Here’s my prelude to “March Madness” ~ Heart Madness! {lol} what do you think? While it’s not March, it’s time for hearts! Even tho I love watching college basketball, and especially “March Madness.” Playing basketball was a major factor in keeping me focused, and motivated in my high school years. I went on to play college ball {in Montana} for a couple years, and still love to watch this game! {Go MSU Bobcats Women’s Team!}
My little bit of playtime began with these stencils. Did you notice they seem to be the hot new art supply, this year?
These two designed by my friend, designer-extraordinare, Margaret Applin.
I’ve replenished my supply of s.e.i. tumble dyes, and … several hours, and lots of messy hands and fingernails, later, here are my results…
Bright! {pretty} SPRING colors. I can’t seem to do much of anything else, these days!
And today, we actually have lots of sunshine, melting snow and ice, a light, fresh breeze, and a {hint} of spring in the air!
My biggest challenge? Staying focused from printing to printing! I get so excited about the color play… that I forget what I’m spraying sometimes.
But even so… when things get a little sloppy with the build up of spray on the stencil, there is no ‘bad’ print; not in my playbook!
These are all winners, but I like the one above, where it shows a hint of shadowing in the negative space. BUT! I love this ‘blue n white’ print below {lots!}.
You can see where the white fabric is a ‘white on white’ print… lovely texture underneath… but very subtle.
And then this one! Again, I not only love the fun, upbeat spring pastel palette, but the hint of shadow in the background of the negative space.
Then… a surprise twist of boldness and high contrast ~ I think I like this one best!
While I’m not sure where these yummy little hearts will go in another project, I have one big question for ya’ll: which one do you like best? Have any of you tried Margaret’s new line of stencils, yet?!
I have a couple ideas for making some collages, or artsy quilts with these… but my weekend, as fabulous as it was, is done!
Have a great week, everyone! Salute ~ Baltimore Ravens! Coach Harbaugh is a class act, as is Ray Lewis.
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They are all lovely but my favorite is the third from the end , just really love the colors in that one. Thanks for sharing !!
Oh MY GOSH!!! How cute are those!!!! You definitely know how to make them POP!!!!
I think I agree with you on my favourites. I've seen a few different stencils out there lately but I think Margaret's are the best! I love everything she does. It will be fun to see what you do with these.
I don't have any spray paints though I've improvised with spray bottles and fabric paints. I may have to order some.
It does look like lots of fun!
I like the softness of the first one. But I really like the soft edges you are getting so the heart is not totally outlined. good stuff
Those are cute stencils – you always make such nice fabrics with all your experimenting. Thanks for sharing.
I love your hearts Leslie!
I'm going to look at Margaret's stencils and see what the postage is to the UK!!