Uploaded August 2019 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Gel plates make stenciling quick- which is great for patience impaired people like me. I'm honored to be using this month's StencilClub stencils that are a mash up collaboration between Mary Beth Shaw and myself! You can find all the StencilClub details at bit.ly/2Ka7wXz
Full supply list on the blog at bit.ly/2YzSGgS
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
Gel plates make stenciling quick- which is great for patience impaired people like me. I'm honored to be using this month's StencilClub stencils that are a mash up collaboration between Mary Beth Shaw and myself! You can find all the StencilClub details at bit.ly/2Ka7wXz
Full supply list on the blog at bit.ly/2YzSGgS
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
![Whats the purpose of making art?
A question Ive been asked repeatedly over the years is, What do you do with it? The it being an art journal or a stack of gel prints or ATCs. This question can be taken two ways. It can be meant in the spirit of whats the next step in the process or it can mean whats the point of making it? The latter is the question that Im answering here.
600 Gel Printing Ideas for Beginners - free video and printable - https://bit.ly/3ScJo6F
Get signed up for my weekly newsletter for weekly inspiration, creative encouragement and a new free download every week! http://bit.ly/1bVsMYI
——— 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
——— https://ldli.co/e/5yp3kek [ stencilgirlproducts.com ]
• Shapes Small Stencil
——— https://ldli.co/e/3o42zeg [ stencilgirlproducts.com ]
• Random Thoughts #2 Stencil
——— https://ldli.co/e/m5goqpm [ stencilgirlproducts.com ]
• Amsterdam - teal paint
——— https://ldli.co/e/e2ndg62 [ Blick Art Materials ]
——— https://amzn.to/3ZmPaWX [ Amazon US ]
• Amsterdam - white paint
——— https://ldli.co/e/qyd3lpr [ Blick Art Materials ]
——— https://amzn.to/3RCJrYC [ Amazon US ]
• Amsterdam Blue
——— https://amzn.to/3WfPVzj [ Amazon US ]
——— https://ldli.co/e/jq7n35o [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Gel Plate
——— https://amzn.to/3cVdxmF [ Amazon US ]
——— https://ldli.co/e/zrqz6p7 [ Blick Art Materials ]
• 2 brayer
——— https://amzn.to/2gLnJXg [ Amazon US ]
——— https://ldli.co/e/9d5jg2k [ 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/ Whats the purpose of making art?](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/sJmt1sSiAtc/mqdefault.jpg)
![Painting on top of an Image Transfer
What if you could transfer a pattern, design, or image onto a stretched canvas and then paint on top of it? You can with InkAid! As part of the process, you’ll see how to seal an image transfer and give it a matte look. https://acolorfuljourney.com/?p=34150
Getting Started with InkAid image transfers video: https://acolorfuljourney.com/how-do-image-transfer-inkaid-carolyn-dube/
Youtube playlist of image transfer videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tj0UAzSKv5U&list=PLWGd0Z92Mk3Mmj9qBc-yChVPAZQdl_oAH
Supplies Used:
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Here are the supplies used. Some of these links may be affiliate links which means I get a small percentage and it doesn’t cost you anything extra!
InkAid Image Transfer (that have a great starter pack to give it a try too)
• inkAID Image Transfer Starter Pack
——— https://ldli.co/e/jqom3p4
• inkAID Transferiez Image Transfer Medium
——— https://ldli.co/e/ye30njp
• inkAID Transfer Film - Sheets
——— https://ldli.co/e/p3g9pj4
• Colour Shaper
——— https://ldli.co/e/rng7xjl [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Watercolors - Cobalt Teal
——— https://ldli.co/e/omqzyjk [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Watercolors - Ultramarine Blue
——— https://ldli.co/e/lmqxejg [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Watercolor Paint 14 Vibrant Neon Colors Watercolor
——— https://amzn.to/3tTV44E [ Amazon US ]
• Liquitex Gel Medium - Matte, 8 oz jar
——— https://ldli.co/e/xlrj724 [ Blick Art Materials ]
——— https://amzn.to/2FPOgKX [ Amazon US ]
• Krylon Matte Finish Aerosol Spray
——— https://amzn.to/3A0mFou [ Amazon US ]
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 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”.
Blog: http://acolorfuljourney.com/
Free Workshop https://acolorfuljourney.com/permission-play-free-workshop/
Newsletter http://bit.ly/1bVsMYI
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdXS_Br77vmmJTlHQFL0rNQ
Instagram https://instagram.com/carolyn_dube/
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/aColorfulJourney/
Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/cdube/ Painting on top of an Image Transfer](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/sOG0tbVKL0k/mqdefault.jpg)


![New Stencils in Action: Techniques You’ll Want to Try
New stencil collection by Carolyn Dube for StencilGirlProducts! These new stencils are visual reminders of the women who’ve shaped us, the friends who help us carry the weight, and the power of our stories. Life is a lot lighter (and a lot more colorful) when we hold that space for one another.
Stencils from StencilGirl Products:
Before Us, Beside Us, Within Us https://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/product-p/ll1078.htm
Own Your Story https://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/product-p/ll1079.htm
Rebellious Acts https://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/product-p/ll1080.htm
We Carry Each Other https://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/product-p/ll1081.htm
Bold & Brazen https://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/product-p/ll1082.htm
Want to create a cardboard journal? Come be a part of my free workshop, Permission to Play: Embracing Freedom https://acolorfuljourney.com/permission-play-free-workshop/
——— S U P P L I E S ———
These are 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!
Fluid Matte Medium
——— https://ldli.co/e/5y0x0dk [ Blick Art Materials ]
——— https://amzn.to/4dYhVkh [ Amazon US ]
Titanium White Paint
——— https://ldli.co/e/3o656xg [ Blick Art Materials ]
——— https://www.amazon.com/Talens-Amsterdam-Standard-Acrylic-17097352/dp/B001UNA830/ref=sr_1_3?crid=GRFM9W91ZL7N&keywords=amsterdam%2Bpaint%2Bacrylic&qid=1664906963&qu=eyJxc2MiOiI0Ljg4IiwicXNhIjoiNC42MSIsInFzcCI6IjMuODcifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=amsterdam%2Bpaint%2Caps%2C288&sr=8-3&th=1&tag=acolojour-20 [ Amazon US ]
Black Paint
——— https://ldli.co/e/m5272rm [ Blick Art Materials ]
——— https://amzn.to/3XFAELR [ Amazon US ]
• Colored Tissue Paper
——— https://ldli.co/e/e29m9r2 [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Princeton Catalyst Mini Blade
——— https://ldli.co/e/qye5eqr [ Blick Art Materials ]
——— https://www.amazon.com/Princeton-Artist-Brush-Catalyst-Silicone/dp/B00CO9LH9S/ref=sr_1_1?crid=14S98F397OPZ&keywords=princeton+mini+blade+1&qid=1698505339&sprefix=princeton+mini+blade+1%2Caps%2C95&sr=8-1&tag=acolojour-20 [ Amazon US ]
• 3 x 5 Gel Press Plate
——— http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F26O6EW/ref=twister_B01K5NQ5B4/?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&tag=acolojour-20 [ Amazon US ]
——— https://ldli.co/e/jqgzg2o [ Blick Art Materials ]
Hi, I’m Carolyn, a joy-chasing, paint-splattering, rainbow-obsessed mixed media mischief-maker on a mission to connect to the creativity that we all had as kids. Let’s toss perfection out the window and replace it with a whole lot of creative freedom.
Whether I’m here getting painty on YouTube, designing stencils for StencilGirl Products, or guiding fellow creatives in my workshops, it’s all about saying “yes” to play, color, and breaking the so-called rules. Join the fun at https://acolorfuljourney.com/ because grown-ups deserve to play too!
Want more fun? Get signed up for my weekly newsletter filled with inspiration, creative encouragement and a new free download every week! http://bit.ly/1bVsMYI
Where you can find me playing:
My Website: https://acolorfuljourney.com/
On Instagram: https://instagram.com/carolyn_dube/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/cdube/ New Stencils in Action: Techniques You’ll Want to Try](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/t2kkgvHwenc/mqdefault.jpg)




![All Tied Up in Knots - a stencil, a gel plate, and watercolors
Im all tied up in knots, but not just any kind of knot, a Gordian Knot. Theres something different about that kind of knot - its one with no beginning, no ending, and it is symbolic of an unsolvable problem that is solved with a little creative thinking. The mythology and meaning of Gordian Knots inspired this collection of stencils at StencilGirl. Here Im sharing how I quickly stencil with a gel plate, then add color to the open spaces with the very forgiving watercolor! You can find these, and all of my stencils, at https://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/stencils-carolyn-dube-s/1861.htm
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!
• Intertwined Gordian Knot
——— https://ldli.co/e/kqd49xm [ stencilgirlproducts.com ]
• Twisted Gordian Knot
——— https://ldli.co/e/764pdmq [ stencilgirlproducts.com ]
• Entangled Gordian Knot
——— https://ldli.co/e/nqk0ndm [ stencilgirlproducts.com ]
• Tied Up in Knots Quotes
——— https://ldli.co/e/6ljp1xl [ stencilgirlproducts.com ]
• Blue Paint
——— https://ldli.co/e/gqkjx5j [ Blick Art Materials ]
——— https://amzn.to/3WfPVzj [ Amazon US ]
• Gel Plate 8X10
——— https://amzn.to/3cVdxmF [ Amazon US ]
——— https://ldli.co/e/07jn3e4 [ Blick Art Materials ]
• 2 brayer
——— https://amzn.to/2gLnJXg [ Amazon US ]
——— https://ldli.co/e/43jplmr [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Filbert paint brush size 6
——— https://ldli.co/e/xlym5j4 [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Watercolor - Cadmium Orange
——— https://ldli.co/e/26jp5mz [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Watercolor Paint 14 Vibrant Neon Colors (this set has the purple that I used and it is a fantastic set of neons!)
——— https://amzn.to/3tTV44E [ Amazon US ]
• Watercolor - Vivid Pink
——— https://ldli.co/e/5yjmxlp [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Watercolor - Cobalt Teal
——— https://ldli.co/e/3ojr5mj [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Watercolor - Phthalo Blue (Green Shade)..
——— https://ldli.co/e/m59471d [ 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/ All Tied Up in Knots - a stencil, a gel plate, and watercolors](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vSuqxlF9phw/mqdefault.jpg)
