So, a few months ago I was browsing the Phoenix Art Museum bookstore and I picked up a book called "Stencil 101." As I flipped through it, I got so excited that I let out a little scream. The book is full of tutorial and project ideas for stencils...and BEST of all, there were 25 stencils included. Now, these stencils are not your typical hearts and ponies...no, they are urban and cool and I was so utterly inspired. I immediately began using the stencils in my work.
The sweet man who wrote this book, Ed Roth, recently contacted me after seeing his stencil on the cover of Somerset Memories. My scrapbook page, which is on the cover, is an imprint of Ed's swallow stencil (I was using the stencil and it became coated with ink. I flipped it over & pressed it onto a piece of cardstock to blot it, and the result was the imprint you see on the page. I simply let it dry and cut it out.)
I often get emails about the stencils I use in my work...and 9 times out of 10, the stencil came from Ed's book. Seriously. If you don't have it run, don't walk, run and get it.
Here are a few of my pages using his fab stencils:
I guess what I really love about Stencil 101 is that those stencils made MY work better. And that is the highest compliment I can give.
And...super exciting...Ed has another book coming out! It's called Stencil 101: Decor, and I cannot wait to get my hands on it. I start to drool just looking at it...exciting!
Ed and Chronicle Books have a surprise for you! They are generously giving me one copy of each of his books (Stencil 101 and Stencil 101: Decor) to give away! I will choose one winner for each book from the comments left on this post...I'll draw the winner(s) in a week. Sound good?
And seriously, you need Ed's books. Check out his site, too, for all kinds of info, how-to tips, inspiration, and other stencils you can buy.
Thanks, Ed, for the inspiration you have given me!
I love Ed's stencil's I just recently discovered them on his website and want to get his book. His web site is great; with videos and tutorials. I would love one of his books.
Posted by: Jane S | November 06, 2009 at 02:47 PM
Dina! What an exciting post. You OPENED my eyes to stencils (and being open about what makes a good stencil) in Montpellier! Thank you. And this is me running to get my hands on at least one of these books.
Have a great weekend. Bises, D
Posted by: Denise Laborde | November 06, 2009 at 02:47 PM
It sounds pretty good. I recently reserved one of his stencil plates in the only store they distribute in Spain. I'll have it on my hands next week!!!
Posted by: Cuchy | November 06, 2009 at 02:48 PM
Oh wow! Those are very cool! I have a ton of stencil from Club Scrap, which has been including stencils in their kits for over ten years. I'm loving the use I'm getting out of them in your class, and I would love to add Ed's to my collection.
Rinda
Posted by: Maria Ontiveros | November 06, 2009 at 02:50 PM
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE your work and would love to have one of the fabulous books. Thanks for the chance to be included in the drawing.
Posted by: Avital | November 06, 2009 at 02:56 PM
BI have not tried stencils before, but this looks really exciting and inspirational. Would love a copy of Ed's book.
Posted by: Delia W | November 06, 2009 at 02:56 PM
I was wondering where you got your cool stencils! How great of him to be giving away his books!
Posted by: Diane B. | November 06, 2009 at 02:59 PM
Woo Hoo! Count me in! I would love this book.
Posted by: Rebecca | November 06, 2009 at 02:59 PM
WOW....thank you so much for the links, his books look so amazing. I would so love to win one!!! Thank you for the chance! xo
Posted by: Didee | November 06, 2009 at 03:04 PM
wow - can't wait to check out his books, thanks for his info.
Posted by: hanna | November 06, 2009 at 03:07 PM
OMG...I've seen the "Stencil 101" but not the "Stencil Decor" in Barnes & Noble and put it on my wish list. Thanks for the great giveaway Dina :}
Posted by: Roberta | November 06, 2009 at 03:16 PM
you definitely do his stencils justice, Dina! bravo :)
Posted by: lisa mitchell | November 06, 2009 at 03:20 PM
Ooooo! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: milkcan | November 06, 2009 at 03:24 PM
Super cool ... love the look of the stencils you used.
Posted by: jen | November 06, 2009 at 03:29 PM
Wow - they look really cool! I'd love to get some more ideas on using stencils.
Posted by: Anna | November 06, 2009 at 03:38 PM
these stencils are soooooo coool!!!
Posted by: kimmie b | November 06, 2009 at 03:40 PM
Thanks for the info on Ed Roth.
Definitely being added to the Xmas wishlist if I don't get lucky.
Have a great weekend and thanks for the giveaway.
Posted by: Renee | November 06, 2009 at 03:41 PM
i love his stencils, have the headphones stencil, thanks for the chance to win his book dina! :) your work is always fabulous!
Posted by: vee | November 06, 2009 at 03:45 PM
OH!!This would be so awesome to be using in your class now! Wicked cool stencils.
Posted by: Hollie H | November 06, 2009 at 04:01 PM
After taking your class at Papirfesten, I've been desperately seeking stencils! And I would love to get my hands on these ones....
Posted by: Jonna | November 06, 2009 at 04:19 PM
I have seen this book previously and was in awe of the super*cool stencils. Love your work using the stencils.
Posted by: Traci Severson | November 06, 2009 at 04:22 PM
Sounds great!
I love your works,but didn't now that you used stensils!
Posted by: Melkom_po_nebu | November 06, 2009 at 04:23 PM
one of the many things i love about your work is the way you use stencils...and in fact, the stencils *themselves*! how cool of you (& ed roth!) to share one of your secrets! thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: lauren | November 06, 2009 at 04:25 PM
anything that makes you scream is a must have!!
that swallow is the bomb :)
Posted by: Carrie K | November 06, 2009 at 04:28 PM
I've been looking at those stencils so many times, thinking "where did she get that??". They are so cool!! But can we get them anywhere online?
Posted by: Anita | November 06, 2009 at 04:31 PM
OK Dina, so I love you anyway! But these stencil books are so freaking cool! I will be checking amazon tonight. But I will wait to buy till you decide which one you are sending me! I LOVE the houndstooth stencil!
Posted by: rachael wood | November 06, 2009 at 04:48 PM
This giveaway really melts my butter!!!! I would love to get my stained fingers on one of these!!! HUgs
Posted by: Rainy | November 06, 2009 at 04:55 PM
Wow! I would just love this!!! And I love the idea of me trying another style on my layouts. I need this. Thanks for inspiring me. Again and again. Monica
Posted by: Monica | November 06, 2009 at 05:10 PM
Forgot my blogadress: tirokafteri@blogspot.com :)
Monica (again)
Posted by: Monica | November 06, 2009 at 05:12 PM
Wow. I love those stencils. I wondered where you got those images from. Thanks so much for the wonderful inspiration. I loved your 101 class and hope to take more classes from you.
Posted by: Nicol | November 06, 2009 at 05:18 PM
Love how you've incorporated the stencils into your work. :)
Posted by: DeeDee Roe | November 06, 2009 at 05:22 PM
Awesome, love the look of those stencils.
Posted by: Amanda Berens | November 06, 2009 at 05:33 PM
YUMMM-ME!
Posted by: Amy K-P | November 06, 2009 at 05:36 PM
would love to get my hands on that book, you are so convinced, that i need to know what this is for real!
thanks
Posted by: julie | November 06, 2009 at 06:08 PM
great books
Posted by: Laura Stewart | November 06, 2009 at 06:15 PM
Wow Dina, you really know how to make a stencil look like magic. I would love this book and to be able to try some new things. Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Linda Bizjak | November 06, 2009 at 06:32 PM
Would love to own one of these books! I loved the image of the woman the first time I saw it...never would have guessed it was a stencil!
Posted by: Amy Kingsford | November 06, 2009 at 06:46 PM
I saw that book in the store the other day and almost bought it! It is on my wishlist for the holidays! LOVE what you do with the stencils!
Posted by: Jen M | November 06, 2009 at 06:46 PM
I love stencils and I liked these ones very much! Thank you for the chance to win this book! It seems wonderful!
Posted by: Renata Pacheco | November 06, 2009 at 07:03 PM
I saw that mag cover! His stencils look delicious. I haven't tried them yet, but they look wonderful. I'm going to have to keep my eye out for them.
Posted by: becky | November 06, 2009 at 07:12 PM
Dina!!!! I swear I pick that book up every time I go to the bookstore which is often and I keep putting off buying it although it is on my MUST have list. I actually bumped it up my priority list for Christmas gift ideas....ahhhh so that being said I would LOVE to win this book and now I find out he's coming out with a brand new one, oh me oh my.....SWOON.....
Posted by: Meaghan (bonafyde) | November 06, 2009 at 08:17 PM
Girl you are awesome!!!!!!!! Those stencils are great and how cool is it to be on the cover of a mag? really let me know LOL Hugs Jamie :)
Posted by: Jamie Dougherty | November 06, 2009 at 08:21 PM
Oh wow! I would love to win this!
Posted by: Helene | November 06, 2009 at 08:33 PM
This is very cool! Thank you for sharing. And I know I said it before, but that layout on the cover of the mag is one of my favorite every. I just love the colors and style of it.
Off to check out the book.
Posted by: Melanie S.q | November 06, 2009 at 09:06 PM
those stencils look awesome! thanks for the chance to win a copy of Ed's book!!
Posted by: judean | November 06, 2009 at 09:47 PM
I was wondering about those stencils! They're fab!
Posted by: Jill Sprott | November 06, 2009 at 10:27 PM
C
hecking out that stencil book right now. something else i neeeed.lol
Posted by: lisa | November 06, 2009 at 10:40 PM
That's one very cool book!
Posted by: Paula Bogdan | November 06, 2009 at 11:20 PM
you know I would LOVE to win this :)
corinnexxx
Posted by: corinne delis | November 07, 2009 at 12:45 AM
I love your work! Thanks for this chance to win ;-)
Posted by: Marianne | November 07, 2009 at 01:17 AM