I just created a post over at Just A Trace’s blog, showing the how-to of my latest stencil adventure. Check it out!
Stencil In Action!
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Sneak Peek
Stencil magic in progress! Full tutorial on its way!
Mother’s Day
Recently, a stencil customer told me a sweet story. She purchased a wall stencil from me, hoping to add some flair to her small apartment. Her parents came to visit soon thereafter, and while they were in town, they helped her stencil a wall in her living room. The time together, working on a project, was a welcome bonding time for the three, who haven’t been able to spend time alone together in quite awhile. After the wall was finished, her mom offered to use the stencil to create coordinating pillows! Now, when she looks at the wall, she not only enjoys the color it added to her apartment, she has a weekend of memories too. I love it!
My mother and I have always had a special bond over doing “stuff” together. It’s how we communicate, how we spend time together, how we have grown closer over the years. The things we have painted, sewn, constructed, sawed, hammered, and glued have bonded us with sweet memories. She’s taught me so much, and I credit her with my tendency to dig in and try new things. I love you, Mom.
In honor of my mom, and in honor of families creating memories through doing “stuff” together, I am offering 25% the purchase of any stencil, now through Mother’s Day (May 8). Click here to go to the store, and use coupon code LUVMOM2011.
Grab your loved ones and do stuff! As always, I’d love to hear about it when you’re finished. I can’t wait to see what you do.
Stencil In Action
Look at what Jackie did! Using the Pop Dangle stencil, she stenciled a pattern on this wall in her home. I love the alternating colors she used, and I really like the black picture frames against that patterned background. Great work!
Do you have a stencil success story? Email me!
SALE Extended! Happy Holidays to YOU!
I’ve changed my mind. I get to do that, you know. 
I’ve decided to extend the Grand Opening Sale thru December. Why? Because I like you. And because I know many of you are still trying to decide which stencil you want AND that the holidays are a terrible time to rush that process. So let’s just take it a month further, shall we? Enjoy!
In case you’ve forgotten or missed it the first time, here’s the deal:
GRAND OPENING SALE!
How would you like a 40% rebate on your most recent stencil order?
I thought you might be interested.
Here’s how it works:
Buy a stencil and use it somewhere. Apply for the rebate using the form link below. Tell me about yourself, the stencil you used, and where you used it. Upload a picture (or five) of your work. I’ll send back 40% of your purchase price. No kidding. That’s pretty much it.
Not bad, eh?
A few terms and conditions:
- Pictures must be at least 800×600 (bigger is better), and taken with a digital camera, not a cell phone camera.
- At least one picture must include the whole project, not just a portion of it. You can upload up to five pictures, so feel free to send different angles and portions of your project, so long as at least one picture is the whole thing.
- By taking advantage of this offer, you agree to let me use your name (first name and last initial only), your location (state only) and your review for promotional purposes. If you have a website, I would be more than happy to link back to you.
- One rebate per household/business.
- Rebates come back to you via PayPal, no exceptions.
- This offer applies only to stencils purchased until December 31, 2010. Photo(s) and information must be submitted before February 28, 2011.
- Rebate will be given only upon approval of submitted photos and information. I reserve the right to refuse this rebate based on unacceptable, unusable, or incomplete images and/or information.
- Email confirmation of rebate will be initiated within 10 days of receipt of acceptable photo(s) and information.
- Custom stencil orders will receive a 15% rebate.
- Does not apply to wholesale orders.
Ready to go? Fill out the form here.
New Pattern: Venice
While traveling through Venice last month, I was struck by the Islamic influence on the city’s architecture. Such lovely peaks and curves, so unique to that culture.
Today, I made a pattern from the doodles I did on the train from Venice to Florence. Introducing “Venice.”
Talk to me if you’d like to use this pattern somewhere.
How To Make A Pattern Out Of Your Friend’s Face
I’ve been working extrariffic-hard on a project, to the point of near brain burst, so when SparkyFirePants posted this contest today, I couldn’t resist the diversion. I’ll show you what I sent in, but let me show you the progression.
Here’s his original photo:
I cut him out:
I made a pattern with him:
Then I thought, well, hm, that’s sure boring. And kind of obvious. Let’s be different. And then I noticed the shapes created by the Not David parts were kind of… cool. And we have our pattern.
Wah-lah! I think it kind of looks like chandeliers hanging up-side down and right-side up.
Let’s Fall In Love
I entered the Spoonflower Boba Baby Carrier fabric contest with a new leafy love pattern. I would be so honored if you would please vote for me!
Here’s the pattern you’re looking for:
Here’s the link to the voting!
Thank you thank you thank you!
New Pattern Collection: Boojie
Boojie, a new pattern collection, was inspired by a friend’s adorable baby girl. Available for license. Coming soon to Spoonflower.
Pearce, the Elephant Coming Soon to Fabric!
NEW! Fabric on Spoonflower! Pearce the Elephant now available for all your quilting and pajama-making needs!
Fabric should be available the first week of February. Meanwhile, check out my other Spoonflower fabric!