JumpStarters.” 

You'll learn techniques, discover new materials, connect with other artists and crafters and -- special for 2018 -- learn recipes not just for mixed media but also for your kitchen.

All of the teaching artists are sharing their favorite recipes - both in and outside the studio!!

I hope you'll head over to Nathalie's site for more details and to sign up!   This link has my affiliate code. I do earn a small percentage for everyone who signs up using my code.  So thank you in advance!
Here's why you should do this today!

CJS2018 will be available from November 27 (10am EST)  - November 29 (11.59pm EST) as a Cyber Monday Special for $40!  Afterwards it will be available for $45 through 12/31.  Beginning January 1, it will be $50.  So sign up today!  n*Studio CJS2018 - Let's Jump!

Cyber Monday Stencil Girl Products Sale!!!

Save 25% off all* stencils

Use code: cyber25
Monday, November 27, 2017
from midnight until 11:59 p.m. CST(Central Standard Time) USA

PLUS 10% discount when you buy 6 stencils of the same size!

NEW THIS YEAR! Choose 1 FREE large stencil for every $100 spent (after discounts are applied). You MUST specify your choice(s) by L### code in the comments section of the cart when you check out or it will be StencilGirl's choice. Sorry, no exceptions.

*Stencils only. Does not apply to DVDs, books, tools, wholesale orders, StencilClub, or gift certificates. The StencilClub exclusive monthly member discount does not apply.

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Mixed Media Layers: Tissue & Deli Paper with Kristin Van Valkenburgh

“A grownup is a child with layers on.”

— Woody Harrelson

Hey there!

I hope this finds you happy and well. I had so much fun playing with layers this time around for the Jessica Sporn Creative Team, that my fingers are still stained with ink and sticky with glitter as I write this.

Like many of us, I love, love, love adding layer upon layer to my art journaling pages or canvas pieces. The barely visible bits and pieces here and there create mystery and not only draws me in, but hopefully those who come behind me as well.

One of my favorite ways to add sheer layers is with decorative tissue and deli papers. I discovered deli paper through an artist friend of mine who not only inspired me to try it, but also sent me some of her stash so I could! Deli paper is just that - paper used to wrap deli sandwiches. It has a lovely sheen, is matte on one side, and takes wet media like a star. Likewise, tissue paper (I know I’m not the only one who hoards it at birthday parties ;) comes in so many colors, and is so see through, that it too can be so fun to play with.

Follow along as I create this layered piece using Jessica's Women Will Heal the World Stencil and Build-A-Neighborhood Stamp.  Put your own personal spin on my project and share it with us on Pinterest.  Be sure to tag it with #JSD #CreativeTeam and #KristinVanValkenburgh so we see your creation!

A childhood obsession with Hollywood starlets led to an early life in the theater, where Kristin Van Valkenburgh spent many happy days on set and behind the scenes as both an actress and makeup artist for the stage. Kristin has a passion for all things mixed media and loves to create whimsical pieces with lots of layers, bright, poppy colors, big eyes and positive affirmations. Her work has been featured in numerous Stampington publications including Somerset Studio, Somerset Studio Gallery, Somerset Life, Somerset Apprentice, Artists’ Cafe and Art Journaling.  

You can find Kristin on her blog, YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.

THANK YOU KRISTIN!
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How to: Make Your Own Dog Treat Container with Stencils and Giveaway

When I created this Dog Stencil and Mask for Stencil Girl Products, I knew I had to make something for my little puppy, Nimby.  

She spends all day with me in her studio, so I thought she deserved a mixed media dog treat container.  She only weighs 5 pounds, so her dog treats are very tiny.  I decided to repurpose a coffee bean container to hold her tiny biscuits!

I used:

An old coffee container

White Gesso

Viva Decor black modeling creme

Yellow acrylic paint

Matte Medium

White Tissue paper

Old Atlas Paper

It was quick and easy to do!  The drying time for the tissue paper is what took the longest :)

You can also watch "Create a Cute Dog Treat Container" on YouTube.   Both Nimby and I are very happy with how the container came out! 

GIVEAWAY ALERT!  I hope this video sparks your creativity!  Leave me a comment and let me know if you'd like to win a Dog Stencil and Masks for your very own!  I'll announce the winner next Tuesday.

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How to: Love is for Everyone and Giveaway Winner!

Stencil Girl recently released seven new designs of mine! In recent posts, I've been showing you how I used them. 

Today, I'm sharing a tutorial with the Love is for Everyone Script.

I designed this, and the See the Divine, stencil so that you could mix and match the words to make different phrases, besides the obvious, such as:

Love is Divine

Love is meant to lift us up

lift up out of the darkness

see Love in the darkness

I am in Love 

Love is everything

lift up the Divine in everything

Love everyone and everything

lift everyone up in Love
everything is Divine

I am Divine

I see the Divine

You get the idea! I am sure there are many more!

Of course, you can also use each stencil on its own, like this:

In addition to the Love is Everything stencil, I used my Build a Cosmos stamps from Rubbermoon.  You can see them all here.  

AND only one week late... here is the winner of the summer blog hop!!! It is 

cjsrq, who commented on all of our blogs, and said: Thanks for all you are doing to make America kind (and rational) again.   I am reaching out to you for your snail mail address to send you your Women Heal the World stencil!

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Summer Blog Hop with the Creative Team

Hi all!  I'm so excited because it's the summer blog hop with members of the Jessica Sporn Designs Creative Team. 

Today I'm hopping along with: 
Karen Gaunt,
Marit Barentsen,

and

Kristin Van Valkenburgh

to share some summery creations using my stamps and stencils, AND.... 

We have a giveaway - one lucky commenter will win my Women Will Heal the World Stencil from Stencil Girl Products.

I know I'm going to be spending a lot of time this summer sending snail mail to my representatives in Congress and the White House.  So I thought I'd show you how I used this stencil to create some postcards.  Enjoy this video:

You can also watch Women Will Heal the World on YouTube!

And now, make sure to leave a comment below.  Then hop over to all the other artists in the hop and leave comments for them too.  All comments in all posts count toward chances to win!  

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I hope you've been enjoying ALL the Creative Team posts - I know I have! 

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