Howdy Gals (and guys)!
Today we are going to celebrate the city I live in ~ music city! For those of you who don't know where that is, it's Nashville! (well I actually live in the suburbs, but close enough)
I LOVED playing around with Seth Apter's Numbers stencil available at StencilGirl Products. There are so many possibilities in adding texture or interest to any creative project and I can tell already this will be one of my "go to" stencils. But I am going to show you today how I used it to make a guitar.
So let's begin..
(1) First I took tissue paper and glued it to my wood. After dried, I layered the background with Mary Beth Shaw's Greek Key stencil in white and in gray.
(2) Then I added in blue with Seth Apter's Numbers stencil.
I repeated in various places with the stencil again using white.
(3) I then cut out old sheet music in the shape of a guitar. I used a ripped piece of corrugated cardboard for the top (don't know what that is called). I don't play guitar! ;) I glued them to the board using matte medium.
(4) I then did a light white wash over the guitar to fade the music. It wasn't so important to me the songs I chose, and I want it to have appeal to everyone and not be based on what song music I used.
(5) I then did some light washes of paint in umber and blue to highlight the other areas of the guitar and begin to bring it to life.
(6) I used paint, Faber Castell pens and black ink pens to define the details a bit more. I also used Seth's stencil again to add some texture behind the strings of the guitar.
(7) I took some old chipboard scrapbook letters and laid them out to spell "me & my guitar". I painted them with raw umber and glued down in position.
If you have any questions ~ please sure to let me know! I hope you found this little 'musical' stop fun. Come back again Monday for a BONUS tutorial using the Seth Apter Numbers stencil again with a whole new project and a whole new look!!
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Be sure to keep following along the Hop to learn more new fun and exciting ways to use the stencil!
Here is a list of where to go:
what a fantastic Mixed Media piece Kirsten!
ReplyDeleteI love the colors and textures...
amazing!
I just love the layering on this one. Great work.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jo!
DeleteFab project. I love your guitar, had to show my husband who's a player of guitars himself. Love. xox
ReplyDeleteThank you Corrine ~ you'll maybe have to make him one? :)
DeleteDigging your guitar! count me in!
ReplyDeleteYeehaw! :)
DeleteTremendous project! Love seeing it build up!
ReplyDeleteThanks Carolyn :)!
DeleteVery creative piece! I love the soft colors and all of the layers!
ReplyDeleteI tried to keep it neutral so it would "go" anywhere! Giddyup!
DeleteThanks for the little tutorial Kirsten! Great project.
ReplyDeleteYou are absolutely welcome!
DeleteWonderful creation and tutorial!
ReplyDeleteso many layers and so much attention to detail! what a gorgeous way to use Seth's stencils! thank you for this opportunity to win Seth's stencils and for an introduction to your really fun and funky art style!
ReplyDeleteHis stencil is so versatile ~ love it! Thanks for hopping along!
DeleteReally cool way to use Seth's stencils layering your background. Love your guitar!
ReplyDeleteThank you thank you Suzy!
DeleteSimply wonderful! I love the subtlety of the stencils! And your guitar is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteawesome use of the stencil! And you got an amazing 3d effect with that guitar. Terrific tutorial and project. Thanks Kristin!
ReplyDeleteLove Seths stencils hope I win and your project is awesome
ReplyDeleteHe made an amazing stencil ~ hope you win too! :)
DeleteLove the guitar! Happy work.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jane :)!
DeleteSo beautiful!!!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome use of the stencil....love your guitar!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Hope!
DeleteA cute and fun project. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us!
DeleteI love this project. What an imaginative way to use this stencil.
ReplyDeleteThis turned out great! Fantastic layering with the stencils. .
ReplyDeleteI love some layering :)!!
DeleteI am loving this stencil and what you are all doing with it! Love how you did the guitar with the music note paper.
ReplyDeleteI love using music sheets in my work ~ it makes things look happier! :) Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteWOW I thought the whole guitar was 3D - amazing work!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Christi!
DeleteThis is stunning - I love it!
ReplyDelete'Stunning' is such a compliment ~ thank you!
DeleteLove your design. These blog hops are so inspirational. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteDon't you love hopping along for all these fun ideas? So glad you joined us!
DeleteWow! This is so COOL!! LOVE the guitar! Fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThank you Lori!
Deleteso many yummy layers in your project-love it!! And the stencil is one I'd so love to win and play with!
ReplyDeleteIt's a great stencil ~ good luck!
DeleteLove the subtlety of this piece! And the use of the corrugated cardboard was brilliant!
ReplyDeleteThank you Katalina!
DeleteAmazing, stunning, beautiful, gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThank you, thank you, thank you, thank you!
DeleteLove your color combination and seeing your step by step process!
ReplyDeleteThis piece contains so much rhythm and variety! Love it!!!
Thanks Mary :)!
DeleteBeautiful project....great use of Seth's stencil. Love them!!
ReplyDeleteI really like how you've made the guitar look 3D.
ReplyDeleteThanks Gillian :)!
DeleteWhat a fun project! Thanks for reminding me that I don't always have to use bold colors with my stencils.
ReplyDeleteI like some bold colors too ~ this one I purposely limited my color palette and I like how it turned out! thanks for hopping by!
DeleteI LOVE this piece!!! Wonderful!!!!
ReplyDeletethank you Wanda!
DeleteBeautiful piece Kirsten!
ReplyDeleteLove the "git-ar" made from the music sheet, background is great!
ReplyDeleteHaha! Yep, that's how they say it 'round here! THanks for stopping by!
DeleteLoving your project - I know someone this would be awesome for! lol Might have to try one. Once again the bits and pieces you chose to use of the stencils were perfect for this. Thanks so much for sharing your step by step and a chance to win these awesome stencils! Janelle R
ReplyDeletePlease share if you do ~ I'd love to see it!
DeleteThat looks so great, I love how you built up all the layers.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
Deletewell this was just awesome. !!! SO glad I kept reading...
ReplyDeleteI am SO glad you did too!
DeleteI really liked how you used the stencils on this project
ReplyDeleteThanks Kathy!
DeleteYummy!
ReplyDeleteDifferent way to use the stencil! thanks for sharing, I really liked it!!! {Made me homesick for "Music City"!!!}
ReplyDeleteIt's a great place to live isn't it? :) Thanks for hopping along!
DeleteThis really works. Love it.
ReplyDeleteI love your guitar! It reminds me of Pablo Picasso's work. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteWow! what a great compliment! Thank you!
DeleteAbsolutely beautiful! Thank you
ReplyDeleteAnnette
SO cool Kirsten! Very inspiring! <3
ReplyDeletethank you Erica!
DeleteVery cool project! I really like how the guitar was pieced together using sheet music.
ReplyDeletevery cool and unique look!
ReplyDeleteYou did an awesome job! Seth's stencils are to inspirational!
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Thanks Dotti!
DeleteWhat an amazing project, love that stencil!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Lizzy!
DeleteWow, that is great!
ReplyDeleteStunning project, I love the way you have used the stencils, gorgeous x
ReplyDeleteLove your innovative use of the stencil parts and Love your guitar.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodnes, I LOVE this piece! Thanks for sharing how it was created. The stencils add subtly to the background and help make the guitar pop. Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing art piece!!! Love how you transformed the cardboard into the head stock! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHow creative! Your cardboard just makes it sing! Great colors,too!
ReplyDeleteSinging your praises! Great job!
ReplyDeletePupton58 at gmail dot com
Being a lover of country music and Music City, I do LOVE your creation. Don't ya just love Seth's artwork?!?!
ReplyDeleteVery cool use of Seth's stencil. It could be used in so many ways. Love it.
ReplyDeleteLove the stencils. Enjoyed seeing your amazing artistic process!!!
ReplyDelete<3 J
looove your guitar and music picture! tx for sharing, aloha, angi in hana
ReplyDeleteCool guitar! Love the way you used Seth's stencil.
ReplyDeleteVery creative use of the stencil Kirsten! You know what I love about Nashville?? That you live there!
ReplyDeleteaww... :)!
DeleteDesigns with music themes make me feel happy. Love the repurposed cardboard and subtle use of stenciling layers for the background.
ReplyDeleteThat was a creative use of cardboard! It will made the guitar unique. Love Seth's stamps too. So many uses for them, in a variety of projects. Thank you for the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous textures ... and fab step by step photos :)
ReplyDeleteHow fabulous and totally unique!!! Love your funky guitar and the gorgeous background.
ReplyDeleteThanks Marjie! :)
DeleteWant to play with stencils...
ReplyDeletecame by your blog via my mixed media group on FB & then the blog hop...
ReplyDelete~ thanks for sharing your art, I am enjoying it ~ inspired, R ;)
Love the guitar....so creative with the use of Seth's stencil too. Glad I found your blog.
ReplyDeleteMy husband plays guitar and is a singer/songwriter. I would love to create something similar to your piece as a gift for him. Awesome work!
ReplyDeletevery unique usage for the stencils... music just sings to my soul
ReplyDeleteKirsten this is an incredible piece of art. It is so unique and so very textured. Using the corrugated cardboard was genius. Thanks a million for being a part of the blog hop and using the stencils so creatively.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great piece and wonderful use of the stencil.
ReplyDeleteI'm astounded how people can use the same stencil in such diverse ways. Super work.
ReplyDeleteLove how you did this!! This is fantastic. I have several friends that play guitar and I love the whole grungy background and funky guitar look!
ReplyDeleteLovely... thanks for the step by step!
ReplyDeleteso glad i'm following the blog hop and ended up here - i love this piece! truly mixed media. i love all the components you used, especially the corrugated cardboard! i'm a new follower... :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a great use of the stencil- just love your sample!
ReplyDeleteFabulous art work! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeletesuper neat piece. love the corrugated piece at top. great idea. super pictures thanks
ReplyDeleteGreat use of Seth's stencil! Thanks for hosting a giveaway.
ReplyDeleteLovely design and colors!
ReplyDeletewhat a great piece!
ReplyDeleteVery unique usage and interruption of the stencil, like it a lot! Thanks for sharing....
ReplyDeleteIf I win I'm going to use my stencils to pain on fabric
ReplyDeleteI love what everyone has done with Seth's Stencil!! Such inspiration!!! Thank you for sharing.... I'm going to sign up for your newsletter so I don't miss a thing on your Blog...
ReplyDeleteHow super cool is that?? I just love it to pieces!!! love everything about it!
ReplyDeleteAwesome art ... love YOUR Guitar!!!! Would love a Seth Apter Stencil!
ReplyDeleteWow, I love your project. Love the colors you used. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteKirsten...Loving your blog hop project using Seth's stencils! I am just now hearing about and seeing Seth's stencils and I think they are amazing! Your guitar project is so clever and so beautifully done. Thanks for the wonderful step by step. I know how much time it takes to create such a great blog post! I also thank you for the chance to win Seth's stencils. <3 Candy
ReplyDeleteLove how you used such subtle colors with the stencil. Great project. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteKirsten - I love your project and the use of Seth's stencil. I love music so this piece is so inspiring - makes me want to add guitar lessons to my bucket list! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove these stencils and what you did with them. Hope to tune in on Monday for more - Thanks
ReplyDeleteFabulous, love your project and the stencils.
ReplyDeleteI love the interesting way you used Seth's stencil and your completed art piece. I liked all the elements that you used. Very inspiring.
ReplyDeleteI just love how you developed your finish piece using the stencil and so many textures and elements on the guitar. Beautifully done. I didn't realize you were from Middle TN. Where? I live in Hendersonville.
ReplyDeleteLoved how your used the stencil! Thanks
ReplyDeletelove your guitar pic and how you used the stencils. thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteGreat project with great stencils.
ReplyDeleteLove your project!!!!! chefl@swbell.net
ReplyDeleteLOVE how you used the stencils and your finished project is outstanding!
ReplyDeleteI am thrilled to have discovered 9 artists in addition to Seth who are so skilled in mixed media. I am a novice and welcome the techniques and processes that you have all so graciously revealed. I will be back to visit each of you! I have my fingers crossed that I win the stencils so I can use the money I would spend on them to purchase others, like the elephant! Beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteWow this is awesome, the stencils too! Loving it all!!!
ReplyDeleteI love your guitar and intuitive use of Seth's stencil. Amazing!
ReplyDeleteI'd never have thought of the corrugated board - the perfect touch.
ReplyDeleteWonderful project! I will be back for your next one. :)
ReplyDeleteLove the new 3 stencils! New to mixed media. What a way to get started!
ReplyDeletethe guitar would make an awesome man card. ty for the idea. smilz.
ReplyDeleteKristen I live in one of the other Tennessee music cities, Bristol. Check out our Rhythm and Roots Reunion happening next weekend. Plus I would love a look at those stencils
ReplyDeleteCool ~ sure will!
DeleteWhat a great project and more ideas for how to use Seth's GREAT stencils!! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHis stencils are the bomb!
DeleteThis is STUNNING.
ReplyDeleteOne of the best works I've seen in a long time.