Jane LaFazio is a genius at her depictions of nature. I have long admired her lovely journal pages and her nature drawings.
In the stencil business, everything is based on time - that being 'time on the laser'. Many of the StencilGirl stencils are intricate and take a lot of time to cut. But Sweet Gum Balls is right up there at the top meaning it takes forever to cut. Thankfully it is well worth it.
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The info about "time on the laser" helps me appreciate this stencil even more. THX!!
ReplyDeleteI love those nature stencils, this gum balls are very special!
ReplyDeleteGreat piece Mary Beth. It feels like you created a whole different universe here. xox
ReplyDeleteis an awesome page!!! love it!
ReplyDeleteThe gum balls stencil is awesome! Love what you did with it...the colours are superb.
ReplyDeleteMary Beth, I love your painting. The colours and texture are fabulous! I especially love those drops...I feel like I could just pick them up!
ReplyDeleteStencils are certainly a favourite in my tool box. I'm grateful for them! :) Now I need the how to book. ;)
ReplyDeleteLove the texture in your piece ... just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love Jane's stencils too!
ReplyDeleteThis is an awesome stencil. I like your interpretation and would love to have this stencil in my stash. thanks for sharing and the opportunity to win
ReplyDeleteI love the circles, too! Pretty art you have here, MaryBeth.
ReplyDeleteI love this stencil too! I love the colors and texture in your piece ~ fabulous as always! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for introducing me to your wonderful blog. I have been a follower of Jane for quite some time. Now I have a new blog (your blog) to enjoy.
ReplyDeleteI just found your lovel blog over the blog hop.. Thank you for the nature inspiration.. I love the nature look.. Fantastic. :)
ReplyDeleteyummy, Mary Beth!! thanks so much for participating in the blog hop. (and thanks for EVERYTHING!) I'm grateful for you!!
ReplyDeleteWow, Thank you for your time! This turned out very beautiful and was well worth the time! Mine and yours! :) THank you so much for sharing your talent with us hoppers!
ReplyDeleteWhat another wonderfully rich and gorgeous painting, Mary Beth!
ReplyDeleteSo very grateful for you!
And delighted to be in this blog hop with you and Jane!! :)
Thanks for sharing this info. I love the stencil.
ReplyDeleteI love this stencil and how you used it.
ReplyDeleteI love your art piece! The circles, the gum balls and the lovely colors! Wow!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful piece, love the depth and richness achieved. Time on the laser, now I will be wondering every time I pick up one of your stencils just how long it lingered on the laser :-)
ReplyDeleteYour design and the use of the stencil combine for a gorgeous piece. Thank you for cutting such a beautiful stencil.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the stencil "time" information! Never gave that a thought but now it makes me love stencils even more! Your piece is beautiful! Love the colors and the texture! TFS!
ReplyDeleteOOOHHH MAry Beth! I'd be grateful if you did a mini tutorial on how you achieved these fabulous colors!!!LOVE!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the stencil though it does take such a long time to cut
ReplyDeleteLove the sweet gum stencil. So many possibilities.
ReplyDeletePlease put me on the giveaway list!
ReplyDeleteWould love a set of stencils, such generous people out there in blogland.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fab piece! So grateful for artists like you!
ReplyDeleteLove your complementary orange and blue! Also, the blog hop is a great source of inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThe colours you have used are fabulous
ReplyDeleteI love the 3d effect!
ReplyDeleteGood colors and neat 3D effect. Would love to own that stencil!
ReplyDeleteWhat a really cool painting! I am loving these stencils more and more!
ReplyDeleteWOW! So much depth going on here. Love this! TFS :0)
ReplyDeleteI love the texture in this ... no idea quite right now how to re-create it but I love your final effect! I am grateful that I now have another art technique to research!
ReplyDeleteNice info about the laser I didn't know that!!! Wonderful stencil and project!!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous! I'm trying to figure out which stencils I want to start with. Choices, choices!
ReplyDeleteGreat texture in this piece.
ReplyDeleteso glad to have known stencil girl stencils and the great artistry they represent, but also the wonderful artists behind them. thanks for exposing us all to this grand adventure with intriguing, and artfully satisfying, stencils, mary beth. i for one, have enjoyed this journey! xo
ReplyDeleteLove the color and the texture.
ReplyDeleteMary Beth, Love this stencil. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeletePS. I reviewed Stencil Girl on my blog recently. Great book!
I love the intricate details of the stencils; after trying to hand cut some, you appreciate them even more.
ReplyDeleteMary Beth, think you are a masterful artist. Love what you did with this stencil. textilerecycler@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteLove the colors and the shine.
ReplyDeleteI simply love the stencils, and I am grateful for all of you!
ReplyDeletelove these stencils, so much to do with them. would love to win mary beths book. thanks so much for all the inspiration and the chance to win. xoxo
ReplyDeleteLove the stencil and how you used it! Grateful for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI was just collecting gumballs at a friends house in Ohio this summer. This stencil will be a perfect addition to the art I want to make, using the gumballs! Great technique!
ReplyDeleteThe texture is so cool. Must get the stencil and try to achieve a similar effect. Still learning but will be fun to try.
ReplyDeleteYour piece is so intriquing...I'm wondering how you created the texture,
ReplyDeleteI like how this set of stencils celebrate nature!
ReplyDeleteWhat a super stencil, love the pattern, it makes the texture pop off tye page.
ReplyDeleteLove this stencil! I would love to try this in my prayer art journals!
ReplyDeleteLove the way you used this stencil, Mary Beth.
ReplyDeleteSo fun to meet you in Santa Fe!
ReplyDeletevery cool stencil
ReplyDeletestamping sue
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Great stencil,love the texture!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful use of this stencil. Loving the way you used it.
ReplyDeleteThis was really pretty. Great colors and texture. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to learn more about what makes a good stencil and the process for making them. I find that I enjoy creating so much more when I understand the tools of the trade.
ReplyDeleteCool use of the stencils! Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteawesome use of the stencil!!
ReplyDeleteI like circles too! They're my absolute favourites, next to spirals.
ReplyDeletewhat awesome stencils! Thanks to everyone sharing.
ReplyDeleteNeat colors! Like the earthy tones!
ReplyDeleteLOVE your texture-great piece!
ReplyDeleteI am in love with the colors and textures on this!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm inspired by nature too. I can always find something to be amazed by in the natural world. It makes me feel small and insignificant, yet grounded.
ReplyDeleteI'm inspired by nature too. I can always find something to be amazed by in the natural world. It makes me feel small and insignificant, yet grounded.
ReplyDeleteStencil Girl stencils have become a favorite since you introduced them to me in Paducah. Love this piece!
ReplyDeletelove these mary beth! I have gumballs all over my yard!
ReplyDeleteoooh, I want this!!
ReplyDeleteMary Beth, you showcased Jane's stencil beautifully!
ReplyDeleteHello Mary Beth, Thank you for sharing your inspired and inspiring ideas AND especially your stencils!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. I love these colors!!
ReplyDeleteI am grateful for learning so many techniques using these stencils. This is so much fun.
ReplyDeleteneat technique for stencil use, I really like this ide and the color comb!
ReplyDeleteI have a love/hate relationship with sweet gum balls. We have a tree that drops millions of them in the front yard. I always seem to trip on them. But it is such a great stencil!
ReplyDeleteMary Beth what a cool piece you created with Jane's stencil! Love it!!!
ReplyDeleteThis piece is gorgeous. I am so grateful for everyone sharing their talents.
ReplyDeleteI am grateful that you are willing to share so much of the creative process with me. The more I learn from you, the more I am able to share with others.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much.
Love the nature as inspiration, so true. You stencils reflect you love and are especially inspiring.
ReplyDeleteSo much creativity! I am inspired
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful! I'm inspired to try so many more things with my stencils!
ReplyDeleteAwh! Cool! Love it!
ReplyDeleteLove your new book, Mary Beth!
ReplyDeleteLove stencils, love blocks, what more could I ask for?
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