Map Stencil Giveaway!

10/1/2013

Welcome to the StencilGirl Blog Hop featuring my four new map stencils! Woo-hoo!
I am thrilled to be a StencilGirl Artist!

I have 14 amazingly creative friends celebrating my new stencils with me, showing how they’ve used my map stencils – to inspire you!

So without further ado, here is my newest map painting using all four of my new map stencils!!

©2013 Mary C. Nasser, Nature of Journeys, mixed-media/acrylic on canvas, 9 x 12 inches

Below are details of the painting:

©2013 Mary C. Nasser, Nature of Journeys (detail), mixed-media/acrylic on canvas, 9 x 12 inches

And now for the GIVEAWAY!
I am giving away ALL FOUR OF MY NEW MAP STENCILS to one lucky winner!

Leave a comment below for an entry into the giveaway.
Then go and comment on all the other blogs below because all comments in all the participating blogs will count towards the giveaway. Plus you'll get TONS of inspiration along the way! The more times you comment, the more chances you'll have to win! Just comment by Sunday, October 6th at 11:59PM Central Time!

StencilGirl Talk
Mary C. Nasser – you are here
Mary Beth Shaw
Jessica Sporn
Janet Joehlin
Heather Haymart
Judy Shea
Pam Carriker
Nancy Wethington
Talk2TheTrees
Corrine Gilman
Rose Wilde
Nancy Curry
Kristen Powers
Carolyn Dube
Maria McGuire

Thanks so much for visiting my blog.
And good luck!
Mary^

122 Comments

Jo Murray link

10/02/2013 12:22am

Love the way you've used these stencils so subtly in your mixed media piece. I can do this...hopefully.

Miek link

10/02/2013 3:06am

I just discovered your website. I LOVE WHAT I SEE!!!!!!
the map is great the diversety seems to be great!!

kaepea

10/02/2013 3:32am

Thank you for including me Mary! Great Work as always and love your stencils!!

Linda Robison link

10/02/2013 6:56am

I would LOVE to win these stencils and play with them in my new journal !!! Thanks.

candy

10/02/2013 6:59am

I love anything to do with maps. I loved these when we had our gelli plate day. Great job. Thanks Mary.

Corrine link

10/02/2013 7:14am

Love how you have snippets of all your stencils in this piece. This was so fun and I am glad to play with your work anytime. Bravo Mary. xox

Leslie b

10/02/2013 7:45am

These are wonderful stencils, I am glad to have found your blog. Thanks for the up close pictures of your art- beautiful! Thank you for the giveaway.

Mary Beth Shaw link

10/02/2013 8:05am

I enjoy all your map paintings but this one is extra special. xo

Dorothy B

10/02/2013 8:05am

Love all the stencils and what you created with them...the compass rose is awesome

Gill

10/02/2013 8:09am

Fabulous stencils Mary - I love the colours!!

Ruth Hinman link

10/02/2013 8:11am

Your artwork is stunning and vivid as always! I love the way you lay in your stencils and then work over and through them so that your art speaks with them and not as a result of them. I have a passion for all things maps and would love to win these stencils and find all the ways they can make themselves a part of my own art and imagery! Good luck to whomever wins! Thank you for this fun opportunity, Mary!

Leslie

10/02/2013 8:20am

Oh how I love map stencils...and your work is stunning!!!!

Judy Shea link

10/02/2013 8:27am

Mary.. oh my.. you pack a powerful punch with your designs and colors. I am not worthy. Love hopping with you.

Heather Haymart link

10/02/2013 8:32am

These are so lovely Mary. I love the way you made the compass texture look like a metal medallion. Thank you for including me in your hop!!!

Beverley Folkard link

10/02/2013 8:37am

Love these stencils, great close up pics to see the detail. Thank you

Anne O'Connor link

10/02/2013 8:43am

Mary - love your stencils - as a geographer, they especially resonate with me! Thanks for hosting a giveaway.

Kaz

10/02/2013 8:51am

These are such unique stencils. I would love to win a set. Thanks for the chance!!

Angela Branon link

10/02/2013 8:55am

I love all your stencils. These four are a gread addition.

Rose Wilde link

10/02/2013 8:56am

Love all of your stencils and cannot wait to give the rest a try. Thanks for inviting me to participate.

Gloria Stafford

10/02/2013 8:58am

What wonderful stencils! They just blow up my mind with idea! Can't wait to try them!

Laura link

10/02/2013 9:24am

I would love to play with your stencils in my art! Thanks for the chance to win a set!

Rosie

10/02/2013 9:24am

WOW! What else does one say?

Vicki Wright

10/02/2013 9:37am

I can't believe that you're giving away all four of the stencils! I can imagine a number of ways on which I might be able to use them. Thanks for the chance to win them!

Hope Amen

10/02/2013 9:49am

Love your layout and your stencil designs!

Rene Hales

10/02/2013 9:55am

Love your images and would love to play with your stencils.

Nancy Johnston

10/02/2013 9:59am

Your map painting and use of stencils is awesome. I haven't seen your work before, but I certainly will be following now. Thanks for the extra inspiration and chance to win some goodies.

Aubien

10/02/2013 10:06am

This is the first time I've visited your blog and I am certain it won't be the last! Your work is so cool. I love the colors you picked on this piece and well, everything else about it too. Thank you for the chance to win the stencils ... I am totally crazy about the globe one ... how FUN!

Renee Zarate link

10/02/2013 10:07am

I love anything to do with maps, your project is very cool. Love the colors. Your site is new to me, so glad I found it! Please throw my name in the hat for the stencil draw, I am hopelessly addicted.

Melva Bates link

10/02/2013 10:11am

How I would love to win these stencils. Fingers crossedXXXXXXX

froebelsternchen link

10/02/2013 10:11am

wow - wonderful ..and what great chance to win! AMAZING!

nelda johnson

10/02/2013 10:49am

Wow! I think these are some of my favorite stencils...thanks for the chance to win!

Margot Bevi

10/02/2013 10:53am

What unique and beautiful stencils. Love the way you incorporated them in the image of the face with the lace collar. Just beautiful.
Thank you for sharing
Margot

Juliette link

10/02/2013 11:23am

I am a brand new subscriber to your blog, and absolutely loved what you did with the stencils! You have a great eye. :)

Terrie: Creative Explorer link

10/02/2013 11:32am

I love maps! I love stencils! I love your art! So, this is a perfect giveaway.....hope I'm lucky! :)

Edie Trull

10/02/2013 11:38am

your use of color is my all time fav .. just beautiful work and stencils! Thanks for the opportunity! A fellow metallic user ♥

Maria McGuire link

10/02/2013 11:59am

Absolutely beautiful Mary!!! Congratulations on a fabulous Blog Hop!

Saranne Valentine

10/02/2013 12:01pm

Love this!

Kelly Watts link

10/02/2013 12:05pm

Hi Mary. Congratulations on your new stencils, I love them.

Jean Mayfield

10/02/2013 12:07pm

Love your great stencils. I can see many possible uses for these!

Linda K

10/02/2013 12:39pm

Mary, your stencils and your project are both OUTSTANDING!! Thank you for the chance to win these fabulous stencils!

Darlene Propp

10/02/2013 12:42pm

The map stencils are so cool! Love the way you used them.

Monica Lowrance link

10/02/2013 12:53pm

loving these stencils. I love the piece that comes off the globe.. That's a really cool effect.

Denny link

10/02/2013 1:07pm

I love maps, stencils and art. I love this piece you made!

Janene Ford

10/02/2013 1:12pm

I love using stencils and think you have created a very nice collection.

Gina Shillitani

10/02/2013 1:27pm

I love the map stencils! You did a great job using them in that piece :)

Robin Panzer Art link

10/02/2013 1:28pm

Congrats on the new stencils Mary they are completely fabulous! Thanks for the giveaway hop, what fun!

Wee Von link

10/02/2013 1:39pm

I would love to play with these stencils. Take a journey right from my comfy chair. Your mixed media piece is awesome.

SUSAN REISER

10/02/2013 2:28pm

Absolutely love these. I love all maps and the compass rose is
terrific.please enter me in this giveaway! They are so good! My favorites so far!

Lura Brown

10/02/2013 2:33pm

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE. what great stencils. i love maps, travel, etc. can think of so many ways to use these. great design hun. thanks for the chance to win. on my way to hopping and hoping. xoxo

Christine Duffy

10/02/2013 2:42pm

Oh my fabulous art and great stencils, I love them and thanks for a chance to win and hop around some amazing talent.

Rita Montgomery

10/02/2013 2:46pm

Love anything with maps and your work just blows my mind. Thx for the chance to win.

Wendy

10/02/2013 2:55pm

Old maps and globes are a bit of a passion so these stencils are for me, especially the compass rose! Great colours. Love how you popped up the globe.

Letha Richardson link

10/02/2013 3:14pm

I love the map stencils! What great designs- I would love to win :)

Katie Smith

10/02/2013 3:21pm

I love to draw and this is awesome!
Thanks!
Katie
katieesmith86@gmail.com

LynneJ

10/02/2013 3:24pm

awesome project-these stencils are so cool!

Barbara

10/02/2013 4:00pm

Wow and WOW!!! All 4 of your new stencils are what I need for my travel journal!!!!

Trish Busby

10/02/2013 4:13pm

Love the new stencils. Directional and fabulous.

Pat Upton

10/02/2013 4:27pm

Wow! Thank you Mary! I love them all!

Claire

10/02/2013 4:41pm

GORGEOUS!!! I'd love to wIN!!!

Joanne Rosario

10/02/2013 4:42pm

Maps at my favorite and your stencils are wonderful, I'd love to win them. Thanks for the chance.

Marjie Kemper link

10/02/2013 4:44pm

What a gorgeous painting, Mary! Love how you have used all four of your new (beautiful!!) designs.

Janelle Rourke

10/02/2013 4:45pm

I adore these stencils! I love maps and travel related stuff. You can use them in so many projects and it doesn't have to be a travel page! I think they would compliment any background in so many ways. I really love these! Thanks for sharing and a chance to win a set!

Kate M

10/02/2013 5:09pm

The phrase 'intelligent art' will not leave my mind. I'm itching to get my painty hands on these stencils to see how they would inspire me. Thank you for sharing.

julie m

10/02/2013 5:15pm

the canvas you created is so special. for someone who has loved maps since early childhood these stencils are absolute must-haves.

Autumn Adams link

10/02/2013 6:44pm

I love maps!

Vivien

10/02/2013 7:01pm

Love these stencils and love your work. Would love to win a set to play in my journal and see what I can create. Thanks for the opportunity.

Lynda Harley link

10/02/2013 8:14pm

Wonderful stencils....my son has his Phd. in Geography! These would be perfect for making cards and scrapbook pages!

Susan Schultheis

10/02/2013 8:16pm

WOW WOW WOW I love your set of stencils. I would love to play with them in my Sue-Dio! All of the artists have just done wonderful projects starring your stencils. Thanks so much for the opportunity.

Nancy Curry link

10/02/2013 8:24pm

You rocked your stencils, Miss Mary...... :) Again, thanks for having me.

Jeannie

10/02/2013 9:02pm

I love maps! Thanks for posting your map art!

Grandma Shelley

10/02/2013 9:18pm

Your art is BREATHTAKING! Thank you so much for the opportunity to win!

Nan G link

10/02/2013 9:53pm

Love maps! I have old maps but can't bear to tear them up. How cool would it be to have map stencils! Very cool! Thanks for a chance.

Denise Spillane

10/02/2013 10:35pm

Love these stencils and how you used them. Your colors are amazing.

Mary Ann

10/02/2013 10:37pm

Awesome and much needed in my stash!

Carmen Lucero

10/02/2013 11:06pm

What a great project! Like the way you used all your stencils; well, they do all go together!

Carmen L

Serena Powell

10/03/2013 12:54am

So cute, this would come in handy when making Christmas presents for my mom. She loves maps.

Wendy

10/03/2013 1:07am

keeping my fingers crossed for some stencil love :)

Ruth L link

10/03/2013 1:54am

Love your new stencils, can't wait to try them...

Deb link

10/03/2013 1:59am

Those map stencils are amazing!

NormaB

10/03/2013 3:35am

i need them to find my way home;-)

Martina

10/03/2013 4:23am

Oh, I love these stencils! I would love to use them to make mail art or to decorate my stationery

elizabeth

10/03/2013 7:59am

Wow - these are wonderful! I think I would use them with bold colors and black and white on a black steamer trunk I have!

Carol Samsel

10/03/2013 11:33am

Your stencils are great and whoever wins will have blast using them and they will make the perfect gift to inspire someone to create. Thanks for the chance to win ♥

lynn cohen link

10/03/2013 12:41pm

Your art is stunning Mary! The stencils ROCK!
Thanks for a chance to win some.

Deb link

10/03/2013 1:13pm

I love maps and would love the chance to play with them! They are amazing! Thank you so much for the chance!

textilerecycler link

10/03/2013 1:16pm

SO cool! Would love to win! Thanks for give away :)

Maggi Focke

10/03/2013 1:59pm

Love your stencils! Have always loved maps and love to travel. I would consider it an honor to have these stencils in my stash of supplies. Believe me, they WILL get used!

Amante del Papel link

10/03/2013 2:27pm

OMG is so beautiful your project, I love the color that you use is amazing!

Alex link

10/03/2013 2:28pm

Wow, your stencils are really multipurpose-ones! I love the colours you used for this painting. It looks gorgeous!.

Nancy Lee

10/03/2013 3:36pm

I look for old books at thrift stores, NOW I also look for used maps!
Thank you for the ideas!

Carol Woodley

10/03/2013 4:45pm

These are perfect for journaling and art projects. Thanks.

Carol Loummeau link

10/03/2013 6:34pm

Your use of the stencils gives the painting a 3D effect. I woud love a set.

Ann Cumbie

10/03/2013 7:53pm

Thank you for the opportunity to try to win these fabulous stencils!

Annette G link

10/04/2013 3:15am

congratulations on the stencils Mary and the new works look smashing. Happy PPF, Annette x
http://nettysartadventures.blogspot.co.uk/

ann krier link

10/04/2013 6:52am

I love the way the palette extends from the globe - yet another very beautiful piece.

joanna

10/04/2013 7:10am

nice and very unique

April

10/04/2013 8:32am

Love these stencils, especially the globe!

Valerie Gilreath

10/04/2013 9:40am

These are great, versatile stencils. Thanks for the chance to win!

Evie Houston

10/04/2013 9:43am

Love these map stencils! Thank you for the wonderful giveaway! Cheers!

Tracey Fletcher King link

10/04/2013 3:22pm

love your stencils... they reflect your work so perfectly and it means that people will get to have a little Mary in their work... that has to be a good thing...xx

Robyn C.

10/04/2013 3:39pm

Congratulations! Those map stencils are genius - LOVE the effect.

Brown Paper Bunny link

10/04/2013 4:58pm

Oh my gosh this is just amazing. The textures and tones are incredible. Lovely work!

Mary Preston

10/05/2013 4:19am

Beautiful & clever - I love!!

Nora Clemens-Gallo link

10/05/2013 12:10pm

Oh, wow. Always a gorgeous work here. I haven't visit you in a while and your work always amaze me. Beautiful!

Adriana Moreira

10/05/2013 2:19pm

Wow look what you did with these stencils, awesome job. Love them. Would be great to win these. Thanks so much! :)

giggles link

10/05/2013 2:53pm

I'm on a huge time crunch today so I didn't have time to comment on any of the blogs...but WOW I am so impressed with the diverse use of your stencils... I love the couple of textured uses...that was very neat!! Every single piece of artwork turned out beautifully!! Very nice!

Hugs Giggles

jean marmo link

10/05/2013 7:35pm

LOVE how you used this stencil!

Cathie link

10/05/2013 7:40pm

Beautiful stencils- thank you for the chance!

Andrea thompson link

10/05/2013 8:00pm

Wow, congrats! I LOVE these stencils!!

Kathy link

10/05/2013 8:22pm

Beautiful colors!!!!

Lorri link

10/05/2013 9:28pm

Ooh I love maps and these are awesome sauce! Please count me in the draw and my fingers are crossed :) thank you

Yolanda D link

10/05/2013 11:19pm

Enjoyed your class today. Now if I could just win that cool map stencil I played with all morning...

Cathy link

10/06/2013 10:56am

Love your painting -the stencils are very cool!!

Susan

10/06/2013 4:13pm

Your stencils are wonderful. Wish I would get them so that I can try them out in various ways. Yesterday I bought a gift wrapping paper which had the pattern of maps and globes. I was reminded of your work then.

Nicole link

10/06/2013 5:19pm

Love, love stencils...love how you used them !

ruthanne

10/06/2013 5:50pm

Four wonderful stencils, I would love to win

Krissy link

10/06/2013 7:01pm

Those stencils are cool and unique.

But when I read "Leave a comment below for an entry into the giveaway", I thought "oh yeah, there's gonna be LOTS of comments." So I scrolled back up and saw 116. WOW. Usually, it's people who are already subscribed or signed up for a newsletter that gets considered, but it's pretty nice to be done this way.

I'm glad to be part of the stampede! Haha.