Cocoa Daisy included the 6×6 Balzer Designs Blazonry Stencil…
…in their May “Graffiti Bridge” kit. They asked a bunch of cool folks to create something using the stencil as part of a "Designer Challenge." The only guidelines were to make sure and highlight the stencil in their work. And they did a great job! Take a peek…
This super layout is by Leslie Ashe:
I love how Lesley traced the stencil and created so much movement with dots and dashes.
This stunning layout is by Magda Bolinska, also known as mumkaa:
She used the stencil in so many ways — traced, sprayed, stamped. I adore all the layers and the energy of the layout!
Roben-Marie Smith made this amazing gift bag:
She traced the stenciled design, cut out the pieces and stitched them onto a paper bag. Wouldn't you love to get the bag as much as the gift inside?
This cool card is from Mou Saha:
And she and I must be channeling each other because I recently made this tag…
…using the same technique. We even both used orange colored pencils to color in the wonky checkerboard! While I'm showing you tags, here are a few others I made using the Blazonry stencil:
It's one of my favorite stencils because of its extreme versatility. Case in point: this gorgeous tag from Tammy Tutterow:
She has step-by-step directions on her blog.
I was wondering how Tammy was going to make such a bold and modern design work for her shabby chic style and she did it beautifully! Remember, stencils are tools — make them work for you!
Paula Gilarde made two colorful and modern cards from tags:
I love how Paula uses restraint and white space (something I find so difficult) in her designs.
Finally, here is a layout that I put together at my Mom's house, using whatever ancient scrapbooking supplies I could find lying around plus the Blazonry stencil:
I used watercolor to lay down some sloppy color through the stencil and then I traced a few of the pod shapes with a black pen. It was definitely weird scrapping without my go-to supplies, but I think it was good for me. I did a lot more layering than usual (all the tape and journaling cards and other bits) and overall I'm pleased with how the layout turned out.
I hope that you feel inspired by all of the cool designer projects. And remember, if you make anything with the Blazonry stencil (or any other Balzer Designs stencil), I'd love it if you'd put an image in the Balzer Designs flickr pool!
Thanks for stopping by!
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P.S. I was interested in reading all the answers to last Thursday's question and next week I'll have several posts addressing your answers. In the meantime, the winner of the "Wedding Ring" stencil in 6×6 and 12×12 is…
Congratulations, Keitha! E-mail me with your mailing address and I'll get those stencils out to you ASAP!
Does no one else see eyes with that stencil? It also makes me think of the “eyes” in nature (butterfly wings, peacock feathers, leaves and flower petals, cartoon fish). I could totally use that stencil!
Does no one else see eyes with that stencil? It also makes me think of the “eyes” in nature (butterfly wings, peacock feathers, leaves and flower petals, cartoon fish). I could totally use that stencil!
Does no one else see eyes with that stencil? It also makes me think of the “eyes” in nature (butterfly wings, peacock feathers, leaves and flower petals, cartoon fish). I could totally use that stencil!
Does no one else see eyes with that stencil? It also makes me think of the “eyes” in nature (butterfly wings, peacock feathers, leaves and flower petals, cartoon fish). I could totally use that stencil!
Does no one else see eyes with that stencil? It also makes me think of the “eyes” in nature (butterfly wings, peacock feathers, leaves and flower petals, cartoon fish). I could totally use that stencil!
This is an amazing stencil, I absolutely love seeing all the ways and styles that were used with it, it just shows how creativity works!!
This is an amazing stencil, I absolutely love seeing all the ways and styles that were used with it, it just shows how creativity works!!
This is an amazing stencil, I absolutely love seeing all the ways and styles that were used with it, it just shows how creativity works!!
This is an amazing stencil, I absolutely love seeing all the ways and styles that were used with it, it just shows how creativity works!!
This is an amazing stencil, I absolutely love seeing all the ways and styles that were used with it, it just shows how creativity works!!
Love seeing all the uses. I now have to add that to my list of wants. I especially loved the doodled/zentangled one.
Love seeing all the uses. I now have to add that to my list of wants. I especially loved the doodled/zentangled one.
Love seeing all the uses. I now have to add that to my list of wants. I especially loved the doodled/zentangled one.
Love seeing all the uses. I now have to add that to my list of wants. I especially loved the doodled/zentangled one.
Love seeing all the uses. I now have to add that to my list of wants. I especially loved the doodled/zentangled one.
WOW, so many things you can do with this one. Love all the examples, especially the tags!! Thanks for always showing us many ways to use stencils!!
WOW, so many things you can do with this one. Love all the examples, especially the tags!! Thanks for always showing us many ways to use stencils!!
WOW, so many things you can do with this one. Love all the examples, especially the tags!! Thanks for always showing us many ways to use stencils!!
WOW, so many things you can do with this one. Love all the examples, especially the tags!! Thanks for always showing us many ways to use stencils!!
WOW, so many things you can do with this one. Love all the examples, especially the tags!! Thanks for always showing us many ways to use stencils!!
I’m lovin’ seeing all the variations from one stencil–what an inspiration booster!
I’m lovin’ seeing all the variations from one stencil–what an inspiration booster!
I’m lovin’ seeing all the variations from one stencil–what an inspiration booster!
I’m lovin’ seeing all the variations from one stencil–what an inspiration booster!
I’m lovin’ seeing all the variations from one stencil–what an inspiration booster!
More fabulous ideas with a very versatile stencil! I get so many great ideas from these posts. And was thrilled to see I won the Wedding Ring stencil – thanks again, Julie!
More fabulous ideas with a very versatile stencil! I get so many great ideas from these posts. And was thrilled to see I won the Wedding Ring stencil – thanks again, Julie!
More fabulous ideas with a very versatile stencil! I get so many great ideas from these posts. And was thrilled to see I won the Wedding Ring stencil – thanks again, Julie!
More fabulous ideas with a very versatile stencil! I get so many great ideas from these posts. And was thrilled to see I won the Wedding Ring stencil – thanks again, Julie!
More fabulous ideas with a very versatile stencil! I get so many great ideas from these posts. And was thrilled to see I won the Wedding Ring stencil – thanks again, Julie!
I can’t believe the talent here! I love your stencils – it takes me awhile to decide, but I’ve been looking at several and can’t wait to hit click on my order!
I can’t believe the talent here! I love your stencils – it takes me awhile to decide, but I’ve been looking at several and can’t wait to hit click on my order!
I can’t believe the talent here! I love your stencils – it takes me awhile to decide, but I’ve been looking at several and can’t wait to hit click on my order!
I can’t believe the talent here! I love your stencils – it takes me awhile to decide, but I’ve been looking at several and can’t wait to hit click on my order!
I can’t believe the talent here! I love your stencils – it takes me awhile to decide, but I’ve been looking at several and can’t wait to hit click on my order!
Great use of this stencil…so many great ideas!
Great use of this stencil…so many great ideas!
Great use of this stencil…so many great ideas!
Great use of this stencil…so many great ideas!
Great use of this stencil…so many great ideas!
When I saw that stencil I could not figure out how to use – now I see!! thanks for the post!
When I saw that stencil I could not figure out how to use – now I see!! thanks for the post!
When I saw that stencil I could not figure out how to use – now I see!! thanks for the post!
When I saw that stencil I could not figure out how to use – now I see!! thanks for the post!
When I saw that stencil I could not figure out how to use – now I see!! thanks for the post!
Thanx for all the inspiration…I am dragging out the stencils…so many options with them, it’s nice to be reminded!
Thanx for all the inspiration…I am dragging out the stencils…so many options with them, it’s nice to be reminded!
Thanx for all the inspiration…I am dragging out the stencils…so many options with them, it’s nice to be reminded!
Thanx for all the inspiration…I am dragging out the stencils…so many options with them, it’s nice to be reminded!
Thanx for all the inspiration…I am dragging out the stencils…so many options with them, it’s nice to be reminded!
I was excited to read that this would be in my kit this month from cocoa Daisy. Now that I see these great projects I can’t wait now to receive it! That bag is a gift itself!
I was excited to read that this would be in my kit this month from cocoa Daisy. Now that I see these great projects I can’t wait now to receive it! That bag is a gift itself!
I was excited to read that this would be in my kit this month from cocoa Daisy. Now that I see these great projects I can’t wait now to receive it! That bag is a gift itself!
I was excited to read that this would be in my kit this month from cocoa Daisy. Now that I see these great projects I can’t wait now to receive it! That bag is a gift itself!
I was excited to read that this would be in my kit this month from cocoa Daisy. Now that I see these great projects I can’t wait now to receive it! That bag is a gift itself!
So FUN and versatile! Thanks for sharing J!
So FUN and versatile! Thanks for sharing J!
So FUN and versatile! Thanks for sharing J!
So FUN and versatile! Thanks for sharing J!
So FUN and versatile! Thanks for sharing J!
i’m ooooooooing & ahhhing! 🙂
i’m ooooooooing & ahhhing! 🙂
i’m ooooooooing & ahhhing! 🙂
i’m ooooooooing & ahhhing! 🙂
i’m ooooooooing & ahhhing! 🙂
I so love this one! So much I bought it last week! Thanks for all the inspiration for it now.
I so love this one! So much I bought it last week! Thanks for all the inspiration for it now.
I so love this one! So much I bought it last week! Thanks for all the inspiration for it now.
I so love this one! So much I bought it last week! Thanks for all the inspiration for it now.
I so love this one! So much I bought it last week! Thanks for all the inspiration for it now.
Hi Julie! Normally I wouldn’t have given this stencil a second look…BUT after seeing all of the fabulous things you can do it with it…I MUST have one! WOW, my imagination is so limited…these are all the best ideas ever.
Hi Julie! Normally I wouldn’t have given this stencil a second look…BUT after seeing all of the fabulous things you can do it with it…I MUST have one! WOW, my imagination is so limited…these are all the best ideas ever.
Hi Julie! Normally I wouldn’t have given this stencil a second look…BUT after seeing all of the fabulous things you can do it with it…I MUST have one! WOW, my imagination is so limited…these are all the best ideas ever.
Hi Julie! Normally I wouldn’t have given this stencil a second look…BUT after seeing all of the fabulous things you can do it with it…I MUST have one! WOW, my imagination is so limited…these are all the best ideas ever.
Hi Julie! Normally I wouldn’t have given this stencil a second look…BUT after seeing all of the fabulous things you can do it with it…I MUST have one! WOW, my imagination is so limited…these are all the best ideas ever.
Thank you Julie for sharing my tag! I love what you said about the stencils being a tool that adapts to every style. It is so very true!
Thank you Julie for sharing my tag! I love what you said about the stencils being a tool that adapts to every style. It is so very true!
Thank you Julie for sharing my tag! I love what you said about the stencils being a tool that adapts to every style. It is so very true!
Thank you Julie for sharing my tag! I love what you said about the stencils being a tool that adapts to every style. It is so very true!
Thank you Julie for sharing my tag! I love what you said about the stencils being a tool that adapts to every style. It is so very true!
Greetings….I have this stencil and you can do so much with it … make it different all the time. I plan on using it in my Altered Book Class …. we will use the stamp many times // different ways and designs // on a book layout …
Greetings….I have this stencil and you can do so much with it … make it different all the time. I plan on using it in my Altered Book Class …. we will use the stamp many times // different ways and designs // on a book layout …
Greetings….I have this stencil and you can do so much with it … make it different all the time. I plan on using it in my Altered Book Class …. we will use the stamp many times // different ways and designs // on a book layout …
Greetings….I have this stencil and you can do so much with it … make it different all the time. I plan on using it in my Altered Book Class …. we will use the stamp many times // different ways and designs // on a book layout …
Greetings….I have this stencil and you can do so much with it … make it different all the time. I plan on using it in my Altered Book Class …. we will use the stamp many times // different ways and designs // on a book layout …
LOVE the Blazonry stencil & ALL the versatile uses! Thanks for sharing all those ideas.
LOVE the Blazonry stencil & ALL the versatile uses! Thanks for sharing all those ideas.
LOVE the Blazonry stencil & ALL the versatile uses! Thanks for sharing all those ideas.
LOVE the Blazonry stencil & ALL the versatile uses! Thanks for sharing all those ideas.
LOVE the Blazonry stencil & ALL the versatile uses! Thanks for sharing all those ideas.
Hm. I really like the projects made with this one. Just looking at the stencil I decided not to carry it, but seeing what you do with it makes a huge difference! I’m going to have to order some to sell with the rest of your stencils. I’m so glad I saw this blog post! My favorite ones are the doodled one and the sewn one. Most excellent!
Hm. I really like the projects made with this one. Just looking at the stencil I decided not to carry it, but seeing what you do with it makes a huge difference! I’m going to have to order some to sell with the rest of your stencils. I’m so glad I saw this blog post! My favorite ones are the doodled one and the sewn one. Most excellent!
Hm. I really like the projects made with this one. Just looking at the stencil I decided not to carry it, but seeing what you do with it makes a huge difference! I’m going to have to order some to sell with the rest of your stencils. I’m so glad I saw this blog post! My favorite ones are the doodled one and the sewn one. Most excellent!
Hm. I really like the projects made with this one. Just looking at the stencil I decided not to carry it, but seeing what you do with it makes a huge difference! I’m going to have to order some to sell with the rest of your stencils. I’m so glad I saw this blog post! My favorite ones are the doodled one and the sewn one. Most excellent!
Hm. I really like the projects made with this one. Just looking at the stencil I decided not to carry it, but seeing what you do with it makes a huge difference! I’m going to have to order some to sell with the rest of your stencils. I’m so glad I saw this blog post! My favorite ones are the doodled one and the sewn one. Most excellent!
totally awesome and amazing work here! must have stencil!
totally awesome and amazing work here! must have stencil!
totally awesome and amazing work here! must have stencil!
totally awesome and amazing work here! must have stencil!
totally awesome and amazing work here! must have stencil!
Yup, I NEED this stencil (too).
Yup, I NEED this stencil (too).
Yup, I NEED this stencil (too).
Yup, I NEED this stencil (too).
Yup, I NEED this stencil (too).
totally awesome and amazing works, I’m lovin’ seeing all the variations from one stencil: so great inspirations!!
totally awesome and amazing works, I’m lovin’ seeing all the variations from one stencil: so great inspirations!!
totally awesome and amazing works, I’m lovin’ seeing all the variations from one stencil: so great inspirations!!
totally awesome and amazing works, I’m lovin’ seeing all the variations from one stencil: so great inspirations!!
totally awesome and amazing works, I’m lovin’ seeing all the variations from one stencil: so great inspirations!!
I love seeing all the things that can be done with stencils. Nice.
I love seeing all the things that can be done with stencils. Nice.
I love seeing all the things that can be done with stencils. Nice.
I love seeing all the things that can be done with stencils. Nice.
I love seeing all the things that can be done with stencils. Nice.
Wow, they are so versatile. I’ve just gotten into stencils, and will be trying these techniques out.
Wow, they are so versatile. I’ve just gotten into stencils, and will be trying these techniques out.
Wow, they are so versatile. I’ve just gotten into stencils, and will be trying these techniques out.
Wow, they are so versatile. I’ve just gotten into stencils, and will be trying these techniques out.
Wow, they are so versatile. I’ve just gotten into stencils, and will be trying these techniques out.
I have not seen this stencil as of yet. Love the versatility of the design. Thanx so much for sharing the samples as it is really inspiring.
I have not seen this stencil as of yet. Love the versatility of the design. Thanx so much for sharing the samples as it is really inspiring.
I have not seen this stencil as of yet. Love the versatility of the design. Thanx so much for sharing the samples as it is really inspiring.
I have not seen this stencil as of yet. Love the versatility of the design. Thanx so much for sharing the samples as it is really inspiring.
I have not seen this stencil as of yet. Love the versatility of the design. Thanx so much for sharing the samples as it is really inspiring.
n Wed, May 2, 2012 at 12:59 PM, wrote:
Hi Julie!
I just bought a bunch of new paper from Scrapbook Territory (to add to my vast collection, lol) and ordered over 200 pix from Shutterfly, . . . Ohhhh and 24 new Inktense pencils (from Blick) sooooo yummy. This was all just last week!. (ok, I seriously need to use my loot!!)
PICK ME, PICK MEEEE!!!
Krafty Kirstie
P.S. did I mention that I got PS Elements 10, for my b-day in march??!!
n Wed, May 2, 2012 at 12:59 PM, wrote:
Hi Julie!
I just bought a bunch of new paper from Scrapbook Territory (to add to my vast collection, lol) and ordered over 200 pix from Shutterfly, . . . Ohhhh and 24 new Inktense pencils (from Blick) sooooo yummy. This was all just last week!. (ok, I seriously need to use my loot!!)
PICK ME, PICK MEEEE!!!
Krafty Kirstie
P.S. did I mention that I got PS Elements 10, for my b-day in march??!!
n Wed, May 2, 2012 at 12:59 PM, wrote:
Hi Julie!
I just bought a bunch of new paper from Scrapbook Territory (to add to my vast collection, lol) and ordered over 200 pix from Shutterfly, . . . Ohhhh and 24 new Inktense pencils (from Blick) sooooo yummy. This was all just last week!. (ok, I seriously need to use my loot!!)
PICK ME, PICK MEEEE!!!
Krafty Kirstie
P.S. did I mention that I got PS Elements 10, for my b-day in march??!!
n Wed, May 2, 2012 at 12:59 PM, wrote:
Hi Julie!
I just bought a bunch of new paper from Scrapbook Territory (to add to my vast collection, lol) and ordered over 200 pix from Shutterfly, . . . Ohhhh and 24 new Inktense pencils (from Blick) sooooo yummy. This was all just last week!. (ok, I seriously need to use my loot!!)
PICK ME, PICK MEEEE!!!
Krafty Kirstie
P.S. did I mention that I got PS Elements 10, for my b-day in march??!!
n Wed, May 2, 2012 at 12:59 PM, wrote:
Hi Julie!
I just bought a bunch of new paper from Scrapbook Territory (to add to my vast collection, lol) and ordered over 200 pix from Shutterfly, . . . Ohhhh and 24 new Inktense pencils (from Blick) sooooo yummy. This was all just last week!. (ok, I seriously need to use my loot!!)
PICK ME, PICK MEEEE!!!
Krafty Kirstie
P.S. did I mention that I got PS Elements 10, for my b-day in march??!!
Love the design. It would make a great overlay page as well
Love the design. It would make a great overlay page as well
Love the design. It would make a great overlay page as well
Love the design. It would make a great overlay page as well
Love the design. It would make a great overlay page as well
such SA-WEEEEEET inspiration for one of your stencils yet again…..I’m gonna go broke…..but happy!
such SA-WEEEEEET inspiration for one of your stencils yet again…..I’m gonna go broke…..but happy!
such SA-WEEEEEET inspiration for one of your stencils yet again…..I’m gonna go broke…..but happy!
such SA-WEEEEEET inspiration for one of your stencils yet again…..I’m gonna go broke…..but happy!
such SA-WEEEEEET inspiration for one of your stencils yet again…..I’m gonna go broke…..but happy!
Gorgeous… I will need this!!
Gorgeous… I will need this!!
Gorgeous… I will need this!!
Gorgeous… I will need this!!
Gorgeous… I will need this!!
It is always so awesome to see so many ideas for using these stencils – thanks so much for sharing!
It is always so awesome to see so many ideas for using these stencils – thanks so much for sharing!
It is always so awesome to see so many ideas for using these stencils – thanks so much for sharing!
It is always so awesome to see so many ideas for using these stencils – thanks so much for sharing!
It is always so awesome to see so many ideas for using these stencils – thanks so much for sharing!
love the possibilities! Will definitely need this stencil!
love the possibilities! Will definitely need this stencil!
love the possibilities! Will definitely need this stencil!
love the possibilities! Will definitely need this stencil!
love the possibilities! Will definitely need this stencil!
These are fabulous. I love all the ways the stencils are used.
These are fabulous. I love all the ways the stencils are used.
These are fabulous. I love all the ways the stencils are used.
These are fabulous. I love all the ways the stencils are used.
These are fabulous. I love all the ways the stencils are used.
Very inspiring. This is my favourite stencil, I think. Maybe. 🙂
Very inspiring. This is my favourite stencil, I think. Maybe. 🙂
Very inspiring. This is my favourite stencil, I think. Maybe. 🙂
Very inspiring. This is my favourite stencil, I think. Maybe. 🙂
Very inspiring. This is my favourite stencil, I think. Maybe. 🙂
Love this stencil and the amazing projects everyone made…
Love this stencil and the amazing projects everyone made…
Love this stencil and the amazing projects everyone made…
Love this stencil and the amazing projects everyone made…
Love this stencil and the amazing projects everyone made…
I love this stencil but wish it came in 9 x 12
I love this stencil but wish it came in 9 x 12
I love this stencil but wish it came in 9 x 12
I love this stencil but wish it came in 9 x 12
I love this stencil but wish it came in 9 x 12
Take the 12×12 version and cut it down to 9 wide.
Take the 12×12 version and cut it down to 9 wide.
Take the 12×12 version and cut it down to 9 wide.
Take the 12×12 version and cut it down to 9 wide.
Take the 12×12 version and cut it down to 9 wide.