Friday, November 8, 2013

A Blog Hop Featuring StencilGirl Stencils Designed by Jane LaFazio...

Eucalyptus
Pods
Hi Everyone!  Today I'm participating in another fabulous StencilGirl blog hop, this time featuring designs by Jane LaFazio.  I'm using her Eucalyptus stencil and her Pods stencil to create a journal page.
 
I started by drawing a simple frame around my journal page with a permanent black pen.  Then I started tracing some of the elements of the pods stencil within the border, and sometime allowing parts to extend outside of the border.




I then penciled in a quote by Henry Ward Beecher about Gratitude...did I mention that was the theme of the hop?  I like to pencil in my text before tracing it with permanent pen, just in case I mess up on spacing or such.


Time to pick up the other stencil (Eucalyptus) to trace the 'circle' images, this time using a red permanent pen.   I then added some doodles to turn those into flowers.



 Using my Tombow markers, I added colour.  On the stencilled areas, I brushed in colour (using the brush end) right on the page.  For other areas I put down some colour on the stencil plastic and then add a drop of water with the water brush before laying it down on the page.

 

I used this technique for the blue background areas as well as the little dotted flowers seen in this next image.




I also used the water brush to activate the Tombow colours in the stencil areas to achieve the watercolour effect.

 Back to my permanent black pen, I doodled stripes onto the border I made in the first step.
And here's the finished page (And yes, I'm also grateful for being able to ignore the drab November weather and create colourful gardens any time of year!):


StencilGirl Products is giving away a prize on their blog StencilGirl Talk. ALL comments left on ALL blogs are eligible to win. The more blogs you leave comments on, the more chances you will have to be the lucky winner! 

The giveaway will close on Monday, November 11, 2013 @ 11:59 PM Central Time.

Here's the Blog Hop order...happy hopping!
StencilGirl Talk
Jane LaFazio
Mary Beth Shaw
Linda Kittmer-You are here.
Jenny Lee Cochran-Hop on over here next!
Kirsten Reed
Janet Joehlin
Corrine Gilman
Helen Shafer Garcia
Leslie Tucker Jenison
Ruth de Vos
Deborah Boschert
Julie Snidle
Mary C. Nasser
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130 comments:

  1. UnknownNovember 8, 2013 at 3:09 AM

    Amazing page, loved the colors!

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  2. AnonymousNovember 8, 2013 at 5:52 AM

    Really pretty page Linda. Love the watercolor softness. xox

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    1. Linda KittmerNovember 8, 2013 at 9:04 AM

      Thanks Corrine. I love Tombows for that watercolour effect!

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  3. Jo MurrayNovember 8, 2013 at 7:43 AM

    That's a beautiful page, both stencils work well.

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    1. Linda KittmerNovember 8, 2013 at 9:05 AM

      Thanks Jo. It's fun to see how you can pull elements out of stencils without always using the whole design.

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  4. KatiaNovember 8, 2013 at 8:09 AM

    What a fantastic page, is amazing!!!

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  5. elleNovember 8, 2013 at 8:23 AM

    Great detail shots. Stencils are such a great tool in the tool box!

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  6. CandyNovember 8, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    You are multi talented. Beautiful stencils.

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  7. JenniferNovember 8, 2013 at 8:42 AM

    Wow! I'm learning so much from all you StencilGirls about using stencils in different ways. I would never think to use just a portion and then turn it into something else. Lovely!

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    1. Linda KittmerNovember 8, 2013 at 9:07 AM

      Thanks Jennifer! That's great to hear. That means we're doing what we set out to do. ;o)

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  8. GillNovember 8, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    I love your page - fabulous!
    Thank you!

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  9. Denny1600November 8, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    Look at all the lovely color!!

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  10. UnknownNovember 8, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    Simply GORGEOUS! Love how you used these!

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    1. Linda KittmerNovember 8, 2013 at 11:09 AM

      Thanks Kirsten. I've just finished hopping to all the other participants and there are so many wonderful ideas!

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  11. Sharon S. NewbyNovember 8, 2013 at 10:35 AM

    Love all these stencil ideas. Thank you so much!

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    1. Linda KittmerNovember 8, 2013 at 11:09 AM

      I'm so glad you're enjoying the ideas Sharon. Thanks for hopping along.

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  12. *Wisher*November 8, 2013 at 10:57 AM

    Wow...I'm inspired by your idea.. And I love the poem.. What a lovely idea for displaying "grateful"
    Thank you.. :)

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    1. Linda KittmerNovember 8, 2013 at 11:10 AM

      Thanks. As soon as I saw that quote I knew what I wanted to do for this page.

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  13. Jane LaFazioNovember 8, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    Love what you created, Linda! You really made the stencils your own, which I love. (and love that b&w border too!) thanks so much for participating in the blog hop! xo

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    1. Linda KittmerNovember 8, 2013 at 11:20 AM

      Thank you Jane! It was my pleasure to play along. After seeing all of the wonderful ideas, I'm going to have to get myself the Sweet Gumballs stencil too. I love your designs.

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  14. Mary C. NasserNovember 8, 2013 at 11:28 AM

    Linda, love how you used parts of the stencil and your vibrant colors and doodle additions!
    This is so delightful and inspiring!!

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    1. Linda KittmerNovember 8, 2013 at 11:30 AM

      Thanks Mary. The quote is what inspired the rest. I love finding wonderful quotes to use on journal pages.

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  15. Christine KiehlNovember 8, 2013 at 11:28 AM

    Wow Linda, you really did an outstanding job with your journal page! It's so beautiful! Thank you for taking the time to share with us hoppers!

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    1. Linda KittmerNovember 8, 2013 at 11:36 AM

      Thank you Christine. It was a lot of fun creating this page.

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  16. SocratesNovember 8, 2013 at 1:07 PM

    I loved to see your step-by-step. The resulting page is stunning.

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  17. barbara macaskillNovember 8, 2013 at 2:03 PM

    I am grateful that I got to see this glorious work of art!! I love how you turned a blank page into such a beautiful journal page! Both of these stencils ROCK! TFS!

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  18. NanWNovember 8, 2013 at 2:10 PM

    Love how you used the stencils in this project.

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  19. Sue YoungNovember 8, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    OOhh,Linda! I am grateful to get a new idea on how to use Jane's fab stencils!!!LOVE the idea of tracing in pencil then coloring in with Tombows!!!Gonna try this soon!

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  20. pipers1momNovember 8, 2013 at 2:21 PM

    Love the colors of your journal page and the quote.

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  21. AnonymousNovember 8, 2013 at 2:51 PM

    Hi!
    I'm just discovering the stencil hype....looks a little laborious but fun!

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  22. Robin in WNCNovember 8, 2013 at 3:10 PM

    Love the journal page. I am just starting to journal and would love to own all of the Stencil Girl sencils, well I can dream!

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    1. Linda KittmerNovember 8, 2013 at 10:54 PM

      Thanks Robin. That's an awesome dream. I too would love to have them all!

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  23. Sharon Lynn Williams Fine ArtNovember 8, 2013 at 3:13 PM

    This is really fun, thanks for sharing!

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  24. Nan GNovember 8, 2013 at 3:33 PM

    Gorgeous page! One would never know you used stencils. Grateful for the generosity of the art community.

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    1. Linda KittmerNovember 8, 2013 at 10:55 PM

      Thanks Nan. It's fun to use the stencils in unique ways so they become more my own.

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  25. Anne Marie Potmeer, Oijen, The NetherlandsNovember 8, 2013 at 4:09 PM

    beautiful as ever Linda!It's in your name. :)

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  26. DeborahNovember 8, 2013 at 4:51 PM

    Wow! you make it look so easy! What a wonderful page!

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  27. CurlyqNovember 8, 2013 at 5:09 PM

    I have read your blog posts. I am very grateful to have discovered your blog.

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  28. SandyNovember 8, 2013 at 5:21 PM

    Thank you for sharing your process. I'm always grateful for learning new ways to create!

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  29. BloomamidthornsNovember 8, 2013 at 5:40 PM

    Wow! Beautiful colors and delightfully intricate!

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  30. LeslieNovember 8, 2013 at 5:59 PM

    Well, that's gorgeous! Need to play with my stencils more...

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  31. susan berkowitz, slpNovember 8, 2013 at 7:11 PM

    What a beautiful picture! With each of these blogs I see I am more and more impressed with the flexibility of the stencils. What a lot of wonderful ideas.

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  32. Barbara BurnsNovember 8, 2013 at 7:36 PM

    I love what you did with these ... lovely colors and the frame sets it off perfectly! I am grateful I discovered you and your art!

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    1. Linda KittmerNovember 8, 2013 at 10:58 PM

      Thanks so much Barbara. I'm glad you found me too!

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  33. Linda KittmerNovember 8, 2013 at 8:21 PM

    Thanks Sandy!

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  34. UnknownNovember 8, 2013 at 8:52 PM

    Love the colors you used!

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    1. Linda KittmerNovember 8, 2013 at 10:59 PM

      Thanks Yolanda. November needs more colour...it tends to be rather grey here!

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  35. Dawn MeischNovember 8, 2013 at 8:53 PM

    I love the colors! And the step by step post. It's nice to see how artists create their work!

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  36. Jane MartinNovember 8, 2013 at 10:18 PM

    So beautiful!

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  37. HollyMNovember 9, 2013 at 6:39 AM

    Nice page , Linda. It's fun to play in the journal!

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  38. LyndaNovember 9, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    Linda, Beautiful!

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    1. Linda KittmerNovember 9, 2013 at 10:02 AM

      Thank you Lynda. I hope you're enjoying the blog hop.

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  39. UnknownNovember 9, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    Gorgeous! I'm inspired to use all the pens I bought yesterday...

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    1. Linda KittmerNovember 9, 2013 at 10:03 AM

      Thanks! That's wonderful...enjoy playing with those new supplies.

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  40. Textile RecyclerNovember 9, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    WoW! Awesome use of those stencils. I love the page, love the black, really makes it all pop. You also introduced me to some new supplies that I'm sure I'll have to get. Thank you!

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  41. tallulah1November 9, 2013 at 10:35 AM

    This is awesome Linda! This is my kind of stencil! Holy cow - I love how your page turned out and would LOVE to try it! Thanks for sharing and a chance to win!
    Janelle R

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  42. LuraNovember 9, 2013 at 12:19 PM

    wow i had to sign up for your blog. love what you did. awesome. love, love these stencils have to have them. thanks for the chance. xoxo

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    1. Linda KittmerNovember 9, 2013 at 12:53 PM

      Thanks Lura. Good luck in the draw and thanks for signing up for my blog.

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  43. JeanNovember 9, 2013 at 1:04 PM

    I love what you did with your page. I am grateful for the ideas and the chance to win.

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  44. Traci JohnsonNovember 9, 2013 at 2:13 PM

    Wow, beautiful journal page...I love the colors and layout! Thanks for sharing and for this great chance to win.

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    1. Linda KittmerNovember 9, 2013 at 3:41 PM

      Thank you Traci. I'm glad you like it. Good luck in the draw.

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  45. funkycrafterNovember 9, 2013 at 2:22 PM

    Like the use of colors combined with the black and white border.

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  46. lakellyNovember 9, 2013 at 3:38 PM

    I never event THOUGHT of using Jane's stencils as a border on a journal page. What a great idea!

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    1. Linda KittmerNovember 9, 2013 at 3:42 PM

      Thanks. That's the fun of these hops...we can share all sorts of fun ideas.

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  47. RandiNovember 9, 2013 at 4:06 PM

    I like the way you've used these stencils, outlining and coloring in. I could do that!

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    1. Linda KittmerNovember 9, 2013 at 4:35 PM

      Yes you could Randi! Thanks. This is a great way to begin art journalling if you're not very secure in your drawing skills.

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  48. ElaineNovember 9, 2013 at 7:00 PM

    Can't wait to try this. It looks like so much fun!

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  49. JackieNovember 9, 2013 at 7:10 PM

    I love the watercolor effect from the markers you used with markers and I loved the stencils!!! Thank you! I am grateful for new artists blogs to visit online!

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    1. Linda KittmerNovember 10, 2013 at 8:06 AM

      Thanks Jackie. Tombow markers are great for watercolour effects. I'm glad you've enjoyed your visit.

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  50. MarshaNovember 9, 2013 at 8:48 PM

    This is so fun! I am really enjoying hopping through all of these great ideas. Thanks for the opportunity to win the stencils.

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    1. Linda KittmerNovember 10, 2013 at 8:06 AM

      Thank you Marsha. I'm glad you enjoyed the hop. Good luck in the draw.

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  51. stamping sueNovember 10, 2013 at 9:46 AM

    wow! you must have a lot of patience...don't think I have that much. beautiful!
    stamping sue
    http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/

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    1. Linda KittmerNovember 10, 2013 at 11:23 AM

      Thanks Sue. I just enjoy any art time I can fit in.

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  52. janniebNovember 10, 2013 at 10:49 AM

    Such a pretty page, so glad this blog hop brought me to your blog,lots of goodies to explore here !

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    1. Linda KittmerNovember 10, 2013 at 11:23 AM

      Thanks. I'm so glad you're enjoying the blog hop and my blog.

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  53. Roxanne November 10, 2013 at 11:38 AM

    I love how you used these stencils. Blog hops are so much fun because I get to find new bloggers to follow.

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    1. Linda KittmerNovember 11, 2013 at 7:21 AM

      Thanks Roxanne. I'm so glad you're enjoying the blog hop and also that you found my blog!

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  54. MonicaNovember 10, 2013 at 11:47 AM

    Wow. This came out fantastic! Touching and beautiful.

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  55. Linda on the PrairieNovember 10, 2013 at 12:53 PM

    The rest of the piece is lovely but the border makes it pop.

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  56. LynnePNovember 10, 2013 at 2:05 PM

    Nice tutorial! Beautiful page! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  57. Anne Marie - TorontoNovember 10, 2013 at 4:49 PM

    Hey, these are cool stencils, Linda! I tend to stay away from them, but could be persuaded. LOL!

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    1. Linda KittmerNovember 11, 2013 at 7:23 AM

      Thanks Anne Marie. I really do find them fun to play with. Good luck in the draw.

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  58. Linda B.November 10, 2013 at 6:48 PM

    Fantastic instructions! Sure hope i win!

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  59. catkittNovember 10, 2013 at 6:54 PM

    I love the use of different media. Thanks.

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  60. UnknownNovember 10, 2013 at 8:19 PM

    Thank you for showing us this page. Wonderful colors!

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  61. LauraBNovember 10, 2013 at 11:56 PM

    thanks you so much for reminding me about a different technique using stencils. can't wait to get busy!

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  62. MariaNovember 11, 2013 at 2:04 AM

    What a beautiful journal page you created with Jane's stencils! Perfect quote!

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  63. TinaWNovember 11, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    Gorgeous! I love how you made the flowers your own - and it is a lovely way to extend summer, even if it's only inside.

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    1. Linda KittmerNovember 11, 2013 at 12:38 PM

      Thanks Tina. This page sure beats the dull, rainy day outside my window. ;o)

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  64. RosanneNovember 11, 2013 at 11:56 PM

    I really appreciate the contrast between the smudgy green/gold flower stems and the brilliant color of the blossoms - like zinnias in real life at the end of summer.

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  65. JackieNovember 12, 2013 at 10:48 PM

    Linda, what an absolutely gorgeous page!!

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  66. Vicki RomaineNovember 12, 2013 at 11:07 PM

    This piece is gorgeous. I am thankful for all the people like you who share their talent and give encouragememt.

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    1. Linda KittmerNovember 13, 2013 at 8:18 AM

      Thank you Vicki. That's so thoughtful of you to say.

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  67. Styx and StonesNovember 13, 2013 at 2:29 AM

    Great page Linda. I love using watercolors with stencils... I have been working with metallic mixed with regular. I like the FineTEC and Twinks. Thanks for sharing with us.

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    1. Linda KittmerNovember 13, 2013 at 8:19 AM

      Thanks. I haven't heard of FineTEC before...I'll have to check them out. And yes, Twinks are beautiful. I'm working on a page right now using them.

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  68. UnknownNovember 13, 2013 at 11:08 AM

    I love how "free" your page feels - looks great!

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