TENseconds Studio: Stencil Mania and Blog Hop

August 16, 2015

Stencil Mania and Blog Hop

I have always loved stencils. I use to stencil rooms back in the day when everyone was stenciling walls. I've done it on rugs, doors, signs, fabric, purses, well I guess you get the idea.

I was so happy to provide our VerDay Paints to Stencil Girls when they contacted me for their blog hop. I can't wait to see what everyone creates and love getting new inspiration from other artists. The idea is to use our VerDay Paints on whatever you choose and of course, incorporate stencils from Stencil Girls. I've been in their "stencil club" for almost a year and love getting new stencils every month.

For my project I thought I would do leather coasters. Yes, you can paint Leather! To see how to create with our VerDay Paints you can check out the video here. This video we use our VerDay Cloth but our paints go on the same way with leather.

First I take the plain leather coasters. We do sell these and they are $2.50 ea or $10/4. I like to emboss, paint, stencil or just doodle on them with our embossing tools.

I used one color on each coaster and then sprayed the VerDay Patina on all of them. I got a little of the iron paint on the top right one which is copper then iron, the second row is bronze and brass.

I used these stencils on all the coasters.

Taking a sponge and a little black acrylic paint I simply held down the stencil on top of the leather and then patted the paint on top. Use more of a dry "brush" pat on the stencil as you don't really need a lot of paint.

Carefully lift off the stencil and you've got a really cool design. Each stencil will showcase the pattern differently. As the lower right brass coaster shows more of the VerDay paint than the others. But, I think the Iron (upper right) looks really cool and graphic.

Of course I couldn't just stop at coasters, so I got out some scraps of my VerDay Cloth (shown in the video above) and stenciled on each of these two pieces.

This one shows the giant floral stencil. I love the bits of color coming through from the VerDay Paints.

This one shows all the stencils on the VerDay Cloth. This would make a great book cover.

I took this sample and actually made a book cover. I really love this stencil as it's so graphic and allows space for writing.

What a great way to get your creative juices flowing and jump start the gift giving season. Please join us on the blog hop, leave comments and you just may be lucky enough to win a set of paints and stencils.

Blog Hop Order:
August 17 StencilGirl Talk Cheryl Darrow Mary Beth Shaw

August 18: StencilGirl Talk Carolyn Dube Janet Joehlin Kirsten Reed

August 19 StencilGirl Talk Gwen Lafleur Mary C. Nasser

GIVEAWAY

4-piece VerDay Kit of Reactive Metal Paint & Patina and a $25 StencilGirl Gift Certificate to one lucky winner!

All comments left on the hop list participants’ posts will be entered.

One comment per blog.

Comments close on August 21st @ 11:59PM Central.

(In addition, Cheryl will be giving away a set of paints and leather coasters.)

Aug 16, 2015 10:24:00 PM

85 Comments

I really love the look you were able to achieve! The rusty one is my favorite! YUM! I've always been fascinated with the idea of painting on leather but too scared to try it for fear of not knowing what I'm doing and not wanting my paint to peel off! Product makes the difference, I know!

Posted by: Angie Collett | August 17, 2015 at 06:21 AM

I'm not familiar with these paints until now. What a great project. Going to friends for a dinner in early Sept...these would make a great Hostess gift.!

Posted by: Li sa Dobry | August 17, 2015 at 06:34 AM

Cheryl!!! Thank you so much for using our stencils. These paints & Patina absolutely R-O-C-K!! I truly loved playing with them and thank you so much for sending. That VerDay cloth (photo above) is stunning!

Posted by: Mary Beth Shaw | August 17, 2015 at 06:35 AM

These are fun!

Posted by: April Lopez | August 17, 2015 at 07:14 AM

Cannot wait to play on some leather!

Posted by: Mary Ann Geoss | August 17, 2015 at 07:28 AM

Love this!

Posted by: Jean marmo | August 17, 2015 at 07:49 AM

Wow! Beautiful leather work. Thanks for sharing Cheryl, can't wait to try my hand at this product and process.

Posted by: Jerlann Sitton | August 17, 2015 at 08:03 AM

The work you have done on the coasters and the cloth is amazing. I would love to try it. It will make great Christmas Presents.

Posted by: Glenda Hoagland | August 17, 2015 at 08:55 AM

Would love to try these with the Verday cloth!

Posted by: Jan Krassner | August 17, 2015 at 08:59 AM

Fun project and
lovely coloring!
Carla from Utah

Posted by: Carla Hundley | August 17, 2015 at 09:01 AM

Love your coasters - they turned out gorgeous! And the fabric is such a great idea too... two things I wouldn't have thought to use the paints on. Thanks so much for giving us the chance to play with your wonderful product! This was so much fun!

Posted by: Gwen L. | August 17, 2015 at 09:08 AM

Wow, so fabulous! I need 8 million coasters because I have to have one every where I go with my Arnold Palmer. So much cooler than my cracked souvenir coasters. Would love to make tons for everyone I know.

Posted by: Kathryn in Benicia by the Bay | August 17, 2015 at 09:13 AM

This is perfect timing--I have leather boots I've been meaning to paint--this patina stuff is awesome. What cool effects.

Posted by: Steph Schleicher | August 17, 2015 at 09:34 AM

Love stencil girl stencils. Love ver day paints. I'm thinking I might want to make a new apron with both!

Posted by: Laurie Hunt | August 17, 2015 at 09:59 AM

What a great combo! I love the colors that develop.

Posted by: Melissa | August 17, 2015 at 10:38 AM

The Verlay paints are so versitle and rich. I would like to use them in a hand bound book with Japanese papers both on the cover and inside of the book. Lovely stencils would adorn each page with plenty of room for journaling.

Posted by: Annie Choate | August 17, 2015 at 10:46 AM

Neat new way to use stencils. These are new products for me. Thanks for the demo.

Posted by: Elizabeth Hepworth | August 17, 2015 at 11:33 AM

A wonderful combination. Love the coasters. Great results.

Posted by: Kathy Gledsdale | August 17, 2015 at 11:34 AM

love to try the verday cloth and the paints also. Looks very interesting.

Posted by: Linda J Davidson | August 17, 2015 at 11:47 AM

I have never used ver day paints, but look forward to trying them! I never thought about painting on leather either! ( I do use stencils however!! ) A good day for learning new things!! Yeah!

Posted by: Terry Honstead | August 17, 2015 at 11:50 AM

Oh my! What great effects. Thanks for all the info....I HAVE to try this.

Posted by: Jo Murray | August 17, 2015 at 11:51 AM

Also, check out our YouTube channel for more videos on VerDay Paints, VerDay cloth and Leather.
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=ten+seconds+studio

Posted by: Cheryl | August 17, 2015 at 12:05 PM

What fun products! I'm already familiar with StencilGirl stencils but these VerDay paints really create wonderful effects on different surfaces. Love it!

Posted by: Denise Huntington | August 17, 2015 at 12:08 PM

Great ideas!

Posted by: Lynda Wessell | August 17, 2015 at 12:21 PM

Wonderful and inspiring!

Posted by: Cecilia Swatton | August 17, 2015 at 12:40 PM

I love this look and the fact that it can be used on leather. Beautiful results.

Posted by: Barbara L | August 17, 2015 at 01:14 PM

I like this look on the leather. And the coasters are a great use of leather too. So many ideas and so little time. Thanks for inspiring!

Posted by: Candy | August 17, 2015 at 01:45 PM

Oh my gosh! Your coasters are absolutely stunning! I want to give it a whirl now!

Thank you for sending the StencilGirl Creative Team members these AMAZING paints and patina to play with!!

Posted by: Mary C. Nasser | August 17, 2015 at 01:50 PM

Your paints are amazing! I made three canvas with VerDay paints and the results are AWESOME! I love the idea to use them on leather. Thank you for inspiring us. Regards from Spain!

Posted by: Raquel Ayuela | August 17, 2015 at 02:22 PM

Love the results you get with these paints. Amazing.

Posted by: Bobbye Moncrief | August 17, 2015 at 02:30 PM

Love your great ideas.

Posted by: Gilda (McStamper) | August 17, 2015 at 02:32 PM

You got some great results with those leather coasters.

Posted by: Carina Karlsson | August 17, 2015 at 03:00 PM

Oh how fun! And on leather! wow! Thanks for sharing and for the chnace to win some of these great products!

Posted by: Janelle Rourke | August 17, 2015 at 04:17 PM

Fabulous project! Love what you've done with the coasters.

Posted by: Wendy | August 17, 2015 at 04:17 PM

Love, love the coasters!! There is always something new to try!! Be especially blessed...

Posted by: Kathy H | August 17, 2015 at 05:05 PM

How exciting! Verday and stencils...perfect. I watch your videos all the time but have never used any of the products. This would be so great to win and learn how to use Ten Second Studio's products with my SG stencils! Thank You.

Posted by: Susan Schultheis | August 17, 2015 at 05:24 PM

Can't wait to get me grubby, paint stained fingers on a set of these...one way or the other! Vickilou@me.com

Posted by: Vicki ross | August 17, 2015 at 05:59 PM

Great stuff! Dewmsz(at)gmail(dot)com

Posted by: De Wmsz | August 17, 2015 at 06:08 PM