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Imagine & StencilGirl Blog Hop!

7/19/2017

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Welcome to Day ONE of the StencilGirl Products & Imagine Blog Hop!
StencilGirl Products & Imagine Blog Hop
​I had a ton of fun using Imagine InkBlushers and StazOn Inkpads with my StencilGirl designs to create
a Pocket Journal to use in Rae Missigman's Art Marks™ Summer Challenge!
This tiny handmade art journal measures approximately 4" x 4"!
Mary C. Nasser, Pocket Journal
Inspired by ​Rae Missigman's and Sandi Keene's Pocket Journals™ workshop,
​I gathered a variety of papers for my pages – old survey maps, vintage book pages and graph paper!
Mary C. Nasser, Pocket Journal
I cut my paper and sewed them together with a simple stitch, using canvas pad paper for the cover.
Next, I grabbed my Imagine InkBlushers and StazOn Inkpads with my StencilGirl designs to decorate
the cover and add some preliminary marks to the inside pages as well.
Mary C. Nasser, Pocket Journal
I embellished the cover by collaging on papers and adding Buff acrylic paint and graphite marks.
​I also used my Imagine InkBlushers and StazOn Inkpad in Jet Black to pounce through my Hemispheres stencil to unify all the elements together.
Mary C. Nasser, Pocket Journal
On the very left I used my Map Symbols stencil to add the north arrow.
On the far right, I used my Let's Go 2 stencil and Go Your Own Way Arrows Mini stencil as well!
Below is an image of the cover when the book is wide open!
Mary C. Nasser, Pocket Journal
After lightly gessoing the inside pages, I dripped bits of Liquitex acrylic inks in Muted Turquoise and Titanium White on the pages. Then I used my Imagine InkBlushers and StazOn Inkpads in ​Midnight Blue, Blue Hawaii, Ganache, Teal Blue, and Jet Black to pounce through more of my StencilGirl stencil designs.
This way, I don't have to face a blank page any day of the challenge!
Mary C. Nasser, Pocket Journal
Below are peeks at 4 of the 32 pages with their preliminary marks:
Mary C. Nasser, Pocket Journal
Mary C. Nasser, Pocket Journal
Mary C. Nasser, Pocket Journal
Mary C. Nasser, Pocket Journal
And what would a Blog Hop be without a GIVEAWAY??!!!
​
One lucky winner will receive a $25 Gift Certificate to StencilGirl Products
AND a $25 Gift Certificate for Imagine!!
StencilGirl Products & Imagine Giveaway
What do you have to do to enter?
Just leave a comment below by 
Sunday, July 24th at 11:59PM Central Time. 

​​Visit the fabulous designers from both teams and comment for your chance to win!
The more blogs you comment on, the more chances you have to WIN!
(One comment per blog please.)
You have until Sunday, July 23rd at 11:59PM Central Time to leave your comments.
Winner will be announced on
StencilGirl's Facebook page and Imagine’s Facebook page
on Monday, July 24th.
Today's Blog Hop Order:
Mary C. Nasser ​– you are here!

Janet Joehlin – go here next!
Gwen Lafleur
Carol Baxter
Jennifer Vanderbeek
Nadine Carlier
Roni Johnson
Mischelle Smith
Thanks so much for visiting my blog!
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57 Comments
Annie
7/19/2017 02:10:50 am

Never worked in such a tiny journal. Love that idea!

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Rachel Bell
7/19/2017 03:17:56 am

Always love your colors and maps. <3

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Cathy Frailey link
7/19/2017 06:18:08 am

Oh wow - I love journals & stencils so this is right up my alley! I love all those arrows!

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Cathy Frailey link
7/20/2017 09:29:39 am

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Mary Brack link
7/19/2017 06:34:56 am

Love the journal and the stencil!

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Jill McDowell
7/19/2017 06:35:43 am

Lovely journal Mary! It's perfect for the Art Marks Challenge

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Pat Gonzales
7/19/2017 08:16:38 am

Canvas Paper!!! Duh! Why didn't I think of that? I too am participating in Rae's Art Marks Summer challenge, and made Sandi's pocket book to use for it. I am in the process of making Rae's book too, but the heat and humidity (and my lack of time) are making it longer to make the canvas cover book. The canvas paper would have been so much easier -- and I could use some of my other paper for the interior! Thanks so much for that idea!

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Patricia Healey
7/19/2017 09:21:21 am

Wonderful little book - I love the colors and everything about it. What a great travel journal this would make and easy to tuck into your carry-on.

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Jean Marmo
7/19/2017 11:07:40 am

This is such a fun journal! Perfect for travels or exploring!

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Pat Pleacher link
7/19/2017 12:11:49 pm

I'm a fan of your stencils and map artwork. Keep those ideas flowing!

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helen v markee
7/19/2017 12:51:53 pm

Thanks for the inspiration!!

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Alecia link
7/19/2017 12:58:33 pm

Love the blues on your pages! Thanks for sharing!

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Mary Holshouser
7/19/2017 01:45:19 pm

The album is more meaningful
because you made it yourself,
then embellished the pages.
Great project.
thanks for sharing.
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Rhonda Sarver
7/19/2017 05:04:36 pm

I love little journals, and that survey paper (WHERE can I get some) and Hemispheres stencil are GREAT!

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Teresa Godines
7/19/2017 05:09:44 pm

Fun project. TFS

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Christine Powell
7/19/2017 06:08:49 pm

I really love this and will certainly make my own tiny journal. I always have a sketchbook with me and one inspires by this will be just perfect!

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Gloria
7/19/2017 06:29:31 pm

What a great little travel journal this would make. Love the colors and stencils you used. Thank you for sharing.

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Janet Ingraham
7/19/2017 06:36:36 pm

Very cool travel journal!

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Susan Schultheis
7/19/2017 06:39:27 pm

So creative. Love your art project with the Imagine products and Stencil girl stencils.

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Rae Lynn Reffruschinni
7/19/2017 08:33:08 pm

I love the papers you used!

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Janis Graham
7/19/2017 08:36:49 pm

Love the colors, the composition and the artwork, Mary!

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Sue LD
7/19/2017 10:31:12 pm

Very cool art journal!

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Denise Bryant
7/19/2017 10:43:05 pm

Love your fun pocket journal! Great 4x4 inch size... so cute!

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Marta Patton
7/19/2017 11:53:29 pm

Great project with lots of fun techniques & ideas!

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Beverley F link
7/20/2017 01:39:49 am

Love this, the small format, the designs, I have art canvas why haven't I used this for covers! Great to hop blogs for idea prompts.

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MargePiet
7/20/2017 05:04:05 am

Love this little journal and the stencils used, the stencil designs are wonderful!!

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Carol Baxter
7/20/2017 06:35:00 am

So fun, Mary! I never think of using ink with stencils. Thanks for the step outs!

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cathy link
7/20/2017 07:17:53 am

mary I really love your art! and so generous to share your process!

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Corie
7/20/2017 07:51:22 am

Never thought of using inks and stencils!!!

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Pam B
7/20/2017 07:54:12 am

Fun composition

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Gail
7/20/2017 07:55:37 am

Love the tiny journal and hemisphere stencil. I took that class as well and loved it!

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Jeanne Beam
7/20/2017 08:15:56 am

Love the small journal. Thanks for sharing your technique.

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Barb
7/20/2017 08:17:00 am

Love the clean look and the colors

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Pam Yee
7/20/2017 09:35:18 am

Love the tips for backgrounding on your journal pages!!

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Jan
7/20/2017 09:42:35 am

Great idea.

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Ink Stained Roni link
7/20/2017 09:51:26 am

Oh I love this project! I use lots of vintage ephemera in my creations as well and always love to see when others use it too. Such a fun book!

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Johanne Goyette
7/20/2017 11:30:08 am

It sems to be a fun project, I love it
Thanks for sharing

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Jeane Walker Sliney
7/20/2017 11:43:30 am

interesting new ideas.

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Marie McKinley
7/20/2017 11:54:39 am

Great book cover! Would make a wonderful travel journal.

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Terry
7/20/2017 01:23:03 pm

I especially love the cover!

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Retta Fox
7/20/2017 03:11:44 pm

Perfect little journal! Love the drips of ink....that's my new obsession.

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Carol Ponsford
7/20/2017 04:47:21 pm

Love your use of color and markings with the stencils anxious to try a little journal of my own. Thanks for sharing!

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Becky Smith
7/20/2017 05:03:52 pm

Such a cute little journal!

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Lulu Badgley link
7/20/2017 05:27:27 pm

Want to try those sponges

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Susan Berkowitz
7/20/2017 07:27:33 pm

I love all things map-like. Great spread, thanks.

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Rita Montgomery
7/20/2017 08:52:51 pm

Wonderful little journal and great use of the stencils. Thank you.

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Carol
7/20/2017 09:44:28 pm

Thanks for sharing inspiring work--love maps and travel!

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Anita
7/21/2017 07:01:56 am

This is sooo cute!

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TAMIKO MCCURRY
7/21/2017 07:54:44 am

such a tiny journal .. i loooove it and all its tiny lil deets

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Sarah Anderson
7/21/2017 10:54:13 am

Love the arrows in particular 😀

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elaine L
7/21/2017 01:16:10 pm

I love the look with maps, plans, etc. These are beautiful to me.

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Carol
7/21/2017 05:54:59 pm

Love your choice of pages for the journal. Thanks for the inspiration, I love making journals.

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donna
7/22/2017 08:37:14 am

what a fun little book!

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Ann-Marie McIntire
7/22/2017 06:50:25 pm

What A cool odea!

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Leandra Franich link
7/23/2017 12:34:26 pm

That is the cutest little journal!! Great use of the stencils too!

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Lorraine A
7/24/2017 02:25:23 am

Gorgeous little journal Mary! the whole travel theme is fabulous and I love the stencil designs, AWESOME!! :-)

Thanks for joining us on the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge
Luv
Lols x x x

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Luane Robinson
7/30/2017 02:02:08 am

I love how you use the stencils with maps; a great book!

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