Uploaded July 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
A random background becomes an entire neighborhood of Art Houses. acolorfuljourney.com/?p=33902
I am over the moon honored to be this month's StencilClub guest designer over at StencilGirl Products! The Art House collection I designed is two 9x12 stencils and it includes the 5 house masks. You can get all the details on StencilClub at stencilgirlproducts.com/stencil-club-s/1850.htm
I’m Carolyn Dube - a mixed media art adventurer who takes the intimidation out of supplies so that you can find freedom through creativity. Play with every color of the rainbow, avoid rules whenever possible, and let the little kid inside of you free through art.
Want to play? Want to know specific ways to let go and have fun? Join the fun in my free mixed media workshop Permission to Play acolorfuljourney.com/permission-play-free-workshop
You can find me designing stencils for StencilGirl Products, teaching in person and online workshops and sharing the message of O.O.P.S. here on YouTube and on the blog, aColorfulJourney.com
What does O.O.P.S. stand for? It stands for Outstanding Opportunities Presenting Suddenly.
Those “failures” and “mistakes” that we so harshly criticized ourselves about actually became true gifts as soon as you start saying O.O.P.S. Try saying Oops in an angry tone. It makes it even more silly!
I just can’t take myself seriously when I say Oops which is just what I needed to play. I began to play, to have fun, and to embrace all of my “mistakes”.
Want to play? Want to know specific ways to let go and have fun? Join the fun in my free mixed media workshop Permission to Play acolorfuljourney.com/permission-play-free-workshop
Blog: acolorfuljourney.com
Free Workshop acolorfuljourney.com/permission-play-free-workshop
Newsletter bit.ly/1bVsMYI
YouTube youtube.com/channel/UCdXS_Br77vmmJTlHQFL0rNQ
Instagram instagram.com/carolyn_dube
Facebook at facebook.com/aColorfulJourney
Pinterest pinterest.com/cdube
A random background becomes an entire neighborhood of Art Houses. acolorfuljourney.com/?p=33902
I am over the moon honored to be this month's StencilClub guest designer over at StencilGirl Products! The Art House collection I designed is two 9x12 stencils and it includes the 5 house masks. You can get all the details on StencilClub at stencilgirlproducts.com/stencil-club-s/1850.htm
I’m Carolyn Dube - a mixed media art adventurer who takes the intimidation out of supplies so that you can find freedom through creativity. Play with every color of the rainbow, avoid rules whenever possible, and let the little kid inside of you free through art.
Want to play? Want to know specific ways to let go and have fun? Join the fun in my free mixed media workshop Permission to Play acolorfuljourney.com/permission-play-free-workshop
You can find me designing stencils for StencilGirl Products, teaching in person and online workshops and sharing the message of O.O.P.S. here on YouTube and on the blog, aColorfulJourney.com
What does O.O.P.S. stand for? It stands for Outstanding Opportunities Presenting Suddenly.
Those “failures” and “mistakes” that we so harshly criticized ourselves about actually became true gifts as soon as you start saying O.O.P.S. Try saying Oops in an angry tone. It makes it even more silly!
I just can’t take myself seriously when I say Oops which is just what I needed to play. I began to play, to have fun, and to embrace all of my “mistakes”.
Want to play? Want to know specific ways to let go and have fun? Join the fun in my free mixed media workshop Permission to Play acolorfuljourney.com/permission-play-free-workshop
Blog: acolorfuljourney.com
Free Workshop acolorfuljourney.com/permission-play-free-workshop
Newsletter bit.ly/1bVsMYI
YouTube youtube.com/channel/UCdXS_Br77vmmJTlHQFL0rNQ
Instagram instagram.com/carolyn_dube
Facebook at facebook.com/aColorfulJourney
Pinterest pinterest.com/cdube





![The Patience Fairy and Gel Printed Wings
This all started by making a gel print on tissue paper, which led to the wings, which led to the Patience Fairy! Along the way there were adventures, like what I saw in the gel print to getting the crown the right color to the ugly background that actually worked.
One of the many many great things about stencils is how many different ways you can play with them! What Ive shared in this video is just the tip of the iceberg of what they can do! Want more ideas for how to get even more out of your stencils? Then check out my online workshop, Joy of Stenciling Workshop https://acolorfuljourney.com/?page_id=35214
——— S U P P L I E S ———
Some of these links may be affiliate links which means I get a small percentage and it doesn’t cost you anything extra! And you get a really good feeling knowing that you are helping keep the free tutorials coming!
• Twisted Gordian Knot Stencil
——— https://ldli.co/e/764r9ny [ stencilgirlproducts.com ]
• Emotions & Feelings Alphabet Stencil
——— https://ldli.co/e/nqklrjp [ stencilgirlproducts.com ]
• Marabu Mixed Media Art Crayon Set
——— https://amzn.to/36LPAgj [ Amazon US ]
• Marabu art crayon sunshine
——— https://amzn.to/2ZgYkX9 [ Amazon US ]
• glue stick
——— https://amzn.to/2PAwJdm [ Amazon US ]
——— https://ldli.co/e/6ljnz79 [ Blick Art Materials ]
• gel medium matte
——— https://amzn.to/2FPOgKX [ Amazon US ]
——— https://ldli.co/e/gqkn347 [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Black Paint
——— https://ldli.co/e/07j06xl [ Blick Art Materials ]
——— https://amzn.to/3STABXv [ Amazon US ]
• Bright Aqua Green paint
——— https://ldli.co/e/43jo195 [ Blick Art Materials ]
——— https://amzn.to/3Nc8pj1 [ Amazon US ]
• Cobalt Teal paint
——— https://ldli.co/e/26jgld9 [ Blick Art Materials ]
——— https://amzn.to/3VeolmL [ Amazon US ]
• Greenish blue paint
——— https://ldli.co/e/5yjpdkk [ Blick Art Materials ]
——— https://amzn.to/3RwTVc5 [ Amazon US ]
• Tissue Paper
——— https://ldli.co/e/3oj4xzg [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Bright purple paint
——— https://amzn.to/2FAcpHi [ Amazon US ]
——— https://ldli.co/e/m59gj0m [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Yellow paint
——— https://ldli.co/e/e2znjq2 [ Blick Art Materials ]
——— https://amzn.to/2Rgk7JI [ Amazon US ]
• Brilliant blue paint
——— https://ldli.co/e/qy1dojr [ Blick Art Materials ]
——— https://amzn.to/31tEDLs [ Amazon US ]
• Gel Printing Plate 12x12
——— https://amzn.to/3LwKHgl [ Amazon US ]
——— https://ldli.co/e/lmz72rp [ Blick Art Materials ]
• 2 brayer
——— https://amzn.to/2gLnJXg [ Amazon US ]
——— https://ldli.co/e/d7dprq5 [ Blick Art Materials ]
I’m Carolyn Dube, a self taught mixed media art adventurer who found freedom through play exploring the colors of the rainbow, avoiding rules whenever possible, and letting the little kid inside free.
Get signed up for my weekly newsletter for weekly inspiration, creative encouragement and a new free download every week! http://bit.ly/1bVsMYI
Want to play? Want to know specific ways to let go and have fun? Join the fun in my free mixed media workshop Permission to Play https://acolorfuljourney.com/permission-play-free-workshop/
You can find me designing stencils for StencilGirl Products, teaching in person and online workshops and sharing the message of O.O.P.S. here on YouTube and on the blog, aColorfulJourney.com
What does O.O.P.S. stand for? It stands for Outstanding Opportunities Presenting Suddenly.
Those “failures” and “mistakes” that we so harshly criticized ourselves about actually became true gifts as soon as you start saying O.O.P.S. Try saying Oops in an angry tone. It makes it even more silly!
I just can’t take myself seriously when I say Oops which is just what I needed to play. I began to play, to have fun, and to embrace all of my “mistakes”.
Where you can find me playing:
http://acolorfuljourney.com/
On Instagram https://instagram.com/carolyn_dube/
Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/cdube/ The Patience Fairy and Gel Printed Wings](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LWUOZwBag_c/mqdefault.jpg)

![DIY Texture Tool for Gel Printing
An interchangeable rolling pattern making tool for gel printing? That you can put just about any pattern on? YES! See how much fun a paint roller can be! As Im making prints youll also see what happens when I mix two colors on the plate.
Get the free 600 Gel Printing Ideas for Beginners video and printable. Just click the link https://bit.ly/3ScJo6F and let me know where to send it!
SUPPLIES
Some of these links may be affiliate links which means I get a small percentage and it doesn’t cost you anything extra! And you get a really good feeling knowing that you are helping keep the free tutorials coming!
• Gel Press Plate 8X10
——— https://amzn.to/3cVdxmF [ Amazon US ]
——— https://ldli.co/e/zrdg1gd [ Blick Art Materials ]
• brayer
——— https://amzn.to/2gLnJXg [ Amazon US ]
——— https://ldli.co/e/9dqxoxm [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Diamond metal die
——— https://amzn.to/3R4BpaX [ Amazon US ]
• Cardstock (be sure this is the 90lb white (Amazon has a bunch of choices suddenly for this link)
——— https://amzn.to/34qdU5x [ Amazon US ]
• Jumbo double sided tape
——— https://amzn.to/3xJUbxn [ Amazon US ]
• Paint tips for Amsterdam paints
——— https://amzn.to/3HmgvAJ [ Amazon US ]
——— https://ldli.co/e/kq5pkpe [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Red Amsterdam Paint
——— https://ldli.co/e/76joxo4 [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Orange Amsterdam paint
——— https://ldli.co/e/nq6ymyz [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Purple Amsterdam paint
——— https://ldli.co/e/6l3qrqx [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Deep blue green Amsterdam paint
——— https://ldli.co/e/gqoygyx [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Turquoise AmsterdamPaint
——— https://ldli.co/e/07rqpq6 [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Deep green Amsterdam paint
——— https://amzn.to/3DFtFcb [ Amazon US ]
——— https://ldli.co/e/43rqkq6 [ Blick Art Materials ]
I’m Carolyn Dube, a self taught mixed media art adventurer who found freedom through play exploring the colors of the rainbow, avoiding rules whenever possible, and letting the little kid inside free.
Get signed up for my weekly newsletter for weekly inspiration, creative encouragement and a new free download every week! http://bit.ly/1bVsMYI
Want to play? Want to know specific ways to let go and have fun? Join the fun in my free mixed media workshop Permission to Play https://acolorfuljourney.com/permission-play-free-workshop/
You can find me designing stencils for StencilGirl Products, teaching in person and online workshops and sharing the message of O.O.P.S. here on YouTube and on the blog, aColorfulJourney.com
What does O.O.P.S. stand for? It stands for Outstanding Opportunities Presenting Suddenly.
Those “failures” and “mistakes” that we so harshly criticized ourselves about actually became true gifts as soon as you start saying O.O.P.S. Try saying Oops in an angry tone. It makes it even more silly!
I just can’t take myself seriously when I say Oops which is just what I needed to play. I began to play, to have fun, and to embrace all of my “mistakes”.
Where you can find me playing:
http://acolorfuljourney.com/
On Instagram https://instagram.com/carolyn_dube/
Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/cdube/ DIY Texture Tool for Gel Printing](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Nh3zEiniB_8/mqdefault.jpg)
![How to Create a Collage of Patterns on a Gel Plate
By using pieces and parts of a stencil, you can create a plethora of patterns and prints on a gel plate! Make as a great collage look! Im using my Wrought Iron collection from StencilGirl Products to create tags and papers in black and white but what about doing this with color? You can see what colorful collage prints with these stencils look like at https://acolorfuljourney.com/?p=35136
——— S U P P L I E S ———
Some of these links may be affiliate links which means I get a small percentage and it doesn’t cost you anything extra! And you get a really good feeling knowing that you are helping keep the free tutorials coming!
Wrought Iron Stencils from StencilGirl Products
Cathedral Wrought Iron set https://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/product-p/l932.htm
Regal Wrought Iron set https://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/product-p/l933.htm
Georgian Wrought Iron set https://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/product-p/l935.htm
Parisian Wrought Iron set https://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/product-p/l934.htm
Gel plate- I used the 12x14 in the video - it has now almost sold out but the 12x12 size is very similar
——— https://amzn.to/2z9y4p2 [ Amazon US ]
——— https://ldli.co/e/yeloz9x [ Blick Art Materials ]
Amsterdam black paint
——— https://ldli.co/e/p30d463 [ Blick Art Materials ]
——— https://amzn.to/3fBIgeR [ Amazon US ]
Brayer
——— https://amzn.to/2XcPP08 [ Amazon US ]
——— https://ldli.co/e/rn4950r [ Blick Art Materials ]
90 lb white cardstock
——— https://amzn.to/3LxFj9A [ Amazon US ]
I’m Carolyn Dube, a self taught mixed media art adventurer who found freedom through play exploring the colors of the rainbow, avoiding rules whenever possible, and letting the little kid inside free.
Get signed up for my weekly newsletter for weekly inspiration, creative encouragement and a new free download every week! http://bit.ly/1bVsMYI
Want to play? Want to know specific ways to let go and have fun? Join the fun in my free mixed media workshop Permission to Play https://acolorfuljourney.com/permission-play-free-workshop/
You can find me designing stencils for StencilGirl Products, teaching in person and online workshops and sharing the message of O.O.P.S. here on YouTube and on the blog, aColorfulJourney.com
What does O.O.P.S. stand for? It stands for Outstanding Opportunities Presenting Suddenly.
Those “failures” and “mistakes” that we so harshly criticized ourselves about actually became true gifts as soon as you start saying O.O.P.S. Try saying Oops in an angry tone. It makes it even more silly!
I just can’t take myself seriously when I say Oops which is just what I needed to play. I began to play, to have fun, and to embrace all of my “mistakes”.
Where you can find me playing:
http://acolorfuljourney.com/
On Instagram https://instagram.com/carolyn_dube/
Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/cdube/ How to Create a Collage of Patterns on a Gel Plate](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/OQuPhq-XhDE/mqdefault.jpg)

