Tuesday, August 18, 2015

StencilGirl Meets Verday


One of the perks of being on the StencilGirl Creative Team
is that I am sent some fabulous products to try out along with stencils.

Can I just say that VerDay Paints and Patina by Ten Seconds Studio 
are more fun to play with than I ever could have imagined! 

I ended up with those great books in the top photo....
But here is some of my experimentation along the way....


I watched some YouTube videos from the fun girls at Ten Second Studio to begin with.
I started with some cardboard box pieces in manageable sizes,
and painted them with some great DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylics.

 I used the big X-12 Stencil by Terri Stegmiller on the base.
I followed the directions and sprayed the patina over the iron metalized paint 
and it turned that nice rusty orange.
 Oh Wow!
Then topped it with Michelle Ward's
Damask Medium Stencil...one of my favorites.


Love this!


Here's the X-12 Stencil, then the Medium Damask Stencil, & the X-12 Stencil again.

Wow! 
I am really partial to blues... I love this!
I added Rae Missigman's Repetition Stencil as texture with the X-12.
I love layers!


And then another with some turquoise paints....
I used Nathalie Kalbach's Crackle Stencil
under the X-12 here for even more texture.

 LOVE!!!


Okay, can you see I have book making on my mind here?
Two of everything! 


 So on to my finished project...
I started with each of the metalized paints as the base coat and then
proceeded with experimentation from there.....

Here is how they ended up...

Damask Medium Stencil and Repetition Stencil...

Imaginary Bloom Stencil and Repetition Stencil

Nonsensical Bloom Stencil and Repetition Stencil

Nonsensical Bloom Stencil


These four were bound into little books...
I even covered the book tape bindings in the VerDay Paints.
Since they can go on fabric I figured I'd give it a try.


Every surface was sprayed with a fixative 
and then covered in Mod Podge for a smooth clean finish. 


I really loved this project and the fun that went with it.
Thanks to the gals at Ten Seconds Studio for the opportunity to play!


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90 comments:

  1. PilgrimAugust 18, 2015 at 1:16 AM

    The work you have done is beautiful. I am really going to have to try this product and soon.

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  2. JorinAugust 18, 2015 at 1:36 AM

    You have beautiful books; eminently, I love the turquoise ones.
    Jorin

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  3. RuthAugust 18, 2015 at 2:06 AM

    What an interesting product! Your books are lovely!

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  4. StacyCAugust 18, 2015 at 3:52 AM

    Awesome books, I am really loving the rust.

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  5. mamablitgerAugust 18, 2015 at 4:15 AM

    Oh gosh.. Your books look fabulous. It is interesting that this fab product also works on fabric. What possibilities !!!!!
    Thank you for sharing your lovely art.
    Hugs from Monica... Spain
    (mamablitger@hotmail.com )

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  6. Sue Marrazzo Fine ArtAugust 18, 2015 at 4:51 AM

    A nice post...WELL done!

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  7. AnonymousAugust 18, 2015 at 7:12 AM

    These came out great. The dark colors really bring out the patina. xox

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  8. Boo GAugust 18, 2015 at 7:35 AM

    Oh, I love how they turned out. The red one is so cool. I like the damask best I think.

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  9. murielAugust 18, 2015 at 7:48 AM

    The effects are really great! I love all of your books.

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  10. SuztatsAugust 18, 2015 at 8:02 AM

    The books turned out fabulous! The VerDay paints and patina look like tons of fun I want to try.

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  11. CeciliaAugust 18, 2015 at 8:36 AM

    Dazzling artwork! Those flowers are my favorite -- the contrasting colors sing together!

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  12. SueknollAugust 18, 2015 at 8:37 AM

    You did an awesome job! Looks like fun!!

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  13. UnknownAugust 18, 2015 at 10:07 AM

    Oh wow - WHAT A FABULOUS post... my fav is the nonsensical bloom creation - but they are all just INCREDIBLE Janet. Thanks bunches for such great inspirations. j.

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  14. HeidiAugust 18, 2015 at 10:16 AM

    Absolutely love your VerDay stenciled books!

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  15. marbranAugust 18, 2015 at 10:17 AM

    Always looking for new ideas for book covers. Love this idea!!

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  16. brendaAugust 18, 2015 at 10:42 AM

    Great gift ideas! The colors are wonderful.

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  17. Bren Graham ThebeauAugust 18, 2015 at 10:50 AM

    I am loving the rusted effects, such beautiful books !

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  18. cghundleyAugust 18, 2015 at 10:54 AM

    Great project! Thanks
    for showing all the steps
    involved.
    Carla from Utah

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  19. UnknownAugust 18, 2015 at 11:04 AM

    OMG! I love these books!

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  20. Ain't No NinnyAugust 18, 2015 at 11:08 AM

    Wow! I really love the textures and colors you achieved! Great project.
    deardeniseh (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  21. InthedarkdesignsAugust 18, 2015 at 11:11 AM

    Amazing Fun. Love the layers. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  22. BeaAugust 18, 2015 at 11:28 AM

    Beautiful book covers!...bea

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  23. MB ShawAugust 18, 2015 at 11:39 AM

    I am swooning! These are fabulous, Janet! You need to sell them. And I am first in line :)

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  24. ansharas_atticbymaryannAugust 18, 2015 at 11:54 AM

    Love the books!

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  25. Gwen LafleurAugust 18, 2015 at 12:03 PM

    I'm absolutely loving how your book covers... the rusted look is just beautiful here! Love how it worked with the stencils. I'll have to try this!

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  26. Nancy WalkerAugust 18, 2015 at 12:04 PM

    Love how the new VerDay patina and paint looks on handmade books. This is a great demo...thanks for sharing your technique!

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  27. MargaretAugust 18, 2015 at 12:19 PM

    Love the book covers

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  28. BethanyAugust 18, 2015 at 12:30 PM

    i love the results you got with that paint.

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  29. Wendy WardAugust 18, 2015 at 12:32 PM

    great idea! love the outcome. Need to get me some of these paints!

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  30. Toni HinchcliffeAugust 18, 2015 at 12:39 PM

    Oh, Wow! That's exactly what I said when I saw your projects! Fabulous!

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  31. sally.wilsonAugust 18, 2015 at 1:10 PM

    Books are a favorite for me! I would love to try this amazing method to make book covers!! Fun, fun, fun.

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  32. Lisa Derby OdenAugust 18, 2015 at 1:27 PM

    These are really interesting book covers. I haven't done any in awhile and your post is making me itchy, very itchy! Thank you!

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  33. andrea50harrisAugust 18, 2015 at 1:32 PM

    These paints are awesome!

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  34. UnknownAugust 18, 2015 at 1:35 PM

    I LOVE VerDay paints! Can't wait to try them with stencils! Love your beautiful journals!

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  35. AnonymousAugust 18, 2015 at 1:37 PM

    Love how those metal paints look and love your book covers! those are awesome!
    ~Ginny K.~

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  36. AnonymousAugust 18, 2015 at 1:40 PM

    LOVE your beautiful journals! I'd LOVE to win 1 of those journals as well!! Hint, Hint!!
    The VerDay paints look so primitive & like -- well - rusty pipes!! :)
    Thanks for sharing,
    sapps2luv (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  37. BethanAugust 18, 2015 at 1:47 PM

    The books are fab and I think the paints are great. I will need to buy some for my books and mixed media projects.

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  38. mama miaAugust 18, 2015 at 1:48 PM

    Great project! Your books are very cool! Great stencils and I love the patina effects. Looks like another technique I'm just going to have to try.

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  39. JillGAAugust 18, 2015 at 1:55 PM

    wow! What awesome examples! Love the book covers!

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  40. JillGAAugust 18, 2015 at 1:56 PM

    Love rusty words! jill (at) jillholmes (dot me)

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  41. UnknownAugust 18, 2015 at 1:56 PM

    What a fun project. Love the books.

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  42. Art By WandaAugust 18, 2015 at 2:00 PM

    LOVE how you've used the products and the books you've made!!!!!! Fabulous!!!!

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  43. CandyAugust 18, 2015 at 2:02 PM

    Really amazing... they look so professional. And I know everyone would ask me how I did it! And this technique looks so much more complicated than it is. Great info. And thank you!

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  44. EloiseAugust 18, 2015 at 2:07 PM

    Amazing depth of color. Love these new products, can't wait to try them. I would love to win these. I make lots of tags and this product would be great for the texture look along with the stencils. Thank you for the instructions on your project

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  45. Judy SheaAugust 18, 2015 at 2:09 PM

    Super process... I love this look and I bet, feel, of those books. Great job!

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  46. cedarrapidsleaAugust 18, 2015 at 2:21 PM

    These paints give some wonderful effects.

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  47. Dee SpillaneAugust 18, 2015 at 2:33 PM

    Love the books! I love making books so this project really interested me. I love the product too. Thanks for sharing!
    Sunmoongal (at) me (dot) com

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  48. UnknownAugust 18, 2015 at 2:34 PM

    Your layers are fabulous… I love the rusted, old world look those paints provide. I may have to rush out and get some. Thanks for sharing your lovely work !

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  49. AnonymousAugust 18, 2015 at 2:48 PM

    The first thing that came to mind when I saw the examples yesterday was hand bound books. WOW! Your examples show just how. great the VerDay paints and patina can be--your creations are beautiful. Thanks for the inspiration! ann_choate(at)yahoo(dot com)

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  50. SherryAugust 18, 2015 at 3:07 PM

    Great project! Love your books.

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  51. Carolyn DubeAugust 18, 2015 at 4:29 PM

    What superb journals you've made! I love the way the VerDay works with stencils!

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  52. McStamperAugust 18, 2015 at 4:51 PM

    What amazing ideas. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  53. UnknownAugust 18, 2015 at 6:06 PM

    SO many adorable books and great results! Love what you created Janet!

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  54. VickiRossArtAugust 18, 2015 at 7:48 PM

    These are GREAT! Love how you used fabric and VerDay for the bindings

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  55. UnknownAugust 18, 2015 at 7:56 PM

    Janet, thank you so much for your beautiful books. I also love bookmaking.

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  56. Carol PAugust 18, 2015 at 8:24 PM

    These books turned out fabulous! Thanks for the idea.

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  57. TerryAugust 18, 2015 at 8:28 PM

    Wow!! I absolutely LOVE, love, LOVE what you did with your beautiful books! So inspirational! I can't wait to get my hands on some of that verday paint!!

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  58. All Squared Away QuiltingAugust 18, 2015 at 8:32 PM

    Your books are wondeerful -- thanks for the inspiration.

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  59. SethAugust 18, 2015 at 9:35 PM

    These are really spectacular. Love the surface you created here!

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  60. suzieq23August 18, 2015 at 9:49 PM

    These book covers look fantastic. Again, I am going to have a lot of fun playing with these products. Thank you.
    suzschultz23 (at) aol (dotcom)

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  61. CindyCTAugust 18, 2015 at 10:41 PM

    Your books look Awesome! Now I really want to try these Verday paints. Thanks for sharing.

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  62. M. AustenAugust 18, 2015 at 10:55 PM

    They're awesome looking books!! Great job!!

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  63. carolyndawnAugust 19, 2015 at 1:50 AM

    Absolutely beautiful work and products.

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  64. donna joyAugust 19, 2015 at 2:21 AM

    stunning work! Really loving how versatile this is.

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  65. Özge BaşağaçAugust 19, 2015 at 8:29 AM

    Great books with striking covers.

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  66. KathrynAugust 19, 2015 at 9:18 AM

    Beautiful book covers!

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  67. KathrynAugust 19, 2015 at 9:18 AM

    Beautiful book covers!

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  68. MicheleAugust 19, 2015 at 9:25 AM

    Your journal covers are breathtaking!!! I love your style!

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  69. Vicki RomaineAugust 19, 2015 at 11:12 AM

    I love how you used these paints. I would really like to try this out.

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  70. Jo MurrayAugust 19, 2015 at 11:34 AM

    Books to die for! What an easy way to get metallic effects. Thanks for all the info.

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  71. NancyAugust 19, 2015 at 12:37 PM

    All that texture-lovely! And the books are wonderful.

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  72. APG JamieAugust 19, 2015 at 2:42 PM

    oooo I love how they came out, wonderful journals & great stencils & yes the VerDay looks very fun

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  73. UnknownAugust 19, 2015 at 3:42 PM

    Love your projects. You did a beautiful job with my paints.
    Cheryl

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  74. Jacklyn YoungAugust 19, 2015 at 4:14 PM

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  75. Jacklyn YoungAugust 19, 2015 at 4:21 PM

    What a great idea for book covers! And such a generous giveaway! My email is shamhat208 (at) yahoo

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  76. JeanAugust 19, 2015 at 5:42 PM

    Just love these! The Blues are amazing

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  77. Mary C. NasserAugust 19, 2015 at 7:20 PM

    These books are GORGEOUS, Janet! Wow! Wow! Wow! Wow! Wow! They make me swoon! :)

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  78. karinbbAugust 19, 2015 at 7:50 PM

    The damask with the Verday was genius! Love it.

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  79. UnknownAugust 19, 2015 at 9:20 PM

    These are beautiful books! I love the color combinations you chose, especially with that awesome rust patina.

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  80. S@ndy DillerAugust 19, 2015 at 9:50 PM

    How much fun is this - your covers turned out fabulous. Would love to win some of these goodies and try this out for myself.

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  81. OmynAugust 20, 2015 at 11:20 AM

    these wee books are lovely! I like that the paints can go on so many different mediums.

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  82. wildaltaroseAugust 20, 2015 at 11:38 AM

    Oh I can't wait to try these.....I have so many ideas already.

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  83. Ginny StilesAugust 20, 2015 at 9:41 PM

    I think those rusty elements are super.
    ginny (dot) stiles at gmail (dot) com

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  84. RebeccaAugust 20, 2015 at 10:00 PM

    What a great reminder to work en masse in order to really explore the medium. Love what you've created. Thanks for sharing with us!!!

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  85. LuraAugust 21, 2015 at 3:10 PM

    WOW!!!!!! who doesnt love books??? you did an incredible job with all your creations. it looks like this product adds shimmer and shine to everything. i have never seen them before and sure would love to give them a try. wishing and hoping

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  86. smilingmoonAugust 21, 2015 at 3:59 PM

    your books look fabulous! I'd love to make books like this!

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  87. Tentaciones de PapelAugust 21, 2015 at 6:37 PM

    Beautiful books, they are so great! I love these paints.

    tentacionesdepapel (at) gmail (dot) com

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  88. Denise @PlaylearnteachAugust 21, 2015 at 11:46 PM

    I covet your books! Can't wait to try the paint and stencils. ~Denise

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  89. Cath SheardAugust 22, 2015 at 12:28 AM

    Those book covers are fab; thanks for sharing.

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  90. Zsuzsa Karoly-SmithJanuary 12, 2016 at 1:37 PM

    I absolutely adore those books!

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