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Whatevers Round 2 #5 or Good Advice

Are you ready for the 5th photo of the Second Round of Whatevers? If you missed what the Whatevers is all about or want to see all the past photos and takes…check it out here.

Click here to see what Cat, Vicki, Martha and Cuchy made out of the photo and which story they tell.

Here is my take:

Journaling: Mother told them to be proud of their legacy! Being born into a circus family was special and most of the time people would be very interested in them and their life. But sometimes they were treated like outcasts. Mother said: “Chin up, straight look, shoulders up and onward…Leave them behind.” It was good advice!

Loved using Liquitex Heavy Paints and Spray Paints as well as my Elephant March Stencil for StencilGirl Products.

And here is the photo of this month’s Whatever for you:

Here is how it works

Vicki, Cat, Cuchy (Carmen), Martha and I and I have made a one-year commitment to each other and picked twelve photos with Whatevers whom we will give a story.
Every month – if possible always on the 15th – each of us will do a post with an individual story that goes along for us with the same photo.
If you want you can play along and we will have the photo for you to download and show us your version of The Whatevers. The photo will be posted at the end of our blogposts- not on Facebook!
There is no rules to the story itself- it can be funny, sad, uplifting, breathtaking- WHATEVER
There is no rules on the length or the form of the story– it can be a short sentence, an essay, a poem or a soap opera – WHATEVER
There is no rules on the artform you choose – it can be a scrapbook layout, an altered art project, an artjournal page – WHATEVER
Here is a rule though: if you take the photo you have to link back to us and show us your story.
These pictures are from our personal stash and are for personal use for you only! If you want to use them for a publication whether a book or magazine in print or digital form please ask for permission!
If you want to participate we’ll have a linky list for each Whatever Post.
You can also join our The Whatevers -Facebook Page

thank you :)

Nat

Comments (7)

cuchy

November 15, 2013 at 1:03 pm | #

the stencil, the perfect fit.
A good advice indeed. Clever, mother Esmeralda LOL

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Gerd Andersson

November 15, 2013 at 12:12 pm | #

Your art journal is so beautiful and both the Elephant and the Arabesque stencils are so suitable for your story!

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Laura

November 15, 2013 at 9:53 am | #

Love this as a journaling piece.
Having spent a bit of time with a traveling show, I can relate.

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Catherine

November 15, 2013 at 9:00 am | #

Love the bright colors and how you incorporated the stencil into the story — super cool!

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Martha Richardson

November 15, 2013 at 8:02 am | #

Perfect stencil for a great story & life lesson!

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Jean A Marmo

November 15, 2013 at 7:53 am | #

I just love your story! And that stencil is perfect!

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scrapinsue

November 15, 2013 at 7:07 am | #

Perfect story for using your elephant stencil Nat.

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Do More of What Makes You Happy or….The InkPad Workshop

Art Journal New York City Stencil Workshops

I taught a class called Über*Media Backgrounds at The Ink Pad in New York City. It was a bit different in format as I did this class in two parts- the first part was at the end of October and the second yesterday.

The first part was dedicated to creating with all kinds of background techniques and making your own paper for an later art journal. It was loads of fun.

We used lot’s of different media

and played a lot with my StencilGirl Product stencils

the second part was about layering and taking the backgrounds even further and of course finally using them – in this case for an art journal

I had a blast and loved the colorful creations of the girls. I also like the concept of an ongoing class – it gives you so many possibilities and is a great way for everyone to deepen the learned stuff and then take it further. And on top- I met “my girls” again . This might be something I will be doing again ;) – who knows ;)

What kind of classes do you prefer: One time and in person, on-going and in-person, online and just a short block or an ongoing online class?

Have a gorgeous day

Nat

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Jackie

November 18, 2013 at 7:27 pm | #

WOW! What fun Nat! It would be So Cool to be able to create with you- therefore I’d like an ongoing face to face! When can we schedule it for?!! LOL Wish we had somewhere around us that you could come teach at- no privately owned stamp/scrapbook stores within 75 miles from me :(
Seriously, I would prefer face to face with instructor, on-going for sure or ongoing online. Thanks for sharing with us! hugs xo

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Sue turchick

November 17, 2013 at 9:40 am | #

Definitely in person! Love connecting with everyone elses’s energy and creativity. Nice meeting you, Nathalie!

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Madeline Rains

November 15, 2013 at 10:10 pm | #

I like both online and in person. I’ve only had in person once! It was a few weeks ago in Charlotte when Julie taught there. I loved doing it live with the teacher’s inspiration right there. But there is something to be said for taking your time in your own studio, pausing when you need to and rewatching when necessary. I’d love an ongoing class.

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petyvic

November 14, 2013 at 8:33 pm | #

I prefer online classes as i can enter the classroom whenever i want to check and/or refresh forgotten details. There are so many techs, that is impossible to remember all!…Thanks for your time, Nat!

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Jean A Marmo

November 14, 2013 at 7:34 am | #

How fun!

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Sue Clarke

November 14, 2013 at 7:33 am | #

I really like in person and have never had ongoing but might like it.
That being said, online means that I can go back and look over tuts again.

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Ursula

November 14, 2013 at 7:05 am | #

Beim schmaddern bist du in deinem Element *lol* Aber die Ergbnisse gefallen selbst clean&simple Anhängern wie mir ;)) Und die Adresse von diesem “vielversprechenden” Laden ist natürlich schon gespeichert – ich muss zu ggbner Zeit ja auch irgendwo shoppen gehen ;)
LG Ursula

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Denise spillane

November 14, 2013 at 4:22 am | #

Looks like fun

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Amante del Papel

November 13, 2013 at 8:53 pm | #

awesome!!!

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Rob

November 13, 2013 at 3:59 pm | #

The classes sound great Nat. Love the concept of ongoing classes. It gives people the chance to explore what they do in the first class before moving on to the next step. I’d love to have that stamp shop near me, LOVE all of those wood mounted stamps in the background.

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Seth

November 13, 2013 at 1:23 pm | #

Looks like it was a ton of fun Nat!

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Wars on Canvas…or new Art Journal Page

Art Journal Liquitex Professional Paint Markers Liquitex Professional Spray Paints Stencils

“I’d rather fight my inner wars on canvas” by Nathalie Kalbach…because argggh ;) This inner fight was fought on paper in my art journal…apparently ;) And it helped …Good !

Here are the supplies used:

Crackle Stencil L169	Liquitex Acrylic Paint Marker	Liquitex Professional Spray Paint	Liquitex Basics Acrylic Paints
Liquitex Basic White Gesso	Liquitex Ultra Matte Gel Medium	Dylusions Creative Journal/Art Journal

InLinkz.com

Hope you have a wonderful day without inner fights today :)
hugs
Nat

Nat

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Amante del Papel

November 7, 2013 at 4:21 pm | #

Well, you have been fantastic. I love the colors and especially the signficado, it’s awesome!

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Sue Clarke

November 7, 2013 at 6:58 am | #

It’s interesting for me to see your shift from paper to paint.
It inspires me to play more with paint and ink. I’ve yet to “let go” and really just have my emotions guide me with paint. You’ve done a nice job here of painting your emotions Nat.

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The Grass is Greener Where You Water It or…PanPastel Metallics

Art Journal PanPastel Stencil Girl Products

The wonderful people at PanPastel sent me three pans with their new metallic colors to try out and since it is not a big secret that I really love PanPastels, I was looking forward playing with them.

I created a PanPastel Background and then layered here and there some Parchment Paper over it with Matte Gel Medium. This also sealed the background, so that I wouldn’t have to use any fixative. On top the the texture that was created with the parchment paper I added some of the metallic colors . Then I layered my Arabesque Stencil over it and sprayed with Spray Paint.

I also used the PanPastel Metallics for accents on the drawings on top of the acrylic markers. I love how you can achieve nice sparkly accents- although…it is so hard to photograph and capture this.

I almost wish it was make up as those colors are so nice but let’s face it…I might be better painting on paper then in my face ;)

Here are the supplies I used for this art journal spread

PanPastel Metallic Rich Gold	PanPastel Metallic Copper	PanPastel Metallic Pewter	PanPastels	PanPastel Sofft Tools	Parchment Paper
Arabesque Stencil	Whats the point Stencil	Liquitex Acrylic Paint Marker	Liquitex Professional Spray Paint	Liquitex Ultra Matte Gel Medium	Faber-Castell Multimark 1513
Dylusions Creative Journal/Art Journal

InLinkz.com

have a gorgeous day and don’t forget to water your own grass today :)

Nat

Comments (9)

Mary C. Nasser

October 30, 2013 at 6:50 pm | #

Nathalie, I absolutely ADORE these pages and seeing your process!
Think I’m in trouble (in a good way!) because Pan Pastels come in metallics now! :)

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Laura Strack

October 22, 2013 at 12:58 pm | #

Love this post…I was in need of a good laugh! Thank you. You’re too funny. Love that quote and I so want some pan pastels. I haven’t invested in them, yet, but they are on top of my want list. I know I will love them and from what I’ve read, they are a great bang for your buck. Got to get them soon!

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Jean A Marmo

October 20, 2013 at 10:22 pm | #

This is just so cooL!

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Sue Clarke

October 19, 2013 at 5:21 pm | #

Love the quote and the page but wish that I could see the sparkle/metallic more.

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Denise Spillane

October 19, 2013 at 2:21 pm | #

You are too funny about painting your face. Love this page and I am going to get some metallics soon. I have to get my colors and play. The sentiment on the page is so true!

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Michell H.

October 19, 2013 at 12:11 pm | #

Love this Nat!! Great sentiment and wonderful composition! Leaving comments has gotten really hard on my iTouch- I’d leave love on every post otherwise. you are kicking booty!

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Kirsten Alicia

October 19, 2013 at 11:14 am | #

Gorgeous page, love the stencilling & colours. I do not need metallic PPs… I do not need metallic PPs………

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Kathy P

October 19, 2013 at 8:23 am | #

Very cool pages, Nat—-love that quote, and the sparkle and texture! Thanks for the push to get out my pan pastels and play!

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Gerd Andersson

October 19, 2013 at 6:19 am | #

Just love this page! Your Arabesque stencil and the PanPastel Metallics are a must have!

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Whatevers Round 2 #4 or Happily Ever After

Art Journal Mixed Media Whatevers

Are you ready for the 4th photo of the Second Round of Whatevers? If you missed what the Whatevers is all about or want to see all the past photos and takes…check it out here.

Click here to see what Cat, Vicki, Martha and Cuchy made out of the photo and which story they tell.

Here is my take:

Journaling: He never stopped loving her although she would not even as much as look at him once she turned 15. But he would always say that he was married and that his wife would one day return. He died happily ever after.

I used Liquitex Heavy Paints and my What’s The Point Stencil to layer up a background. Since my stuff is still in the container I am limited to my wooden alpha stamps which I love so much.

And here is the photo of this month’s Whatever for you:

Here is how it works

Vicki, Cat, Cuchy (Carmen), Martha and I and I have made a one-year commitment to each other and picked twelve photos with Whatevers whom we will give a story.
Every month – if possible always on the 15th – each of us will do a post with an individual story that goes along for us with the same photo.
If you want you can play along and we will have the photo for you to download and show us your version of The Whatevers. The photo will be posted at the end of our blogposts- not on Facebook!
There is no rules to the story itself- it can be funny, sad, uplifting, breathtaking- WHATEVER
There is no rules on the length or the form of the story– it can be a short sentence, an essay, a poem or a soap opera – WHATEVER
There is no rules on the artform you choose – it can be a scrapbook layout, an altered art project, an artjournal page – WHATEVER
Here is a rule though: if you take the photo you have to link back to us and show us your story.
These pictures are from our personal stash and are for personal use for you only! If you want to use them for a publication whether a book or magazine in print or digital form please ask for permission!
If you want to participate we’ll have a linky list for each Whatever Post.
You can also join our The Whatevers -Facebook Page

thank you :)

Nat

Comments (9)

Vicki Chrisman

October 15, 2013 at 10:56 pm | #

loving this Nat.. especially the sketchy sketch around them…. perfect! Amazing background as always!

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Maria Luisa Naval

October 15, 2013 at 3:38 pm | #

tears in my eyes …I like so much your background colors.

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Amante del Papel

October 15, 2013 at 12:25 pm | #

Fantastic history! I love read the wheatevers

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Cuchy

October 15, 2013 at 11:50 am | #

ohhh so sad, but you made him happy for a while

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Catherine Scanlon

October 15, 2013 at 10:44 am | #

I love your background Nat — so bright and colorful!! Love your story.

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Martha Richardson

October 15, 2013 at 9:24 am | #

Love your take with this photo. GREAT colors on your page!

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Julie

October 15, 2013 at 9:21 am | #

Oh Nat! You made me cry! Reminded me of the George Jones song – He Stopped Loving Her Today.

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Jean A Marmo

October 15, 2013 at 7:20 am | #

I just love where you go with these photos!!

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Sue Clarke

October 15, 2013 at 7:00 am | #

What a sweet story you have created Nat.
Happy and sad at the same time.

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Stencil Test Drive Cascading Frames or…Picture Me Happy

Art Journal Stencil Stencil Girl Products

So thrilled to be part again of the Stencil Test Drive featuring Jessica Sporn‘s Frames Stencil for StencilGirl Products.

Today along with some others I show you what I created using her Frames Stencil.

Here is my art journal page

And here is how I created this

I used some Glue N’ Seal over my What’s The Point and while it was drying

I used spray paints through the frame stencil on book paper that I had just as a left over from a different project.

I added some Ink to the top of the artjournal page and let it run down

I cut out the frames out of the book paper

and adhered them with a glue stick

and then I sprayed through the frames stencil again – quite a lot- I wanted to have a more runny and non perfect image

to tone down the book paper a bit I used some distress stain on it

and then I used some Distress Ink to pop the What’s the Point Bits and the frames out a bit more :)

Now go see what the other artists did with the Frames stencil! But before you do, be sure to leave a comment by midnight EST 10/13here because Jessica is giving away a Frame stencil to one lucky winner, and EVERY comment in the test drive will be eligible to win. The more times you comment, the more chances you have to win!

Linda Kunsman: http://heartfullyinspired.blogspot.com/

Maria McGuire: http://www.stencilgirltalk.com/

Kristin Van Valkenburgh: www.TwinkleTwinkleLikeAStar.blogspot.com

Anita Houston: http://www.artfulmaven.net

Janet Joehlin: http://jjhappyreminders.blogspot.com/

Jessica Sporn: http://www.jessicasporn.blogspot.com

And for those of you who want a complete list of supplies- here you go:

Frames Stencil	Whats the point Stencil	Ranger Glue n Seal	Glue Stick	Dylusions Ink Spray Bubblegum Pink	Dylusions Ink Spray Squeezed Orange
Dylusions Ink Spray Calypso Teak	Ranger Distress Stain Picket Fence	Distress Ink Pad Mustard Seed	Liquitex Acrylic Inks	Honey Bee Non Stick Scissors	Ink Blending Tool
Wooden Alphabet Stamps	Dylusions Creative Journal/Art Journal

InLinkz.com

have a wonderful day
Nat

Nat

Comments (32)

Jessica Sporn

October 16, 2013 at 2:09 pm | #

sorry I am getting to you so late Nat… Love your drippy, colorful journal page. Thank you for sharing the step out photos and participating in the test drive. With everything you have going on, I am especially honored that you said yes! xo

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Maria McGuire

October 15, 2013 at 11:58 pm | #

LOVE your bright HAPPY colors Nat! FUN FUN journal page :)

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Debbie House

October 13, 2013 at 10:45 pm | #

So glad I pulled up your blog today. Loved the frames page you did. So many possibilities and it makes me want to work in my art journal again after an extended period away. I NEED to play.

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Stephanie C

October 13, 2013 at 5:10 pm | #

I really like your page!

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Kristin Van Valkenburgh

October 13, 2013 at 4:52 pm | #

Just lovely! I’m loving the bright colors and inky goodness :) xo

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Nancy Sapp

October 12, 2013 at 9:45 pm | #

Always enjoy your blog & love your great ideas with the frames!
Wish you could pick my name for the frame stencils. I’d love to win them.
Thanks for the chance,
Grandma Nancy

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Jackie

October 12, 2013 at 9:29 am | #

You are so talented Nat! Love love your bright colors!

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Paper Art Blog Hop

Art Journal Stamps

Welcome to the Paper Art Blog Hop!

A couple of months ago I saw Stephanie doing some really amazing sketching and the first thing that came to my mind was- wow – she should be doing stamp designs and there she is now with her own amazing stamp sets. I was very thrilled that she asked me to participate in her blog hop today and play with her wonderful Paper Art Stamp Set. I created an art journal page.

I just layered some acrylic colors and worked them together and then stamped with some Archival Ink and the Paper Art Stamp Set. I loved all the images so I wanted them all on my page about how much I enjoy art journaling.

I then took my Liquitex Paint Markers and painted the insides of the stamps – it gave them more dimension and added another layer – Love it. Don’t be too afraid that you cover up the stamped image too much- you can always use your finger to distribute it thinner.

Love those stamps! And you know the best thing…before you hop further – I tell you a secret ;) :

Stephanie gives away one of the paper art stamp collection. Leave a comment on each of the listed blogs and on my blog and let us know how you like the projects and Stephanie will pick randomly one lucky winner. You have time to comment till October 8th, 2013 – midnight EST.

But now…hop on to these super talented girls and see what they created with this amazing stamp set:

Katharina Frei: http://katharina1704.blogspot.ch/

Beth Pingry: http://bethpingry.com/

Anke Kramer: http://bouvelinesscrapandmore.blogspot.com/

Viktoria Klabukova: – http://by-fleer.blogspot.com/

Tanya Batrak: http://www.tanyabatrak.com/

Stephanie Schütze: http://scrapmanufaktur.blogspot.com

Have an amazing and artsy day!

nat

Nat

Comments (35)

Felicia Aaron

October 7, 2013 at 2:12 pm | #

Nat, this was great fun! I love the opportunity to see other blogs and have a look at all their creative ideas!! Thanks for the opportunity to win such wonderful stamps that would be such a treasure to anyone’s stash!! Thanks!

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Felicia Aaron

October 7, 2013 at 9:24 am | #

So glad I found your blog! I love all your colorful ideas! I have already incorporated some of your style in my own journals! Hope that’s okay ;)! LOL!!! Thanks for the opportunity to win!

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Amante del Papel

October 7, 2013 at 7:06 am | #

Nathalie alway is a pleasure see your pages, are amazing!!!

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lacyquilter

October 7, 2013 at 12:56 am | #

Your pages are so colorful!

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Janelle Rourke

October 6, 2013 at 9:56 am | #

Oh this piece really “talks” to me. I love the colors and the stamps are just amazing on this. This is one for me to study. Those stamp sets are too cool. Ones I would use alot! Thanks for sharing!

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Teresa Chambino

October 5, 2013 at 6:57 pm | #

I find you, your work ,just to day and i love it

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Jackie Beeman

October 5, 2013 at 6:09 pm | #

I love these beautiful stamps, so excited to see your journal pages, and have a chance to win them! Thank you!

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Thea Gringhuis

October 5, 2013 at 5:05 pm | #

I like the bright collours you have chosen for this project. Also like the stamps.

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hege meland

October 5, 2013 at 4:07 pm | #

Love your art. I follow you alredy and love all your work.
Thank for the oppotunity to win the new stamp-set :)

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Jean A Marmo

October 5, 2013 at 1:21 pm | #

Such amazing projects! Love how these stamps can be used!!!

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Be Happy With Who You Are…

Art Journal Stencils

and Where You Are Won’t Matter

I love this saying- and with my move to the U.S. it totally had to be part of my art journal. Drycha from 3rdeycraft.com had sent me some of her amazing little stamps and chipboard embellishment to play with and I had a great time using the rib cage stamp and the heart stamp as well as the chipboard heart. I love anatomical stamps- I know some people find them scary – but hey…it is part of our body :)

I had sprayed one of the chipboard hearts and then stamped over it with the heart stamp and placed it into the rib cage. And if that is too graphic…I also did a small little thank you card cutting out a heart of book paper and placing a light bulb chippie stamped with a lightbulb inside.

As I have only limited supplies before the container comes it was kind of fun to play with my emergency kit and just use a small amount. Here is my list of the other supplies I used with the art journal page and the card:

Whats the point Stencil	Crackle Stencil L169	Dylusions Ink Spray Funky Fuchsia	Dylusions Ink Spray Lemon Zest	Dylusions Ink Spray Squeezed Orange	Liquitex Basic White Gesso
Watermister	Ranger Glue Stick	Derwent Inktense Pencil	Archival Ink Black	Wooden Alphabet Stamps	Ranger Distress Stain Picket Fence
Dylusions Creative Journal/Art Journal

InLinkz.com

Have a wonderful heartful day <3

nat

Nat

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Stencil Blog Hop – Arabesque Stencil

Art Journal Stencil Stencil Girl Products Stencils

Welcome to my 8th Stencil Blog Hop! This time I invited 4 wonderful artist friends to hop along with me and show case my Arabesque Stencil designed for StencilGirl Products. It is a 9×12 inch stencil.

And I give away one Arabesque Stencil! Comment here for an entry into this giveaway! And if you also comment on all the other listed blogs I will give you an entry into the giveaway for each blog you comment on–how cool is that! You have five chances to win it. Leave a comment on each of the listed blogs and on my blog and let us know how you like the projects and I will pick randomly one lucky winner. You have time to comment till September 24, 2013 – midnight EST.

Edited : Congratulations

AMante del Papel you won the stencil- please contact me with your shipping information.

Here are my sweet talented friends joining me this time :

Arabesque Stencil was born actually the same night as my Elephant March Stencil – I wanted a nice background stencil to go with it and I so love how the bigger pattern of the swirl gives you the opportunity to get the coolest layered results peaking through :)

Check out some samples here:

Here is what I created for today:

I layered the stencil on top of a crazily painted background and sprayed over it with some Liquitex Spray Paint.

On one of my studio walls I had a couple wall tatoos which I had to take off and then I was a bit sad that I would loose them with the move and then the brain functioned and I added them to my art journal. So love that I could include them in a new function and that I will not loose them :)

Here are the supplies I used:

Arabesque Stencil

Liquitex Professional Spray Paint

Liquitex Basics Acrylic Paints

Liquitex Acrylic Paint Marker

Cosmetic Sponges

Spray Paint Mask

InLinkz.com

Now hop on over to my friends and check what they did and comment for some changes to win the stencil :)

Have a wonderful day

hugs

nat

Nat

Comments (55)

Jo Murray

September 21, 2013 at 9:16 pm | #

That’s so cool Natalie…love the colours. Arabesque is such a great stencil…for a million uses.

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Gunvor

September 21, 2013 at 7:17 am | #

I love what you created with the stecil – so colourful and cheerful! And I love tis stencil – soo versatile! I can se some Christmas cards created using that.

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Andrene

September 21, 2013 at 1:44 am | #

Your page is adorable and this is a fantastic background stencil – thanks for a chance to win!!

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Janelle Rourke

September 20, 2013 at 10:09 pm | #

I had noticed this stencil in your creations and wondered which one it was. One thing I don’t have is a great all over background stencil, and this one fits the bill! It has so many possibilities and the layering! wow. Another great stencil design, thanks for sharing, and the chance to win one! Janelle R

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Kirsten Alicia

September 20, 2013 at 9:17 pm | #

Great stencil & I love your page. The trees look fab against the background.

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Jackie

September 20, 2013 at 7:45 pm | #

What a neat layout Nat! Your stencils are great!

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Mary Ann

September 20, 2013 at 5:20 pm | #

Awesome stencils and love the finished product!

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MichaelaBM

September 20, 2013 at 10:30 am | #

dieser Stencil ist wunderschön, ich denke mal, den brauche ich auch unbedingt….
Eine schöne Seite hast Du damit gestaltet!
LG Michaela

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Stephanie Schütze

September 20, 2013 at 10:19 am | #

Ich hatte das grosse Vergnügen mit diesem besonderen stencil zu arbeiten und habe es noch. Bin ganz verliebt in ihn und benutze ihn gerade sehr sehr oft :-) Lieben Dank einmal mehr, dass ich dabei sein durfte!!! LG, Stephanie

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Carmen Lucero

September 20, 2013 at 9:05 am | #

Good idea about thinking about a stencil to go with your elephant – they go together great!

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muriel

September 20, 2013 at 7:30 am | #

This is such a great background stencil. I’d love to add it to my already quite big collection. Thanks for the chance to win.

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lacyquilter

September 20, 2013 at 7:20 am | #

What a great stencil!

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SusanJane

September 20, 2013 at 6:24 am | #

Am I the only one who sees an ornate wrought iron or brass grate? To me this is mysterious and exotic. I seriously covet this stencil!

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Maria McGuire

September 20, 2013 at 3:17 am | #

I love how you got to keep a little piece of your wall in your journal! Awesome page that you will remember forever!

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Laura Strack

September 20, 2013 at 2:44 am | #

Every time I see one of your new stencils, I say, “This one is my favorite! ” But then you present another cool stencil. I am pretty sure this one IS my fave!! Love the Arabesque.

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Martha Richardson

September 20, 2013 at 2:20 am | #

Love your journal page…the colors are soooo happy. Thanks for asking me to play along…your stencils are the bomb…now I need the elephant ;)

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Jackie claes

September 20, 2013 at 1:53 am | #

Nathalie, I love this arabesque stencil. It has such an elegant feel to it. Jackie

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Suzanne

September 20, 2013 at 12:32 am | #

Can never have enough stencils especially one as beautiful as this one. Great for backgrounds.

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Jean

September 19, 2013 at 11:43 pm | #

Love your new stencil. I would love to win one!

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Susan

September 19, 2013 at 10:54 pm | #

I always love your stuff. You get such wonderful layers! I love the stencil and would love to add it to my collection.

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Denise S

September 19, 2013 at 7:03 pm | #

Love this stencil and the journal page. And of course all the hops. Thank you!

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Sandy Lane

September 19, 2013 at 6:42 pm | #

love swirls great stencil

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Maggie M

September 19, 2013 at 6:30 pm | #

Oh, what beautiful art I could make if I won this fabulous stencil! Actually, I love both the Elephant March AND the Arabesque stencils! Great stencils, Nat!

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Juliette

September 19, 2013 at 6:23 pm | #

This stencil looks awesome, especially on your pages! Thanks for the opportunity!

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Claudine

September 19, 2013 at 5:40 pm | #

Came about your blog from Marjie’s. This is a beautiful stencil and your projects are amazing. Thanks for the chance to win.

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