Uploaded December 2019 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
bit.ly/2r2MxPy Creative JumpStart 2020 is a one of kind online event that is all about jump starting your creativity put together each year by Nat Kalbach. So exciting to be a part of such a playful way to kick off 2020!
It’s 31 downloadable videos, each from a different artist, in January. It’s like a creative buffet of different styles, approaches and fun! You’ll get a new downloadable video each day throughout the month of January.
The theme this year is Super Power and I’m sharing a technique using stencils that came about because of my Super Power of making mistakes. Mistakes take me down roads I don’t plan on but lead me to new ways to use my supplies.
Each video is about 10 minutes long, so creativity and play can fit into even your busy schedule!
Details and registration at bit.ly/2r2MxPy
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 bit.ly/2sdGx2j
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 bit.ly/2sdGx2j
Blog: acolorfuljourney.com
Free Workshop acolorfuljourney.com/permission-to-play
Newsletter bit.ly/1bVsMYI
YouTube youtube.com/channel/UCdXS_Br77vmmJTlHQFL0rNQ
Instagram instagram.com/carolyn_dube
Facebook at facebook.com/aColorfulJourney
Pinterest pinterest.com/cdube
bit.ly/2r2MxPy Creative JumpStart 2020 is a one of kind online event that is all about jump starting your creativity put together each year by Nat Kalbach. So exciting to be a part of such a playful way to kick off 2020!
It’s 31 downloadable videos, each from a different artist, in January. It’s like a creative buffet of different styles, approaches and fun! You’ll get a new downloadable video each day throughout the month of January.
The theme this year is Super Power and I’m sharing a technique using stencils that came about because of my Super Power of making mistakes. Mistakes take me down roads I don’t plan on but lead me to new ways to use my supplies.
Each video is about 10 minutes long, so creativity and play can fit into even your busy schedule!
Details and registration at bit.ly/2r2MxPy
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 bit.ly/2sdGx2j
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 bit.ly/2sdGx2j
Blog: acolorfuljourney.com
Free Workshop acolorfuljourney.com/permission-to-play
Newsletter bit.ly/1bVsMYI
YouTube youtube.com/channel/UCdXS_Br77vmmJTlHQFL0rNQ
Instagram instagram.com/carolyn_dube
Facebook at facebook.com/aColorfulJourney
Pinterest pinterest.com/cdube







![Logical Decisions with a Stencil and a Gel Plate
Why would I use a gel plate with a stencil? Why black paint and not another color? Im sharing the logic behind my decisions in the video. Visit the blog post at https://acolorfuljourney.com/?p=37039
This is just one way you can use stencils on a gel plate! If youd like more ways to get more out of your stencils and deepen your understanding of layers on a gel plate, check out my online workshop Stencil-rific Layers https://acolorfuljourney.com/?page_id=32967
——— 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!
• Mid Modern Botanical Shapes Stencil & Mask
——— https://ldli.co/e/e2jg672 [ stencilgirlproducts.com ]
• Watercolor crayons
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• Gel Plate 8X10
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• 3 inch Speedball Soft Rubber Brayer
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• Heavy Body Black Paint
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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 at 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/ Logical Decisions with a Stencil and a Gel Plate](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cA1z7IpV9iE/mqdefault.jpg)

![The Silly Thing That Drove These Art Journaling Decisions
When youre creating, you have choices. The criteria you use to make those choices plays a big role in what you create. This could be a deeply philosophical topic, but its not here. What drove my choices in this art journal was how to avoid cleaning. I really dont like cleaning today. Im using a water based spray paint so there isnt much of an odor, but it is still spray paint, so be sure to do it in a well ventilated area or wear a mask.
Gel printing with corn video: https://youtu.be/UNhzUf9gX2U
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 to get 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!
• Cathedral Wrought Iron Stencil
——— https://ldli.co/e/43jod9n [ stencilgirlproducts.com ]
• Random Thoughts #2 Stencil
——— https://ldli.co/e/26jgxdx [ stencilgirlproducts.com ]
• Spray Paint Black
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——— https://ldli.co/e/5yjpzk0 [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Solid Paint Markers
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• Turquoise Green paint
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• Yellow paint
——— https://ldli.co/e/m59g6qo [ Blick Art Materials ]
——— https://amzn.to/3Hrcb3M [ Amazon US ]
• Spatula like tool/mini blade
——— https://ldli.co/e/e2znxg5 [ Blick Art Materials ]
• gel medium matte
——— https://amzn.to/2FPOgKX [ Amazon US ]
——— https://ldli.co/e/qy1d2ll [ Blick Art Materials ]
• palette knife
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• Tissue Paper
——— https://ldli.co/e/jq17k39 [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Fluid matte medium
——— https://ldli.co/e/yeygz4x [ Blick Art Materials ]
——— https://amzn.to/2DXm08N [ 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/ The Silly Thing That Drove These Art Journaling Decisions](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ciCvow-SD6o/mqdefault.jpg)
