Monday, March 31, 2014

StencilGirl & Andrea DeMeng Blog Hop


Welcome to my part in the Andrea DeMeng Stencil Release Bloghop.  I received the Dia De Los Muertos stencil to use in a piece.  

In case you are not familiar with the meaning,  Dia De Los Muertos means Day of the Dead and it is a holiday celebrated in Mexico.  The belief is that the gates of heaven are opened at midnight on October 31 and the spirits of all deceased children are allowed to reunite with their families for 24 hours. On November 2, the spirits of the adults come down to enjoy the festivities that are prepared for them.  Preparations include altars decorated with candles, buckets of flowers, fruit, and big Day-of-the-Dead breads.  Little folk art skeletons and sugar skulls are also part of the display and offering.  For more information on this holiday and beliefs click here.

I decided to my project on a canvas bag.



I began by placing the stencil on the bag and outlining it with a stabilo pencil and filling it in with black gesso.



I then combined Daler Rowney Fluorescent Pink and Modeling Creme Pearl together and  scraped it through the stencil on top of the black gesso.


I secured my stencil down to the canvas with masking tape.


I am loving the contrast in colors here.


 But …oops..I let too much seep through on the bottom right. Hmm…. I guess I will just go with it!


I then took some Golden Fluorescent Green paint and Jessica Sporn's Squares and Circles stencil and went around the black to add some texture and contrast.  I loved the Aztec look of this stencil and thought it fit perfect with the  feel of the piece.



I repeated again all the way to the edges with the fluorescent pink.



 I then took my white paint to bring out details of the mask. I was also able to save my "oops" a bit by writing over it with white.






Thanks for stopping by today ~ there is a HUGE giveaway going on!! 

 StencilGirl Talk will be giving away Andrea's new designs. Two lucky winners-one will receive a set of the new 6"x 6" stencils and one lucky person will receive a set of the new 9" x 12". ALL COMMENTS on the hop are eligible for the giveaway!! The more blogs you comment on, the more chances you have to win.

I am doing a giveaway too. If you follow me on Bloglovin' you will be entered to win this bag I made. If you already follow me, you are already entered to win! My giveaway and the StencilGirl Talk Giveaway will close on Sunday, April 6th at 11:59PM Central Time.

Be sure to keep hopping along and discovering all the great stencils and creations!

Kirsten Reed you are here










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69 comments:

  1. UnknownMarch 31, 2014 at 3:54 AM

    You got me, how many times I wanted to make a canvas bag for myself and I always postponed, I love yours, now or never, next project!

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  2. AnonymousMarch 31, 2014 at 3:58 AM

    mmmmm you got me thinking about a canvass bag project now!
    thanks for sharing your technique.

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  3. Pam March 31, 2014 at 4:09 AM

    What an excellent project!! Thanks for sharing.

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  4. GunvorMarch 31, 2014 at 5:48 AM

    Love how it turned out on a canvas bag. Really cool! I think I have a canvas back pack that needs som altering ...Thanks for the inspiration!

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  5. MB ShawMarch 31, 2014 at 7:40 AM

    Kirsten, I didn't know the true meaning surrounding day of the Dead. If only......
    xo

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  6. Janet JoehlinMarch 31, 2014 at 7:47 AM

    This turned out bright and cheery!

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  7. TerryMarch 31, 2014 at 7:49 AM

    i love day of the dead and your bag is great.

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  8. SuztatsMarch 31, 2014 at 8:01 AM

    Wow! That really pops!

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  9. Karen BuchananMarch 31, 2014 at 8:13 AM

    Love the hot pink and shimmery modeling cream?? Must find that product asap!

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  10. Mary C. NasserMarch 31, 2014 at 8:24 AM

    Very festive and fun bag, Kirsten!
    You are inspiring me to try that Modeling Creme!! :)

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  11. NM_CreatrixMarch 31, 2014 at 8:39 AM

    Love the colors

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  12. bettywisseMarch 31, 2014 at 10:06 AM

    Love your ideas. Great stencils I am so thrilled to have a change to win ALL SIX of Andrea's new 9" x 12" stencils!

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  13. UnknownMarch 31, 2014 at 10:21 AM

    Fluorescent pink.. Girl after my own heart!!
    This turned out so well... I never would have thought to use gesso this way.
    Thanks for all the tips.
    Daisylou xxx

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  14. UnknownMarch 31, 2014 at 10:34 AM

    I would love to see the pink in real life. It looks so shimmery and I'm sure the picture doesn't do it justice.

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  15. Judy MillardMarch 31, 2014 at 10:42 AM

    Love the colors!

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  16. UnknownMarch 31, 2014 at 10:58 AM

    I didn't know the meaning of ,The day of the dead, thanks for explanation .

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  17. AnnaMarch 31, 2014 at 11:02 AM

    Oh what a fun tote!!

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  18. Judy SheaMarch 31, 2014 at 12:02 PM

    Holy contrast batman. A bag.. what a great idea. Someone will LOVE this gift. Great hopping with you, as always.

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  19. UnknownMarch 31, 2014 at 12:19 PM

    Kirsten!!!! I am luvin' the new Andrea deMeng Stencil "Dia de Los Muertes"!! You really rocked the tote bag with it and your art!!! So smart....FS1. ;-)

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  20. rubbergrannyMarch 31, 2014 at 12:47 PM

    Good reminder that stencils aren't just for paper! Nice canvas design; looked fun to create. Thank you for sharing.

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  21. Linda KittmerMarch 31, 2014 at 12:58 PM

    Kristen, I love this bag! Fabulous!!!

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  22. UnknownMarch 31, 2014 at 12:59 PM

    loving the new stencils - love your bag

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  23. UnknownMarch 31, 2014 at 1:05 PM

    Your bag turned out really cool!

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  24. UnknownMarch 31, 2014 at 1:06 PM

    What a gorgeous bag that is. I love that contrast of pink and white on the black - and you definitely made a great opportunity out of that "oops!" Thanks also for using the circle & squares stencil - I think it definitely compliments your design!

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  25. Andrea Matus deMengMarch 31, 2014 at 1:25 PM

    Fantastic bag Kirsten! Thank you!!

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  26. Jo MurrayMarch 31, 2014 at 1:35 PM

    Kirsten...there's everything here, colour, texture...and practicality. Great Bag!

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  27. Lorrie Jonas' creationsMarch 31, 2014 at 1:35 PM

    very nice bag

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  28. AnonymousMarch 31, 2014 at 2:01 PM

    What a cool way to decorate a bag!
    ...Raine

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  29. Linda StoreyMarch 31, 2014 at 2:10 PM

    Such a cool piece. LoVe the colors! Thanks for sharing your talent with us on this Hop.
    Thanks for the chance to win.... ;0)

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  30. Rita MontgomeryMarch 31, 2014 at 2:38 PM

    I love the pink and black combo. Great bag. Thanks for the chance...Rita

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  31. HastypearlMarch 31, 2014 at 2:54 PM

    Kirsten, this feels like home! I live in San Antonio, and this could be in any home, here. You did a great job. I love how ever artist is making these stencils sing! Laura

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  32. Jane MartinMarch 31, 2014 at 3:02 PM

    Cool bag, Kirsten.

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  33. KathrynMarch 31, 2014 at 4:43 PM

    I love canvas bags, and what you've done here is beautiful! Great, great colours!

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  34. MargueriteMarch 31, 2014 at 4:59 PM

    Awesome!!

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  35. Teresa Godines #6857March 31, 2014 at 6:07 PM

    I want one of these bags. Love the colors and design. TFS

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  36. GenevieveMarch 31, 2014 at 6:23 PM

    Wow, what a striking painting!

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  37. SheriMarch 31, 2014 at 6:25 PM

    Love it! love the colors.

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  38. Cindyzs (cindy stewart/freespiritczs)March 31, 2014 at 6:56 PM

    Kirsten, i just love that tote and how you used the stencil.......copying!!!! (if ok) new and will be following

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  39. RebeccaMarch 31, 2014 at 7:07 PM

    Great idea and great outcome! Something about your skull on the black also made me think this stencil would make a great pirate! Thanks for helping to spark my creative wires!

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  40. christine oMarch 31, 2014 at 7:41 PM

    I like your idea of using the bag. It looks like it worked up quickly

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  41. LauraBMarch 31, 2014 at 8:16 PM

    whoa! Love this bag! I would SO have to stop you and ask details re your design!
    Happy Spring!

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  42. Caroline D.March 31, 2014 at 9:10 PM

    How fun!! It's gorgeous and every where you take, you know everyone will want you to make them one!! If you hadn't shown the pics and pointed out the extra paint seepage, I would have never know with the way you decorated over it with the white. Great save and it's good to see how others handle their opps's. Thanks for sharing!

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  43. suzieq23March 31, 2014 at 9:39 PM

    Wouldn't I love to walk around town with your super neat tote bag. I would get some jealous stares for sure. You really know how to take Andrea's stencil to the max. Thanks.

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  44. Chandra MerodMarch 31, 2014 at 10:11 PM

    Cool! Great idea with the black behind the pink! Have a great night! Hopping along...

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  45. UnknownMarch 31, 2014 at 11:06 PM

    If you create something really cool like this then flaunt it for sure!

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  46. JeffyApril 1, 2014 at 1:19 AM

    Love it! Beautiful work!

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  47. UnknownApril 1, 2014 at 3:36 AM

    I love how you combined the two stencils, Kirsten.
    marilyn
    marimuseinpt@gmail.com

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  48. ChesleyApril 1, 2014 at 4:57 AM

    Wow, you just took the fear out of fluorescent pink for me, Kirsten. I see a DOTD project coming my way - soon! Thanks for the colorful inspiration!

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  49. Textile RecyclerApril 1, 2014 at 7:05 AM

    The white on the face brought it home! Love the background design too. This bag is a home run...

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  50. Jackie PNApril 1, 2014 at 8:01 AM

    Very cool idea Kirsten! I love the tote!

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  51. BethApril 1, 2014 at 10:53 AM

    OMG Kirsten, How was i NOT a follower before! EXCITED. I can LEARN so much from you.

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  52. BeachstudioApril 1, 2014 at 1:46 PM

    Very cute bag! Learned a lot! Thanks!

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  53. Susie WolfeApril 1, 2014 at 4:19 PM

    Great save!! It almost reminds me of sugared candy .... sort of the "sweet DOD" .... hehehe. Hope I win the stencils to play too.
    SusieW

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  54. The Artful PorpoiseApril 1, 2014 at 6:50 PM

    I love the black gesso paired with the florescent colors. Nice job!

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  55. UnknownApril 1, 2014 at 8:20 PM

    What creativity you have.

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  56. MariaApril 1, 2014 at 11:58 PM

    Perfect idea putting the Sugar Skull on a tote bag. Love how you incorporated all the elements together.

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  57. JeanApril 2, 2014 at 6:46 AM

    Wow!!!

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  58. Stamping With BibianaApril 2, 2014 at 9:11 AM

    great for day of the dead
    bibiana

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  59. Carolyn DubeApril 2, 2014 at 9:29 AM

    I love that you had an Oops! Love how you brought out all the details in the face with the pops of white!

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  60. UnknownApril 2, 2014 at 11:19 AM

    This is just too cool! Thanks for sharing :)

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  61. AnonymousApril 2, 2014 at 11:59 AM

    Kirsten, love the tote bag and" the day of the dead" stencil, so colorful!

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  62. CarinaApril 2, 2014 at 8:18 PM

    I would be proud to carry a bag like that through the streets of Mexico.

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  63. HelenMApril 3, 2014 at 12:12 PM

    cool. loved the bright colors!!

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  64. GillApril 3, 2014 at 12:43 PM

    I love the bag Kirsten!
    Bloglovin follower!

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  65. UnknownApril 3, 2014 at 1:14 PM

    Okay, I've never been on your blog before today, but that is a really cool bag!!!

    Shanti

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  66. Amy*April 3, 2014 at 1:59 PM

    Super Cool bag Kirsten! I love the bright colors with pearl paint...fab!

    Amy*

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  67. UnknownApril 3, 2014 at 5:47 PM

    Great idea to stencil the design onto a bag!

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  68. Angi in hanaApril 4, 2014 at 11:49 PM

    your bag is over the top!! so much talent! aloha, angi in hana

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  69. mmpm88April 6, 2014 at 9:04 PM

    This bag is awesome! Thank you for sharing your design. Glad I found your blog.

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