Sunday, January 1, 2017

The Mixed Media Monthly Challenge #32!!

Welcome 2017!!  Happy New Year to you all and welcome to The Mixed Media Monthly Challenge #32!!  Our challenge this month ... Put a Stencil on It, sponsored by Stencil Girl Products!

I absolutely LOVED this challenge!! I had so much fun - I just love the stencils that I got to play with this month!! I actually have two projects ... you will just have to come back on the 15th to see the other one!!

But now, you need to come and play with us at The Mixed Media Monthly Challenge!! Grab your stencils and start to play!!!  Then come and join us so that you can have the random chance to win a prize!!



Stencil Girl Products!


And here is my 1st Project for the Month!




I started out by applying Gesso to the back of an 8x8 deep canvas to strengthen the canvas.


Then I applied gesso and Viva Decor white Crackle paste all over the top! 


After it dried I got out the stencil, an old credit card and Heidi Swapp metallic texture paste. I used both silver and gold!  I also took some silver and wiped it over the dried crackle to give some color to the cracks!  I originally wanted to use this quote, but it ended up not fitting onto the canvas like I wanted!  I'll use it another time! 



This stencil from Stencil Girl is called Rose Window - you can find here at the Stencil Girl Website!


I love, love, love this stencil!! After the metallic paste dried, I put the stencil back on top and put clear crackle paste over the top of the entire stencil for even more crackling effect.




So come and play!! And come back on January 15th and see my next Stencil Girl Project!!


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37 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 1, 2017 at 5:57 PM

    Just beautiful!! I love this stencil too ❤❤❤

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  2. Mary C. NasserJanuary 1, 2017 at 7:08 PM

    I love your combination of crackle and metallic paste...and that wonderful quote by Maya Angelou! Absolutely gorgeous work of art!

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  3. KarenBJanuary 1, 2017 at 8:08 PM

    On wow, that's a fabulous stencil and I love the metallics.

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  4. Asas à imaginaçãoJanuary 1, 2017 at 8:17 PM

    Karen, I just loved your project ... at once simple and strong!
    Hugs,
    Marlei

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  5. Susanne RoseJanuary 2, 2017 at 3:49 PM

    Fantastic work! I love the crackle and the elegant and shabby look. Hugs, Susanne.

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  6. TinkerJanuary 2, 2017 at 4:01 PM

    OMG this is awesome! Great stencil, great technique.

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  7. Art By WandaJanuary 2, 2017 at 4:22 PM

    Fabulous!!!!!!!!!

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  8. sarasclosetJanuary 3, 2017 at 9:24 AM

    Oh, my goodness, Karen!What a stunning cnavas! Your crackle looks amazing, and I love that stencil! Hugs!

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  9. catherineJanuary 3, 2017 at 5:55 PM

    Super project and love how you have used the stencil. The quote goes so well with it
    catherine

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  10. CheetarahJanuary 4, 2017 at 10:06 AM

    WOW, this is absolutely beautiful! Love that stencil too, must have it now, LOL!

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  11. annaJanuary 4, 2017 at 10:01 PM

    This is stunning! Love how you mixed the two and then went back over it! Allowing all that white space really sets the crackling effect apart! ♥


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  12. PiHiJanuary 5, 2017 at 12:25 PM

    This one looks so peaceful. Beautiful work!

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  13. Mac MableJanuary 5, 2017 at 3:15 PM

    Fabulous project...love the stencil sand the techniques. Thank you for the inspiration x

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  14. DebJanuary 5, 2017 at 4:12 PM

    Gorgeous canvas Karen, love the crackle and the silver and gold through that fabulous stencil are perfect! Deb xo

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  15. JeanJanuary 5, 2017 at 8:25 PM

    What a wonderful canvas! Love the stencil work!

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  16. CecJanuary 6, 2017 at 4:09 PM

    Such an effective piece with just one large stencil taking centre stage. The quote is absolutely perfect with it.
    Hugs!
    Cec

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  17. CuchyJanuary 7, 2017 at 2:48 PM

    the crackle effect is awesome. And that stencil really "pops". Beautiful work

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  18. Monika SkinnerJanuary 8, 2017 at 5:38 PM

    Stunning piece of work! Must try the tip of painting the reverse with gesso. ☺

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  19. Words and PicturesJanuary 12, 2017 at 10:18 AM

    Fabulous crackle, and the gilded stencilling looks amazing.
    Alison x

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  20. MarjutJanuary 13, 2017 at 1:32 AM

    Lovely canvas.

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  21. Ibarra Creations 4UJanuary 13, 2017 at 7:05 AM

    I love your canvas! Specially the white & gold with the crackle.

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  22. NoraJanuary 15, 2017 at 6:20 PM

    Lovely design!

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  23. MaureenJanuary 16, 2017 at 12:01 AM

    just precious! I love that saying...it goes perfect with the gorgeous medallion.

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  24. UnknownJanuary 16, 2017 at 10:18 AM

    Outstanding!!

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  25. Chris DringJanuary 16, 2017 at 10:35 AM

    Outstanding canvas! Love that stencil you used and all the crackle!

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  26. SueJanuary 17, 2017 at 12:04 PM

    This is beautiful Karen, I love this stencil and your canvas really packs a punch xx

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  27. Drea SleeJanuary 18, 2017 at 2:23 PM

    Wow! SO stunning!! Love the stencil and crackle!

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  28. Suman PanditJanuary 19, 2017 at 1:11 PM

    stunning piece of Art,it is so understated and classic !!

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  29. SandeeNCJanuary 21, 2017 at 11:48 AM

    I love round stencils and really like the addition of the crackle paste!

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  30. RosaliescreativecafeJanuary 22, 2017 at 5:45 AM

    Lovely. The crackle effect really adds to the canvas.

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  31. Suzanne CJanuary 23, 2017 at 6:50 AM

    Beautiful silver and gold on the crackle background. Fabulous canvas.

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  32. beenebagJanuary 24, 2017 at 9:25 AM

    Thanks so much for sharing...great inspiration. I'll need to try out some crackle paint now:)

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  33. Christine AlexanderJanuary 25, 2017 at 9:21 PM

    makes me want to try a Mixed media canvas, awesome

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  34. Sheetal rangaswamyJanuary 27, 2017 at 9:59 AM

    Wow..this is beautiful Karen! Metallic paint on crackle effect is outstanding!!!...and the stencil design <3 <3

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  35. CourtneyJanuary 29, 2017 at 11:30 AM

    Beautiful! I love the addition of crackle paste!

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  36. Hazel AgnewFebruary 1, 2017 at 4:45 PM

    Your stencil is amazing. What a beautiful project!

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