Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Stencils give you options, especially this Spotted Layers set! Letting serendipity take the lead here by randomly placing each layer to build up a loose and free vibe to the print.
These stencils are the July 2026 StencilClub set I designed and they can also be lined up precisely. Completely different vibe when precision is involved and I intentionally designed these stencils for you to have oodles and oodles of options for how you want to play with them!
If you're new to StencilClub, it's a monthly club from StencilGirlProducts.com where on the 15th of each month you are mailed a set of stencils each month, an exclusive project video by the designing artist, a pdf, and a 25% discount for any stencils in their regular collection.
Best of all, there is zero commitment. You can cancel anytime.
StencilClub is only $25 a month in the US and it includes shipping. Each month you get either two 9x12 stencils or one 9x12 stencil and two 6x6 stencils.
Membership mean the stencils are cheaper than if you bought them individually, if you could that is since StencilClub designs are only available in StencilClub.
One awesome change they've made to StencilClub is that you can swap out designs twice a year. The details about how that works can be found over on the StencilGirl website, StencilGirlProducts.com
#stencilclub #gelliprint #gelplate
Stencils give you options, especially this Spotted Layers set! Letting serendipity take the lead here by randomly placing each layer to build up a loose and free vibe to the print.
These stencils are the July 2026 StencilClub set I designed and they can also be lined up precisely. Completely different vibe when precision is involved and I intentionally designed these stencils for you to have oodles and oodles of options for how you want to play with them!
If you're new to StencilClub, it's a monthly club from StencilGirlProducts.com where on the 15th of each month you are mailed a set of stencils each month, an exclusive project video by the designing artist, a pdf, and a 25% discount for any stencils in their regular collection.
Best of all, there is zero commitment. You can cancel anytime.
StencilClub is only $25 a month in the US and it includes shipping. Each month you get either two 9x12 stencils or one 9x12 stencil and two 6x6 stencils.
Membership mean the stencils are cheaper than if you bought them individually, if you could that is since StencilClub designs are only available in StencilClub.
One awesome change they've made to StencilClub is that you can swap out designs twice a year. The details about how that works can be found over on the StencilGirl website, StencilGirlProducts.com
#stencilclub #gelliprint #gelplate








![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
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• 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
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• Random Thoughts #2 Stencil
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• 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
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• Spatula like tool/mini blade
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• gel medium matte
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• palette knife
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• Tissue Paper
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• 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)