Balzer Designs Stencils

New 2019 Balzer Designs Stencils: part 1

I'm so pleased to share that I created TWELVE new stencil designs for The Crafter's Workshop.  The new designs will be released at Creativation (the craft industry trade show) this weekend!  Over the next two days, I'm going to show you all twelve designs and the samples I made for the Creativation trade show. 

Today I'm sharing the first six.  I worked really hard on them.  They're a bit different from my usual. I hope you like them.

BigFlower
This one is called "Big Flower."  Thanks to all of the gelatin printing that I do, I have found that I now design a lot of stencils with that specific process in mind.  Here is my gelatin printed sample, featuring both the 6×6 and 12×12 sizes of this stencil (you can even see a print of the deckled edge of the deli paper mask I used):

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Next up is a stencil called, "Dash Triangle."

DashTriangle
It's a very versatile stencil.  You can use it exactly as it is, or you can use portions of it to create areas of pattern in your work, as I have in this sample:

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I think you can see the beginnings of the painting I posted on Tuesday in this sample.  In some ways, this sample is a study or a sketch for that larger work.

FaithfulTree
This stencil is called "Faithful Tree."  I don't name the stencils, so I'm not sure why it's faithful?  Maybe because there are lots of other tree stencils?  In any case, I wanted to go one step further than just slapping it down on a background (which would be quick, easy, and beautiful) so I slapped four down instead!  😉

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I'm ready for this to be tile for my new house!  Swoon!

Fantastical
This one is called "Fantastical."  I think I named it "Art Deco Butterfly" in my mind.  Can you see the butterflies and flowers that make up the design?

For the sample, I layered the 6×6 and 12×12 sizes of the stencil.  One of the things that creates rhythm and movement in artwork is using the same shapes in different sizes.  I think it's quite effective.

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The next stencil is called "Garden Frame" for some pretty obvious reasons!

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Again, I layered the 6×6 and 12×12 versions in this gelatin print:

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You can either use the whole frame, or I think it's very pretty when you use just a portion of it.  There's something about the contrast between that hard frame and those soft curves that I just adore!

HeartfulFlower
The final stencil for today is called "Heartful Flower."  I used it for some more gelatin printing fun (although it almost looks like I used spray paint):

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So that's it! Come back tomorrow for the next six beauties!

Thanks for stopping by!

P.S. As soon as I know where these stencils will be for sale, I'll be sure to post links for you!

Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

Based outside of Boston, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer is a painter, printmaker, and collage artist who constructs vibrant compositions. Her artwork investigates the interplay of identity and perception, inviting viewers to take a longer look. Julie works in layers, both physically and metaphorically, exploring what is visible and what is concealed. Passionate about connecting with and inspiring other artists, she shares her expertise through in-person workshops and her online classroom at MyArtPractice.com. Julie's achievements include high-profile clients, multiple publications - including her book, “Carve Stamp Play” - and exhibits in New York City and throughout Massachusetts. She is a graduate of Brown University.

84 thoughts on “New 2019 Balzer Designs Stencils: part 1

  • Brilliant collection!
    I would especially love to know if I can get your stamps and stencils in the UK.

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  • Brilliant collection!
    I would especially love to know if I can get your stamps and stencils in the UK.

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  • Brilliant collection!
    I would especially love to know if I can get your stamps and stencils in the UK.

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  • Brilliant collection!
    I would especially love to know if I can get your stamps and stencils in the UK.

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  • Brilliant collection!
    I would especially love to know if I can get your stamps and stencils in the UK.

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  • Brilliant collection!
    I would especially love to know if I can get your stamps and stencils in the UK.

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  • Brilliant collection!
    I would especially love to know if I can get your stamps and stencils in the UK.

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  • In love with the Faithful Tree stencil…….love it !

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  • In love with the Faithful Tree stencil…….love it !

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  • In love with the Faithful Tree stencil…….love it !

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  • In love with the Faithful Tree stencil…….love it !

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  • In love with the Faithful Tree stencil…….love it !

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  • In love with the Faithful Tree stencil…….love it !

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  • In love with the Faithful Tree stencil…….love it !

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  • These are so amazing and unique …. and your art work, I’m in love with it!! It’s different but you and the color combos … esp Fantastical, just beautifu! Congrats on a fabulous collection, can’t wait for your instafeed this weekend.

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  • These are so amazing and unique …. and your art work, I’m in love with it!! It’s different but you and the color combos … esp Fantastical, just beautifu! Congrats on a fabulous collection, can’t wait for your instafeed this weekend.

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  • These are so amazing and unique …. and your art work, I’m in love with it!! It’s different but you and the color combos … esp Fantastical, just beautifu! Congrats on a fabulous collection, can’t wait for your instafeed this weekend.

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  • These are so amazing and unique …. and your art work, I’m in love with it!! It’s different but you and the color combos … esp Fantastical, just beautifu! Congrats on a fabulous collection, can’t wait for your instafeed this weekend.

    Reply
  • These are so amazing and unique …. and your art work, I’m in love with it!! It’s different but you and the color combos … esp Fantastical, just beautifu! Congrats on a fabulous collection, can’t wait for your instafeed this weekend.

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  • These are so amazing and unique …. and your art work, I’m in love with it!! It’s different but you and the color combos … esp Fantastical, just beautifu! Congrats on a fabulous collection, can’t wait for your instafeed this weekend.

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  • These are so amazing and unique …. and your art work, I’m in love with it!! It’s different but you and the color combos … esp Fantastical, just beautifu! Congrats on a fabulous collection, can’t wait for your instafeed this weekend.

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  • I am really liking all your new stencils..jotting down my favorites for future purchase. Love the mixing of them on a page. So enjoy your work and the updates on the construction are fun. You are brave to tackle big projects…helps when you have the love of family and Steve by your side.

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  • I am really liking all your new stencils..jotting down my favorites for future purchase. Love the mixing of them on a page. So enjoy your work and the updates on the construction are fun. You are brave to tackle big projects…helps when you have the love of family and Steve by your side.

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  • I am really liking all your new stencils..jotting down my favorites for future purchase. Love the mixing of them on a page. So enjoy your work and the updates on the construction are fun. You are brave to tackle big projects…helps when you have the love of family and Steve by your side.

    Reply
  • I am really liking all your new stencils..jotting down my favorites for future purchase. Love the mixing of them on a page. So enjoy your work and the updates on the construction are fun. You are brave to tackle big projects…helps when you have the love of family and Steve by your side.

    Reply
  • I am really liking all your new stencils..jotting down my favorites for future purchase. Love the mixing of them on a page. So enjoy your work and the updates on the construction are fun. You are brave to tackle big projects…helps when you have the love of family and Steve by your side.

    Reply
  • I am really liking all your new stencils..jotting down my favorites for future purchase. Love the mixing of them on a page. So enjoy your work and the updates on the construction are fun. You are brave to tackle big projects…helps when you have the love of family and Steve by your side.

    Reply
  • I am really liking all your new stencils..jotting down my favorites for future purchase. Love the mixing of them on a page. So enjoy your work and the updates on the construction are fun. You are brave to tackle big projects…helps when you have the love of family and Steve by your side.

    Reply
  • You are so prolific, it is impressive. Love them all, especially the tree! loved how you made the tree design into a lino print like.You are amazing!!!

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  • You are so prolific, it is impressive. Love them all, especially the tree! loved how you made the tree design into a lino print like.You are amazing!!!

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  • You are so prolific, it is impressive. Love them all, especially the tree! loved how you made the tree design into a lino print like.You are amazing!!!

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  • You are so prolific, it is impressive. Love them all, especially the tree! loved how you made the tree design into a lino print like.You are amazing!!!

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  • You are so prolific, it is impressive. Love them all, especially the tree! loved how you made the tree design into a lino print like.You are amazing!!!

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  • You are so prolific, it is impressive. Love them all, especially the tree! loved how you made the tree design into a lino print like.You are amazing!!!

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  • You are so prolific, it is impressive. Love them all, especially the tree! loved how you made the tree design into a lino print like.You are amazing!!!

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  • Wow, I want them all, gorgeous. Especially love that Frame!!!!!!!

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  • Wow, I want them all, gorgeous. Especially love that Frame!!!!!!!

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  • Wow, I want them all, gorgeous. Especially love that Frame!!!!!!!

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  • Wow, I want them all, gorgeous. Especially love that Frame!!!!!!!

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  • Wow, I want them all, gorgeous. Especially love that Frame!!!!!!!

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  • Wow, I want them all, gorgeous. Especially love that Frame!!!!!!!

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  • Wow, I want them all, gorgeous. Especially love that Frame!!!!!!!

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  • These stencils are all stunning! And versatile, so many projects can be done with them.
    Do you still create the small bits as well ?

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  • These stencils are all stunning! And versatile, so many projects can be done with them.
    Do you still create the small bits as well ?

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  • These stencils are all stunning! And versatile, so many projects can be done with them.
    Do you still create the small bits as well ?

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  • These stencils are all stunning! And versatile, so many projects can be done with them.
    Do you still create the small bits as well ?

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  • These stencils are all stunning! And versatile, so many projects can be done with them.
    Do you still create the small bits as well ?

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  • These stencils are all stunning! And versatile, so many projects can be done with them.
    Do you still create the small bits as well ?

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  • These stencils are all stunning! And versatile, so many projects can be done with them.
    Do you still create the small bits as well ?

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  • I love your new stencils! A couple of them would make nice cut files for the Brother Scan N Cut!

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  • I love your new stencils! A couple of them would make nice cut files for the Brother Scan N Cut!

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  • I love your new stencils! A couple of them would make nice cut files for the Brother Scan N Cut!

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  • I love your new stencils! A couple of them would make nice cut files for the Brother Scan N Cut!

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  • I love your new stencils! A couple of them would make nice cut files for the Brother Scan N Cut!

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  • I love your new stencils! A couple of them would make nice cut files for the Brother Scan N Cut!

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  • I love your new stencils! A couple of them would make nice cut files for the Brother Scan N Cut!

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  • There are a few of those I may just have to have, but they are ALL gorgeous!!

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  • There are a few of those I may just have to have, but they are ALL gorgeous!!

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  • There are a few of those I may just have to have, but they are ALL gorgeous!!

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  • There are a few of those I may just have to have, but they are ALL gorgeous!!

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  • There are a few of those I may just have to have, but they are ALL gorgeous!!

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  • There are a few of those I may just have to have, but they are ALL gorgeous!!

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  • There are a few of those I may just have to have, but they are ALL gorgeous!!

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  • Once again, you amaze me with your talent and your willingness to share. We are fortunate to have these beautiful stencils to enhance our own work. Thank you, Julie, for brightening my email inbox every day.

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  • Once again, you amaze me with your talent and your willingness to share. We are fortunate to have these beautiful stencils to enhance our own work. Thank you, Julie, for brightening my email inbox every day.

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  • Once again, you amaze me with your talent and your willingness to share. We are fortunate to have these beautiful stencils to enhance our own work. Thank you, Julie, for brightening my email inbox every day.

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  • Once again, you amaze me with your talent and your willingness to share. We are fortunate to have these beautiful stencils to enhance our own work. Thank you, Julie, for brightening my email inbox every day.

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  • Once again, you amaze me with your talent and your willingness to share. We are fortunate to have these beautiful stencils to enhance our own work. Thank you, Julie, for brightening my email inbox every day.

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  • Once again, you amaze me with your talent and your willingness to share. We are fortunate to have these beautiful stencils to enhance our own work. Thank you, Julie, for brightening my email inbox every day.

    Reply
  • Once again, you amaze me with your talent and your willingness to share. We are fortunate to have these beautiful stencils to enhance our own work. Thank you, Julie, for brightening my email inbox every day.

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  • Gotta have the tree!!!! hurry and let us know where and when we can buy it. More nature work,girl. Thanks.

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  • Gotta have the tree!!!! hurry and let us know where and when we can buy it. More nature work,girl. Thanks.

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  • Gotta have the tree!!!! hurry and let us know where and when we can buy it. More nature work,girl. Thanks.

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  • Gotta have the tree!!!! hurry and let us know where and when we can buy it. More nature work,girl. Thanks.

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  • Gotta have the tree!!!! hurry and let us know where and when we can buy it. More nature work,girl. Thanks.

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  • Gotta have the tree!!!! hurry and let us know where and when we can buy it. More nature work,girl. Thanks.

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  • Gotta have the tree!!!! hurry and let us know where and when we can buy it. More nature work,girl. Thanks.

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