Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Stencil Hop Featuring Mary Nasser

Compass Stencil M041
Designed by Mary C. Nasser
Find it here.
I was honored when Mary Nasser contacted me
asking if I would join in on a stencil hop
featuring her new stencils from StencilGirl!
I love maps and traveling of any kind.
I had a hard time deciding which stencil I would use!
But somehow that compass was calling for me to stitch it!

I began by tracing the design on cotton fabric.
I wasn't sure yet if I was going to stitch or bead.
Cotton fabric was a safe base to start with.
The first design that grabbed me ended up looking more like a flower...
But I had the perfect place to hang it in my art room. 
I stitched and then I painted to fill in the color.


I used Tsukineko Inks and a Fantastix Brush.
I have used these paints in my quilting projects before
so I was familiar with them.

 
I cut the design out and glued it onto a sturdy chipboard circle.
I centered it so each petal was to the edge.
I cut a slightly smaller circle to glue to the back to hide the fabric.
 
I let it completely dry before I added a 3M Velcro Hanging Strip
and attached it to the wall.
Lovely! 

You know Q is for quilt, right? LOL
I love how my 'Wall Flower' turned out......
But.....
I wanted to make something more travel related ...
since that is what drew me to this stencil in the first place!
I began with the compass and a simpler outline.
....French knots and a straight stitch....
...Tsukineko Inks on the outside of the design....

 
...I used a hot glue gun to attach the fabric onto a chipboard circle...
 
And painted a Going Places Journal
using an outdated county atlas and some basic supplies.
I mounted the compass on the book cover
 with API's Crafter's Pick Glue.
It is a really thick and strong white glue.
 
 
Now I am ready to journal on my next adventure! 

 Hmmmmm.... what direction will this next one take?
 
 
It has been a lot of fun doing these projects.
I can't wait to see what the rest of these Hop Artist's have come up with!
Mary is giving away all 4 of her stencil designs
so leave a comment on each and every blog for more chances to win!
Thanks for Hopping with us!
 
 


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64 comments:

  1. Jo MurrayOctober 2, 2013 at 1:28 AM

    That's a lot of stitching...and so well done. The stencil certainly lends itself to that.

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  2. UnknownOctober 2, 2013 at 4:34 AM

    Love the idea ! Using stencil for something else than ink spray or paint ! Endless possibilities !

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  3. kae peaOctober 2, 2013 at 4:38 AM

    Wow! Such a great way to use stencils! I love it!

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  4. UnknownOctober 2, 2013 at 6:44 AM

    Be still my heart! Amazing! Gorgeous! Love!

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  5. Linda ROctober 2, 2013 at 7:58 AM

    I would LOVE to win these stencils and play with them in my new journal !!! Thanks.

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  6. AnonymousOctober 2, 2013 at 8:19 AM

    Oh my gosh, fantastic as always. Love your stitching. xox

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  7. MB ShawOctober 2, 2013 at 9:07 AM

    oh be still my heart. gorgeous.

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  8. GillOctober 2, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    I love Mary's stencils - your project is fabulous!

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  9. BuzzyBeeCottageOctober 2, 2013 at 9:28 AM

    Simply gorgeous

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  10. Judy SheaOctober 2, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    Oh, that's it.. YOU WIN. Gosh, Janet.. you're amazing. You have the magic touch. Really, just jaw dropping. Love hopping with you.

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  11. TheaMinPAOctober 2, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    I love it when I go blog hopping and find the supplies already in my stash used in new and 'uncharted' ways! thank you for a bounty of inspiration!

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  12. Denny1600October 2, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    Stitching with a stencil design. How cool is that!

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  13. twelve_squaredOctober 2, 2013 at 10:10 AM

    what an incredible way to utilize the things you love most in the moment and embrace the gorgeous designs of Mary's stencils at the same time! thank you so much for having us by and gifting us this opportunity to win pretties at the same time that we're viewing and enjoying pretties!

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  14. AnonymousOctober 2, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    Wow, the intricate detail is extraordinary. I would never have the patience. Beautiful.
    Rose Wilde

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  15. VLWOctober 2, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    I hadn't thought of stitching the compass star! Inspiring idea!

    Thanks for the chance to win the stencils.

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  16. froebelsternchenOctober 2, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    just FANTASTIC!

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  17. MelvaOctober 2, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    Wow, WOW, Wow, another different way to use the stencils. Good job done.

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  18. AuBienOctober 2, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    WOW!!! Seriously WOW! So creative and clever and absolutely gorgeous! I love love love it! Thank you for sharing this amazing way to use the stencils. Now I am REALLY hoping to win! LOL!

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  19. bellefrogworksOctober 2, 2013 at 11:30 AM

    Wow - what gorgeous work and shows the versatility of the stencils. At first I thought the first one was a cake - both of them are beautiful.

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  20. Heather HaymartOctober 2, 2013 at 11:49 AM

    This is beautiful. I love how you have incorporated the stencil into your own design.

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  21. UnknownOctober 2, 2013 at 11:56 AM

    How creative. Enjoyed your use of stitching. Loved your wall! Thanks for sharing with us!!

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  22. neldaOctober 2, 2013 at 12:03 PM

    Wow! Your work is fantastic...what a unique way to use this fabulous stencil!

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  23. MariaOctober 2, 2013 at 1:08 PM

    NO words....just drooling. OMG! Janet!

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  24. KellyOctober 2, 2013 at 1:10 PM

    Wow! I had no idea you could use the stencil in this way! I would have never thought of that. You did an amazing job. I love it!

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  25. JeanOctober 2, 2013 at 1:13 PM

    Love your different use of the stencil! This is a great set of stencils.

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  26. Saranne ValentineOctober 2, 2013 at 1:15 PM

    Way Cool! What versatility!!!

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  27. Linda KunsmanOctober 2, 2013 at 1:43 PM

    Love how you used the stencil to create such beautiful stitched projects!

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  28. AnonymousOctober 2, 2013 at 1:48 PM

    What a creative way to use a stencil!

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  29. anjaOctober 2, 2013 at 1:58 PM

    lovely, wonderful art and just with one of these great inspiring stencils!

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  30. MonicaOctober 2, 2013 at 1:59 PM

    Wow such great inspiration!!!

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  31. janeneOctober 2, 2013 at 2:17 PM

    I always associate stencils with paints. You have changed my thinking. Thanks.

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  32. Wee VonOctober 2, 2013 at 3:11 PM

    Truly these are two inspirational pieces. Love how you stitched the stencil up. I wouldn't have thought of that and it turned out awesome. Thanks for sharing.

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  33. LuraOctober 2, 2013 at 3:38 PM

    pure genius. what a way to change the way a stencil is used. turned out just gorgeous. thanks for the inspiration. xoxo

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  34. Baroque duJourOctober 2, 2013 at 3:49 PM

    so inventive, so pretty - these stencils are awesome, its fab to see them used in so many ways and each so different. loving this hop

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  35. EmmaJaneOctober 2, 2013 at 4:19 PM

    These are amazing. It's a real treat to see the stencils used with stitching. So much texture. Makes you want to just reach out and touch them.

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  36. Letha RichardsonOctober 2, 2013 at 4:21 PM

    Amazing what you have done with the stencils. I love them, and your are is fabulous- would be honored to win. :)

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  37. Lynne JOctober 2, 2013 at 4:30 PM

    what a creative use of this great stencil!

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  38. Mary C. NasserOctober 2, 2013 at 5:37 PM

    I am in total awe of your AMAZING stitching, Janet!!
    I love your drawings, too!
    Such gorgeous projects!!
    Thank you for participating in this blog hop!
    xo
    Mary

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  39. tallulah1October 2, 2013 at 5:55 PM

    Oh wow - awesome interpretation! Looks amazing on the wall! Thanks for sharing and a chance to win this awesome set! Janelle Rourke

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  40. texasbarbOctober 2, 2013 at 5:57 PM

    Very clever use of the stencil!! Thanks for sharing your beautiful work!

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  41. puptonOctober 2, 2013 at 6:16 PM

    What a great idea! I would not have thought about stitching! Pure genius!

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  42. Rita MontgomeryOctober 2, 2013 at 6:44 PM

    Very cool, man. Thanks for the inspiration and chance to win.

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  43. UnknownOctober 2, 2013 at 9:06 PM

    Your first piece reminds me of the hex signs the Pennsylvania Dutch put on their barns. Very nice.

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  44. suzieq23October 2, 2013 at 9:26 PM

    Wow, super projects! they are all so original and beautiful. I would love to win a set of Mary's stencils. Thank You.

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  45. LyndaOctober 2, 2013 at 9:28 PM

    Amazing to pull out the needle and thread for a stencil....wonders never cease!

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  46. ncurryartisteOctober 2, 2013 at 9:31 PM

    This is delightful. I am a big needlework fan. It was nice to see the stencil used in this unique way.

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  47. UnknownOctober 2, 2013 at 10:21 PM

    I love it! Thank you so much for the opportunity to win

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  48. Nan GOctober 2, 2013 at 11:13 PM

    Fabulous pieces!

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  49. Dee SpillaneOctober 2, 2013 at 11:45 PM

    I love mariners compass and stitching so to me this was a great projedt.

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  50. cal8007October 3, 2013 at 12:19 AM

    Oh my goodness, how cleaver you are! Sewing and painting on fabric is something very new to me. Gonna have to try it!!

    Carmen L

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  51. UnknownOctober 3, 2013 at 3:01 AM

    That looks really cool!

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  52. Textile RecyclerOctober 3, 2013 at 2:23 PM

    Woohoo! Embroidery, paint & stencils! love love...

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  53. DebOctober 3, 2013 at 2:40 PM

    How cool is that! I love it! Vert creative!

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  54. KatiaOctober 3, 2013 at 4:09 PM

    I love how you use the stencil, stich in the fabric is a fantastic job!

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  55. UnknownOctober 3, 2013 at 4:49 PM

    Your colors on the wall hanging are beautiful.
    The journal cover is amazing!

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  56. CarolOctober 3, 2013 at 5:51 PM

    Wow! I would never have thought to use stencils in that fashion and it is amazing. Thanks.

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  57. LindartOctober 3, 2013 at 5:53 PM

    What a creative way to use a stencil! I don't think I would have ever thought to do this! well done!

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  58. catkittOctober 3, 2013 at 8:00 PM

    You looked at the stencil and saw it in a completely different way. And, each time you look at the wall, your project will bring you joy.

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  59. aprilquiltsOctober 4, 2013 at 9:46 AM

    Love the textures!

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  60. creahettyOctober 5, 2013 at 5:24 AM

    thanks for this eye opener, see other ways to use our stencils

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  61. Adriana MoreiraOctober 5, 2013 at 3:23 PM

    Textiles with stencils, never thought about it, looks awesome great job. Thanks! ;)

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  62. JeanOctober 5, 2013 at 8:38 PM

    How amazing!

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  63. Art ExpressionOctober 6, 2013 at 6:26 PM

    wow...very interesting...looks really nice. Thanks for a chance

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  64. AnonymousOctober 6, 2013 at 8:24 PM

    Good job on the stitching, and the other one looks nice on the book cover.

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