Thursday, September 26, 2013

Stencil Test Drive Featuring Jessica Sporn

 
Welcome to another Stencil Test Drive
featuring the Hands Stencil L179
by Jessica Sporn.
 
I have always had a 'thing' about hands.
Hands are frequently a design element in my Daily.
And if you know me...
You know I am ALL about my Daily.
 
I use my Daily to play in... but as a bonus....
It is a chronicle of my life.
An illustration of the world around me.
My own version of 'Project Life'.
What better place to describe and illustrate our family reunion last month.
Family is important....
So here is my Family Tree.
Jessica's hands are perfect for this. 
I hope years from now my kids will look back on this spread
and remember those connections
and smile at the memories.
 
 
But I didn't stop there!
Also in my Daily.....
My hand traced alongside smaller hands
and some appropriate song lyrics!
 



 
And in my TEACH Journal......
I want to be able to show students how to incorporate
stencils with their own art and journaling.
In this spread I took Jessica's hands and applied them three ways.



I also took a section of a Maria McGuire stencil called
Stitch a Greek Border Stencil L198
and played with some of the elements....
Adding and subtracting.....
 

This is my favorite!  
These hands can probably be adapted to hold just about anything!
 
So let's give a hand to Jessica Sporn
for coming up with this incredibly versatile stencil!
(har har har)
(sorry)
 
I will be using these hands many times over!
 Now go see what the other Hop Artists did with this stencil!
  And be sure to leave a comment here
because Jessica is giving away a Hand 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!
 
Thanks for visiting!
Happy Arting!

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26 comments:

  1. Michelle LaPoint RydellSeptember 26, 2013 at 1:08 AM

    oh my goodness where to start!?! Your family tree is amazing! I love all the different ways you used the hands, and your doodling is so cool, and I LOVE that lyric! Beautiful work!

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  2. Clare LloydSeptember 26, 2013 at 2:54 AM

    Wow! You must really love that new stencils, lots of lovely makes.

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2013 at 5:25 AM

    Oh love them all, but Family Tree is amazing. xox

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  4. UnknownSeptember 26, 2013 at 8:14 AM

    I am continually amazed by your creativity, both with stencils and without. I had seen this stencil, but could not envision a lot of uses, mainly because I only thought of using it all of it at once. You've given us some great examples of how to take individual elements of it and weave them into layouts. Thanks!

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  5. Carolyn DubeSeptember 26, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    Your hand tree took my breath away!

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  6. scrapwordsmomSeptember 26, 2013 at 8:41 AM

    This is awesome...your work is some of my favorite:) These hands are awesome!

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  7. Linda KittmerSeptember 26, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    You've got so many wonderful ideas, but I too like the last one best. That stencil is fabulous!!!

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  8. UnknownSeptember 26, 2013 at 8:58 AM

    That hand tree is just so fabulous. What a beautiful and meaningful way to memorialize your family gathering. And the other photos - just breathtaking! Love what you've done on this test drive. Thanks so much for being a part of it.

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  9. GillSeptember 26, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    Great projects - I especially like the hand tree!

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  10. KatiaSeptember 26, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    love your pages, so full of life and representative, you're great!

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  11. mamablitgerSeptember 26, 2013 at 11:08 AM

    LOVE your family tree ! What a great idea to use the hands that way.
    Thanks for sharing your lovely art work.
    Hugs from SPAIN

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  12. UnknownSeptember 26, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    GORGEOUS! I hope to art journal like you one day! :)

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  13. JanetSeptember 26, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    I love what you have done with the hand stencil!!! Great use - I see the potential now. Love the Greek Key stencil - its b/c of your use of this that I ordered it this week - I can't wait to use it! Thanks.

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  14. TreceSeptember 26, 2013 at 2:43 PM

    I am so in love with your work! I am consumed by your Teach and Daily books. I'd like to do something with the stencil about 'helping hands'.

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  15. Rita MontgomerySeptember 26, 2013 at 3:41 PM

    Your use of the hands with the kids names is great. thanks for the chance to win this awesome stencil.
    rita_montgomery@progressive.com

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  16. Linda KunsmanSeptember 26, 2013 at 5:24 PM

    really fantastic projects! Oh how I LOVE your family tree!!

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  17. tallulah1September 26, 2013 at 6:08 PM

    loving all your projects. The Family Tree is so fun!! Love your colors. Thanks for sharing and a chance to win. Janelle Rourke

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  18. UnknownSeptember 26, 2013 at 7:45 PM

    What a wonderful idea for a family tree!
    Something great to keep for each generation!

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  19. MariaSeptember 26, 2013 at 9:10 PM

    Look at that TREE!!!!! EVERY time I look at the next photo I say no, that's my favorite--seriously you AMAZE me all the time! :)

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  20. Art By WandaSeptember 26, 2013 at 10:55 PM

    All three are fabulous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  21. JeanSeptember 27, 2013 at 12:06 AM

    Great projects with the hands! Love the stencil and the many ways it can be used!

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  22. cal8007September 27, 2013 at 1:10 AM

    Your artwork is so amazing!! Love how you incorporate your zentangles with it! You have inspired me!! Every single one of your projects was great, made me look at your other articles and was mesmerized by them!

    Carmen L

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  23. Becky VothSeptember 27, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    OMG! I can see how addictive this stencil can be! VERY cool journal pages!

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  24. MonicaSeptember 27, 2013 at 8:33 PM

    oooooh I love what you made here... it feels like a family!

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  25. UnknownSeptember 28, 2013 at 8:44 PM

    I am in love with your pages! Thanks for the inspiration. Be Blessed

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  26. LindartSeptember 29, 2013 at 10:26 AM

    Awesome stencil and I love how you used all the different hands. I too, am a hand lover! I would love to have that stencil to play with in my journal!

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