Monday, April 28, 2014

New Seth Apter Stencils

Hello Stencil Lovers!
I was lucky enough to use Seth's new Past Present Future Stencil.

Seth's stencils are always packed chock FULL of content.
I played in my art journal with layer upon layer of fun.
But then what?
I kept the background page in view of my workspace.
I loved the soft colors of the layers.
I used a Stampin' Up Dictionary stamp in areas of the background.
I was thinking YES...it kept going through my head...
YES.
I journaled on top of this background with different markers and pens.
Kind of invisibly...because I wanted it to blend in.
I didn't want to alter the background too much.
I wrote all the things I want to say yes to and what it means.
Saying yes to some things means saying NO to other things.
I emphasized the circles under the Y E S.
I love this page in my art journal!
A great reminder of my life right now. 
I also went into my DAILY.
I used an Adirondack Acrylic Paint Dabber in watermelon to highlight different areas ...
Then used pens and markers and Posca Pens to accent. 
 I also used Maria McGuire's Seeds Doily Stencil.
 I love the little pointy icicle-like design....
Repeated, it makes a great border. 

Art is so much FUN!

Happy Hopping Friends!

Go visit all the Hop Artist's Blogs and make comments for more chances to win.
Two winners will receive a set of Seth's new release stencils!


See you next time!
Happy Arting!
xo


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91 comments:

  1. Linda M. CainApril 28, 2014 at 1:35 AM

    YES! Art IS FUN!

    ~Linda

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  2. neldaApril 28, 2014 at 2:15 AM

    YES! It all looks like you had a lot of fun with this one!

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  3. UnknownApril 28, 2014 at 3:57 AM

    I am still in the early stage of stencilling but I have a lot of fun learning

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  4. UnknownApril 28, 2014 at 4:22 AM

    Love your journal spreads!

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  5. JoyceApril 28, 2014 at 4:24 AM

    I love how expressive your pages are.

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  6. SCarolApril 28, 2014 at 6:57 AM

    Really love your YES spread, love all the textures and the soft colour is wonderful. That's so true that we need to say no to some things so we can say yes to others.

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  7. Linda KittmerApril 28, 2014 at 7:02 AM

    YES! This spread and the dailies accents are fabulous!

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  8. Jackie PNApril 28, 2014 at 7:18 AM

    Janet - what a fabulous spread! I absolutely love how you used so many elements from Seth's stencils and came up with such cool pages! love you color palette too!

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  9. UnknownApril 28, 2014 at 8:18 AM

    I wish we could see these in person so we could appreciate all the layers. This one is very pretty.

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  10. woodenstampApril 28, 2014 at 8:51 AM

    Loving these pages!

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  11. Karen BuchananApril 28, 2014 at 9:01 AM

    Great pages, Love them!

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  12. april dawnApril 28, 2014 at 9:05 AM

    Such pretty colors.

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  13. ClaudineApril 28, 2014 at 9:43 AM

    Very cool, love all the colors and depth.

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  14. Monica LoreApril 28, 2014 at 9:54 AM

    Lovely and fearless! Awesome.

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  15. Mary C. NasserApril 28, 2014 at 9:57 AM

    Love, love, loving your layers, Janet! I want to art journal with you! Thanks for the inspiration!!

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  16. Julie SApril 28, 2014 at 10:15 AM

    Brilliant use of the stencils. I need to get back into my art journaling.

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  17. stamping sueApril 28, 2014 at 10:23 AM

    all the great dimension on your page!
    stamping sue
    http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/

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  18. Susie WolfeApril 28, 2014 at 10:27 AM

    Love the pages and uses of the stencils
    SusieW

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  19. SusanKApril 28, 2014 at 10:46 AM

    Thanks for sharing how you created your pages...so much white space scares me! I never know where to begin...or how.

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  20. MB ShawApril 28, 2014 at 10:52 AM

    Janet, I especially like all those circles (of course you probably guessed that). Beautiful journal pages.

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  21. Judy SheaApril 28, 2014 at 11:31 AM

    Well, you know how I feel about your work and this is no different. LOVE!!!!!

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  22. EstrellaApril 28, 2014 at 11:40 AM

    You used my favorite colors. Love it!

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  23. Jane MartinApril 28, 2014 at 12:30 PM

    I love how well these stencils work!

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  24. TerrieApril 28, 2014 at 12:31 PM

    What a great way to show just using bits and pieces of a stencil.... These blog hops are so fun and inspiring - takes a bit of time, but you each have such great ideas, it's hard to skip one!

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  25. Saranne ValentineApril 28, 2014 at 12:33 PM

    Wow, love the colors!

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  26. AnonymousApril 28, 2014 at 12:42 PM

    Yes, works for me....xox

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  27. LoriApril 28, 2014 at 1:21 PM

    Cool use of these stencils!

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  28. Nicole FosheeApril 28, 2014 at 1:22 PM

    I absolutely love the colors you chose.

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  29. Karen K.April 28, 2014 at 1:45 PM

    I ususally get rid of my white space immediately and then have to layer it back on later...duh! I am going to print out some of your pictures for my inspiration board!

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  30. Jo MurrayApril 28, 2014 at 2:13 PM

    Wow! There's something sort of tribal about your last images. Gorgeous!

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  31. Amy Davis KingApril 28, 2014 at 3:19 PM

    Great Art Journal page! YES!!

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  32. FeliciaApril 28, 2014 at 3:28 PM

    What a fun journal page! I also like the colors you chose! Thanks for sharing!

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  33. SheilaApril 28, 2014 at 3:47 PM

    I find it interesting to see how different artists use the stencils , great work ,

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  34. ChesleyApril 28, 2014 at 3:47 PM

    I love your journal page! And the use of this stencil - I love using bits and parts of a stencil too and you make it look like so much fun - oh yes, it IS so much fun!

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  35. AnonymousApril 28, 2014 at 4:21 PM

    I love the way you all have used parts or sections of Seth Apter's stencils. Awesome creativity.
    Would love to win the stencils.
    Grandma Nancy

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  36. sam21skiApril 28, 2014 at 5:09 PM

    Love how you've just taken sections and the colours work perfectly xxx

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  37. cathy @ma vie trouveeApril 28, 2014 at 6:04 PM

    so fun to see how each of you use the new stencils - such inspiration.

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  38. JeanApril 28, 2014 at 7:45 PM

    This is so much fun! Love seeing how you used the stencil!

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  39. UnknownApril 28, 2014 at 8:10 PM

    oooh what fun ways you used parts of Seth's stencil in your journal, multiple times, and the circles you outlined slightly off center caught my eye right away! not cuz they are not lined up, but cuz they aren't! LOL make sense? i like stuff like that--dare to be different, even if its just a wee bit. Thanks so much for opening up what we can do with the stencils!!

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  40. Sharon Lynn Williams Fine ArtApril 28, 2014 at 9:18 PM

    Please enter me in the draw?

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  41. Caroline D.April 28, 2014 at 9:45 PM

    Both your journal page and daily are fantastic!! These stencils are really versatile looking and you showed how parts can be used for great looks.

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  42. Scrappin' DivaApril 28, 2014 at 9:56 PM

    Great use of the stencils and love the colors you've chosen!

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  43. UnknownApril 28, 2014 at 11:12 PM

    Art is fun! The way you use colors if fun too! Love it.

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  44. UnknownApril 28, 2014 at 11:34 PM

    YES it's a great piece.

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  45. RaineApril 28, 2014 at 11:39 PM

    I love how you used Seth's stencil

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  46. suzieq23April 29, 2014 at 12:07 AM

    Your art is wow and so are Seth's stencils. Would love to win a set!

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  47. RuthApril 29, 2014 at 12:38 AM

    These new stencils are so cool! I'd love to have them! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  48. BlessedsueApril 29, 2014 at 2:18 AM

    Such an amazing art journal page! Great use of Seth's amazing stencil. Inspired. tfs, Blessings, Suzanne

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  49. darleneApril 29, 2014 at 8:56 AM

    Great journal page. I also like circles. Great giveaway. Thanks for offering.

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  50. Carolyn DubeApril 29, 2014 at 9:24 AM

    Yes is on such a rich rich background you've created! I think I could look at it all day!

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  51. NM_CreatrixApril 29, 2014 at 9:29 AM

    Love Love Love them!

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  52. BillApril 29, 2014 at 10:25 AM

    Seth's stencils look like they are so much to use.

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  53. SmokieBlueRoseApril 29, 2014 at 10:43 AM

    Saying no to some things with your page is a nice positive spin. Love it! I like the way the stencil enhanced your message.

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  54. AnonymousApril 29, 2014 at 11:39 AM

    A bright, colorful design. It turned out great. I love Seth's stencils. I could see myself using them for so many projects. They are have so many useful cuts.

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  55. smokeysmomApril 29, 2014 at 12:16 PM

    I'm thinking of all of the things that can be journalled around the word "YES"....great idea:) Love your Daily spread.

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  56. NANCY LEFKOApril 29, 2014 at 12:20 PM

    great work with fabulous stencils!

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  57. MemeApril 29, 2014 at 12:39 PM

    You did a fantastic job on your journal pages! I love how you used Seth's stencil!

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  58. SandyApril 29, 2014 at 1:32 PM

    Your artwork reflects how much fun you're having! Very motivating:) THX!!

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  59. StephanieApril 29, 2014 at 2:47 PM

    YES! Love the pages.

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  60. GillApril 29, 2014 at 3:31 PM

    Fabulous - My favourite so far!!

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  61. molly z.April 29, 2014 at 4:27 PM

    This is awesome. So many different styles. I have to get some playtime.
    Please let me win a set! - molly z.

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  62. Ain't No NinnyApril 29, 2014 at 5:42 PM

    I love the complexity and colors of your background with the simplicity of the word YES in black on top. It's as if your background is hiding all of your secret wishes and desires.

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  63. noraApril 29, 2014 at 5:59 PM

    Saying yes means saying no. How true and how timely for me today!!

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  64. LizApril 29, 2014 at 8:48 PM

    I was just having this discussion with one of the teens I work with - being choosy about what you say yes to. Love your blog and your daily pages.

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  65. UnknownApril 30, 2014 at 1:35 AM

    And yet again another way to use these stencils! Awesome!

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  66. stlbarbApril 30, 2014 at 11:06 AM

    What a great journal page!!!

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  67. BethApril 30, 2014 at 6:47 PM

    YES! I say YES! And Thanks for sharing your process.

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  68. JoApril 30, 2014 at 6:52 PM

    Love the layering.

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  69. JLeigh DesignsApril 30, 2014 at 11:36 PM

    YES! I love it very inspirational.

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  70. Dara LynnMay 1, 2014 at 8:37 AM

    Yes! Such a powerful 3 letter word! Sometimes life changing and yet only 3 letters....love this post and what elements from Seth's new stencils highlighted in the journal piece! Lovely

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  71. patty a.May 1, 2014 at 9:15 AM

    I agree - are is so much fun! The stencil is crazy cool!

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  72. TangledBlueRoseMay 1, 2014 at 11:13 AM

    Wonderful! I love your pages and use of stencils. Have a beautiful day!

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  73. LindaMay 1, 2014 at 12:13 PM

    love the way you used the stencils. I'm going to have a hard time remembering all the techniques I've seen today

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  74. Christie BrooksMay 1, 2014 at 12:14 PM

    Blog hopping is fun - so much creativity. Love the bright colors you used. Seth's latest set of stencils will be fun using together. Thanks for the opportunity to win these.

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  75. AnonymousMay 1, 2014 at 1:40 PM

    Janet, I love the layering and the soft colors of the journal page.

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  76. SuztatsMay 1, 2014 at 4:36 PM

    Oh, fun! Saying YES to creating art is something I want to do more often!

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  77. Barbara I.May 1, 2014 at 9:25 PM

    Seth's stencils are so versatile. I love how you used them for art journaling! Thanks for participating in the hop!

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  78. RMLMay 2, 2014 at 1:35 AM

    Janet I just love your use of color! Your work is always so inspiring to me! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  79. JKWMay 2, 2014 at 10:32 AM

    I am a Documented Life Journal person too. What fun to see different ways to use Seth's wonderful stencils on our Art. Blessings, Janet PPF

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  80. RebeccaMay 2, 2014 at 1:03 PM

    I love your message here! Thanks for the reminder and the inspiration.

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  81. EmmaJaneMay 2, 2014 at 4:01 PM

    I'm really enjoying how each artist is using these stencils. Love the colour and message of your page.

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  82. Chiara T.May 3, 2014 at 10:22 AM

    great use of the stencils... fabs

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  83. ReneeMay 3, 2014 at 1:07 PM

    Awesome pages! Love the stencils.

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  84. The Dog River Cat House StudioMay 3, 2014 at 1:14 PM

    Love your journal pages, Janet, as always. Yes, I wish I could see you in August, but yes, other things are more important! ❤️ Lynn

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  85. ShannonWLMay 3, 2014 at 7:25 PM

    Great inspiration. Love the new stencils.

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  86. EFKaplanMay 3, 2014 at 7:50 PM

    Totally love your work. New to me. =)

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  87. UnknownMay 4, 2014 at 11:16 AM

    As always ~ your journal pages make my mouth water! Deliciously inspiring!

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  88. The Hardy StamperMay 4, 2014 at 11:51 AM

    A great use of Seth's new stencils!

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  89. KialayaMay 4, 2014 at 1:24 PM

    Nice colour combination you made in these.

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  90. KatieMay 4, 2014 at 9:00 PM

    These new stencils look very fun and I loved seeing the journal pages you created! Great colors. Thank you for sharing.

    Katie B.

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  91. AnonymousMay 5, 2014 at 3:06 PM

    As soon as I came to your blog page, I went oooh pretty. Such a clean clear page and your art just popped. Love how you used the stencils.
    Sandra d.

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