Are the Stars out Tonight...

Hello! I am back with a post for  Gwen LaFleur's Tribe today.
 Using lots of stenciling,from Gwen's stencils and loads of paint layers,i mean loads of luscious layers of paint!and then some other added elements tho give depth to my design.
This style is something different and new to me,and I struggled at times, but am happy with the results.
 Let me know in the comments what you think!

 

Sooooo,because I was "just going with it" I have no step outs,just lots of yummy close ups

  
 These large stars are from Gwen's online Mixed Media store- Gwen's Essentials~German Dresden Embossed Stars colored up in a soft pink

The very first stencil layer I put down was from
Gwen's Boho Stencil Collection~Collage textures and Patterns~Circle Stencil using the center stencil vertically with modeling paste.

 Just look at the texture and colors! I was in color heaven!

 The next stencil I layered was from Gwen's new line,available only through StencilGirl StencilClub,which I spoke about here in my last post.
This stencil is the Fleur-de-lis from Gwen's Ceramic Tiles Collection
I applied Embossing paste through the stencil, through the circle areas as well as through the fleur-de-li areas

 

 

 

 On the circular area, I added the Emerald Creek's Baked Texture Embossing Powder~Vintage Beeswax and bubbled the heck out of it! I love texture, in case you did not know! LOL

In the center of the canvas/stencil,I added with matte gel,another Dresden from Gwen's Essentials German Dresden Trim~Ornate Ornament
I really think this worked well with fleur-de-li stencil. 

Omgoodness- I just LOVE these stencils by Gwen!!! Her designs thrill me each time a new set comes out! I so love that her stencils are always unique and her designs are fresh and there are no others out there like hers! Can you tell I am a fan?!!

 On the corners and sides of my canvas I used another stencil from the (available only through StencilGirl StencilClub)  Ceramic Tiles Collection~the overall design stencil 9x12
What a beautiful pattern design this is!!

 

 and then back to the middle, I just had to add a piece of jewelry,again with matte medium from my Going Global Turkmen Jewelry Parts stash.

I love the way this piece fit perfectly!

 and as you can see here, I added some Mini Art Stones to help complete my canvas

There you have it- hope you enjoyed the photos!

I'd like to send a shout out to Sanda Reynolds of ArtfulflightStudio.com who makes the most inspiring mixed media videos and classes. I have been watching her create for sometime now and finally jumped in and tried my hand at some of her techniques-thank you Sanda for your constant creativity and inspiration. This canvas was inspired by a recent tutorial of Sanda's.

Thank you for your visit and support my friends!

sending out hugs,

Peace & Love

Jackie ") 

Gwen LaFleur Products Used:

Gwen's Essentials~German Dresden Embossed Stars

Going Global Turkmen Jewelry Parts 

Emerald Creek's Baked Texture Embossing Powder~Vintage Beeswax

Gwen's Boho Stencil Collection~Collage textures and Patterns~Circle Stencil

StencilGirlStencilClub Ceramic Tiles Collection~the overall design stencil 9x12

 Fleur-de-lis from Gwen's Ceramic Tiles Collection

Other products used:

*DecoArt Matte Medium

*Wendy Vecchi~Embossing Paste~Clear

*ColourArte Silks~Stargazer

*Prima ArtExtravaganca~MiniArtStones

Art Alchemy Metallique Acrylics~Vintage Rose,Light Patina,Rich Turquoise

Art Alchemy Acrylic Opal Paints~Opal Magic Pink-Blue

Art Alchemy Sparks~Dragons Eye

Art Alchemy Patina Effects Paste~Mint Green,Blue