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Thursday, November 7, 2013

Stencil Girl Blog Hop with Jane LaFazio!

The Pods and Eucalyptus stencils that my friend Jane LaFazio designed are just fab! 
take a look! 

StencilGirl Products is giving away a prize on their blog StencilGirl Talk. 

  ALL comments left on ALL blogs are eligible to win. The more blogs you  leave comments on, the more chances you will have to be the lucky winner! The giveaway will close on Monday, November 11, 2013 @ 11:59 PM Central Time. The deadline has been extended! Wednesday, Nov 13, 11:59 Central Time! 

We all used Jane LaFazio's leaves and pods stencils from Stencil Girl Products for our creations. Take a look at each Artist's Blog listed at the end of my post.......


Jane's Pods stencil...I used a mix of red and gold acrylic paint
 Masa paper with acrylic, watercolor ...all stitched up with recycled sari ribbons

 Gold acrylic paint was used here with Jane's Eucalyptus stencil

 The Masa paper was soaked in water, crinkled and FW Burnt Umber Ink was added
 while the paper was wet. I also painted some of the leaves and pods with watercolors.
 Our theme was Gratitude...


Have fun Hopping!
Helen Shafer Garcia  Hey...that's me! 

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74 comments:

  1. UnknownNovember 8, 2013 at 12:22 AM

    Beautiful, I loved your colors!

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  2. Jo MurrayNovember 8, 2013 at 4:54 AM

    Leaves and Pods are awesome stencils, and I love the way you've used them. Your colours are gorgeous.

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  3. KatiaNovember 8, 2013 at 5:15 AM

    is a very impressive work! you're an amazing artist!

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  4. Linda KittmerNovember 8, 2013 at 5:42 AM

    Helen, I love what you did with the stencils. Such rich texture. Beautiful!

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  5. JenniferNovember 8, 2013 at 5:56 AM

    I've never heard of Masa paper ... looks like it has amazing texture. Another toy to check out LOL! Love the book you created with it and the stencils. Thanks for sharing!

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  6. Denny1600November 8, 2013 at 7:03 AM

    Pretty! It looks so rich! I love it!

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  7. ClaudiaNovember 8, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    The colors you used are so beautiful! Warm and rich so very pretty-what a great idea to use sari ribbons too!

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  8. Jane LaFazioNovember 8, 2013 at 8:21 AM

    Yummy!! love the colors you used, and the book is lovely! thanks so much for participating in the blog hop, dear Helen! xo

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  9. GillNovember 8, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    Fabulous!
    I love the colours - I've never come across masa paper though??

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  10. *Wisher*November 8, 2013 at 8:36 AM

    Thank you for your lovel idea..I came by via the log hop and i'm enjoying it.. Cheers.. :)

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  11. Mary C. NasserNovember 8, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    I'll need to look up Masa paper, Helen, because I really love the rich colors of the journal you created. Beautifully done!

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  12. SocratesNovember 8, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    Beautiful book, it really does credit to the lovely stencil. Thanks for the detailed explanations.

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  13. NanWNovember 8, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    Amazing and so beautiful.

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  14. Teresa RNovember 8, 2013 at 11:38 AM

    Awesome stencils and amazing work.

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  15. Sharon Lynn Williams Fine ArtNovember 8, 2013 at 12:37 PM

    Great journal idea!

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  16. Robin in WNCNovember 8, 2013 at 12:48 PM

    Beautiful work. Great use of the stencils.

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  17. Sue YoungNovember 8, 2013 at 1:26 PM

    Grateful to see this vision of loveliness tht you made with Jane's fab stencils!Thanks,Helen!

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  18. DeborahNovember 8, 2013 at 2:10 PM

    Somehow the warm look of the finished art is a perfect complement to "gratitude"!

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  19. SandyNovember 8, 2013 at 2:38 PM

    Stunning! I'm grateful to learn about your unique ways of using stencils to create such beautiful artwork. Have to google Masa paper now:)

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  20. SandyNovember 8, 2013 at 2:48 PM

    Thank you for sharing this stunning project! Now I'm off to google Masa paper:)

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  21. SonaNovember 8, 2013 at 3:27 PM

    the rich texture of the paper you used really adds to the wonderfulness of your book. I like the sari ribbon too.

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  22. LeslieNovember 8, 2013 at 3:49 PM

    Love the colors of that book. Book making's my thing and I need to try her stencils!

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  23. Barbara BurnsNovember 8, 2013 at 4:57 PM

    I love the colors! Very pretty! I've never created a book like this but I like the finished piece..

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  24. HelenNovember 8, 2013 at 5:42 PM

    Thanks so much everyone! Here is a link to Masa paper for you...many of you asked about the paper. Its a machine made rice paper used for watercolor and book arts. I've written an article about the process for Cloth, Paper, Scissors ...take a look at my publications page to find out more about it.

    ://www.danielsmith.com/Item--i-262-020-021

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  25. Dawn MeischNovember 8, 2013 at 6:09 PM

    I have never heard of Masa paper. Thanks for the link of where to get it. I loved what you did with it, and I want to try some, too.Very inspiring. Thank you so much.

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  26. Sharon S. NewbyNovember 8, 2013 at 7:24 PM

    Just beautiful and now I must get this stencil too. Heck I might as well get all of them. :) Thanks!

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  27. Jane MartinNovember 8, 2013 at 7:27 PM

    The colors are so pretty!

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  28. Dee SpillaneNovember 8, 2013 at 8:07 PM

    Love love love this project!

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  29. Dee SpillaneNovember 8, 2013 at 8:08 PM

    Love love love this project

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  30. JanNovember 8, 2013 at 11:05 PM

    I don't know what masa paper is but it sure seems to have an interesting texture and your stencil paint work enhances the effect. Thanks for sharing.

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  31. UnknownNovember 9, 2013 at 6:46 AM

    Beautiful fall colors!

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  32. Textile RecyclerNovember 9, 2013 at 7:42 AM

    What an awesome book! Love this stencil too :) textilerecycler@yahoo.com

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  33. april dawnNovember 9, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    Love seeing this.

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  34. MarveLes Art StudiosNovember 9, 2013 at 8:06 AM

    very beautiful colors in gold and turquoise. and gorgeously beautiful results! thank you!

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  35. barbara macaskillNovember 9, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    Gorgeous journal cover!!! LOVE the rich colors. The greenish-blue color is eye-catching! TFS!

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  36. JeanNovember 9, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    Love your project and use of the stencil! Grateful for a chance to win!

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  37. funkycrafterNovember 9, 2013 at 11:47 AM

    What a beautiful book.

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  38. Traci JohnsonNovember 9, 2013 at 12:17 PM

    Absolutely beautiful book! Love the colors and the use of the stencil! Thanks for sharing and for the opportunity to win.

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  39. lakellyNovember 9, 2013 at 1:03 PM

    Love the use of metallic acrylic!

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  40. RandiNovember 9, 2013 at 1:25 PM

    I am enjoying the gracefulness of these stencils. Just like in nature.

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  41. AnonymousNovember 9, 2013 at 2:38 PM

    Really pretty book Helen. Love how you used both stencils and the ribbon wrap. xox

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  42. ElaineNovember 9, 2013 at 4:06 PM

    Beautiful...and I love making books!

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  43. ElaineNovember 9, 2013 at 4:07 PM

    Love the book you made. I really enjoy making books.

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  44. JackieNovember 9, 2013 at 5:32 PM

    I really enjoyed the use of masa paper and the stencils in your art project! Thank you! I am grateful for homemade soup on cold rainy days!

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  45. MarshaNovember 9, 2013 at 6:06 PM

    Love the use of the metalics. Thanks for sharing.

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  46. stamping sueNovember 10, 2013 at 6:50 AM

    great looking book.....what is mesa paper?
    stamping sue
    http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/

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  47. janniebNovember 10, 2013 at 8:01 AM

    oh soo pretty ,warm and rich...googling masa paper now lol

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  48. MonicaNovember 10, 2013 at 8:58 AM

    Oooo wonderfully crafted. Beautiful.

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  49. Roxanne November 10, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    Fascinating! A very interesting application.

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  50. Linda on the PrairieNovember 10, 2013 at 9:59 AM

    This piece has such a rich look. I haven't tried masa paper, but I think I must now.

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  51. sonjaNovember 10, 2013 at 12:06 PM

    the Masa looks like bark and is very charming wtih the Jane's stencils and your hand .
    Grateful for art Daily!

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  52. MariaNovember 10, 2013 at 11:14 PM

    Absolutely beautiful book Helen! Thank you so much for participating in our hop featuring Jane!

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  53. UnknownNovember 11, 2013 at 1:17 PM

    Oh boy,your creative juices are really flowing on the project!
    Love it and the colors!

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  54. UnknownNovember 11, 2013 at 4:12 PM

    I love your take on these fun stencils. Awesome project!

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  55. UnknownNovember 11, 2013 at 5:52 PM

    Absolutely beautiful! Such inspiration!

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  56. cal8007November 11, 2013 at 9:03 PM

    The texture you achieved using Jane's stencils is awesome! Beautifully done!

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  57. RosanneNovember 11, 2013 at 9:34 PM

    Thank you for using Masa paper--I've never seen a demonstration like this.

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  58. Covenant CreationsNovember 12, 2013 at 6:38 AM

    I like seeing this stencil used. And your color choices are some of my favorites.

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  59. Covenant CreationsNovember 12, 2013 at 6:40 AM

    Very good to see this stencil in a project. I also love your color choices, they are some of my favorite colors.

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  60. MalindaNovember 12, 2013 at 6:52 AM

    LOVE that stencil!

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  61. Sue SeibertNovember 12, 2013 at 7:06 AM

    Absolutely beautiful!

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  62. BlessedsueNovember 12, 2013 at 7:13 AM

    Incredibly beautiful colours. Love the book and the gold just is awesome. Love the finished book; would look at it all day every day. Stunning art! tfs be blessed, Suzanne

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  63. lilyandthelotus.blogspot.comNovember 12, 2013 at 7:51 AM

    This is awesome. I am so glad I stumbled in to your blog this am I love your gorgeous project and now would love to give it a try...beautiful work
    susan s

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  64. TriciaNovember 12, 2013 at 10:34 AM

    I love the colours used here. The stencil works so well too.

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  65. Cahos' ChaosNovember 12, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    I am grateful for learning so many techniques using these stencils. This is so much fun.

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  66. JackieNovember 12, 2013 at 8:07 PM

    Helen your colors and use of the stencils are wonderful! Love that journal!

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  67. mshaferNovember 12, 2013 at 11:41 PM

    Awesome work Aunt Helen!

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  68. mshaferNovember 12, 2013 at 11:42 PM

    Awesome work Aunt Helen!

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  69. UnknownNovember 13, 2013 at 8:16 AM

    What a gorgeous book. Love it!

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  70. UnknownNovember 13, 2013 at 3:39 PM

    Great work, love the stencils!!!

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  71. UnknownNovember 13, 2013 at 3:43 PM

    Great work! Love the stencils!!!!

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  72. Leslie Tucker JenisonNovember 14, 2013 at 8:34 PM

    Just beautiful, Helen! I love this project!

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  73. annNovember 17, 2013 at 7:24 AM

    gorgeous!

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  74. Sue Marrazzo Fine ArtDecember 8, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    GREAT LOOKING! LOVE Stencils, too!

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