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Thursday, January 2, 2014

new for CHA W14...day #1...

HAPPY NEW YEAR my friends!

with CHA fast approaching, it's time to start showing what has kept me busy these last few months…

I have 5 new product days planned…
I'll be back tomorrow, then Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday of next week…

today we start with 6 new stencils…

stencils are very versatile tools...

they are great for cards, art journal pages & mixed media projects…

use them with inks, paints, sprays, embossing powder and embossing pastes…

stamp thru the open areas, use them flat or cut them out to create your own custom embellishments…

I LOVE stencils!

here's the first of 6 for today...


#1 is called

add a stencil…

it makes a great background of any size and 
I really LOVE it as a subtle background filler…
use just bits & pieces to fill in select areas of your background…

stencil one color, use several shades of a color or use a different color in each row...

turn the stencil to change the +++'s  to xxx's...

it's number #1 on my list...


#2 is called 

checkmate…

use it as a background & it's another perfect filler to add small areas of interest & layers to your background…

no wait!

this guy is #1 on my list…
it's flippin awesome used with embossing powders & embossing pastes…

you'll be seeing this guy on lots of my work...


#3 is fun…

it's called

rainy day…

clouds…think about using white embossing paste with them!
the clouds can be used on your flat surface or cut out & layered to be even more dimensional...

raindrops…they look really cool with translucent embossing paste

and the umbrella is fun stenciled onto any surface… 

the umbrella is easy to cut out to create a dimensional embellishment in any color you choose…

just apply paper over clearly for art
stencil
cut it out, 
heat to soften the CFA
create a dimensional umbrella…

it's…FUN & good for cards & funky art!


#4 really is at the top of my list…

this is called…

little bits…

this stencil contains
little bits of magic…

a mini heart, a single larger star, a row of 5 stars, a butterfly & 2 of the coolest tall skinny flowers…

I had to hide this stencil from myself so that I didn't put those flowers on every single piece I created…
I am NOT kidding...

you can change the look of the flowers by stenciling the stem/leaves, then rotating the stencil & then inking the flower…
this allows us to create several different flowers…

you can also make them shorter by inking any length of the stem...

the stems/leaves are sized to work with current stencils...
and we can combine the 2, to freshen up

LOVE LOVE LOVE this stencil…LOTS!


#5 is called

sunburst…

when I started playing working with this guy I realized that it makes an awesome…

get this...

FLOWER 

& best of all…
you can create any size you need for a multiple layer flower…

stay tuned…

used on Clearly for Art…
this is a very fun one too!


 I saved this cutie for last…

#6 is called

vintage floral…

you'll also see 2 birds included on this stencil…

a smaller bird & a larger crow type guy…

remember…
 just turn the stencil over & you get the mirror image of the stencil for double the fun…
so the birds can face either way...

I have used this on cards, tags & art journal pages too…

just like flowers, 
birds fit on about any project you're working on...

I made the flower large enough so that it can be cut out & used with other stencils/stamps…

my goal is to be able to use things more than one way...



I probably say this with every new release…

but I'll say it again…

I am over the moon EXCITED…

seriously EXCITED with how the stencils, stamps, SiSi's, art parts, ______ & _____ have turned out…

pop back tomorrow…I'm not sure what product category I'll show, but I do know that it will be something NEW…haha!

take care & let me know what you think…
I hope you're EXCITED as I am!

thanks so much for stopping by!

coming soon…
6 new studio 490 stencils to…

make art!
wendy



63 comments:

Sue said...

Oh my wordy......................

Dee in N.H. said...

O-M-G! I need all of these!!!

Diana said...

looks like i will be adding to my stencil collection!!! i love them!

Terry said...

Hey there Wendy, your stencils are ALL amazing wohooooo love them ALL, especially the one with the butterfly on it, hehehe but you know that allready. Offcourse I am also VERY EXCITED which stencil your going to use first..can't wait till you show us your amazing art.
Thankss for sharing Wendy, love it. And offcourse I gotta add these new stencils to the Wendy Collection xxxx Terry

Anita Houston The Artful Maven said...

LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! They are all great, and I love how you have stamps that coordinate with some of these.

Cim Allen said...

I love them all !! I'm a total stencil addict so I will have to have them all .. that just means more shopping in my future :)

Michael said...

Loving #'s 2, 4, & 6. Those will be so cool to work with. Thanks for the sneak peeks!

barbarayaya62 said...

Ong!!! I love all!!!!! barbarayaya

Dorothy said...

Speechless here...very rare occasion!
Love it all Miss Wendy girl!!!

Sharon Y said...

Yahoo! Love the stencils!

Larissa Heskett said...

Yeah for New Stencils!! I LOVE the Fun new designs and I'm looking forward to seeing more!! Thanks for sharing and have a Fabulous New Year's Week!! ;)

Terry said...

Wonderful new stencils! I am getting more into stencils, so love the variety!

SusanK said...

It's like Christmas and Chanukah all over again!!!!

Gabrielle said...

I am absolutely in love with your stencils which I use A LOT! Thrilled that six more are coming our way! Hope these six can swim pretty quickly across the pond as they clearly need to be played with! Excited to see what tomorrow will bring!!!

J-Lin said...

Hello Wendy! Nice work as usual. I can't imagine all the images running in you head and trying to cull those to just the most useful to create your vision. I still can't wait to see what created the lace like image in one of your sneak peaks. PS still waiting for what _____&_____ is, too. Viva la CHA 2014!

Claudine said...

Oh my, loving all of them Wendy!!

Pop's Cards said...

I love them all but the bird and the butterfly ones are my faves x

Debby said...

Love the new stencils. I admit I did not like stencils years ago when they first came out but they are cool now. Oh dear the snow machine has shut down my work today. I have to save up some dough for all of the new products!

Theresa said...

WENDY!!!!! Your stencils are fan-tab-u-lous!! I love your "older" ones and these do not disappoint. My favorite? I really like the umbrella and rain cloud one....TOO CUTE for words!!!

sue said...

I think my favorite is the Sunburst! Already thinking what to do with.

Anonymous said...

Can't wait to get my hands on these babies...

Suzan VonEssen said...

These new stencils are fab - keep it coming!!!

Scrapthat said...

Totally awesome Wendy!! I'm loving all your stencils!! TFS (and I can't wait to see your samples!) :D

Julie S said...

Oh what fun! I think I like Sunburst and Add a Stencil best but they're all sure to be big hits. Woo hoo!

Jenny Marples said...

So that makes it a Studio 490 shopping list all the way this month! I can totally see why you are beyond excited, and now so are we! Love these to bits Wendy. Jenny x

LoraineC said...

Love the new stencils hope we will be able to get these in the UK x

Vic said...

Fab! My budget is cracking already.
lol

Hels Sheridan said...

omg, LOVE them all... especially LOVE the checkerboard... matches my car roof! CANNOT wait to see tomorrow's goodies... LOVE this time of year!!! Congrats again on a FAB collection xx

Wilma said...

Love love love them all!! My wishlist is growing.....

slbt17 said...

agree, stencils are a ton of fun!
These will be a great addition to my collection!
Sandra ltb

Helen said...

I'm addicted to stencils right now and these are just fabulous - I adore no 4 especially!! Looking forward to some more peaks tomorrow.

Lori said...

Love the new stencils! What a great way to start the new year! lol...

Deb said...

how could you possibly give them numbers!! LOL, hard to decide which i like more than another, yikes, they are ALL super!!!
Back to tomorrow to see what fun things you have in the works for us

Miriam said...

wow! wow! wow! Love the new stencils.....need them...all!! Thank you Wendy....

toni said...

Fabulous Wendy, each and everyone thanks for the sneaky peek ! X

Tona said...

Oh wow! What a great variety of stencils. It's hard to pick a favorite...guess I'll have to get them all ;)

DeAnna Goen said...

Love them all, but I think Rainy Day is my favorite.

jan metcalf said...

Sunburst is calling out to me!!

Redanne said...

I think I am (nearly) as excited as you are! The stencils are fabulous and the tall flower, butterfly and stars are incredible but then I love the clouds and raindrops too..... think I need them all! Well done for coming up with fresh ideas Wendy. Anne x

Craftychris said...

Wow, these are sooooooo cool! xx

Lisa said...

Oh my gosh, I love them all!! They are all must-haves!! I think Little Bits may be my fav!! Can't wait to be able to get them!!

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

Ink Art Designs said...

Go Wendy!!! these look absolutely brilliant. Since I bought your inks, they seem to be the most used inks that I have (I can't really remember what I used before?) ~ I think these stencils will be a lot like that!
Dot x

Gail said...

OMG! Wendy, you and Tim are killing me! Poor house here I come!!!
Gail in Oklahoma

Mrs O crafty blog said...

Love them alllllllll... Can't wait to see what else you've got lined up.. Have a great time at CHA, Px

Janie said...

Must have the new stencils. Love them

Art By Wanda said...

I love stencils and these are wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!! Until I've used every one I'll say little bits is my fav... but that could change :)

Rea' said...

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO... aaaaaaaahhhhhh !!

cheryltownley said...

Very exciting. #4 is my favourite, but I can't wait to see what amazing creations you have come up with using #5. I'm sure that it will also quickly become a 'must have".

Yvonne said...

love the new stencils...especially the Little Bits; so can we expect some new stamps as well???

Karen said...

Lovely stencils Wendy. Can't wait to see them in the uk

Kaye said...

Vintage Floral..have the stamp set that matches that flower. What a fabulous way to get a little sumpin' new and have a whole new look! It's -1 here this morning, but this sure warmed my heart!

Marci said...

Happy New Year! Love the new stencils, can't wait to see them used. Waiting for stamps and _______&_______, too!

Nancy said...

Why is it when I think I won't buy anything for a bit, you share new stencils??? (lol) Love 'em all - but that checkerboard? Ohhhh, major fun!

michele said...

Really great stencils, Wendy, congratulations

kmatelsky said...

Love the x stencil there should be little o 's to go with it...
to double the stenciling

hugs
kathleen

BethW said...

Excited here too! Took May Flaum's stencil class and watched Jennifer McQuires fav's over and over.I am ready to give stencils a try and now know these are the kind I am looking for!

Denise Bryant said...

wow... these are wonderful!

Anna-Karin said...

Wow Wendy, i love all of these. Such fabulous new stencils! The small flowers are gorgeous, the background stencils so useful, and I love the clouds, birds and big flower. Thank you for designing such great products!!

Anonymous said...

SIZE MATTERS! I am always amazed when a product is shown and reviewed but the exact size of the stamp or stencil is not clearly indicated. I looked everywhere and could not see it on the image of the packaging or mentioned by the artist. I like your products but I don't buy anything if I don't know the size.

Sue said...

+ & x for background subtlety…combined w/ embossing paste, a swipe of color to give it a metallic look…lovely.

pattyb said...

LOVE LOVE LOVE them all! I usually have a hands down favorite, but girl! you got me on this one. If I have to chose, vintage floral...but only if I have too! Truly do love them all and appreciate the time and thoughtfulness that goes into each and every one of your creations! You are a genius!

Rita said...

Oh golly Wendy. I need a lie down. Everyone of them is fabulous. I love Rainy Day, Floral and Checkmate, but if I was honest I want them all. Happy Crafting. Hugs Rita xxx

Donna M S said...

I do love your stencils. Sunburst is my favorite.