Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Nathalie Kalbach & Stencil Girl Products Blog Hop :) :) :)

Hello Hellooooo :)

 So can you guess what I am up to?? LOL  The awesome Nathalie Kalbach is at it again with her fabulous designing and sharing of the creative love :)

 Nat has organised an awesome blog hop to show case her fabulous new designs with Stencil Girl Products!!


You realllllly must go check out all of her amazing new designs >>> HERE :) :) :)

So the fabulous stencil that I had the honour of creating with is the Crackle Stencil :)


What is Not to love about this stencil!!!

This is a layout that I created using Nat's fabulous crackle stencil.




I have used some impasto medium with the crackle stencil to create a wonderful dimensional effect on my layout background. To highlight the pattern I have used some chalkboard glimmer mist. This would have to be one of my fave and go to techniques with stencils.


Soooo here are the amazing creatives participating in the Blog Hop!! :)




Aaaaand I'm pretty sure you might find a GIVEAWAY over at Nat's Blog :) BUT...she tells me if you comment here too you will have another entry into her giveaway! As a matter of fact she will give you an entry into the giveaway for each blog you comment on--how cool is that! Nathalie gives away one of the this Crackle Stencils. You have six chances to win it. Leave a comment on each of the listed blogs and on my blog  and let us know how you like the projects and Nathalie will pick randomly one lucky winner. You have time to comment till August 13, 2013 - midnight EST.
Soooooo what are you waiting for??? :) 
Get Crackling and hit the Blog hop HOP :) :) :)
There is loads of amazing inspiration just for YOU!!!!
Cheers for now,
Louise :) xxx
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91 comments:

  1. rpalandriAugust 7, 2013 at 6:08 PM

    SO cool !

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  2. rpalandriAugust 7, 2013 at 6:09 PM

    love your art !

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  3. Jeanette Nyström (Jeany)August 7, 2013 at 6:12 PM

    Wow, stunning layout! I love how the background turnes out! The dimensionalpattern is great togheter with the colors!

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  4. Nathalie KalbachAugust 7, 2013 at 6:57 PM

    I sooooo love the layout- it looks so cool and has so much dimension! Thank you so much my sweet friend for playing along with me!

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  5. PegAugust 7, 2013 at 8:26 PM

    That stencil is sooo you!
    Gorgeous layout!

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  6. Linda on the PrairieAugust 7, 2013 at 8:34 PM

    Now I know what to do with that tube of impasto that's been sitting on my table for some time. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  7. Jeannette v.D.August 7, 2013 at 8:48 PM

    Love what you did with the stencil. Love the color too. I would love to win a stencil :)

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  8. GAAugust 7, 2013 at 8:50 PM

    Your art is exquisite as always!

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  9. Shirley PandoAugust 7, 2013 at 9:15 PM

    Love the white background paper and how the color is intense but fades out. That stencil is super! TFS

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  10. UnknownAugust 7, 2013 at 9:34 PM

    WOW! This is stunning!

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  11. bronnykAugust 7, 2013 at 10:14 PM

    Oh Louise... I ALWAYS love your LO's!!! This stunning!!! I REALLY REALLY Love that crackle stencil!!!

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  12. Carolyn DubeAugust 7, 2013 at 10:28 PM

    An amazing use of the stencil!

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  13. Martha RichardsonAugust 7, 2013 at 10:52 PM

    Of course I love this LO...you rock Louise!!!

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  14. SnapAugust 7, 2013 at 10:59 PM

    wow wow wow. love the color and your layout using the stencil.

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  15. MargaretAugust 7, 2013 at 11:02 PM

    Really like what you did with the stencil, very cool

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  16. r3d13August 7, 2013 at 11:08 PM

    I absolutely LOVE what you did with this stencil. I love the idea of putting a picture in this. You rock!!!

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  17. Neija ZeugmeAugust 7, 2013 at 11:09 PM

    Very beautiful work! I like it

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  18. stlbarbAugust 7, 2013 at 11:15 PM

    I love getting your daily emails. Your artwork is inspirational and you've done a remarkable job with Nat's stencil.

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  19. huntla1August 7, 2013 at 11:35 PM

    Beautiful!

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  20. AnonymousAugust 7, 2013 at 11:56 PM

    Great use of the stencil. I think I need this stencil.

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  21. AnonymousAugust 8, 2013 at 12:05 AM

    Sweet, sweet use of this stencil. Love your page. xox

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  22. juliekAugust 8, 2013 at 12:11 AM

    awesome - love what you did with Nat's stencil!

    Julie
    julie@netvu.org

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  23. Patti SandhamAugust 8, 2013 at 12:15 AM

    Love the dimensional effect!

    http://jazzgoil.blogspot.ca/

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  24. CatherineAugust 8, 2013 at 12:25 AM

    Louise this is PERFECT for your style. I LOVE it -- the color and the way it has that ombre look around is amazing!

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  25. Angi in hanaAugust 8, 2013 at 12:38 AM

    i think this is one of those stencils that you just can't go wrong! everyones art is so pretty and yet so different! i really love yours and the colors u used, tx for sharing and inspiring, aloha, angi in hana

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  26. AnonymousAugust 8, 2013 at 12:47 AM

    That's so beautiful & the texture looks amazing.

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  27. UnknownAugust 8, 2013 at 12:56 AM

    Great layout! I'm really glad the blog hop introduced me to you and several of the others. Good use of the stencil.

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  28. Marjie KemperAugust 8, 2013 at 12:59 AM

    Scrumptious! Love how you used Nat's stencil in your own magnificent style. So happy to hop with you today!

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  29. MelissaAugust 8, 2013 at 1:02 AM

    Beautiful!

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  30. Christine KiehlAugust 8, 2013 at 1:12 AM

    Fantastic layout! I love the color combo you chose to work with! The string was brillant! Thank you for sharing with us today!

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  31. Queen EstherAugust 8, 2013 at 1:15 AM

    nice integration of color and crackle stencil!!!

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  32. MariaAugust 8, 2013 at 1:17 AM

    What a beautiful layout! Love the POP of color! Great to "hop" with you :)

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  33. katek1111August 8, 2013 at 1:19 AM

    Love the dimensional look-so clever!!!

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  34. KathyAugust 8, 2013 at 1:35 AM

    I have to agree with you...one of my fave's of all of Nat's new stencils! And you have rocked it!

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  35. LibertyAugust 8, 2013 at 1:40 AM

    So lovely !!!

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  36. UnknownAugust 8, 2013 at 2:15 AM

    Love how the colour is more dense in the centre and then fades out. Very pretty.

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  37. Helen CampbellAugust 8, 2013 at 2:37 AM

    Your layout is fabulous! I love the colors and the texture that the stencil gives. Thanks for sharing.

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  38. LuraAugust 8, 2013 at 2:39 AM

    i was not familiar with your art but i sure did love what you did with the stencil. nat is amazing and i appreciate the chance to win. i am quickly becoming quite the stencil addict. xoxo

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  39. LuraAugust 8, 2013 at 2:40 AM

    love the stencil i can visualize so many fun things to do with it. and i was not familiar with your art and love it. so it was a double fun blog to find. thanks for the chance to win. xoxo

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  40. MelvaAugust 8, 2013 at 2:49 AM

    What a super layout. I would love to win the stencil.

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  41. CindyAugust 8, 2013 at 2:55 AM

    Very bold and fun page! Sprays after texture is something I haven't thought of yet! Hugs!

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  42. UnknownAugust 8, 2013 at 3:59 AM

    Nice lay-out and colors. Thanks for sharing.

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  43. CeciliaAugust 8, 2013 at 4:06 AM

    I love your page. Thanks for sharing!!!

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  44. JackieAugust 8, 2013 at 5:23 AM

    Nat's stencil is a perfect compliment for your layout!

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  45. JeanAugust 8, 2013 at 6:42 AM

    Such a wonderful way to use this stencil!

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  46. UnknownAugust 8, 2013 at 6:56 AM

    Beautiful layout. What amazing texture!

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  47. MarveLes Art StudiosAugust 8, 2013 at 7:34 AM

    love your layout! fun use of the stencil, for sure!

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  48. sannasartmindAugust 8, 2013 at 7:46 AM

    Amazing how different these all are from each other./ Very cool, love these colors too! Sanna

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  49. Scrapin'SueAugust 8, 2013 at 8:14 AM

    Wonderful and I enjoyed checking out your blog.

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  50. HelenMAugust 8, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    I love your layout!! and the colors!! thanks for the inspiration!

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  51. ลngεŁลAugust 8, 2013 at 9:47 AM

    Es un layout increible!!! me encanta como has utilizado ese stencil, besitos

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  52. renee gAugust 8, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    This is so cool !

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  53. EFKaplanAugust 8, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    The color in the closeup is amazing. Beautiful work. Tks.

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  54. UnknownAugust 8, 2013 at 11:27 AM

    What an awesome Stencil...!!!

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  55. suzieq23August 8, 2013 at 12:59 PM

    Love the layout using Nathalie's new stencil. Can't wait to get my hands on her new stencils and have some fun!

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  56. suzieq23August 8, 2013 at 1:00 PM

    Love the layout and colors. Cant wait to get my hands on Nathalie's new stencils and have some fun!

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  57. cal8007August 8, 2013 at 5:20 PM

    I've never been to your blog before, but I'm loving all your projects! Your Layout is so amazing! Gotta try impasto medium, is that like molding paste? Thanks for the inspiration!

    Carmen L

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  58. md_gawainAugust 8, 2013 at 6:23 PM

    Love this!!

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  59. Fern Cawley EdwardsAugust 8, 2013 at 7:43 PM

    This is beautiful!

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  60. Fern Cawley EdwardsAugust 8, 2013 at 7:44 PM

    Beautiful work!

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  61. Barbara I.August 8, 2013 at 8:49 PM

    Thank you for the tip about using impasto medium. I have never heard of it so now I have learned something new and another way to spend my money on art supplies. . .LOL. I love how you used the crackle stencil. Thanks for sharing and being part of this hob!

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  62. JHollidayAugust 8, 2013 at 8:50 PM

    Beautiful layout and I love the colors!!

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  63. Madeline RainsAugust 8, 2013 at 9:46 PM

    Beautiful, as usual. I had written down all of your crackling ideas from CJS but this stencil is even more doable. Love it!

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  64. HowsewearsAugust 8, 2013 at 9:47 PM

    This is an absolutely awesome stencil. Can't wait to try it!
    Fondly, Tami

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  65. BarbaraAugust 8, 2013 at 10:34 PM

    Love, love, love this stencil and your beautiful layout! Gorgeous color!
    Thanks for sharing and thanks for the give-away!

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  66. CarolAugust 8, 2013 at 10:55 PM

    Great project with the stencil.

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  67. GunvorAugust 8, 2013 at 11:20 PM

    That's an awesome way tu use this cool stencil! Thanks for sharing!

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  68. mama miaAugust 8, 2013 at 11:35 PM

    The stencil is fabulous...so versatile. Love the way you used it in your layout. Very cool.

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  69. Debbie ShermanAugust 8, 2013 at 11:52 PM

    Love your layout!! Gorgeous color against the white!! Would love to win this stencil!!

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  70. CuchyAugust 9, 2013 at 12:32 AM

    I wanna touch it! Beautiful

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  71. UnknownAugust 9, 2013 at 1:32 PM

    It is so much fun seeing the different ways you all are using this stencil. Your art is just amazing. I LOVE it!!! Your LO is so beautiful, it looks like actual mosaics. Brilliant!!! The more I see this stencil used, the more I WANT IT!!! This is what makes blog hops sooo much fun. I've enjoyed seeing your use of this stencil, and having a looky-loo at your blog as a whole!!! Thanks for sharing!! (((HUGS)))

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  72. GillAugust 9, 2013 at 6:06 PM

    Wonderful - I love your project!

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  73. GeliAugust 9, 2013 at 8:46 PM

    Fantastic! I love how you used it on your own unique style

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  74. Create Beauty with LaurajoAugust 9, 2013 at 9:56 PM

    Love that this is very similar to mosaic...just beautiful!

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  75. LouanneAugust 9, 2013 at 10:02 PM

    Absolutely LOVE this look and this stencil. Thanks for sharing your technique and the opportunity to win one of these stencils. Gotta have one!!

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  76. LouanneAugust 9, 2013 at 10:04 PM

    Absolutely LOVE this stencil and technique! Gotta have one of these!!!

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  77. Heidi BoundAugust 10, 2013 at 1:08 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous project! I am in love with the colors. SO beautiful!

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  78. CindyAugust 10, 2013 at 2:27 AM

    This is such a diverse stencil and I love seeing how all of you are using it. I'm not a scrapbooker, but seeing your layout makes me want to try it. I love your style!
    Cindy Kotora

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  79. BarbAugust 10, 2013 at 3:47 AM

    loved the use of this stencil on the layout-great idea

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  80. UnknownAugust 10, 2013 at 5:13 AM

    Thank you for being a part of this hop - this is my first time here & I am thrilled to see your work :)

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  81. Jo MurrayAugust 10, 2013 at 5:14 AM

    A superb Layout! Nice to meet another Aussie in such a roundabout way. I'm not a scrapbooker, but a collagist, and that stencil would be great addition to my work.

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  82. TanyaAugust 10, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    Fantabulous!!!!!!!!!!

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  83. JHollidayAugust 11, 2013 at 1:15 AM

    Love your layout and the pink!!!! The stencil is awesome and I will have to get one if I don't win it!! Great job!

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  84. EricaAugust 11, 2013 at 6:49 AM

    I love your stencil ideas! They rock! I’d love to win one, as well! ;)

    ~Erica

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  85. TamekoAugust 11, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    Fabulous layout. Love the dimension and embellishments added.

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  86. scrapwitchAugust 11, 2013 at 3:56 PM

    I love that Stencil.....would love to use it asap xx

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  87. LeannAugust 11, 2013 at 11:43 PM

    Great layout! I check your blog regularly.. love your work! chefl@swbell.net

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  88. patAugust 12, 2013 at 1:07 AM

    Great technique. Beautiful layout

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  89. CatAugust 12, 2013 at 2:08 AM


    You have designed a beautiful layout, putting Nat's stencil to very good use. I can see quite a difference in some of today's scrapbook LOs compared to a few years ago. I suppose it's a crossover from mixed media. Well, whatever it is, I like it well enough to consider starting to do some scrapbook LOs. I have tons of old pictures from cleaning my mom's house out last December. Thank you for the inspiration!!

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  90. CamerageekAugust 12, 2013 at 11:07 AM

    This LO is fantastic. What a great way to use the stencil and create your own background. You girls are just blowing me away on this hop.

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  91. HandgatheredAugust 13, 2013 at 1:19 AM

    ...and what a great go-to technique it is. Awesome l.o.!

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Much Scrappy You Know What!!!
Lou xxx