PaperAngel
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Post by PaperAngel on Jul 26, 2022 3:00:59 GMT
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Chinagirl828
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Melbourne, Australia
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Post by Chinagirl828 on Jul 26, 2022 8:10:40 GMT
Most of my stencils are 6x6 or smaller, it just seems to be the standard size for most manufacturers. I lean towards simple repeating patterns, and own several variations of hearts or stars. Along with those, my most used are a 6x6 repeating pattern of little crosses, and a "coffee stain" pattern.
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Post by mayceesgranny on Jul 26, 2022 13:37:44 GMT
My stencils are mostly 6 x8s as I use them on 12x12 layouts. I seem to be drawn to polka dots, stars, circles, and script most often.
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Post by steakgoddess on Jul 26, 2022 14:17:49 GMT
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Post by infochick on Jul 26, 2022 16:44:17 GMT
I like a 12x12 stencil because I can put it down once and then I don't have to move it around the page if I want to stencil in more than once spot. That said, my favourite stencil is a 6x6 leopard spot stencil that my LSS made and sold.
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Post by 950nancy on Jul 26, 2022 17:12:54 GMT
I love 12 x 12 also. I watch your videos and you do use them. Love it. |
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Post by scrapcat on Jul 26, 2022 21:08:20 GMT
I don't use them a lot on layouts, but when I do I seem to like stars or grunge patterns (ink splats, stains) and use 6x6 size. A little unrelated - but at the SCT Card event we used Taylored Expressions quad layer stencils, which creates 4 different designs at once using layered stencils. We did the hexagons which came out really cool. www.tayloredexpressions.com/shop/stencils/create-in-quads-layering-stencils/ |
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Post by joblackford on Jul 26, 2022 23:57:47 GMT
I'm so intrigued by these. I have a couple of them in my cart at TE but haven't been able to stomach the price yet. I'm interested in the mistletoe and maybe the snowflakes or birthday-ish one. I don't often think to use stencils. I follow a cardmaker who does really cool things with them but I'm not sure it's my thing. |
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Post by moraie on Jul 27, 2022 7:48:54 GMT
I'm so intrigued by these. I have a couple of them in my cart at TE but haven't been able to stomach the price yet. I'm interested in the mistletoe and maybe the snowflakes or birthday-ish one. I don't often think to use stencils. I follow a cardmaker who does really cool things with them but I'm not sure it's my thing. Out of curiosity, who's the cardmaker you follow? |
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Post by scrapcat on Jul 27, 2022 15:22:32 GMT
I'm so intrigued by these. I have a couple of them in my cart at TE but haven't been able to stomach the price yet. I'm interested in the mistletoe and maybe the snowflakes or birthday-ish one. I don't often think to use stencils. I follow a cardmaker who does really cool things with them but I'm not sure it's my thing. Honestly when I first saw it I didn't think I would be into it. I also thought the hexagon design was kinda boring. But it was actually really fun to do! And once I thought about all the uses (esp masculine) for the hexagons, I like how I could combine colors. I made a fathers day, retirement and graduation card with 3 of the bases. I didn't purchase any more...I did look, like you did, and like some of the other designs, but I think I prefer the more non-thematic design. Also I remember there was a little bit of an "off" alignment on the last layer. Many ppl were complaining about it, I just eyeballed it to the right position. So for the price, they should work effortlessly and not have to be fidgeted with. This could've been an issue for the class/course, not sure? It's kind of like the C9 turnabout affect, but easier strategy. Also should add, I've been using the Pinkfresh coordinating products, so stencils, stamp and dies, and they are far superior in quality to any of the others I tried. Also expensive, but versatile. I've been able to make so many quick cards by stamping the design, using the stencil layers to add color, then cut with die and place on card. |
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artbabe
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Post by artbabe on Jul 27, 2022 16:08:23 GMT
I like the 6x6 ones. I usually use the stencils to add a bit of visual texture around my photos. I have a ton of the Echo Park ones.
My favorites:
Music Notes
Fish
Numbers (Tim Holtz)
Brick (also Tim Holtz)
Stars
Leaves
Ferns
Coffee Rings
Spider Webs
I like the all over patterns the most.
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Post by joblackford on Jul 27, 2022 20:57:39 GMT
I'm so intrigued by these. I have a couple of them in my cart at TE but haven't been able to stomach the price yet. I'm interested in the mistletoe and maybe the snowflakes or birthday-ish one. I don't often think to use stencils. I follow a cardmaker who does really cool things with them but I'm not sure it's my thing. Out of curiosity, who's the cardmaker you follow? Ardyth (Percy-Robb) She does a lot of cool things with ink and stencils and die cuts. And she shows a cool spinning stencil system, a Penguin Palace stencils 360 tool, that I really can’t justify buying but I really like watching her use  |
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Post by joblackford on Jul 27, 2022 21:02:01 GMT
I'm so intrigued by these. I have a couple of them in my cart at TE but haven't been able to stomach the price yet. I'm interested in the mistletoe and maybe the snowflakes or birthday-ish one. I don't often think to use stencils. I follow a cardmaker who does really cool things with them but I'm not sure it's my thing. Honestly when I first saw it I didn't think I would be into it. I also thought the hexagon design was kinda boring. But it was actually really fun to do! And once I thought about all the uses (esp masculine) for the hexagons, I like how I could combine colors. I made a fathers day, retirement and graduation card with 3 of the bases. I didn't purchase any more...I did look, like you did, and like some of the other designs, but I think I prefer the more non-thematic design. Also I remember there was a little bit of an "off" alignment on the last layer. Many ppl were complaining about it, I just eyeballed it to the right position. So for the price, they should work effortlessly and not have to be fidgeted with. This could've been an issue for the class/course, not sure? It's kind of like the C9 turnabout affect, but easier strategy. Also should add, I've been using the Pinkfresh coordinating products, so stencils, stamp and dies, and they are far superior in quality to any of the others I tried. Also expensive, but versatile. I've been able to make so many quick cards by stamping the design, using the stencil layers to add color, then cut with die and place on card. I have a coordinating stencil set by Hero Arts with a sunflower design and I do love not having to stress about coloring in my stamping. I believe, but am not certain, that the alignment issue was fixed with the hexagon stencils after the problems with the class ones. Maybe I should look at that one more closely. It does seem very versatile. (BTW I’ve heard they discount them pretty well for Black Friday. Not my favorite time to shop since we travel for Thanksgiving, but I might be tempted to make an exception). |
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PaperAngel
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Post by PaperAngel on Jul 29, 2022 2:32:39 GMT
Thanks for your replies. I gravitate toward simple, versatile, & repeating patterns. My current favorite is Simple Stories Diamond Sparkle, & my inventory consists of the standard 6x6 size (non-layering) with a few 12x12 (plus a couple 6x8 on my wish list). Most of my stencils are 6x6 or smaller, it just seems to be the standard size for most manufacturers. ... I've noticed SB.com stencils are 6x8, & all stencils in new Simple Stories releases are now 6x8 (rather than 6x6 as in prior releases). Since it's a copycat industry, perhaps 6x8 will become the new standard stencil size. Thanks for sharing a new 12x12 stencil (& more) source, & best wishes on your endeavor! ...A little unrelated - but at the SCT Card event we used Taylored Expressions quad layer stencils, which creates 4 different designs at once using layered stencils. We did the hexagons which came out really cool. ... I'm always amazed at the creativity/vision of layered stencil designers & the end results! |
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Post by refugeepea on Jul 29, 2022 16:27:43 GMT
Out of curiosity, who's the cardmaker you follow? Ardyth (Percy-Robb) She does a lot of cool things with ink and stencils and die cuts. And she shows a cool spinning stencil system, a Penguin Palace stencils 360 tool, that I really can’t justify buying but I really like watching her use OMG! I need a salad spinner! www.instagram.com/reel/CYMSpLalg35/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= |
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Jul 29, 2022 17:06:30 GMT
Ardyth (Percy-Robb) She does a lot of cool things with ink and stencils and die cuts. And she shows a cool spinning stencil system, a Penguin Palace stencils 360 tool, that I really can’t justify buying but I really like watching her use OMG! I need a salad spinner! www.instagram.com/reel/CYMSpLalg35/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=omg, I HAVE a salad spinner!! that I hardly ever use for salad; I think it may become appropriated as a craft item!! lol!! I wonder if I could do the same sort of thing with watered-down acrylic paint, or watercolors? |
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artbabe
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Post by artbabe on Jul 29, 2022 17:19:14 GMT
Peachy Cheap has 7 stencils for $12 today.
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