hallo(DEX)ween collaboration for StencilGirl®

It's an All Hallows' Eve Masquerade at Lost Souls Garden and the guests have traveled from near and far to join in the fun!  Follow along as I introduce you to everyone...  

For this collaboration project, we were each asked to create a Halloween themed piece using StencilGirl® stencils and a chipboard roloDEX tray and cards by UmWowStudio. We were to use any other supplies we wished for the theme, and to let our imaginations take us where they may. The pieces created by each artist are truly wonderful, each a unique representation of the artists' style. It is definitely worth a hop over to the StencilGirl® Blog to check them all out. You can click here to visit.

Now, onto the details for my All Hallows' Eve Masquerade Attendees inDEX.

I began by assembling the tray, using glue to secure the pieces in place. Once dry, I spray painted the base tray black. The exterior sides were covered in backdrop paper (by Tim Holtz). Next, I traced the Botanical Wildflowers stencil (L774) onto black paper and cut out the pieces by hand. These pieces were then glued onto the outside of the tray to create the "garden." An inked Idea-ology quote chip and resin skulls (for feet) were added to complete the base tray. 

With the base tray complete, it was time to begin creating the cards that would fill it up. I wanted to create a garden gate to welcome all of the guests. Using a retired Tim Holtz Sizzix die, I cut two Gothic Gates out of heavyweight paper and adhered them together leaving the bottommost edges separate. the two bottoms were then glued to either side of a painted spine that would slide onto the DEX rails. Tiny type uppercase die cut letters were used to form the words Lost Souls Garden, and Golden bronze irridescent paint highlights were added. 

To further create the setting, I added a spooky moon with bats and shadowed vines. Using a half circle tall card, I painted a base layer of Golden bronze iridescent, then stenciled the Linear Textures (L857) vines with black gesso. The bat confetti pieces were painted with gesso then glued onto the "moon".

The next piece we encounter is the Masquerade announcement, an altered Idea-ology baseboard frame. The highlight of the announcement being the reverse side, where I used the Botanical Wildflowers (L774) mask and lightly applied the Golden bronze iridescent paint around it, creating an ethereal appearance.

The line up of attendees begins with the Forsaken ones, Alice and Herman. Each of these lost souls were abandoned at an early age; neither have been able to find their soulmate. They have both donned their fineries in the hopes of finding someone special at the event. The halos for both of the Forsaken were created using the Beautiful Halo (S543) stencil, with modification. 

Henry, the Undertaker, wears his majestic wings. Having to spend all his days with the dead, he looks forward to meeting up with other souls at the Masquerade. Henry's halo features the Beautiful Halo (S543) stencil, he also has a special detail on his lapel using a stencil from ATC Mixup Missigman #2 (L793).

The Gypsy, Madam, has traveled the world, oftentimes being called a weaver witch. Madam is always on the lookout for unique fabrics and fibers with which to weave her wonderful textiles. She has been known to cast spells through her complex weavings. Faithful Halo (S545)  creates the perfect backdrop for this attendee, whose woven skirt was made using the DEX weaving frame.

The Apothecary has volunteered to utilize his formulation skills and serve libations at the Masquerade. Clyde fancies himself a concoction connoisseur. He has a modified Faithful Halo (S545) to highlight his dapper attire.   

The next attendee is Palm Reader, Rosalie. When she is not reading palms, she can most often be found reading tea leaves, her true passion. I modified the Beautiful Halo (S543) stencil to incorporate some Botanical Wildflower (L774) stencil parts reflecting her talents. Rosalie's dress has an overlaid pattern from ATC Mixup Missigman #1 (L792)

The last Masquerade attendee in the tray is the Fortune Teller. Everett has his secured his future by predicting others'. Growing up, his favorite pastime was creating stories for his peers of where their futures would lead. After learning that many of his predictions became reality, Everett accepted his extra sensory abilities and decided to make a living from them. Lost souls are his favorites to work with. Faithful Halo (S545)

The final piece in my project is another Idea-ology Baseboard frame featuring the poem Night. The reverse side has been treated with the same technique used on the announcement, highlighting the Botanical Wildflowers(L774) mask. 

I truly enjoyed creating each of these pieces, and look forward to adding more. Working with the roloDEX system is addictive and playtime with StencilGirl® stencils is never ending fun.

It is always a pleasure to be part of Tina Walker's StencilGirl® Collaborations, and this Halloween themed project was no exception. I hope you can stop by the StencilGirl® Blog to check out all the awesome projects that were created! 

Thanks you for visiting my blog today, I truly appreciate it.

~Ann

StencilGirl® stencils used:

Botanical Wildflowers (L774) by Rae Missigman

ATC Mixup Missigman #1 Art Marks (L792) by Rae Missigman

ATC Mixup Missigman #2 Botanical (L793) by Rae Missigman

Faithful Halo (S545) by Pam Carriker

Beautiful Halo (S543) by Pam Carriker

Linear Textures (L857) by Lucie Duclos

UmWowStudio roloDEX used:

half circle tall, half tabbed, spines, standard cards, weaving frame, roloDEX tray