StencilGirl & Lost Coast Designs Blog Hop!

3/23/2014

Welcome to the StencilGirl Lost Coast Designs Blog Hop!
We're featuring StencilGirl stencils with Lost Coast Designs rubber stamps!
And Mary Beth Shaw is hopping along with us!!

You're on the right track if you just arrived from Mary Beth Shaw's blog.
If not, no worries! You can just follow the list below and start back at the beginning.

I love maps! So for my project, I chose to work with Lost Coast Designs' ATC North America rubber stamp, Angel on the World rubber stamp and ATC Europe rubber stamp.

And I chose to work with Michelle Ward's Circle Rays 6 stencil.
I knew it would be great around the angel's trumpet!

One of my favorite things about StencilGirl stencils is their transparent quality, allowing me to see exactly where I'd like to use a stencil (or stencils!) in my art.

I began by arranging my rubber stamps and stencil on a sheet of Bristol board, creating a fun, dynamic composition.

I used the rubber stamps and Jet Black Ranger Archival Ink to stamp the maps and angel onto the Bristol board. Then, I used Scotch-Blue Painter's Tape for delicate surfaces to tape my stencil into place. I masked off areas of the stencil with post-it notes to avoid stenciling over the angel image.

Using a cosmetic sponge, I pounced ink through the stencil from the Jet Black Ranger Archival Ink pad.
By using the same ink to stencil as I did to stamp, I hoped to integrate the stencil with the stamps and unify the composition.

This is such a clean technique for stenciling and very fun to do, too!

Lastly, I measured and penciled in diagonal lines parallel to the top and bottom of the stencil.
Inspired by calligrams, I filled in the background by writing with a black Micron pen.
I journaled in some of my favorite places I've been fortunate enough to have traveled to throughout the years.

I really like the way the writing adds a ground to the images and frames the images, too.

Before you leave, be sure to enter the StencilGirl Lost Coast Designs GIVEAWAY!
One lucky winner will win two 9" x 12" stencils from StencilGirl and a $25 credit for Lost Coast Designs!

What do you have to do to enter? Just leave a comment below by Sunday, March 30th at 11:59PM Central Time.
You have the ENTIRE week to comment to win this prize!
The more blogs you comment on in the blog hop, the more chances you have of winning!
One comment per blog please.

Blog Hop Order
StencilGirl Talk
LeighSBDesigns
Mary Beth Shaw
Mary Nasser – you are here!
Cherri Robb – go here next!
Judy Shea
Bibiana Martinez-Ziegler
Linda Kittmer
Carolyn Dube
Leslie B. Turner
Janet Joehlin
Karen McAlpine
Leslie Tucker Jenison
DominoARTblog
Lindsay Weirich
Maria McGuire

Thanks so much for visiting my blog!
And good luck winning this great giveaway!
Mary^

138 Comments

Denise Spillane

3/23/2014 05:37:46 pm

I always look forward to your map work. Love how you used the stencil stamp combo. You also have great handwriting!

Pam Robinson

3/23/2014 06:43:13 pm

Mary, I LOVE LOVE LOVE this!!!! Journaling with the places you've travelled to was the perfect addition. Love how you used the Circle Rays stencil to portray the sound from the trumpet. I MUST own that Angel on The World stamp. My style is vintage and she would be a great addition to my stamp stash.

Pam Robinson

3/23/2014 08:18:16 pm

Thanks for the blog hop and the chance to win this awesome prize!

erin kirkpatrick

3/23/2014 07:31:26 pm

Amazing giveaway. Thanks for the chance to win!

Victoria Banaszak link

3/23/2014 07:57:50 pm

I am in love with that stencil. I have a similar one but I think I will be wanting that one too. LOL

Jayne Saddington

3/23/2014 08:21:02 pm

This fantastic. Love the use of the stencil with the Angel's horn. Very clean and crisp. Thanks for the inspiration.

Ruth L link

3/23/2014 08:24:52 pm

Lovely map stamps, especially the 2 ATC stamps!

Lissa

3/23/2014 09:43:10 pm

Love your creations!

Leslie Turner link

3/23/2014 10:25:25 pm

This is phenomenal! Your handwriting is excellent and the journaling definitely adds flair! Very happy for the opportunity to participate in this blog hop with you!
Hugs,
Leslie
<a href="http://leslieturner58.blogspot.com">Love To Scrap!</a>
<a href="http://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com">Love To Scrap! Challenge Blog</a>

Marci Ellsworth

3/23/2014 11:04:20 pm

Stunning creations-I love your use of color :)

Cindy Matthews link

3/23/2014 11:04:56 pm

Wow, what a fantastic idea for filing in the background - I haven't been to nearly as many countries as you but I'm only short 4 states to have visited them all, so I could fill in a lot of territory that way! :)

Hopping along...

Jessica Sporn Designs link

3/23/2014 11:22:57 pm

love the monochromatic palette - has such an old world look to it. And boy are you well traveled!

Linda Kittmerq link

3/23/2014 11:30:29 pm

LOL why am I not surprised that you chose to work with maps! I love what you've done with this page!

Michelle

3/23/2014 11:57:18 pm

WOW! Phenomenal!! What a clever way to use the stencil, and I love your handwriting. Thank you for this opportunity

Eileen L.

3/24/2014 12:02:59 am

Great way to track your journey, beautiful. Thanks for a chance to win the giveaway.

Linda Sarver

3/24/2014 12:23:56 am

Love it !

Carolyn Dube link

3/24/2014 12:23:59 am

Wow! The black and white are magnificent here! Love how you did this!

Gloria Westerman

3/24/2014 12:26:04 am

This is so cool...I love these stamps but I also love how your wrote all the places you've been...I would have it going sideways or something...love your work...thanks for sharing...love it..

Jessica

3/24/2014 12:26:20 am

Wow, you've traveled to lot's of places. Lucky Lady! Love the design. Thanks for the chances to win some goodies. Jess

Carol M

3/24/2014 12:41:52 am

Beautiful work.

Lois

3/24/2014 12:44:14 am

Never thought to use journaling as a background, but it works great. Thanks for the creative idea.

Kris H

3/24/2014 12:48:38 am

Love the Old World mixed with your new world hand writing

Carmen Hays link

3/24/2014 12:49:13 am

Stunning work! I just love how you put these together. Thanks for the chance to win as well!

Tarah Demerchant link

3/24/2014 12:50:25 am

Thanks for the chance to give the wheel,a,spin! Love the LO it all fits together perfectly! Love it:). Have a great day

lorraine williamson link

3/24/2014 01:07:18 am

love your blog your art is beautiful just getting into art journaling and love all the inspiration thanks for the giveaway

Linda

3/24/2014 01:09:00 am

Boy do I love what you've done with the stamp and stencil here...and I, too love maps. Thanks for the chance to win!

Cindy Goedel

3/24/2014 01:10:11 am

The handwriting ties the whole thing together - Amazing! New to this blog - hopping my way. Can't believe how many new resources I will have for inspiration. Thanks.

Felicia

3/24/2014 01:13:50 am

Love how you put that great stamp and stencil together! Nifty idea I may have to steal!! LOL!! Thanks for the opportunity!

April Lopez

3/24/2014 01:25:35 am

I love your work.

andrea

3/24/2014 01:37:06 am

Absolutely love your interpretation. And yes, you do have a really lovely hand.

Marcy

3/24/2014 01:39:24 am

Super placement! Love the star burst stencil

Ruth Bach

3/24/2014 01:46:34 am

I would love to win somenew stencils..stamps ok too. Smiles, Ruth

Maria McGuire link

3/24/2014 01:48:50 am

Love, love the way you layered all these together Mary and adding your personal writing was the PERFECT touch!

stamping sue link

3/24/2014 01:49:45 am

fabulous journal page! like how you did the rays out from the horn.
stamping sue
http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/

Mary Beth Shaw link

3/24/2014 01:56:00 am

Such perfect stamps for you!!!

Carrie

3/24/2014 02:04:13 am

Love the ATC North America stamp!

Donna Vezinaw

3/24/2014 02:07:42 am

Love stencils!!! New ones would be Awesome!!!!

Joan

3/24/2014 02:15:06 am

I am so impressed with your style.

Suzanne Wiegand

3/24/2014 02:21:49 am

As much as I love Stencil Girl Stencils; I love Lost Coast Designs stamps just as much! The detail and variety of their stamps are just incredible! I own several but I'd certainly love to have more!!!

Nicki Senn

3/24/2014 02:33:53 am

Just stunning...love the map stamps!

stampsalot

3/24/2014 02:56:38 am

Interesting and unique images. Thanks for sharing your creation.

Karen McAlpine link

3/24/2014 03:00:36 am

Mary, thanks for sharing your design process. I found it very interesting. You certainly get an A on penmanship. I love how you hand wrote all the words,,,really adds a special touch.

Barbara Eichner

3/24/2014 03:20:07 am

What a great giveaway.I would love to get to play with all of it.

SusanK

3/24/2014 03:26:45 am

What a great way to incorporate smaller sized stamps onto a larger background! Introducing your handwritten message into the piece really makes it special.

Zina Kagchelland

3/24/2014 03:28:06 am

Very nice, very abstract :)

Miranda

3/24/2014 03:38:48 am

thanks for the giveaway and the blog hop so I could find you! :)

Judy Shea link

3/24/2014 04:02:05 am

Mary.. I am loving the stencil with the horn. Brilliant. Love this page and what the writing does to the background.

Penny Isaacs

3/24/2014 04:02:24 am

Thanks for sharing

Lisa link

3/24/2014 04:46:32 am

Love how you brought it all together with text

Melody S.

3/24/2014 04:53:09 am

This is awesome! Love to see b&w projects!

Nancy Curry link

3/24/2014 05:01:18 am

Well......you've done in again. Great video and photos. I love the melding of the two tools.

wendy link

3/24/2014 05:08:32 am

Mary what a beautiful creation. Thanks for sharing how you created the layered/masked designs.

Susie F

3/24/2014 05:12:26 am

I was hoping the background writing was a stamp!! Page is great!

JBarnes

3/24/2014 05:21:15 am

What a gorgeous piece!

bibiana Martinez-ziegler link

3/24/2014 05:39:04 am

wonderful project, love the stamps that you picked!
I am so glad to be participating along your side in this Blog Hop! Hugs
Bibiana (DTM Lost Coast Designs)

Carmen Whitehead link

3/24/2014 05:40:09 am

I also love working with maps and I'm so inspired by this piece! I love how you used the stencil for the trumpet, genius!

Jennifer link

3/24/2014 05:49:15 am

Love the simplicity of this page and the way you combined the angel stamp with the stencil. Thanks for the ideas!

mary

3/24/2014 06:30:05 am

i love the way the sunburst sets off the angel. the journaling really makes the page come alive. thanks for the opportunity to win stencils and stamps.

hetty link

3/24/2014 06:39:07 am

Love what you did with the stencil and stamps.
Love the result. Thanks for sharing how you did it.

StephInOK link

3/24/2014 06:40:22 am

I love how you document your creative process! The way you used the stencil with the trumpet was a stroke of artistic genius!

Cinda P

3/24/2014 06:44:20 am

It's refreshing to see such a crisp black and white image. It's fantastic by itself and would work wonderfully as a background too!

Amante del Papel

3/24/2014 06:49:24 am

this look so amazing, the journaling look so well!

Leigh S-B link

3/24/2014 07:08:02 am

Very cool use of the stencil with our Lost Coast Designs stamps! It's been a blast creating with you!

Melissa link

3/24/2014 07:22:16 am

Ok silly me did not even think of masking an image to layer it. Light bulb is now on

Gill

3/24/2014 07:31:16 am

Fabulous Mary!
Thanks for a great giveaway!

Cheryl

3/24/2014 07:45:05 am

Great stamp. Great stencil. And with your talent, you created a very cool page. I love it. Thanks for the inspiration! You rock!

Tommy McDonell link

3/24/2014 08:22:35 am

I loved this, and especially liked your easy to follow instructions. You also used one of my favorite motifs, and a stencil I love. I will think about getting the stamps! Brava to you!

NancyLee

3/24/2014 08:28:41 am

Love your creative idea here! Turned out special, really like the angel
stamp with the horn.

Christine Kiehl link

3/24/2014 08:37:40 am

Mary,
All of your work is simply amazing and this one does not fall short. I love the mix that you used to create this hop masterpiece! Thank you for sharing yourself with us!

Bronwen

3/24/2014 08:40:07 am

Love the way you put the stencil around the angel's trumpet! And your journalling on the background was a nice way to complete the background!

Cecilia R Swatton link

3/24/2014 08:53:16 am

I really like how both you and Mary Beth used stencils in combination with art rubber stamps -- those two tools are perfect together!

Lura Brown

3/24/2014 08:55:33 am

of course you would find maps...what else. lol. love what you did sweets. i have always loved stamps and have quite a collection but these are so different, really love them and pairing up with stencil girls my all time fav company is a true double header. thanks for the chance to win. xox

Yvonne

3/24/2014 08:58:19 am

Ohh, I love the ATC map stamps! I love how you used them with the stencil, beautiful! I am so happy to be following this blog hop and finding so many wonderful new artists!

Rita McGregor link

3/24/2014 09:16:02 am

Lovely! I can see many uses for the sunrays...and more. :)

jerrie link

3/24/2014 09:29:22 am

I love how you have used your stamps. They all flow together and look natural,

Janene

3/24/2014 09:35:31 am

Stamps and stencils, I'll be hopping along blog to blog.

Ela link

3/24/2014 09:38:49 am

That's so pretty. Love your handwriting.

Paulette Roy-Serre

3/24/2014 09:40:15 am

Love the stamps and the stencil.

angi eharis

3/24/2014 09:40:23 am

i loove all your work mary and follow u and your maps, u also got me a little addicted to maps! aloha, angi in hana

Loyce

3/24/2014 10:03:41 am

How very cool. I had never considered combining stamping , masking , and stenciling. You blew my mind and inspired me as well!

Lura

3/24/2014 10:16:49 am

I would never have thought to use the stencil that way - brilliant!

Susan Schutheis

3/24/2014 10:26:17 am

What could be better......my fave stencils and stamps. Love your art as always. Thank you.

crafty.grandma

3/24/2014 11:27:46 am

Love this!!! Very impressive!!

Cherri Robb link

3/24/2014 11:42:08 am

Mary, thank you for your very sweet comment on my blog! Right back atcha! Your instructions are the BEST! Artfully yours, Cherri

elizabeth

3/24/2014 12:07:42 pm

How much better could it be? I love Lost Coast Designs, I love Michelle Ward, I love Mary's art and I love Mary Beth Shaw.

Tammy V

3/24/2014 01:22:14 pm

LOVE the map stamps!

Bonnie

3/24/2014 01:22:55 pm

oops, posted on the wrong entry. :) loved the journaling with the stamps and stenciling.

TheresaV

3/24/2014 02:01:15 pm

I love the stencil you used.

Linda on the Prairie

3/24/2014 02:34:41 pm

I always forget I can mask off portions of the stencil, perhaps because I always wind up with unsightly gaps. I clearly need to practice! Thanks for reminding me.

Janet Castle

3/24/2014 02:46:07 pm

Stunning! Thank you for sharing how you did this great project!!!
Jan

Maria

3/24/2014 02:58:40 pm

A fine combination of stencil and trumpet angel. I can hear the music and it's LOUD.

Lindsey

3/24/2014 03:13:24 pm

Very impressed with all you do, especially your work with the hospitals.

Beverly Powell

3/24/2014 03:13:43 pm

Loved the Inspiration and I love how you used this stencil with the map and old world stamp. Two of my Favorites....Stencil Girl and Lost Coast Designs as well as Michelle Ward. A new way to look at this stencil for sure!

Becki

3/24/2014 03:22:49 pm

Great! Love the combo, especially the horn with the rays. Thinking outside the box...

leslie tucker jenison link

3/24/2014 03:48:17 pm

Mary, I always enjoy seeing your work and today is no exception. Thanks for sharing!

Alexiaaryle

3/24/2014 03:49:01 pm

Love the old european stamps...what a great feel to the page!

Kelli J Getchell

3/24/2014 04:12:50 pm

Love the map stamp you used. Glad to know I'm not the only one into old maps. :) Hop, hop, on to the next stop.

teresa ankeney-mackenzie

3/24/2014 04:22:04 pm

Wonderful artwork. thanks for the chance to win.

Jackie

3/24/2014 09:58:00 pm

very cool page Mary!

zoetsi

3/24/2014 11:57:56 pm

BEAUTIFUL WORK!!!

Kris Rink

3/25/2014 12:34:52 am

Love it!

Annie

3/25/2014 01:13:55 am

Super project.
Annie

Gunvor link

3/25/2014 02:11:30 am

I love how you combined the stencil and the stamps! Really cool! Thanks for the inspiration!

ShannonWL

3/25/2014 03:32:28 am

Love the clean look. The black and white is really striking.

Jo Murray link

3/25/2014 05:34:08 am

That stencil and those stamps were made for each other. I really like the way you made it an integrated piece with the words. So well done.

Virginia Ryser link

3/25/2014 06:12:10 am

What a brilliant idea you had to use the sun rays with the trumpet. Love it!

CUSIN-PANIT link

3/25/2014 07:12:56 am

superbe ce blog hop!!
kisses
coc♥

therese

3/25/2014 07:54:55 am

love your idea to combine the stencil & stamps

jean marmo link

3/25/2014 09:14:45 am

Oh - love how you did this!

Gail Briggs

3/25/2014 09:36:40 am

Great work. Love to work with stencils and stamps too. Thanks for a chance to win.

Carole Morrison

3/25/2014 09:44:20 am

Now that's what I call thinking outside of the box, or, er, outside the stamp!!! A touch of genius, Mary!!! Just wonderful; and your "location" journaling set the whole piece off beautifully!! Thanks for sharing your technique!!!

Robin B.

3/25/2014 10:02:35 am

Love the simplicity of the black and white design and your stamp and stencil choice!

Pan

3/25/2014 11:44:46 am

Thanks for sharing your delightful creations! I love maps too. They suggest adventure and exotic places.

Joyce

3/25/2014 12:44:47 pm

Love this. I wasn't a fan of stamping either until I saw how you used them in this post! And being a traveler at heart, this one 'gets' me. Great idea and so interesting. Thanks!

Dorothy

3/25/2014 01:59:32 pm

Thank you for telling this lovely technique for using a stencil with stamps and journaling. This is my first time at your site. I love your creativity.

Petrina

3/25/2014 02:41:21 pm

I LOVE your design. The rays coming from the trumpet is genius. Can't wait to look around on this site. This blog hop has been so much fun.

Judy

3/25/2014 03:45:12 pm

It is always inspiring to see what can be done with a stencil and stamps.

Candy

3/26/2014 12:12:41 am

Mary your work is always great.

Karen R

3/26/2014 01:57:24 am

Love the way you put this together. Looks awesome!

patty

3/26/2014 04:15:14 am

The way you masked the stencil was eye opening for me. Thanks for the great tip!

Wendy

3/26/2014 10:15:43 am

Such great stamps! Worked so well with the stencil.

Kristy Tyra

3/27/2014 09:02:03 am

I like the combination of stamps and stencils.

Marguerite H

3/27/2014 12:26:23 pm

Love what you did with the combination of the stencil and stamps.

Rebecca Buchanan

3/27/2014 01:33:31 pm

Awesome and love that it's your signature map inspired art. Thanks for taking the time to share with us.

SueEllen Hayler

3/27/2014 02:13:37 pm

Love the new stencils. Thank you for being part of the blog hop!

Deborah M

3/27/2014 11:43:44 pm

Great stamp inspiration!

Laura

3/28/2014 06:24:33 am

Love the cartography! Very inspiring for someone new to art journaling - thanks!

Cindyzs

3/29/2014 06:43:35 am

love your blog! such talent! you have great ideas! would love to win some supplies i want to get back to making homemade for my loved ones and friends! they used to love getting handmade goodies from me. i love everything crafty, diy, creative, artistic,.... will be following you and keeping up with you too! thanks! - great blog and ideas thx......... love the stamps!! and stencils!!

gerry link

3/29/2014 08:25:09 am

i like that stencil. love maps too, and with the black and white....

Cindy DeSpain

3/29/2014 11:05:27 am

Very interesting, thanks for sharing your talent.

Julia

3/29/2014 01:40:47 pm

Wow, nice way to combine stencils with stamps, great project and inspiring - thank you for the opportunity

Nancy Sapp

3/29/2014 03:20:46 pm

LOVE the way you incorporated all those stamps, the stencil & your handwriting.
TFS
Grandma Nancy

Elizabeth K

3/30/2014 04:54:51 am

Very much enjoyed how you combined the stamps and stencil to create your finished image. Thank you for explaining your process; it's a big help to me in actually using stencils, as opposed to just admiring them in their virgin state! :)