Here is project that didn't make it into the book.
Mod Squad, inspired by Seth Apter.
Supplies:
Cutting Mat and craft knife
Contact paper or Freezer paper, tape
Sharpie Marker
Acrylic paint, foam sponges or dauber tools, brushes
Stencils, rubber stamps
Canvas Panel
Gel Medium, glue brush
1. Tape the contact paper
or freezer paper down to your cutting mat.
2. Using the Sharpie Marker, draw funky shapes in the middle of the
contact paper. Be sure and leave a framework around the edges and don't allow
the individual shapes to touch each other.
3. Cut the shapes out from
the background. Save both parts.
4. Use either the shapes or the background on top of interesting text
pages and stencil over top of them using acrylic paint. You don't need to remove
the backing from the contact paper. The stencil tool is a foam dauber.
5. Place the mask on top of the canvas
panel so that it is blocking out parts of the panel (I removed the sticky
backing so it would lay flat, this part is optional depending on whether you
want to use this mask again). Spread acrylic paint across a rubber stamp using
your sponge and stamp on top of the masked area. Repeat several times to get
desired look.
6. Cut out shapes that you previously painted and consider assembly
options. Play with the pieces as though they are puzzle and figure out
different ways to arrange them.
7. Collage the paper parts
onto your substrate using Gel Medium. Continue to layer by alternating between
stenciled areas (the x's) and collage parts.
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ReplyDeleteCan't wait to get the stencils!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! Will have to try it.
ReplyDeleteThis looks fun! Thank you for the tips!
ReplyDeleteI like the look of all the layers. Each project will be truly unique.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the great tutorial and good luck with your new book! :)
What a fun and easy way to make a stencil. My art journal is sitting there - waiting for me to start filling the pages. I could start with this project.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing a great idea. The page is wonderful.
Awesome technique, Mary Beth!
ReplyDeleteLove that you use both the positive and negative shapes!
And all those layers are super!! :)
Very cool! Love the layers :)
ReplyDeletevery neat, really like the cut out stencil, great layers
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I have tons of contact paper that I could use. Love your style, Mary Beth!
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Congrats on your latest book, Mary Beth!! WOW WOW!! What an opportunity to learn from you! I would love to win your new book and limited edition stencils to further my creative education :)
ReplyDeleteI love this layered canvas, Mary! The colors are wonderful together and I love the funky shapes that you created and layered. Totally Cool!! XOXO-Shari T.
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Hi Mary Beth, love the example. The book is wonderful and the projects inspire. I love this extra and I will print and keep in my book. I am always so inspired by your art.
ReplyDeleteInteresting project...I'd love to try it. Thanks for the information. Bet the book is awesome!
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I'm just getting into mixed media. Thanks for your ideas. Looking forward to seeing more of your work. rchernowski(at)yahoo(dot)com
ReplyDeleteGreat project Thanks for idea....
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas! Thanks for sharing...
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ReplyDeleteThanks for making such a helpful step by step. It really helps a lot! Love the project and colors! ~kim
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More great ideas! This is such a great way to make backgrounds.
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DeleteWow - how cool is this! Thanks for the instructions!
ReplyDeleteWow, what an awesome idea. this is beautiful
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I love the colors and the layering of shapes in this project! Fab :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for showing us the process. Love seeing all the great ways to use stencils to create depth!
ReplyDeleteI love that you used CONTACT PAPER!!! That is so old school! Love it! Great project too!
ReplyDeleteGreat Project! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHow fun, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGreat stencil idea! I can do that! Thanks! Love the shapes, so interesting!
ReplyDeleteOu I would love to win the book and these stencils! Neat composition on the last one! Love the work that went into the one around that photo too! They are all so good! Sanna
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Such a fun technique! I love this! I think I now need to add freezer paper to my hoard of supplies since I don't have it in my kitchen. lol.
ReplyDeleteLove the technique! I love freezer paper and now have a new way to use it! Thanks for the book and tutorial!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations MaryBeth on another release!! How Fab!! Can't wait to see what's inside!
ReplyDeleteYour Mod Squad piece is so very cool-thanks so much for sharing the technique here- and I love those colors with that retro look-they all go so well!! ")
Thank you for this a lot of ideas from this techniques. and taking the time to share this.Linda
ReplyDeletegreat design, amazing technique!
ReplyDeleteThis is so awesome it has so much inspiration I just want to play
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ReplyDeleteThis looks fun!!
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I love the way you play with the pieces as though they are parts of a puzzle - it's one of the things I enjoy watching in your videos.
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You are amazing! This book is on my birthday "buy me" list. I can't wait to read it cover to cover. katy.laulo@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI love how you used the stencil.
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Would love to win this book! Thanks for the chance.
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This was a great tutorial. I love working with the SG stencils. They are so original. I would love to win this book. Hint: it would be a great belated birthday gift as my BD is the 11th. Holding my breath.
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Having met you and enjoyed the enthusiasm you exude, I would love to win ! Your sparkle is contagious. I love Traci's work too...not lucky enough to have met her YET though, maybe one day.
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