Chronicle Craft: Tricks and Treats with Ed Roth of Stencil1

October 22nd, 2009 | Ed Roth | Craft, Guest Authors, Home

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First, let me say how honored I am to announce book deux with Chronicle Books - Stencil 101 Décor! I had a great time making these big ol’ stencils and hope you make some nice bold statements with them. Ten precut plastic stencils to choose from with some great color photos and fun how-to’s. I even shot a video to show you the way! Now, let’s get to the giving!

So, we are not only giving away a copy of my new oversized stencil book Stencil 101 Décor but we are “sweetening” the deal by throwing in some Chocolate Bar chocolates with Stencil1 designs!

About the chocolates:
A few years ago, Alison Nelson, owner of Chocolate Bar, asked me if I would like to work together and have my designs appear on her chocolates. How could I refuse?! Alison makes quality chocolate and adds to the mix an array of NY-based artists. Together, we created a cool product,  mini square chocolate bars with some of my more fun designs like gogo girls, hydrolic cars, and boomboxes.

Leave a comment below and tell us what you’ll be wearing, making, or doing to celebrate Halloween next week and we’ll randomly select one commenter who will receive my book & Alison’s delicious chocolates. Don’t you love it? Good Luck and happy stenciling!

Thanks, Ed
www.stencil1.com

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1. October 22nd, 2009 at 11:45 am | Posted by Judy

   Oooo, I want to win that chocolate. Yum! I will be finishing up my toddler’s gnome costume. The pointy hat and beard are adorable!

   
   
2. October 22nd, 2009 at 11:53 am | Posted by gwen

   I’m most looking forward to the Dia de los Muertos festival next Sunday in Oakland. For Halloween proper, I’m probably going to reprise the Wrath of Khan costume we did a couple weeks ago http://www.flickr.com/photos/gwen/3944064456/

   
   
3. October 22nd, 2009 at 12:45 pm | Posted by mirabelle

   will be wearing my new chopped hairdo and going as Jean Seberg in “au bout de souffle”!

   
   
4. October 22nd, 2009 at 1:16 pm | Posted by ren

   i think i’ll be making some pumpkin cupcakes with a brown sugar buttercream filling and a spiced frosting. doesn’t that sound nice?

   
   
5. October 22nd, 2009 at 1:16 pm | Posted by Meaghan

   I will be “living” it up as a dead Jane Austen in complete finery!

   
   
6. October 22nd, 2009 at 1:16 pm | Posted by lisa

   I will be running around the city, trying to find more materials for my sushi Halloween costume!

   
   
7. October 22nd, 2009 at 1:17 pm | Posted by eug

   this is just in time (the stenciling how to) as I am about to undertake a big redeco! and chocolates, always in time!

   
   
8. October 22nd, 2009 at 1:19 pm | Posted by Julie

   This is my first halloween in a house & not a condo building, so I have a huge, overflowing bowl full of awesome candy I can’t wait to hand out! I bought the good kind of big bars so that I will be known as the house that gives out awesome candy!

   
   
9. October 22nd, 2009 at 1:23 pm | Posted by shamptonian

   I will be dressed as a mylar balloon with no boy inside.

   
   
10. October 22nd, 2009 at 1:24 pm | Posted by Dana

    Our family picks a theme every year. This year is Little Red Riding Hood. The one-year-old will wear her red cape, her big brother will be the big bad wolf, Dad will be the woodsman and I get to be grandma. We live in a small town and all the business downtown decorate and give out candy. It’s one huge party!

    
    
11. October 22nd, 2009 at 1:27 pm | Posted by STEVEN MARKER

    Since PeeWee is making a comeback, I’ll probably dust off my white shoes and my checked suit and bowtie.
    Halloweeny!!! HuhHuh!

    
    
12. October 22nd, 2009 at 1:29 pm | Posted by Jennifer

    I will be dressed as ‘exhausted Mom,’ schlepping kids all over the neighborhood whilst simultaneously handing out candy at the front door. Prior…decorating, the 5 yr. old’s pink pirate costume to finish and the 12 yr old’s gross zombie makeup to purchase….. pumpkin carving, desserts and savories go without saying. Best holiday…ever!!! Hope everyone has fun!!!

    
    
13. October 22nd, 2009 at 1:30 pm | Posted by Kelly

    We will be headed to my parents to help them make a grave-front-yard, carve some pumpkins and throw together some weird outfits out of the dregs of Halloween past costume box.

    
    
14. October 22nd, 2009 at 1:33 pm | Posted by Jennifer

    p.s. the artwork on the chocolates is gorgeous!! (sorry for the 2 comments…delete one if necessary!)

    
    
15. October 22nd, 2009 at 1:35 pm | Posted by Angela T.

    I don’t have any plans. Of course, that could change. The book and chocolates look great!

    
    
16. October 22nd, 2009 at 1:42 pm | Posted by Emily

    I need this book so I can continue to decorate my apt…the inspiration for my Halloween costume comes from the giant Disintegration poster I recently hung up: Robert Smith!

    
    
17. October 22nd, 2009 at 1:51 pm | Posted by mary grace

    oooh, love the book AND the chocolates! we’re having a pumpkin carving & decorating contest at our house next weekend! we live in a 2nd story apartment, so when we’re done, we’ll display all the pumpkins on our balcony. should be fun preparations for Halloween

    
    
18. October 22nd, 2009 at 1:51 pm | Posted by Heidi

    There are few things in life better than books and chocolate!
    This Halloween, I will be handing out candy to the adorable ghosts and goblins and Harry Potters. I will be dressed as a Burton-esque version of the wicked queen from Snow White.

    
    
19. October 22nd, 2009 at 2:10 pm | Posted by Heather

    I’m going as a day of the dead siamese complete with red dress, red platforms and big red roses with a siamese half mask I’ve made. hmmm…now that I think about it..maybe I’ll add some feathers…..

    
    
20. October 22nd, 2009 at 2:13 pm | Posted by Greg

    Going as a fox (mask I’m making out of paper mache and brown feathers) to the Devotchka halloween show with my wife.

    http://www.bouldertheater.com/event_detail.php?id=1136

    
    
21. October 22nd, 2009 at 2:29 pm | Posted by cavalletta

    For Halloween, we’ll be trick or treating with our neighbors on our street….it will be a fun, carefree evening

    
    
22. October 22nd, 2009 at 2:31 pm | Posted by Gammy

    Our Halloween will start early with a morning dance recital performed by our darling granddaughter and her preschool class…precious!

    
    
23. October 22nd, 2009 at 2:31 pm | Posted by tiffany

    I’ll be wearing a “tattoo” shirt for Halloween, playing the role of rocker girl….unless I win this book, then I may be stencil queen for Halloween!

    
    
24. October 22nd, 2009 at 2:34 pm | Posted by Sylvie Everson

    The stencils look wonderful. Beautiful, fun packaging on the chocolates. I’ll be trick or treating with my children as a sparkling star in the sky.

    
    
25. October 22nd, 2009 at 2:53 pm | Posted by Roxanne

    I simply can’t wait to get a peak inside at all the stencils! I’ll be in my Zombie finest and participating in my local Zombie Walk.

    
    
26. October 22nd, 2009 at 3:51 pm | Posted by rebecca

    i’ll take my daughter trick or treating on her first Halloween!

    
    
27. October 22nd, 2009 at 4:28 pm | Posted by Ame Dyckman

    Family costume: the little one is Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz. Husband Guy and I will be carrying her around dressed as (you guessed it!) Flying Monkeys!

    Awesome post, Chronicle folks!

    
    
28. October 22nd, 2009 at 4:29 pm | Posted by Angela

    This will be my first Halloween as a married lady - so excited to spend this Halloween with my husband. We are in LA and will probably go to the KCRW Masquerade party to see DJ Shadow!!

    
    
29. October 22nd, 2009 at 5:06 pm | Posted by Tara

    Since our 4 mo old will be Tigger I’ll probably wear my Alice costume to keep a Disney theme. Still trying to decide what spooky treat to cook up & take to our friends’ annual Halloween party.

    
    
30. October 22nd, 2009 at 5:26 pm | Posted by Laura Stewart

    working, nothing fun - love those chocolates - so cute!

    
    
31. October 22nd, 2009 at 6:29 pm | Posted by lanalana

    I’m baking up a storm for my kids’ school events: ghost cake lollies and cupcakes w/ candy corn + skulls on them…

    
    
32. October 22nd, 2009 at 6:44 pm | Posted by Naomi

    I have a witch and a giant cat and a robot to dress so obviously I will be “tired mommy” come halloween…

    
    
33. October 22nd, 2009 at 6:59 pm | Posted by Patty

    Getting ready for my birthday, which is the next day —

    
    
34. October 22nd, 2009 at 7:51 pm | Posted by Neko

    Forget costumes and other halloween fanfare, just give me that chocolate!

    
    
35. October 22nd, 2009 at 8:25 pm | Posted by blockrod

    I will dress up as the Devil and squirt people with my squirt gun.

    
    
36. October 22nd, 2009 at 10:38 pm | Posted by Laura

    I’ll be going to Times Square, to see the parade with my butterfly mask and my stripped tights!

    
    
37. October 22nd, 2009 at 11:49 pm | Posted by Wedje

    i will be hopefully wearing a swimsuit and snorkeling somewhere in the western caribbean. i cannot wait. no candy this year.

    
    
38. October 23rd, 2009 at 1:29 am | Posted by Anni

    I can’t stand Halloween, but I love the stencil book.

    
    
39. October 23rd, 2009 at 9:11 am | Posted by Ammie

    Yes, I love it! We are dressing as lions (if I finish the costumes this weekend) and attending a couple kid-friendly parties.

    
    
40. October 23rd, 2009 at 9:24 am | Posted by Willy Santana

    ” On A Clear Day I Can Stencil Forever!” …..
    Can’t wait for the book release party!

    
    
41. October 23rd, 2009 at 9:40 am | Posted by Ellen

    I’ll be a team of 4 heroes (we’re not sure what kind yet; literary, historical, current event?!) with my 5th grade teaching partners!

    
    
42. October 23rd, 2009 at 9:54 am | Posted by amy

    I am going to have friends and family over for a yummy dinner and hand out candy to trick or treaters!

    
    
43. October 23rd, 2009 at 11:00 am | Posted by Joanne

    I’ll be wearing my fabulous handmade, handpainted Pabst Blue Ribbon beer can costume, hanging out with my artcar friends, and seeing if we can scare some neighbourhood kids

    
    
44. October 23rd, 2009 at 11:02 am | Posted by Lian

    I’ll be a folded piece of wallpaper - all tessellated into a cozy cocoon to guard against the SF chill - hopefully decorated with Ed’s fab pattern stencils!

    
    
45. October 23rd, 2009 at 11:04 am | Posted by Madelein

    My partner and I are kinda nerdy, so it only makes sense that we are dressing up as SIMS for Halloween! To make it even better, we will only speak to one another in Sim language and have a “floating” rotating white diamond circling above our heads!

    
    
46. October 23rd, 2009 at 11:05 am | Posted by Peyton

    I am going to dress up as partly cloudy with a chance of showers. I will be wearing a blue suit with clouds painted on it, and carrying around a squirt gun. When people ask what I am, I will say, “Partly Cloudy with a Chance of Showers” then squirt my water bottle.

    
    
47. October 23rd, 2009 at 11:07 am | Posted by Bons

    Those chocolates look amazing! I’m going to an Egyptian-themed party - gotta put together my Cleopatra costume, complete with gold eye shadow and plenty of bead-work on a sheath dress! Happy Halloween!

    
    
48. October 23rd, 2009 at 12:39 pm | Posted by Kathleen

    Horn: check. White floor-length dress: check. Pale makeup and white wig: check. I’m going to be a narwhal!

    
    
49. October 24th, 2009 at 3:19 pm | Posted by Nysa

    We’ll be celebrating my husband’s 40th Halloween birthday!

    
    
50. October 25th, 2009 at 4:05 pm | Posted by Catherine Thoele

    Hi Ed,
    Great to see another book featuring Stencil 101.
    the small Atc stencils have been popular in store demos. The decor will be great as another demo with Montana Spray paint.
    Yo ho Yo Ho a pirate’s life for me…Happy halloween!
    going to CHA anaheim???

    
    
51. October 26th, 2009 at 6:55 pm | Posted by Benita G.

    I will be opening my door to trick or treaters wearing a witch costume.

    bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com