I was first introduced to the joys of using deli wrap as a substrate by the wonderful Anne Bagby, and I've been hooked ever since. Later on, I noticed that Julie Fei-Fan Balzer was using it a lot, especially with her gelli plate. I signed up for her online gelli plate class (IMO a steal at only $15), and fell in love with the deli wrap all over again.
Last weekend I spent a very happy couple of hours churning out one design after another. Just experimenting with different stencils and color combinations, not overthinking (truth be told, not thinking at all), and I now have a big stack that will be used as backgrounds, torn up for collages, and who knows what else.
Most of the stencils I used are from Stencil Girls. I recently joined their stencil club, which gives me three stencils a month (that are exclusive to the club members) and access to MaryBeth Shaw's instructional videos.
For the most part, I used very inexpensive acrylic paint, including cheapo metallics. A drop of Golden's fluid acrylics here and there, but mainly this is not only low tech, but low cost. The only thing you might not already have is the gelli plate itself. Trust me, you will enjoy using it.
these are wonderful Eileen
ReplyDeleteYOU still rein as Queen of backgrounds...Im giving your title back LOL
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Wow!! Those are fantastic Eileen!
ReplyDeleteLove all the colors!! You are becoming quite a stencil master (mistress??)! Love the Gelli Plate!
ReplyDeleteAwesome Eileen!!!!! Question, what is deli wrap (I sound silly)
ReplyDeleteLOL! It is the paper some delis use to wrap sandwiches. Sort of like waxed paper without all the wax. Some big box stores like BJs sell it. I got mine from Amazon. Click on the link in my post.
DeleteWhat a beautiful set of backgrounds!
ReplyDeleteOh yes!!! Me loves my deli wrap too :)
ReplyDeleteThese are great, Eileen!!!
Beautiful and inspiring, Eileen!
ReplyDeleteI am your newest blog follower, too...#300! Woo-hoo!!
Love, these Eileen! I'll repeat Isolina's question, what is deli wrap? eeek! (I feel like I should know!!)
ReplyDeleteSee my reply to Isolina above.
DeleteIt looks like you had a lot of fun, Eileen! Lovely backgrounds. I signed up for Julie's class, too, and love using the stencils with the gelli plate. I've been looking everywhere for deli paper, without success, but there's a link to Amazon on your blog, so I tried that .... but it's only in Amazon USA and they don't ship to Canada. Oh well, I'll keep on searching!Thanks for sharing all the eye candy :)
ReplyDeleteEileen I have been thinking about joining Stencil Girls club. Are you happy with the stencils you receive. I have seen one or two and love them...you cannot buy them from their store. I will wait to hear your reply before I join. thanks
ReplyDeleteLOVE THE GELLI PLATe!
I am loving the Stencil Girl club. Not only the stencils, but the video tutorials we have access to, and the private Facebook page where members share their stencil work. I joined with four local friends and we plan to get together every month to have a stencil party!
DeleteTo Grannypoppy - Deli paper, 2 - 500 piece boxes at BJs for $10.00. cannot beat it. Hope you get this.
ReplyDeleteSounds and looks like lots of fun all wrapped up! Great backgrounds to have on hand for future projects, too.
ReplyDeleteYou got some great prints, Eileen!!!
ReplyDeleteHow fun to see your prints. Love em!
ReplyDeleteGreat work Eileen! Loved visiting your site!
ReplyDeleteVery cool backgrounds! Love the layers and the colors!!
ReplyDeleteWow! You have been one busy lady! Love them all! If I had a geli plate might these appear at my house, too!? ha ha ha! I need one!!!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome prints! I love them all!
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