Friday, January 3, 2014

Blog Hop with StencilGirl and Kae Pea

Welcome to the Kae Pea StencilGirl Bloghop!  

I had fun creating a little night scene with stencil and stamps by Kae Pea (Kristen Powers).  I started by covering my canvas (or wood in my case) with musical tissue paper, letting it dry.


I then sketched out a circle from Kae Pea's Simple Geo circle stencil available from StencilGirl Products. It is a great stencil with lots of different size circles!


Once I had the scene sketched, I painted in the sky purple, the moon yellow and wiped away some paint to allow the tissue paper to show through.  


The purple was a little much for me so I added a Pthalo Turquoise over it to make it more "night time" looking. I painted in the grass green.


I then used this lovely stamp from Rubbermoon Stamps (also by Kae Pea) to stamp on this tree to my night time scene using white paint.




I filled in some of the stamp with Raw Umber and colored the stars yellow.  I added some white around the moon to create a "glow".  I then used my thumbs to make two cats.  I don't know why I thought of cats for this, because I don't own any cats, but it just said "cats" to me. 


I fell in love with this stamp from Rubbermoon!  It's kind of their logo and I love it.  I really LOVE the moon and I just love her face here! I knew this was my moon for my painting!


However, once I stamped it on…I realized it was not proportional enough for the moon I painted.  Can you see the faint stamp I tried to rub off?  So I was perplexed.  What could I do? I really wanted my moon to have a face.


 Instead of being able to use this lovely stamp this time, I decided to use it for inspiration and I drew in my moon face.  (my face is not nearly as cute as the stamp but I guess she was the face that was meant to come out in the piece!!) After she was drawn in, I used a palette knife and added in some texture in the grass, filled out my cats and voila ~ a dreamy night scene!


Got to love some purple kitties, eh?



I added a bit of glitter around the moon for some sparkle!  Hope you have a sparkling moon in your future soon!


I then added a quote by ee cummings that says, "yours is the light by which my spirit is born. you are my sun, my moon and all my stars."




I hope you enjoyed! For more free art tutorials visit my website at www.KirstenReedDesigns.com or subscribe to my blog above.  I hope 2014 is a great year for you!

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Be sure to keep hopping along and leave a comment.  Remember EVERY comment on EVERY blog is a chance to win prizes! Woot woot! Giveaways close Friday, January 10th at 11:59 pm.

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140 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2014 at 4:56 AM

    So sweet. Love those kitties embracing the moon. xox

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  2. Terri StegmillerJanuary 3, 2014 at 6:48 AM

    Wonderful!

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  3. UnknownJanuary 3, 2014 at 7:22 AM

    Delightful.Thumb cats!! PURPLE THUMB CATS LOVE ,LOVE IT ALL. Thanks

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  4. Denny1600January 3, 2014 at 7:54 AM

    This is awesome! It's relatively simple, but looks so deep. Thanks for sharing some problem solving. I love the purple cats and the sparkly moon!

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  5. UnknownJanuary 3, 2014 at 8:03 AM

    So cute!! Where did you find the tissue paper?

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    1. UnknownJanuary 3, 2014 at 10:25 AM

      I just added in the hyperlink for tissue paper if you click on it ~ should take you right to the kind I purchased! :)

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  6. elleJanuary 3, 2014 at 8:12 AM

    It is a wonderful canvas and great tutorial!

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  7. MB ShawJanuary 3, 2014 at 8:23 AM

    So sweet! Your moon face is beautiful. I love the way you integrated the stamps.

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  8. MariaJanuary 3, 2014 at 8:39 AM

    Gorgeous! Loving that sparkle around the moon!

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  9. UnknownJanuary 3, 2014 at 8:41 AM

    What an awesome project!

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  10. TheaMinPAJanuary 3, 2014 at 8:50 AM

    love your painting! so now I'm looking for musical tissue paper... I never would have thought to make thumbprints into cats! wonderful! and I never saw that ee cummings quote before - it's perfect. so much to learn on this blog hop! thank you for sharing your process.

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    1. UnknownJanuary 3, 2014 at 10:25 AM

      Thank you! I am glad you are enjoying and learning!!

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  11. MommyroxJanuary 3, 2014 at 8:50 AM

    That tree stamp is one of my favs! Where to get the tissue paper? TFS!

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    1. UnknownJanuary 3, 2014 at 10:23 AM

      It is a fun stamp! Here is the link where I got the tissue paper.

      http://www.amazon.com/BuyGifts-Music-Note-Tissue-Paper/dp/B00H38KHHS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1388766147&sr=8-3&keywords=gift+tissue+paper+music

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    2. UnknownJanuary 3, 2014 at 10:26 AM

      I added in the hyperlink on the first sentence to the paper I bought!

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  12. Judy SheaJanuary 3, 2014 at 9:51 AM

    You really make a great moon face. Love how you just went with it and made it gorgeous, as usual. Night sky and kitties= love.

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    1. UnknownJanuary 3, 2014 at 10:26 AM

      Kind of have to just go with it sometimes when we mess up! :))

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  13. SaraJanuary 3, 2014 at 10:47 AM

    That sky is gorgeous and the sparkle ring around the moon is perfect. Love the whole piece.

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    1. UnknownJanuary 3, 2014 at 2:51 PM

      Thank you Sara! The purple and blue together really gave it some luscious color, huh? :)

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  14. GillJanuary 3, 2014 at 11:01 AM

    I love everything about this!
    Thanks for sharing!

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  15. UnknownJanuary 3, 2014 at 11:09 AM

    Magical piece. Love it.

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  16. UnknownJanuary 3, 2014 at 11:32 AM

    Thumb cats! You WIN!!

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    1. UnknownJanuary 3, 2014 at 2:52 PM

      Thumb cats…hey, maybe I've started something!!! :))

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  17. J-LinJanuary 3, 2014 at 11:34 AM

    Glitter, the perfect 3-d item for everything!

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  18. Robin in WNCJanuary 3, 2014 at 11:52 AM

    Love this, purple is my go to color. Good save on the moon face.

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  19. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2014 at 12:34 PM

    Love this! You have worked that moon and sky into a piece that has surely made the wall! :) I love the purple you used.

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    1. UnknownJanuary 3, 2014 at 5:54 PM

      The purple really brings out the magic in the sky doesn't it? Love it when a piece just comes together. Thanks for stopping by!

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  20. Jo MurrayJanuary 3, 2014 at 12:42 PM

    Great piece...perfect for that quote. Love the process...layer, layer, layer....and your choice of stamps.

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  21. Leslie Tucker JenisonJanuary 3, 2014 at 12:58 PM

    Just beautiful! I love the fact that your piece is overlaid on sheet music. xoxo

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    1. UnknownJanuary 3, 2014 at 5:53 PM

      I do love using some music symbols in my art :)

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  22. ansharas_atticbymaryannJanuary 3, 2014 at 1:23 PM

    Love the use if products and colors!

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  23. JeanJanuary 3, 2014 at 2:20 PM

    Thank you for showing all your steps! This is just gorgeous!

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  24. JenniferJanuary 3, 2014 at 2:35 PM

    Love it! I think your moon face came out just right ... the stamp would've made it look like the moon was looking out, but your moon is looking down at the kitties. Perfect!

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    1. UnknownJanuary 3, 2014 at 5:49 PM

      Oh I never thought of that! Always love getting a new perspective!

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  25. stlbarbJanuary 3, 2014 at 2:52 PM

    Beautiful scene--by the light of the silvery moon.

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  26. SandyJanuary 3, 2014 at 2:55 PM

    Perfect pairing of artwork and quote! Really appreciated your improvising, adapting, problem solving--so authentic:)

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    1. UnknownJanuary 3, 2014 at 5:51 PM

      Thank you Sandy, I appreciate your feedback! :)

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  27. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2014 at 2:56 PM

    Love this piece - wish it was at my house. The face in the moon, the cats watching the world go by, the tree hanging stars - all add to the colors of the background. thanks for the details for making this piece.

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    1. UnknownJanuary 3, 2014 at 5:51 PM

      Thank you! I do like the way the sky turned out all blue and purply!

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  28. Linda KittmerJanuary 3, 2014 at 3:46 PM

    Kirsten, those purple cats are great! Whether you have cats or not, I think you're right...this piece needed them. I love it!

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  29. JackieJanuary 3, 2014 at 4:49 PM

    Just beautiful Kirsten! and in time for this New years new moon!

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    1. UnknownJanuary 3, 2014 at 5:52 PM

      Oh how I love staring at the moon ~ thanks for the compliments!

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  30. UnknownJanuary 3, 2014 at 5:12 PM

    Thanks for sharing! Love the purple kitties!

    Shawna
    Jsbarts.blogspot.com

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    1. UnknownJanuary 3, 2014 at 5:52 PM

      Who doesn't need a purple kitty? :) Thanks for stopping by!

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  31. Sparkly Heart StudioJanuary 3, 2014 at 5:46 PM

    Aw, the stars, the moon, the kitties,....sigh....just charming!!!! and the verse is perfect!!!

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    1. UnknownJanuary 3, 2014 at 5:48 PM

      I do love that quote :)! Thanks for stopping by!

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  32. UnknownJanuary 3, 2014 at 5:50 PM

    I know it, right??! :) Love them!

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  33. Jane MartinJanuary 3, 2014 at 6:05 PM

    I love the cats.. appropriate for starry night!

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  34. HelenMJanuary 3, 2014 at 6:22 PM

    How absolutely beautiful!! Thanks for the tutorial and the inspiration!!

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  35. suzieq23January 3, 2014 at 6:45 PM

    WOW, love your art creation! I cannot wait to play with Kae's fun stencils and stamps.

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  36. Saranne ValentineJanuary 3, 2014 at 7:09 PM

    Beautiful!

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  37. Mary C. NasserJanuary 3, 2014 at 7:31 PM

    Ahhh. So delightful, Kirsten!!
    Love the incorporation of the e.e. cummings poetry with the stamps and stencil! :)

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  38. ncurryartisteJanuary 3, 2014 at 9:21 PM

    Very fun...I love quotes mixed with scenes. The wishing tree is a fav of mine, but your kitties made it all happen.

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  39. Sharon Lynn Williams Fine ArtJanuary 3, 2014 at 9:47 PM

    Love the thumbprint kitties

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  40. Denise BryantJanuary 3, 2014 at 10:54 PM

    That tree is one of my favorite Rubbermoon inages! Great canvas project! Love the kitties!

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  41. giniginJanuary 4, 2014 at 12:54 AM

    I love purple and cats - of course they should go together. Yours look content in the big moon night. Thanks for sharing inspiration.

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    1. UnknownJanuary 4, 2014 at 7:14 PM

      Thank you! Who doesn't want a purple cat, eh?? ;)

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  42. Lisa VJanuary 4, 2014 at 5:56 AM

    I love how it all came together in a beautiful scene

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  43. DeborahJanuary 4, 2014 at 7:20 AM

    What a wonderful composition, Kirsten! Thanks for sharing the process!

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  44. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioJanuary 4, 2014 at 9:46 AM

    Love it! Especially the moon!

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  45. MarshaJanuary 4, 2014 at 9:47 AM

    Another beautiful, inspirational tutorial! So many ideas....where to begin?!

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  46. Robin in WNCJanuary 4, 2014 at 12:04 PM

    Purple is my go to color. Love how you saved the face in the sun. Thanks for sharing.

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  47. UnknownJanuary 4, 2014 at 12:51 PM

    Great piece! Thanks for showing us how you did it!

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  48. Cath SheardJanuary 4, 2014 at 1:34 PM

    Those cats are so clever - I would never have thought of using a thumbprint. What a great project.

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    1. UnknownJanuary 4, 2014 at 7:16 PM

      Me neither…sometimes these things just happen in the process! Thanks for stopping by!

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  49. Lady MMMJanuary 4, 2014 at 2:18 PM

    Your beautiful picture is soooo inspirational!!!!!

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  50. JeanJanuary 4, 2014 at 2:47 PM

    Love your project! Thanks for the tutorial.

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  51. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2014 at 2:54 PM

    I have those stamps and really appreciate your use of them. This is a very colorful layout. Thanks for sharing it.

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    1. UnknownJanuary 4, 2014 at 7:17 PM

      Now you too will have to make a starry night moon scene!

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  52. Artzy EmpressJanuary 4, 2014 at 3:54 PM

    What a fun piece! I love the glitter around the moon.
    ...Raine

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    1. UnknownJanuary 4, 2014 at 7:17 PM

      Glitter and moons just go together, don't they?

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  53. catkittJanuary 4, 2014 at 4:01 PM

    I love the use of text. It gives us a chance to hint at what we were thinking. (Just in case..)

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  54. SharonJanuary 4, 2014 at 6:10 PM

    Kirsten, I just love how you put this together. I love the colors, the cats and did you know that while I was in Kae Pea's shop that I chose those two exact stamps....the tree with the stars and the moon. I haven't ordered them yet, but now that I've seen them I'll have to go back and get them! Great taste!

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    1. UnknownJanuary 4, 2014 at 6:36 PM

      Order them and make yourself a moon and star scene! :)

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  55. UnknownJanuary 4, 2014 at 7:46 PM

    This is BEAUTIFUL! The kittens are loving the stars.
    The colors just sing! Thank you for sharing.

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  56. HelenMJanuary 4, 2014 at 8:01 PM

    I love it!! Thanks for the tutorial and the inspiration

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  57. KatiaJanuary 4, 2014 at 9:27 PM

    Oh Kristen i Love your canvas, is so beautiful!!!

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  58. RubberMoonJanuary 4, 2014 at 11:39 PM

    Kirsten i lhave tried to leave a comment on your blog twice and it wont seem to 'stick'! I hope 3rd time is a charm! This is so sweet! I LOVE your sweet moon face...and well the kitties under that wishing tree? Just perfect!!

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    1. UnknownJanuary 7, 2014 at 1:53 PM

      Sorry you had trouble :((( Glad you love my interpretation of your lovely designs! xx

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  59. HuckleberryKimJanuary 5, 2014 at 10:43 AM

    Thank you for the awesome details. Beginners like myself really appreciate the work and sharing you do!

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  60. Sharon du CoudrayJanuary 5, 2014 at 2:03 PM

    I like this very much. How clever to use your thumbs for the cats! You gotta love e.e. cummings.

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    1. UnknownJanuary 7, 2014 at 1:54 PM

      Yes, I love e.e. cummings….and stars and moons…and dreams!

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  61. AmyJanuary 5, 2014 at 2:15 PM

    I would have NEVER thought of utilizing my thumb to make cats! The stamp you utilized, the tree with the hanging stars, and the cats sitting under it makes my mind race in a direction it usually does not ;.) seeing someone's process, seeing the creativity, and catching a glimpse of a new spark, can make blogs a wonderful place to visit. Thanks!

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    1. UnknownJanuary 7, 2014 at 1:55 PM

      I am so glad it sent your mind racing ~ go follow it and create something beautiful!

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  62. JanisJanuary 5, 2014 at 4:50 PM

    LOVE the thumbprint cats!!! Great idea. Love your piece.
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com

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  63. RebeccaJanuary 5, 2014 at 5:19 PM

    This was so much fun scrolling through your process--with each layer I was like, 'wow,' 'yes,' 'wow again!' Love how the moon turned out, loved the colors, loved the cats! Thank you for sharing all the steps. Glad to have the chance to visit here and have subscribed.

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  64. Linda on the PrairieJanuary 5, 2014 at 6:43 PM

    Beautiful colors and the cats are ... well, the cat's pajamas!

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  65. CarinaJanuary 5, 2014 at 7:08 PM

    If your cats are anything like my cats, those stars will be the target of clever little paws.

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    1. UnknownJanuary 7, 2014 at 1:56 PM

      Yes, I can see where that would be quite tempting for kitties!!! :)

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  66. Dawn MeischJanuary 5, 2014 at 9:39 PM

    This is really lovely. I loved seeing how it all come together from beginning to end.

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  67. Textile RecyclerJanuary 5, 2014 at 10:36 PM

    Lovely piece. Thanks for sharing the 'how-to'
    textilerecycler (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  68. eyes2theoceanJanuary 5, 2014 at 10:55 PM

    This canvas is lovely. I just bought the tree and moon stamps and I might try something similar, great techniques.

    Thank you,
    Sar Tann on fb

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    1. UnknownJanuary 7, 2014 at 1:56 PM

      Oh I can't wait to see it! Be sure to share!

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  69. Bec ClarkeJanuary 5, 2014 at 11:05 PM

    I am in love with the tree and stars, just a gorgeous piece you have created.

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  70. Marjie KemperJanuary 6, 2014 at 7:09 AM

    What a gorgeous canvas. Love how you kept room for the face and your super rich colors!

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  71. mama miaJanuary 6, 2014 at 10:43 PM

    I absolutely love it! From your color choices to your design, the ee cummings poem and the kitties watching it all. I'm inspired! Thanks for sharing...

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  72. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2014 at 10:35 AM

    I love your painting! The poem, colors, and details work so well together. The glittery halo around the moon is lovely!

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  73. Art Tart on a FarmJanuary 7, 2014 at 5:09 PM

    Stamps, stencils, music and ee cummings.....be still my heart.

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  74. Geri JohnsonJanuary 7, 2014 at 5:44 PM

    Love the quote & your art work is spot on! Thank you for sharing this! : D

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  75. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2014 at 7:47 PM

    HOLY CRUD!! This is absolutely AMAZING! You did such a wonderful job!! I am speechless!

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  76. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2014 at 11:13 PM

    I love this one! I

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  77. Plum Crazy ValerieJanuary 8, 2014 at 12:22 AM

    Nice colors and a fun project. Thanks for sharing.

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  78. Donna GibsonJanuary 8, 2014 at 8:52 AM

    I love your canvas! All of my favorite colors in one place!

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  79. VicRJanuary 9, 2014 at 9:35 AM

    I Love your awesome art project!

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  80. stamping sueJanuary 9, 2014 at 7:54 PM

    circle stencils are always so much fun to use and that tree with stars is a great image.
    stamping sue
    http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/

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  81. Patti CampbellJanuary 10, 2014 at 7:41 PM

    Love everything about this project!

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  82. LuraJanuary 10, 2014 at 10:08 PM

    WOW!!! you showed me so much.....great ideas, awesome art. loved everything i saw so much will be following you. thanks for the chance to win from two of my favorites...stencil girls and kae pea. xoxo

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