StencilGirl Blog Hop!

1/2/2014

We interrupt your regularly scheduled Friday Favorite to bring you the first StencilGirl Talk blog hop of 2014!

For this StencilGirl blog hop, we’re showcasing stencils by Kae Pea (Kristen Powers) along with Rubbermoon stamps. Not only does Kristen design stencils for StencilGirl, but she is also the owner of Rubbermoon!
Best of all, both Kristen Powers and Mary Beth Shaw are hopping along with us!!

You're on the right track if you just arrived from my friend Kirsten Reed’s blog. If not, no worries!
You can just follow the list below and start back at the beginning.

StencilGirl Midcentury Modern Elements #1 stencil

I chose to work with Kae Pea’s 4" x 4" Midcentury Modern Elements #1 stencil to create a painted treasure box using collage and stencils and stamps!

Inspired by my recent visit with Kristen Powers and seeing her painted treasure box, Kristen encouraged me to make a painted treasure box of my own!

I got a cigar box and wooden ball knobs...

...and used Matisse background color Antique Blue to prime both the cigar box and 5 ball knobs.

Kristen helped me, too, in selecting kre8tive Rubbermoon stamps which were map-like during our visit.
I used 5 kre8tive stamps, and waterproof black ink, and stamped away onto a vintage black and white survey map I'd torn into large pieces (approximately the same size as each side of the box).

Then I adhered the torn survey map pieces to my cigar box with gel medium.

I added lots of bright fun acrylic paint through the Midcentury Modern Elements #1 stencil with inksweepers, repeating elements and changing the direction of the stencil. I glued a little text "I wish to the top, added a little color with Primsacolor colored pencils, and used a hot glue gun to attach 4 of the ball knobs to the bottom 4 corners of the box, and 1 ball knob to the top for a handle to open the treasure box.

Below are details of the work:

Before you leave, be sure to enter the StencilGirl giveaway!!
One lucky winner will receive THREE 6” x 6” Midcentury Modern Elements StencilGirl stencils
designed by Kae Pea...

Midcentury Modern Elements StencilGirl stencils

And a $20 GIFT CERTIFICATE from RubberMoon Art Stamps!

All you have to do is leave me a comment below (hopefully about my project)
by Friday, January 10th at 11:59PM Central Time.
The more blogs you comment on in the blog hop, the more chances you have of winning!

Blog Hop Order
StencilGirl Talk
Kae Pea (Kristen Powers)
Mary Beth Shaw
Janet Joehlin
Corrine Gilman
Kirsten Reed
Mary C. Nasser – you are here!
Linda Kittmer
Julie Snidle
Leslie Tucker Jenison
Maria McGuire

Thanks for visiting my blog!
And good luck winning!
Mary^

111 Comments

Kae Pea link

1/2/2014 01:59:04 pm

Love love love this! Sooooo much!

corrine

1/2/2014 07:10:06 pm

i love her modern elements stemps. fab box Mary.....such a great idea with those wooden knobs too. kicks it up a notch. xox

Denise Spillane

1/2/2014 08:39:58 pm

Love this. You always use such beautiful color and designs. I really like how you combined stamp, stencil, paint and maps. Beautiful

terri stegmiller link

1/2/2014 08:50:00 pm

Love this! I've been thinking about redecorating my recipe box and this just confirmed my plan to use stencils in the project.

CANDY link

1/2/2014 09:16:33 pm

wonderful idea. always great work. thanks

Kim scales

1/2/2014 09:17:29 pm

I like the way the stamps and stencils coordinate, and the colors are pretty.

Elaine Parsons

1/2/2014 09:33:48 pm

I love your color choice. Very happy colors. Also the maps. I save any maps I come accros. You have inspired me. Thanks

Denny link

1/2/2014 09:58:25 pm

I want the geometric shape stencils! I also love how you used them on your map. Cool!

Susan Falkler

1/2/2014 10:08:06 pm

Who would have thought nasty smelling things come in such cool boxes. Using the survey map as background was really cool.

elle link

1/2/2014 10:14:22 pm

What a marvelous idea!

KirstenReed link

1/2/2014 10:15:18 pm

I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE this!! I'm inspired to go make my own box!! Great project Mary!

Janet link

1/2/2014 10:21:49 pm

The stamps you picked are perfect for map making art! You will use those over and over again! I love how your box turned out!

Mary Beth Shaw link

1/2/2014 10:24:55 pm

Lovely!! This box is so delightful, Mary :)

Linda Barutha link

1/2/2014 10:44:48 pm

What a fun project!!

Maria McGuire link

1/2/2014 10:51:30 pm

The PERFECT place for your treasures--I love it!

Mommyrox

1/2/2014 10:51:51 pm

Super cute!

Judy Shea link

1/2/2014 11:54:36 pm

Mary Mary.... I am in love with this. Those colors, stamps, mapping.. wow. Whatchya gonna put in it now?

Sara N.

1/3/2014 12:49:15 am

This is gorgeous. And it made me think about Christmas presents for next year (already)!

Gill

1/3/2014 01:10:39 am

I love your box Mary - I'd love to make one in the same colours!!!

Jeanie Rock

1/3/2014 01:27:37 am

Loved how you transformed a cigar box into a mid century modern treasure box. Thanks.

Janna

1/3/2014 01:37:32 am

This is an amazing update on the cigar box, box to 2014 and beyond.

Carolyn Pertuit

1/3/2014 01:44:04 am

Fun project! Will have to up cycle some of my boxes!

Susan Schultheis

1/3/2014 01:49:35 am

Kae's stencils are great and so is your box! I usually leave all the paper on the edges of the cigar box, but I think I will try painting/priming my box this time in its entirety. Thanks for the inspiration and thanks for the opportunity to win the stencils!

Jackie

1/3/2014 01:59:06 am

Perfect way to have some creative fun with a shoe box or two.

Christine Kiehl

1/3/2014 02:01:50 am

Very creative! I love those color combos.

Mary Ann Gross

1/3/2014 02:22:10 am

Love it! Love it! Love it !

Leslie b

1/3/2014 02:30:20 am

It is amazing what you have done! I love how bright and fresh this feels. Not a typical stencil project at all! Thanks for the inspiration and the giveaway!

Kersten link

1/3/2014 02:36:07 am

I can only imagine the treasures that would go in such a creatively, funky designed box! :)

sandy karsten

1/3/2014 02:37:25 am

I love your cigar box. I have boxes waiting for something and this would be perfect. I love how you used the stamps and the stencils together.

Jo Murray link

1/3/2014 02:45:41 am

That's an AWESOME box! You made some stunning choices here and Kristen's stamps and stencils are beautifully co-ordinated.

leslie tucker jenison link

1/3/2014 03:04:59 am

Oh lovely! I want to make one, too, after seeing yours! Very inspiring.

jean marmo link

1/3/2014 04:21:31 am

Just adore the colors on this! Something I need to try!

Jennifer link

1/3/2014 04:38:06 am

Love the mod feel of this little treasure box. So fun!

Barb Adams

1/3/2014 04:55:51 am

All I can say is WOW!! What a great box!

marylouh

1/3/2014 04:58:02 am

A happy, fun box. You would never know it started out as a cigar box. thanks for sharing.

SandyZ link

1/3/2014 05:02:04 am

Such an appealing, happy combination of color and design!! Curious--what are inksweepers?

Gina link

1/3/2014 05:43:59 am

Ok Mary - now I know what to do with those cigar boxes I have been hoarding!!! I love your box - the stencils give it a bold graphic design (being an actual mid-century modern woman I appreciate the designs)

Linda Kittmer link

1/3/2014 05:50:45 am

Mary, this is so beautiful and the colours are perfect for my studio (hint, hint)! ;o)

Vivien

1/3/2014 06:13:43 am

Beautiful project, love the colours and the way you have used the stamps. Very Inspiring!

shawna link

1/3/2014 06:22:16 am

I really love this idea as well as the stamps you incorporated! This wouod make a great memento box for a wedding. I am a ceramic artist and am always looking for new textures, stamps, and templates to make my items stand out above the crowd. Here's to uoping I win the giveaway! Hehe

Shawna
Jsbarts.blogspot.com

Jackie

1/3/2014 06:52:50 am

Mary!!!!! Totally cool!!!! Absolutely my fav!!!! (would look great in my studio! heehee or any room in my house for that matter!) ")

Nelda Johnson

1/3/2014 07:36:41 am

Fabulous box! I love the way you used the stencils

Karla Lawrence link

1/3/2014 07:40:47 am

Love it! A wonderful project and so creative!!

lori sparkly franklin link

1/3/2014 07:52:49 am

DEEEEELIGHTFUL project Mary!!!! Love the choice of colors ( what I mean is, love the turquoise - hee-hee ) and patterns!!! Really fun!

Jane Martin

1/3/2014 08:22:19 am

Wonderfully creative!

Trish B

1/3/2014 08:51:11 am

Nice.

NancyLee

1/3/2014 08:56:14 am

Very nice colors. Sweet idea!

Saranne Valentine

1/3/2014 09:15:35 am

Love your colors and the stencils. I like to alter cigar boxes too. You work is awesome.

Robin Parton

1/3/2014 10:55:14 am

Love this. Thanks for the tutorial. This is something I can do with the grandchildren when they visit.

Nancy Curry link

1/3/2014 11:24:29 am

Love this box, Mary!!!!! So much fun.

Sharon Williams

1/3/2014 11:54:28 am

love the way this turned out!

Denise Bryant

1/3/2014 12:57:20 pm

Love your treasure box! Great designs and colors!

Gini link

1/3/2014 03:01:32 pm

I really love this treasure box - the colors, design, it's fabulous. I never would have guessed it was a cigar box!

Diane Moline link

1/3/2014 03:01:37 pm

Love this box and all your map work. Always drawn to maps. I'm a fellow map lover and just signed up two more map-lovin' experiences. Though your use of these retro mid-century stencils very creative, Mary!

Giggles link

1/3/2014 05:01:22 pm

Mary I love love LOVE this box...wow it's so marketable too.....excellent treasure... Amazing...I love the stencils too!! Great color and lines on your box! Thanks for sharing!

Hugs Giggles

Lisa Vice

1/3/2014 07:59:46 pm

Now that's thinking outside the box! Love it!

Deborah M

1/3/2014 09:31:56 pm

This is a great idea and a wonderful result! You mention "inksweepers"...not familiar with these, could you explain! Thanks!

Daryl link

1/3/2014 11:48:18 pm

I love the cigar box!!! I have a few and this is a brilliant idea! Thanks for the inspiration.

Marsha

1/3/2014 11:53:02 pm

Love the idea for the cigar box. I have a few of them lingering in a corner, waiting for a transformation. Thanks for sharing such a great idea!

angi eharis

1/4/2014 12:26:02 am

way too cute mary! i have been looking at kae's stencil for a while, so much talent with all you folks! aloha, angi in hana

Robin Parton

1/4/2014 02:06:56 am

Thanks for the tutorial, this is something I can do with the grandchildren when they come to visit.

Barb C. link

1/4/2014 02:13:15 am

I have a cigar box and the little knobs for the feet, am ready to paint and stencil...Thank you for the great idea...

Linda K

1/4/2014 02:37:03 am

your treasure box is spectacular Mary!!! I love the colors you chose, how you made the design map-like and the whole retro feel. Would love to win some new stamps and stencils to play with :)

Brenda link

1/4/2014 02:56:33 am

Oooh, this could be my new jewelry box! Love it!

Cath Sheard link

1/4/2014 03:06:20 am

Ooh, I Love it. That blue is so rich. Hmm, I have a cigar box full of ancient rubber stamps somewhere, perhaps some re-homing is needed!

cheryl dobbe

1/4/2014 04:05:16 am

love it! what beautiful colors after my own heart!

ann krier link

1/4/2014 04:40:31 am

This is so great ! it is so you get different. fun.

Cecilia Sawyer link

1/4/2014 04:58:18 am

This is so cool. I know most of us have a cigar box or two sitting around and this is such a cool way to decorate it. Thanks for sharing this project.

Jean

1/4/2014 05:07:38 am

Love your box and what you did with the stencil. Great project!

Raine link

1/4/2014 05:57:55 am

I love this box! The colors and images just POP!

Sharon F.

1/4/2014 08:15:13 am

Mary, I have to tell you that I love the colors you used on the box. They just brightened my day! I'm glad that you shared this project with us. Sometimes I get stuck with my stamps and use them in the same usual way. I've got to try to use them on a project like the one you've made. Isn't it lovely that Kae Pea helped you with your choices. They worked really well with your design. Thanks again for sharing!

Helen Markee

1/4/2014 10:03:32 am

what a cool box. thanks for the inspiration

sandra sherman link

1/4/2014 10:34:37 am

This is a wonderful bow and your work looks great on it. Thanks for sharing the progression pictures and have fun with the blog hop

Amante del Papel

1/4/2014 11:30:13 am

Mary Mary.... I am in love with this. Those colors, stamps, mapping.. wow. Whatchya gonna put in it now?

Chelsea

1/4/2014 02:45:58 pm

Really creative! :)

Kirstin link

1/4/2014 06:32:56 pm

This is so beautiful + a very creative use of the stamps. I am curious - what are you going to stash in it!

Sharon du Coudray

1/5/2014 04:11:07 am

What a darling box. I feel inspired to make one of my own. Thanks for such helpful instructions.

Amy David

1/5/2014 04:25:41 am

Mary,

I have 'grown' into quite the collector of cute, sturdy, and impressionable boxes (that have yet become 'impressed upon') that have accumulated in my studio. Reading this may have given me the 'nudge' to pull them out! If I may ask, where did you find the vintage survey maps? I am very attracted to the map/geometrical design on your project...and of course, with the splashes of color! Thanks!

d wolff link

1/5/2014 04:35:19 am

Whoops, I put my comment in the wrong place, so just to repeat...
I love the modern box and all your mappy projects!

Marjie Kemper link

1/5/2014 06:15:28 am

What a super fun box, Mary! Love the bright colors and what a great idea to add the little feet!

Susan

1/5/2014 06:32:46 am

Wow! Such an amazing transformation! Love all that geometric pattern on the stencil. Your box looks awesome.

Janis

1/5/2014 06:52:47 am

Cool box!! Almost a science fiction feel to it.
<3 J

jwoolbright at gmail dot com

Barb Rogers

1/5/2014 08:39:29 am

You know I LOVE this Mary! You should sell these...LOVE!

Linda on the Prairie

1/5/2014 08:45:50 am

Such a useful project and the choice of design elements and colors makes it the perfect accessory.

Rebecca Buchanan

1/5/2014 08:52:18 am

I LOVE your box. This hop features so many diverse ideas--it's just wonderful. Thank you for taking the time to show how you did this. Love the color and line.

Carina Karlsson link

1/5/2014 09:15:12 am

What a great new life for an old cigar box, as the keeper of treasure!

jean marmo link

1/5/2014 09:54:12 am

I used your stencils for my one little word page

http://pagesintime.blogspot.com/2014/01/one-little-word.html

Dawn Meisch

1/5/2014 11:42:19 am

What a beautiful transformation! I love the colors.

Jean Marmo link

1/5/2014 11:45:17 am

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog Mary. I appreciate it.

textilerecycler link

1/5/2014 12:18:22 pm

All I can say is ZOWEEEE! I love that box!
textilerecycle (at) yahoo (dot) com

Sar Tann

1/5/2014 12:58:36 pm

This is a totally AWESOME idea! I just love it!

Thank you for sharing.:)

Nicole/Beadwright link

1/5/2014 11:09:12 pm

This is awesome!!! I would love this in my house. Thanks for sharing your process.

Cheryl

1/6/2014 12:46:08 pm

It's great. I'm impressed at all the innovative ways everyone is using the stencils. Thanks for sharing.

Karen Chandler link

1/7/2014 12:06:19 am

I love your beautiful treasure box and would love to make one!

Rebecca Tilinski

1/7/2014 04:12:55 am

What a gorgeous way to use a cigar box..and what great ideas this generates! Thanks so much..

irene link

1/7/2014 05:16:36 am

Now this is really thinking 'outside of the box.' I love everything about it, the design, the stamps you selected the bright colors and the round legs and handle. It looks like quite a fun project. Thanks for sharing it.

Geri Johnson link

1/7/2014 06:10:58 am

Wow! This is great! I've been wanting to make a nice little box to keep my little camera & it's few accessories in. I like to keep it right on my desk so I can take pictures of the crafts I make or the grandkids when I babysit & download them right away to Facebook. I've been looking at little wooden boxes and little paper mache boxes but I never thought of using a cigar box! I think that would be the perfect size! And I love the little round feet and the knob on top! Thanks for sharing your idea! :D

Melissa link

1/7/2014 06:56:21 am

I love the colors. They are so vibrant and fun.

Jeannie link

1/7/2014 09:46:44 am

Such a treasure! You did an amazing job on this project!

Becky Redfern

1/7/2014 12:09:05 pm

I love this. What a great project.

Valerie Hayden

1/7/2014 02:26:02 pm

Ohh so retro, love the design. Great color combinations too! Thanks for sharing.

Vicki R in OH

1/8/2014 11:37:44 pm

Wow, I love your creative stenciled treasure box :)

Jen T

1/9/2014 01:44:39 am

This hop is proving to be very inspirational!

Donna Gibson link

1/9/2014 02:24:42 am

Great use for a cigar box! I love the colors!

stamping sue link

1/9/2014 09:56:26 am

I like all those geometric shapes in the stencils and the stamps.
stamping sue
http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/

Jill K. Berry link

1/10/2014 07:51:10 am

I adore your project (you could bet on that one, I know) and now I want these stencils, badly! Pick me!

Patti Campbell

1/10/2014 09:46:28 am

Love this idea. I've been looking for a special box. Now I think I will make my own.

lura brown

1/10/2014 12:15:17 pm

love this soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much. are you sure the box isnt included if i win. LOL!! this has given me the kick in the butt to do some art on the cigar boxes i have. you did an incredible, awesome job. thanks for the chance to win. xoxo

Create With Joy link

1/11/2014 11:32:43 am

Mary, you never cease to amaze me with your creative talents!
You did a beautiful job altering that cigar box (who would ever know!)

Congratulations - you are one of our featured guests this week at Inspire Me Monday at Create With Joy! :-)