Inchie Arts-Stencil Girl Blog Hop!

Hello everyone and welcome to the StencilGirl and Inchie Arts blog hop!  I'm excited to be joining my fellow Inchie Arts design team in a hop with the StencilGirl crew!  What a fun combination of products in the hands of amazing artists ... It's like the two products were meant for each other!

There are SO MANY ways to use StencilGirl stencils: with paints, sprays, textured mediums, markers, tracing, pastels, inks, Gelli Plate, etc.  And because Art Squares are made from a museum quality, 4 ply, archival, acid/lignin free, absorbent, matte board material, they can stand up to all kinds of layers of StencilGirl color and texture!

I put together this 9x12 mixed media canvas (all bold products are linked below in the supply section):

I used these awesome StencilGirl stencils: Tropical Floral, Starfish, Seashells, and Seahorses. They really called my name, since I have an affinity for anything tropical or associated with the sea, and StencilGirl has a wonderful variety of stencils!  I also used three different shapes and sizes of Inchie Arts Art Squares: Swatch (2" x 4"), Twinchie (2"), and 3".

Here's how it came together:

I airbrushed the background of my canvas with these Copic markers: BG13, BG57, BV02, Y23:

To determine the general placement of each color, I placed the full-sized 9"x12" Tropical Floral stencil over the canvas, then removed it and airbrushed:

Next, I taped the stencil to the canvas using washi tape and used gold, silver and white embossing paste in different areas:

Once all the embossing paste was applied, I removed the stencil to let the embossing paste dry and started working on the accent Art Squares.

For the top of the canvas (shown above), I used a Swatch Art Square (2" x 4") and colored it directly with a combination of Copic BG53 on top, fading into darker BG57 on the bottom (shown below, left). Then one of the smaller Seahorses stencil was used with silver embossing paste and a bubble stencil from the Starfish stencil with white embossing paste.  After the embossing paste was dry, I glued the Art Square to the canvas:

The Starfish stencil was used directly on the canvas, with silver embossing paste.  Gold and white embossed bubbles were added around the starfish. For the nautilus shell I used a Twinchie Art Square (2") and covered it with gold embossing paste and let it dry. Once dry, I used the nautilus shell from the Seashells stencil with white embossing paste:

Center and bottom of the canvas:

In the lower center of the canvas I used a 3" Art Square for the conch shell. To prep the Art Square, I airbrushed Copic markers R20, Y23, E30, and E31 (shown in the left photo below). Next, I placed the Seashell stencil over the Art Square and used gold embossing paste. Once the embossing paste was dry, I went back and colored the areas around the shell with Copic BG13, then white embossing paste bubbles were added. Once the bubbles were dry, I used sparkly Turquoise Copic Atyou Spica Glitter Pen to highlight them:

The two lower Inchie Arts Twinchies use two brand new beautiful colors of Kirarina WiNK markers: Emerald and Violet!

For the lower left corner I used another Twinchie Art Square and prepped it by coloring Copic BG11 directly onto it (left photo below).  Next, I placed the Tropical Floral stencil over the Twinchie and used the brand new beautiful color of Kirarina WiNK marker to trace thru the stencil where I wanted the pretty shimmery Emerald color (right in the photo below):

The Kirarina WiNK marker is opaque and has a gorgeous shimmer to it!  Next, I airbrushed a little BV02 on the left corner of the Twinchie, then placed the stencil back over the Twinchie and used silver embossing paste on the "Soul" word:

For the lower right purple Twinchie Art Square, I used another pretty new color of Kirarina WiNK marker, Violet, and scribbled it onto the Twinchie (left photo below). Then I quickly rubbed the color into the Twinchie using a sponge, until the entire surface was covered (right photo below)!  I inked small sections at a time and quickly blended the color before it dried.  Hopefully you can see all the pretty shimmer on the Twinchie by clicking on the photo for a larger view:

Then the Tropical Floral stencil was placed over the Twinchie and silver embossing paste applied:

The Art Squares really give the canvas a wonderful dimension and as you can see, they stand up to just about whatever you want to put on them!  

GIVEAWAY

We'll be choosing one lucky winner to receive:

• A $25 StencilGirl Products Gift Certificate 
• 1 Package each of Inchie Arts White 4", 3", ATC (2.50" x 3.50"). and Swatch size (2" x 4") Art Squares!

• One comment per blog. 
• Comments close on January 30th at 11:59PM Central -- You can comment on any of the blogs up until the 30th, no matter which day they were featured!
• Winner will be announced on the StencilGirl Facebook Page on January 31.

All comments left on each of the following hop hop participants’ posts will be entered, so please take your time and visit each blog showcased this week and leave a comment.  The more blogs you comment on, the more chances you have to WIN! 

January 25
StencilGirl Talk
Mary C. Nasser
Mary Beth Shaw
Lisa Lee

January 26
StencilGirl Talk
Maria McGuire
Gwen Lafleur
Dina Kowal

January 27
StencilGirl Talk
Janet Joehlin
Sharon Harnist  <=YOU ARE HERE!
Kae Pea

Thanks so much for joining me -- Be sure to leave your comment below, to be included in the prize drawing!  Please also visit our sponsors, and check out their amazing products (graphics are linked to their websites):

StencilGirl Products and Inchie Arts

  

SUPPLIES:

Tropical Floral Stencil | Traci Bautista | StencilGirl Products	Seahorses Stencil	Starfish Stencil	Seashells Stencil	Inchie Arts
Inchie Arts Swatch, 2x4 White	Inchie Arts Art Squares, 2" Squares, White	Inchie Arts 3" Art Squares, White	Embossing Paste	Studio 490 Embossing Paste by Wendy Vecchi, Silver
Studio 490 Embossing Paste by Wendy Vecchi, Gold	Copic Airbrush Starter Set	Airbrush Compressor	atyouSpica Store	Copic Marker Store
Kirarina WiNK Store

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Comments

[Pooja]

1.

Loved the aquatic themed canvas metallic texture pastes look fb on soft ,light colored bg !

[Denise Spillane]

2.

Beautiful project. I just love the colors you used. Great.

[Frieda Oxenham]

3.

A beautiful underwater world!

[Annie Choate]

4.

Good to see the copic airbrush markers in use. I haven't seen thm before. Great step out of your process and beautiful use ofv the tiles. I liike the way you integrated them into the work. ann_choate(at)yahoo(dot com)

[Cecilia Swatton]

5.

These textures and colors are wonderful -- thanks for sharing!

[Carole Carlson]

6.

Thanks for showing uses for the Copic markers. Very pretty.

[Mary Beth Shaw]

7.

I love these beautiful beach colors, Sharon! Thank you so much for working with our stencils. Lovely work :)

[Lori Schoen]

8.

This is gorgeous! Thank you for sharing. Lori

[Annie]

9.

Great colors!

[Elise]

10.

Lovely pastel color palette...

[Carol Labuski]

11.

Absolutely gorgeous! Perfect colors for capturing by the sea! Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win some goodies! Iluv2cre84u(at)gmail(dot)com.

[Gwen Lafleur]

12.

What a fun canvas! I love the mix of stencils you used together, and your colors are gorgeous!

[Susan Schultheis]

13.

Love the summer, love the beach, love your canvas. The colors you used, the stencils and the placement on your canvas are just perfect. suzschultz23(at)aol(dot)com

[Margaret Griffiths]

14.

great texture and soft colors

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15.

Oh my goodness, Sharon! What a beautiful piece of art this is!!! I just love how you created the gorgeous designs with stencils on your art squares with all that marvelous texture and scrumptious colors! Just WOW!!! Thanks so much for sharing your gorgeous canvas for today's hop and for providing such wonderful inspiration for us all!!! :D

[Gilda]

16.

What a wonderful canvas. Love your colors.

[Susan Warder]

17.

I like seeing new materials explained. I agree with others on your lovely ocean color palette.

[Jacklyn S Young]

18.

A beautiful palette with yummy texture! shamhat208 (at) yahoo(dot com)

[Eva Gronroos]

19.

I am really inspired to try my markers with an airbrush after seeing you project. Thank you for the inspiration!

[MaggieM]

20.

Terrific mixed media canvas and great colors. I, too, love anything "sea":) Thanks for sharing your terrific art and the tutorial.

[mjmarmo]

21.

I adore the different colors and textures and layers on this!! Just amazing! Thanks for the how to.

[Kathy W]

22.

Great mixed media project! I love the soft colors that you used for a tranquil beachy canvas!

[Bea Savellano]

23.

I've never used airbrush or embossing paste. Informative. Thanks...

[Shinnyobjects.blogspot.com]

24.

What a fabulous piece of art!! So many great ideas!!

[KathyAdams]

25.

I love how you incorporated the little inchies into your canvas. Great idea!

[Teresa]

26.

I love the texture that you created with the stencil.

[Dotti C]

27.

This was a very clever colorful way of using these art cards together with the SG stencils!

[Rita Montgomery]

28.

I love your color scheme and really want to use some art cards soon. Thanks for sharing your ideas. I don't do facebook. [email protected]

[Maria McGuire]

29.

So pretty--love the mix of the soft colors with the metallics.

[Judith]

30.

I love your use of colour and the stenciled texture on the squares. Thank you for the clear instructions. weaverclarke (at) gmail (dot com)

[Karen]

31.

I love the colors in this one.

[Jackie J]

32.

I love the colors and stencil you used. I don't know much about Copic markers, so it was nice seeing them used for airbrushing. Thanks for sharing.

[Andrea M Harris]

33.

Love the sea theme!

[Jackie J]

34.

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[Val]

35.

I'm just naturally drawn to all things sea, but these were some great techniques. You've got me pulling out my copics again! Thank you!

[Stacy Caddy]

36.

This is gorgeous, I love the colors you chose.

[Arianna Barbara]

37.

WOW! Beautiful project and colours!!!

[Sara J]

38.

This is beautiful! I love the colors and all the different embossing....what a wonderful way to incorporate the inchie papers!

[Cindy in Boise]

39.

Very nice art! Thanks for the chance to win :)
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[Catherine Lenoci]

40.

I loved the stencils you used!

[Jean Bullock]

41.

This is a wonderful canvas. I am just now starting to get into mixed media and stencil use. You have inspired me. Thank you.

[Alisa]

42.

Beautiful colors. I loved the way you used different color texture paste. Thanks so much!
Alisabarott(at) gmail (dot com)

[Beverley]

43.

Beautiful colours, and brilliant effects.

[Katie B.]

44.

What a beautiful canvas! Love the coloring of the shell, and the starfish stencil. I mean all of the colors and metallics go so well together! Thank you for sharing.

Katie B.

[brenda shackleford]

45.

Great instructions and love the colors and theme. Thanks for sharing:)
brenda.shackleford(at)gmail (dot)com

[Karen Hayes]

46.

I'd love to try airbrushing! Thanks for sharing your work

[Rebecca Ednie]

47.

This is gorgeous! I could do my whole house in an ocean/beach theme!!