Wednesday, November 14, 2018

StencilGirl® and Ampersand Blog Hop








Join me as I explain the ins and outs of my favorite Ampersand substrates. 



And if you want to see me  painting,
check out my bonus video on StencilGirl®'s Facebook page!


One lucky winner will receive a $50 Gift Certificate to Ampersand
AND a $50 Gift Certificate to StencilGirl® Studio!
Enter to win by leaving a comment below.
Then be sure to visit the other blogs in the hop and comment to win.
The more blogs you comment on, the more chances you have to WIN!
One winner will be chosen at random from all blog comments!
(One comment per blog please.)
You have until Tuesday, November 20th at 11:59PM Central Time to leave your comments.
Winner will be announced on
StencilGirl® Product's Facebook page on Wednesday, November 21.
Blog Hop Order:
Mary Beth Shaw (you are here)
Judi Kaufmann
Mary C. Nasser
Debi Adams
Gwen Lafleur
Belen Sotelo
Tina Walker
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49 comments:

  1. Shari Czerwinski6:27 AM

    Lovely texture and color! Thanks for hopping :)

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  2. TerryO7:43 AM

    Thanks for the information about these products, Mary Beth. It's very helpful when deciding what type of firm substrate to use.

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  3. Janet Schmitz8:22 AM

    This was soooo informative. I love that you make it so easy to pick out which substrate to use for us artists. Thank you!!

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  4. TGonzales8:41 AM

    My life is much simpler now. I watch your videos and note the products you use and place an order. You are like my personal art supply shopper.

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  5. Sue Fontaine8:46 AM

    Great video. Love these panels. Love your works of art as well. Thanks for blog hop!

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  6. NANCY LEFKO9:17 AM

    So lovely.

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  7. Julie Shearer9:23 AM

    Great information! I’m looking at trying out some “art “ and know now where to start. Lol . Fun hop..... so many talented people out there. Thanks for the information and helpful hints.

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  8. Nicole H.9:37 AM

    Thank you! Love your work!

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  9. Mary Holshouser9:51 AM

    thanks for the videos.
    I always get inspiration for
    my projects.
    txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  10. Unknown10:29 AM

    Thanks for the information, I have seen them and wondered about them but never tried. Now I will try them.

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  11. Whimsytouches11:00 AM

    Wow! Love all your project, lot of great designs and textures. Great information and helpful tips.

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  12. Penny11:15 AM

    Ampersand has great substrates.

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  13. Steph Ackerman11:39 AM

    Beautiful. Love the designs and texture.

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  14. suzieq2312:22 PM

    Thank you MB for telling us about Ampersand products. Honestly, i have never come across this product, but from now on you can be sure they will be in my art room.

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  15. Cathy12:44 PM

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  16. Cathy12:46 PM

    Im going to try these after I saw what you did in a video last week and your comments today. cathyc519@gmail.com

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  17. marian riley12:54 PM

    Good info.

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  18. eily622:22 PM

    You always give such great info. on your process and products.

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  19. Unknown3:52 PM

    Loved the info about the various substrates—very helpful! gahebert7@comcast.net

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  20. Dee Spillane4:51 PM

    Thanks for the overview education. I learn so much from uou. I also love that they have floater frames since I can’t make frames or cradles. Hugs

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  22. Carol w5:25 PM

    Thanks for the info, very helpful, love your examples.

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  23. Jean5:35 PM

    Thank you for sharing this! Good info! Such beautiful pieces!

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  24. Mary C. Nasser5:59 PM

    Love this video sharing your favorite Ampersand products and various ways of framing the rigid substrates! So helpful!

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  25. bagend50@gmail.com6:05 PM

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us on this. I didn’t know much about it to begin with, now I do!

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  26. Robbie6:15 PM

    Always loved your stencils and so nice to hear about your particular interest and products you like!!! Thanks!!! Always gives us the inspiration we need (better than a kick in the butt!).

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  27. Michelle Logan7:39 PM

    Thanks so much for the info! Always after new substrates to try!

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  28. Maulvagita's World8:12 PM

    Thanks for sharing your insight. You introduced me to Ampersand at a workshop and I keep them on my shelf now!

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  29. Patty9:27 PM

    Awesome info! There are so many different kinds of boards, it's super nice to learn the differences in some of them. Thanks MB!

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  30. Susy Ramirez2:53 AM

    Great info and art. Thanks for also sharing tips on how to mount flat boards on walls.

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  31. laurel6:08 AM

    Thanks for all the great info on the different types of Ampersand!

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  32. andrea50harris9:49 AM

    Thank you for this, Mary Beth!

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  33. Caroline D.1:03 PM

    Great info about the substrates - thanks!

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  34. Carol P1:09 PM

    Thanks Mary Beth for the helpful info!

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  35. JBarnes1:15 PM

    Great information. I used one of their panels for the first time at your class in Mineral Point. It was great to work on. Thanks for all you do! jespaleum1 (AT) aol (dot com)

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  36. Anonymous3:32 PM

    Thank you Mary Beth for the information on the Ampersand substrates. Very helpful. I have never used claybord, but I am definitely going to check it out as well as the other Ampersand products you shared. I am sooo glad I took the time to join the hop. Thank you!

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  37. Anonymous3:35 PM

    I just left a comment and noticed that my name came up as Constance Collister, I don't go by that name, I go by my middle Kim and I forgot to add my email.
    Shopimgirl@gmail.com
    Thank you:)

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  38. Kelly Warren6:15 PM

    I'm fascinated by encaustics and particularly loved the encaustic pieces you shared in the video! Thank you for sharing!

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  39. Catherine6:54 PM

    Thanks for the good info!
    clen3(at)sbcglobal(dotcom)

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  40. mama mia9:43 PM

    Thanks Mary Beth. I've wanted to know more about these substrates. Some day i too hope to try something other than paper.
    redrider55(at)gmail(dot)com

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  41. Unknown10:40 PM

    Thanks for the info, I will have to look them up in Australia if I can

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  42. Bibliofil5:06 AM

    Mary Beth, you always make the clearest and easy to understand videos. I have been dubious about painting on "firm stuff" - not any more!
    Eva (in stencil club)

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  43. PiHi5:09 AM

    it´s always good to know great products. It easier to buy good one for once than several bad ones. Thank you for sharing your tips!

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  44. Sylvia5:37 AM

    Thank you for this information. Sometimes I find it more important to get some more information about the products that are being worked on. I googled Ampersand and I saw that their bords are available in the Netherlands, Yes!!! I have another question for you...I often see you play with the Golden Paints, I have Golden Open Paints but I want to buy some fluids so which colors do you recommend to start with? T

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    1. MB Shaw7:31 AM

      Hi Sylvia!
      There are two palettes I enjoy. For 'earthy' work, I use Manganese Blue, Indian Yellow & Alizarin Crimson. For more modern work, I like Quinacridone Nickel Azo, Phthalo Turquoise and Quinacridone Magenta. Nice mixes from both of these groupings.
      Have fun!!
      Mary Beth

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    2. Sylvia9:19 AM

      Thank you so much! Hugs Sylvia

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  45. CATHY6:03 AM

    Thank you for sharing this information and all your fabulous tips!

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  46. Geri Johnson7:21 AM

    I never heard about clay-board before - it sounds like a fun new alternative! Thanks Mary Beth

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  47. Jan from Wyoming10:00 PM

    I have the Ampersand Claybord and was interested to learn about the encaustic products. jleonhardt AT bresnan DOT net

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