Friday, October 25, 2013

Blog Hop Featuring Cecilia Swatton's StencilGirl Designs...

I'm participating in another fun StencilGirl Blog Hop, this time featuring stencils designed by Cecilia Swatton!  I'm using Cecilia's "Swatton Grid" and "Mimosa 6" stencils today.

6" x 6" Swatton Grid
6" x 6" Mimosa
Sometimes you have to work smarter, not harder, so today I'm doing just that.  I'm thinking ahead to the busy Christmas season, and I want to make my own gift tags this year.  I also want to get my November art journal calendar spread done, so in comes the 'smarter'.  

I cut a bunch of these little tags out of card stock, hole punched them and then pulled out may art journal calendar.  
I spritzed some yellow Dylusions ink spray on the page and used a baby wipe to swirl it around a bit.  

Then I arranged the tags onto the page and the fun began.
Since November can be such a dark, gloomy month, pulled out my bright spray inks and sprayed through Cecilia's stencils to create some beautifully colourful patterns on the page.
Here you can see me spraying some grass green through the "Swatton Grid" stencil.

After creating all of that fabulous background colour and texture, I removed the tags and set them aside.

I pulled out my Liquitex paint markers and added some outlines and numbers, etc. to the calendar spread.
Then I added some extra texture to the journalling blocks by stencilling some white through the stencils, alternating  "Mimosa 6" and "Swatton Grid" 




I added the name of the month and the year and the calendar spread was done.


And now to get back to those Christmas tags I was making... I added some doodles to the beautifully patterned tags using a gold Pearl Pen and all they need now is a pretty bit of gold yarn and they're ready to go!

I hope you've enjoyed your stop here!  Remember there's a giveaway on the 
StencilGirl Talk blog and Cecilia will also have a giveaway of her own on her blog.  

ALL comments in the entire hop are eligible to win. 
The more blog's you comment on (one comment per blog please), 
the more chances you have to WIN! 

The giveaway will close on Sunday, October 27th at 11:59PM Central Time.


StencilGirl Talk
Cecilia Swatton
Linda Kittmer-you are here
Linda Cain-hop over here next...
Carolyn Dube
Corrine Gilman
Judy Shea
Kirsten Reed
Jessica Sporn
Maria McGuire
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82 comments:

  1. UnknownOctober 25, 2013 at 2:53 AM

    What a great calender idea! Thanks for sharing.

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  2. Jo MurrayOctober 25, 2013 at 3:56 AM

    Great idea and yummy colours. You really know how to get the best out of those beaut stencils.

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  3. CandyOctober 25, 2013 at 8:09 AM

    Wow you are surely multi-talented and an inspiration to me. Thank you. Candy

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  4. Karen BuchananOctober 25, 2013 at 8:20 AM

    How fun and a time saver too! Thanks for sharing!

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    1. Linda KittmerOctober 25, 2013 at 3:14 PM

      Thanks Karen. As I work to train our new foster dog guide puppy, I need time savers!

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  5. JenniferOctober 25, 2013 at 8:25 AM

    I love doing calendar pages, but so tired of doing the squares the same old way. This tag idea is brilliant ... especially the 2-for-1 benefit! I've already prepped my November page, but I will definitely have to try this for my December ... love it! Thanks so much for the idea and the giveaway chance.

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    1. Linda KittmerOctober 25, 2013 at 3:15 PM

      Thanks Jennifer. I like to change up the shapes I use in my art journal calendar for that very reason.

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  6. AnonymousOctober 25, 2013 at 8:45 AM

    Great idea and such fun color and squiggles Linda. Love the 3 dimension aspects. xox

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  7. Jane MartinOctober 25, 2013 at 8:51 AM

    Linda, I love the tag idea... and the calendar spread is beautiful!

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    1. Linda KittmerOctober 25, 2013 at 3:16 PM

      Thanks Jane. You can't beat a two for one are project!

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  8. UnknownOctober 25, 2013 at 8:55 AM

    Great calendar and tags idea. Can't wait to give that a try!

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  9. UnknownOctober 25, 2013 at 8:56 AM

    Love how you used shading to create the illusion that the tags are still on your calendar. And the finished tags are gorgeous!

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    1. Linda KittmerOctober 25, 2013 at 3:17 PM

      Thanks. These days I have to use my time especially wisely as I'm raising a new foster dog guide and he's only 8 wks old.

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  10. sam21skiOctober 25, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    Oooh what a great idea, your journal page and calendar look fantastic

    Thanks for sharing

    Sam xxx

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  11. PurpleSuziOctober 25, 2013 at 10:11 AM

    Stunning idea!
    The journal page is amazing and the tags, (such a clever idea!) look absolutely beautiful x <3 x

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  12. barbara macaskillOctober 25, 2013 at 10:21 AM

    OMG! Those tags are simply gorgeous! Fun and funky to add even more joy to holiday gift giving! Love how you did 2 projects at the same time utilizing the tags to create your journal page and then repurposing the tags!!! WOWZERS! TFS!

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    1. Linda KittmerOctober 25, 2013 at 5:01 PM

      Thanks Barbara. I love when I can do a two for one art project!

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  13. LuraOctober 25, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    great ideas and i am just getting ready to make a calendar too. thanks so much. xoox

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  14. JKWOctober 25, 2013 at 11:28 AM

    I love the different paints/inks you have used and how they came out so beautifully. Blessings, Janet PPF

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  15. UnknownOctober 25, 2013 at 1:19 PM

    I love how you used the tags to make a calendar ~ genius! :)

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    1. Linda KittmerOctober 25, 2013 at 5:02 PM

      Thanks Kirsten. They're small tags, but will be prefect for Christmas gifts.

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  16. AnnOctober 25, 2013 at 1:47 PM

    I love this tag idea. This is a must try for me.

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  17. KatiaOctober 25, 2013 at 2:52 PM

    I love this pages and the idea with the tags, are fantastic!

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  18. mdOctober 25, 2013 at 2:54 PM

    I like your tags and calendar page...thanks for the ideas

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  19. MonicaOctober 25, 2013 at 3:03 PM

    Wow. I love the brightness for November.. but will you be writing on those tags? I love what you did with the other tags .. I might could do that project. Great job.

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    1. Linda KittmerOctober 25, 2013 at 5:04 PM

      Thanks Monica. And yes, I'll journal about the highlight of my day on those tags. Just a sentence or two.

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  20. DebbyOctober 25, 2013 at 4:44 PM

    I love your idea for your calendar pages! November is so dark that you were brilliant for spraying some bright colors. Cool!

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  21. UnknownOctober 25, 2013 at 7:23 PM

    Wonderful colors! That is a very cute idea for the tags, thank you for sharing :)

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  22. Carolyn DubeOctober 25, 2013 at 7:44 PM

    Fun calendar page! Love all the tags too!

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    1. Linda KittmerOctober 25, 2013 at 10:42 PM

      Thanks Carolyn. I can't believe how soon we'll be using them!

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  23. JudyknitsOctober 25, 2013 at 8:24 PM

    Love the idea of making calendar pages....love the Stencils! Very cool!

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  24. Mary C. NasserOctober 25, 2013 at 8:55 PM

    Linda, what a gorgeous, gorgeous November calendar!
    And your holiday tags are such a delight with those pearl pen doodles!! :)

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  25. MariaOctober 25, 2013 at 9:41 PM

    Christmas Tags, November calendar! You are set!

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    1. Linda KittmerOctober 25, 2013 at 10:44 PM

      Thanks Maria. Nothing left but the Christmas shopping. LOL

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  26. Dara LynnOctober 25, 2013 at 10:01 PM

    I have always adored the calenders!!! This is just what I needed ...to show how to make the best of time, supplies with a fabulous outcome!!!! Wonderful stencils, and wonderful guidance...WINNING!

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    1. Linda KittmerOctober 25, 2013 at 10:45 PM

      Thanks Dara. I love when I can get a two in one idea like this.

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  27. Rita MontgomeryOctober 25, 2013 at 10:09 PM

    You calendar page was so quick and beautiful. I will definitely lift that idea. And the tags....get outta here!!!

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    1. Linda KittmerOctober 25, 2013 at 10:46 PM

      Thanks Rita. I do love when I can make the calendars using quick and fun techniques.

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  28. JeanOctober 25, 2013 at 11:04 PM

    Love the calendar and the tags! Color selections are great!

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    1. Linda KittmerOctober 26, 2013 at 12:03 AM

      Thank you Jean. I thought November needed something bright.

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  29. liberal sprinklesOctober 25, 2013 at 11:33 PM

    Love the calendar idea and the Christmas tags are just yummy!
    grace

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    1. Linda KittmerOctober 26, 2013 at 12:04 AM

      Thanks. They'll be fun to add to gifts...now I'm thinking I may need to make my own wrapping paper and/or gift bags too.

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  30. cghundleyOctober 26, 2013 at 12:14 AM

    Fun calendar and the
    tags are cute. I like
    the gold pen doodles
    on them.
    Carla from Utah

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  31. UnknownOctober 26, 2013 at 12:41 AM

    Love the bright colors! Great ideas Thanks for sharing !

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  32. UnknownOctober 26, 2013 at 2:15 AM

    LOVE those calendar colors & your Christmas tags are lovely - I have to say your paint pen writings on the tags are my favorite part :)

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  33. GillOctober 26, 2013 at 6:00 AM

    Fabulous Linda! I love the colours and stencils - especially 'mimosa'!!

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    1. Linda KittmerOctober 26, 2013 at 2:28 PM

      Thanks Gill. Yes, they are wonderful stencils. Funny, mimosa is my favourite one too.

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  34. Suman PanditOctober 26, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    Love those colors and stencils !!
    http://www.kalasirjana.blogspot.in/

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  35. tallulah1October 26, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    Oh how fun! Great ideas! Love your journal page, and those tags are terrific. Loving those stencils!
    Thanks for sharing and a chance to win.
    Janelle R

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  36. LouiseOctober 26, 2013 at 5:10 PM

    What a great idea - both projects look great and are so very effective.

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  37. Vicki RomaineOctober 26, 2013 at 5:32 PM

    Your tags are gorgeous and you will never find these in the store! What a great idea. I especially like the Swatton Grid stencil.

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    1. Linda KittmerOctober 26, 2013 at 8:42 PM

      Thanks Vicki. I do like creating unique items like this.

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  38. UnknownOctober 26, 2013 at 8:24 PM

    Stencils look just awesome. I really like how you created your tags.

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  39. AnonymousOctober 26, 2013 at 8:40 PM

    Great project!
    C.Pertuit

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  40. CatOctober 26, 2013 at 9:23 PM

    I love that you design a different calendar page for each month. You are so creative, especially with the November 2 for 1....those tags are amazing

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    1. Linda KittmerOctober 27, 2013 at 1:41 PM

      Thanks Cat. It's a great way to do a bit of journalling about each day.

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  41. APG JamieOctober 27, 2013 at 11:18 AM

    clever; well done and Love it

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  42. HelenMOctober 27, 2013 at 1:42 PM

    loved the calendar! and the Christmas tags-- want to start right now making them!! Thanks for the inspiration

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  43. JackieOctober 27, 2013 at 7:33 PM

    Linda your colors on your calendar are totally gorgeous! Love it!

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