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StencilGirl® Products Winner!

1/23/2020

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Thanks to everyone who entered last week's giveaway for
ALL 6 of my NEW stencils!!
StencilGirl® Giveaway
There were 396 entries! Wow!
It was so fun reading everyone’s comments! 

Drum roll please…

And the winner is…
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Congratulations to Jennifer Wagner!
I will contact you to get your pertinent information to send you your new 
StencilGirl® stencils!

Ann left the blog post comment: I love these, my father taught me how to use maps at a young age and I have been into map imagery ever since. I would use them for art journaling and possibly a memorial piece to my father.

​Thanks so much for visiting my blog and celebrating my new stencil releases with me!
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StencilGirl® Giveaway!

1/15/2020

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StencilGirl® Giveaway
To celebrate my new stencil releases, I'm GIVING AWAY
ALL 6 of my NEW stencils
​to one lucky winner!


Simply enter through Rafflecopter below! Good luck!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
The giveaway will run for one week; through midnight CST January 22nd.
I'll announce the winner on Thursday, January 23rd!

Thanks so much for visiting my blog and celebrating my new stencil releases with me!
Stay tuned! During the coming weeks, I'll be sharing what I've created with these stencils!
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NEW RELEASE: Land, Sky & Sea stencil series & ATC Mixup

1/9/2020

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I am so excited to have 6 brand new stencils available at StencilGirl® Products!!
StencilGirl Stencils
These new releases include my ATC Mixup and Land, Sky & Sea stencil series: Metro Map, Sun, Nautical Star, Sailboat, and Land, Sky & Sea.
ATC Mixup
ATC Mixup stencil
ATC Mixup stencil features nine images measuring 2 ½” x 3 ½” – perfectly sized for ATCs (Artist Trading Cards). The 9 abstract map motifs are made to be cut apart to create ATC cards, incorporate into mixed media art,
and easily take along when you travel with your art journal.
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​Metro Map
Metro Map stencil
Metro Map is inspired by the abstract patterns created by subway and train maps.
This 6" x 6" design is composed of a circular shape and repeating circles within the design.
The abstract design of this stencil makes it great for adding shapes, patterns, and harmony
​to your art journal pages, mixed media projects, and more.


Nautical Star​
Nautical Star stencil
​Ancient mariners relied on the stars for navigating oceans and seas.
​Reminiscent of a compass rose, the symbol of the Nautical Star also represents a traveler’s or sailor's way home.


​​Land, Sky & Sea
Land, Sea & Sky stencil
Land, Sky & Sea stencil is inspired by an ancient symbol appearing in Irish art and design.
One interpretation of this triple spiral motif is that it represents the connection between
the land, the sky and the sea.
The radial design of this stencil makes it great for adding rhythm and movement
to your art journal pages, mixed media projects, and more.


Sun
StencilGirl Sun Stencil
Sun stencil is inspired by the sun, its warmth and light, and the season of Summer
​and all of its adventures: from road-trips to transoceanic travel!


Sailboat
StencilGirl Sailboat stencil
Embark on a journey in your art with this mini Sailboat stencil!
​This 4” x 4” stencil is perfect for your voyage in art journaling, mixed media projects, and more!

​You can find all of my stencils inspired by maps and travel here.

​Thanks so much for visiting my blog and celebrating my new stencil releases with me!
Stay tuned as I'll be having a giveaway and sharing what I've created with these new stencils, too!
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Word of the Year 2020 & Sneak Peek

1/3/2020

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Happy to be one of the ten artists featured in the “2020 Word of the Year” challenge with Marabu Creative and  StencilGirl® Products! My word for 2020 is the verb “live.”

​Some of my favorite definitions of the word live include:
  • to have a life rich in experience
  • to exhibit vigor, gusto, or enthusiasm in
  • to be thoroughly absorbed by or involved with
  • to have the full experience that life can offer
  • to have an exciting or fulfilling life
Marabu Creative and StencilGirl® Products
I used my Let's Go 2 stencil and soon-to-be released ATC Mixup stencil along with Marabu Art Crayons in my art journal. 
StencilGirl® Products
​I began by gluing down collage on the bare pages just using a glue stick.
Then I spritzed the rectangular end of a cosmetic sponge with water, colored on that end with a Marabu Art Crayon, and swiped the sponge onto the paper. I began with my lightest colors to darkest, layering Marabu Art Crayons in White, Kiwi, Sky Blue, Light Grey, and Turquoise. I also used a small flat paintbrush to add white gesso to some of the areas colored with the Art Crayons to create tints. 

Once the pages dried, I repeated this process of spritzing cosmetic sponges, but rubbed Gentian, Aqua Green and Black on the rectangular ends this time (to add darker and contrasting colors) and pounced the colors through my stencils. I used a black ink pen to do some scribbled art journaling and to connect the bridges of my letters. For my final layer, I added more color directly onto the pages with the Art Crayons; some of the marks I left, and some I softened with a pointed paintbrush dipped in water.
Marabu Creative and StencilGirl® Products
It's no secret that I love StencilGirl® Products. And Marabu Art Crayons have become one of my favorite art media to include in my journaling, too! The colors are great: highly-pigmented and water-soluble, but dry down and are wipe-resistant after 24 hours. And perfect for travel...which I have plans for in 2020!

Looking forward to living life to the fullest in 2020!
Happy New Year and happy creating!
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2019 Greatest Hits

12/27/2019

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Celebrating My Creative Journey of 2019...
(Click on the photos below to read highlights of art and inspiration!)
StencilGirl Products
The release of my Set Sail stencil series at StencilGirl® Products!
Art Workshop Road Trip
Taking a road-trip to Cincinnati with Mary Beth Shaw and attending her Soul Mantras Art Workshop with friends!
StencilGirl Stencils
The release of my Abstract Maps & Vintage Luggage stencil series at StencilGirl® Products!
Art Journaling Weekend Retreat at Ephemera Paducah
Going to the Art Journaling Weekend Retreat at Ephemera Paducah!
Stencils & Masks at StencilGirl
The release of my Navigation Chart Series of Stencils & Masks at StencilGirl® Products!
Somerset Studio Magazine
Having an article published in the Autumn 2019 Issue of Somerset Studio Magazine!
And of course, being Blog/Social Media Coordinator for StencilGirl® Products was a huge highlight of 2019!
​It's such fun connecting with other creatives and sharing inspiration!

And stay tuned for more new StencilGirl stencils I've created that will be released SOON!
​
​Thank you for sharing my creative journey with me.

Feeling incredibly grateful,
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The Best 9 of 2019

12/20/2019

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Recently, artists have posted their top nine posts on Instagram in 2019.
It was fun learning what my top 9 Instagram posts were in 2019, too!
Best 9
Many thanks to everyone who's connected with me and inspired me on Instagram in 2019!
​Looking forward to an inspiration filled 2020, too!
​Happy New Year!
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Last Chance! 25% Off Ends Today!

12/3/2019

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StencilGirl Sale
It's the last day of  StencilGirl® Products' biggest STENCIL SALE of the year!
Get my stencils and all artists' stencils on sale for up to 35%!
Discount code to use at checkout: cheers25
gets you 25% off all StencilGirl® stencils!
 
If you buy 6 stencils of the same size,
StencilGirl®’s 10% everyday discount will be automatically applied to those stencils, too...
for a total savings of 35%!
 
But the best part is there are FREEBIES to be had!
      Purchase $100+ in stencils, get an exclusive large stencil made only for this sale!
      Purchase $300+ in stencils, get a StencilGirl® Studio class!
      Purchase $500+ in stencils, get an original piece of art made by StencilGirl® Founder, Mary Beth Shaw!
Please note: Freebies are calculated after the discounts are applied.
 
You can take advantage of these colossal stencil savings through 11:59p.m. CST, December 3, 2019.
SHOP: bit.ly/StencilGirlProducts
 
Thanks for loving stencils like I love stencils!
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The Biggest Stencil Sale of the Year is On!

12/1/2019

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StencilGirl Sale
The biggest STENCIL SALE of the year is ON!
Now's your chance to get my stencils on sale for up to 35%!
Discount code to use at checkout: cheers25
gets you 25% off all StencilGirl® stencils!
 
If you buy 6 stencils of the same size,
StencilGirl®’s 10% everyday discount will be automatically applied to those stencils, too...
for a total savings of 35%!
 
But the best part is there are FREEBIES to be had!
      Purchase $100+ in stencils, get an exclusive large stencil made only for this sale!
      Purchase $300+ in stencils, get a StencilGirl® Studio class!
      Purchase $500+ in stencils, get an original piece of art made by StencilGirl® Founder, Mary Beth Shaw!
Please note: Freebies are calculated after the discounts are applied.
 
You can take advantage of these colossal stencil savings through 11:59p.m. CST, December 3, 2019.
SHOP: bit.ly/StencilGirlProducts
 
Thanks for loving stencils like I love stencils!
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Art + Stencils = Love!

11/22/2019

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StencilGirl Sale
Art + Stencils = Love!
If you love stencils like I love stencils,
I want you to know that mine will be on sale at stencilgirlproducts.com on Cyber Monday!
And I'm delighted to have 45 stencil designs available at StencilGirl® Products!
 
Have you had your eyes on a stencil or seven? StencilGirl®’s biggest sale of the year starts December 1st.
You know you’ve been good!
​Fill up your wish list and get ready to treat yourself!
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Making Room for 2020!

11/15/2019

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It's that time of year...time for me to make room for 2020!
In an effort to make more space in my studio, take HALF OFF my original art in my Etsy shop
now through December 15th!
​
Prices range from $20 to $95 and 
FREE SHIPPING is included in the United States, too!
​No coupon necessary!
Art Sale
Why not consider an original painting as a gift for a family member, friend or other special person in your life? I've been painting a lot and I have more paintings available now than I have had all year!
You can also gift someone a gift certificate and let them choose their own favorite painting.
Half Off Art
I created all of the paintings above with stencils I designed for StencilGirl® Products.
Guess what? My
StencilGirl® stencils are going on sale for Cyber Monday!
This is the biggest sale of the year and the savings are colossal. Fill your cart up at stencilgirlproducts.com.


Thanks so much for browsing my Etsy shop and my stencils and supporting my creative endeavors!
With much gratitude,

Mary
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