How to Create a Unique Baby Layette

Need a unique gift for a new baby?  How about creating a one-of-a-kind layette or clothing line, that only one special newborn will have.

I'm on the Stencil Girl Talk blog today describing the steps I took to do just that, using DecoArts fabric paints, my newest stencils from Stencil Girl, cosmetic sponges and my gelli plate.  I hope you'll hop over to take a look!

I also filmed some of my process.  

You can also watch "DIY Layette with Fabric Paints and Stencils on YouTube here.

Make sure to check back on my blog tomorrow, April 1, for a special announcement! 

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New Stencil Release, Video and Giveaway

I am SO EXCITED to announce that today, Stencil Girl Products is releasing SIX - yes SIX new stencils that I designed.  There are words, patterns, herbs and farm animals!

I hope you'll hop over to see them all.  Over the next few weeks, I'll be sharing how I used the stencils, with videos, and giveaways!  Comment to win a stencil. On the Monday after each post, I'll go back and update the post with the winner, so remember to check back!  

Today, I am sharing a technique video for creating a background with the Lacy Lotus Repeat.  

I used resist and other techniques to create this background.  Here's how:

You can also watch "Lacy Lotus Background" on YouTube here.  

What uses can you imagine for this stencil?  I'd love to hear from you.  Comment below to be eligible to win the "Lacy Lotus" stencil and make sure to leave me your email address!

AND THE WINNER IS KIM DUPREE!

I'm linking to Miriam Schulman's Share Your Art linky list.  She's going to have one every Friday - so if you've been creating art this week, share it there!

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How to Use Stencils for Finishing Touches

Happy New Year!  I wanted to show you how I often use stencils for finishing touches in my art journal.  These pics are from a new online class I'm working on, called "Facing Faces."  I hope to unveil it soon!

I glued a sketch into my art journal, and began painting it.  I also adhered a small embellishment I made using embossing paste and my Medallions stencil, from this tutorial (which has a video). 

 Here are more progress pics.

Although her face felt done, somehow, the page just didn't feel complete.  I brought out the Medallions Stencil again, and laid it over the hair.

I also painted up the embellishment, and went over the stenciled area with gold paint.

She still didn't feel "done."  I felt like she needed words.  Seth Apter's stencils for November Stencil Club were perfect!    Now she felt finished.

What do you think?  Do you like her better with or without the stenciled overlay?  With or without the words?  Are there certain elements you feel unfinished without?  I'd love to know.

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