Friday, September 14, 2012

with one stencil...

with my stripes border stencil...
you can...


use just one color of ink...
this is gathered twigs, 
added with the blending tool...
on Ranger's manila cardstock...


you can add 2 colors to your art...
add your first color...
I used gathered twigs again...
then move the stencil over,
 to cover the gathered twigs stripes...
then add the second color in the blank areas...
the second color is faded jeans...



do you want a multi colored border?
use the distress markers to ink each stripe...
or...
use the craft nib to pick up ink from the distress ink pads, 
then add the colors that coordinate with your art...


your stripes can be horizontal...
or vertical...


or you can combine the 2...
to create a plaid border...


you can use them on journal pages...
as a subtle element in the background...
this is on Ranger's specialty stamping paper...


 you can
vary the thickness of the stripes...


you can make the stripes more prominent...
on a journal page...


and you can use them on art parts too...


I'm having a blast with these stencils...

and I've only showed you how to use them with distress...

stay tuned for more fun stencil play...
I've got lots more ideas brewing...

have a wonderful inky weekend...

I'm off to design more stencils so we can...

make art!
wendy
ps...
the BEARS suck BIG TIME...
yikes! UGLY!




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31 comments:

  1. SusanKSeptember 14, 2012 at 9:19 AM

    Love these stencils...hope mine come today so I can play! I agree, the Bears did a lot of trash talking before the game but Clay Matthews made them eat their words. I don't care for him, per se, but he is one heckuva Packer.

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  2. UnknownSeptember 14, 2012 at 9:37 AM

    Perfect timing for this post! I just received 5 of your stencils, including this one! Gotta go play!

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  3. MiriamSeptember 14, 2012 at 10:01 AM

    Fabulous Wendy. I love these stencils so much - I can't wait to get my hands on them!!

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  4. LoriSeptember 14, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    Fabulous! Thanks for sharing the different ways to use them!

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  5. Jenny MarplesSeptember 14, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    Now those are seriously clever stencils - simple but uber-effective. Just genius. Can't wait to see what else you come up with. Hugs, Buttons x

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  6. HelenSeptember 14, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    Fantastic art, and I love those stencils!! Thanks Wendy, have a great weekend.

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  7. flutterbycrafterSeptember 14, 2012 at 11:07 AM

    You are such a brilliant artist, see possibilities where no one else sees them, this is gorgeous work

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  8. VicSeptember 14, 2012 at 11:10 AM

    My stencil collection is going to need a bigger drawer!

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  9. Kris Anderson, The Avid ReaderSeptember 14, 2012 at 11:36 AM

    Thank you for the great ideas. Cannot wait to get these stencils and start playing. Have a great weekend!

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  10. Diane SwansonSeptember 14, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    Oh, my! Love those stripes! Where do I buy this stencil? SSS?

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  11. octloveSeptember 14, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    love the versatility of stencils! thank u for sharing some great ideas with the distress ink...can’t wait to see what else you have to show:)

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  12. Diane SwansonSeptember 14, 2012 at 12:07 PM

    part of my comment disappeared!
    Are you teaching a class in using your stencils somewhere around here? (northern IL)
    I took a pic of one of your journal pages and its been the wallpaper on my phone for months! LOVE!

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  13. Diane SwansonSeptember 14, 2012 at 12:07 PM

    part of my comment disappeared!
    Are you teaching a class in using your stencils somewhere around here? (northern IL)
    I took a pic of one of your journal pages and its been the wallpaper on my phone for months! LOVE!

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  14. GabrielleSeptember 14, 2012 at 12:40 PM

    Ooh! I've just order these stencils - hoping they're here on Monday! Perfectly timed post - thank you!!!

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  15. whyducksSeptember 14, 2012 at 12:55 PM

    Wow good are these!

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  16. Marjie KemperSeptember 14, 2012 at 1:00 PM

    Gorgeous samples!

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  17. WilmaSeptember 14, 2012 at 1:15 PM

    Ooh wow, I really need these stencils;-)

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  18. EyeleeeenSeptember 14, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    Looks like I need a bigger stencil storage solution! Love all the different ways there are to use yours.

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  19. Tracey-BSeptember 14, 2012 at 2:25 PM

    Oh I love the stencils and what you can do with them! Your style is awesome!

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  20. RedanneSeptember 14, 2012 at 2:29 PM

    Thank you for sharing your wonderful ideas with the new stencils, love the multi-coloured one with the distess markers and the tartan one! A x

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  21. Julie SSeptember 14, 2012 at 2:32 PM

    I really need to get some stencils. They look like so much fun to work with.

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  22. JulieSeptember 14, 2012 at 2:33 PM

    I LOVE all the cool tools to make art! Great use of stencils!!

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  23. michelleSeptember 14, 2012 at 3:44 PM

    Stencils I must order stencils!!!!

    You are amazing thanks for sharing. . .

    Don't be to hard on those Bears the season is just starting.

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  24. TonaSeptember 14, 2012 at 4:24 PM

    Oooh, I really like what you did with the stencils. You're such a clever lady.

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  25. DebbySeptember 14, 2012 at 5:30 PM

    Cool ideas for the stencils. Hope to get some play time this weekend now that work is over.

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  26. DorothySeptember 14, 2012 at 7:14 PM

    Excellent ideas Wendy! Thanks and sorry bout the Bears.

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  27. Art By WandaSeptember 15, 2012 at 7:33 AM

    Love your stencils, Wendy!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Used them on a chunky http://artbywanda.blogspot.com/2012/09/chunky-time.html and I am using them on a card project this weekend. Totally looking forward to more of your designs!!!!

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  28. sueSeptember 15, 2012 at 7:38 AM

    You are into so much how do you keep it all straight? The new stencils are really neat.

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  29. BarbaraSeptember 16, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    Love the stencils and need to try thm on my cards! Great idea! Thanks!

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  30. Wendance DesignsSeptember 16, 2012 at 6:06 PM

    Very cool! Thanks for the ideas!!!

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  31. Anita Houston The Artful MavenSeptember 18, 2012 at 11:17 AM

    I need your stencils!!! Fabulous designs and these projects are stunning! It's early...Da Bears still melding together.

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