Uploaded May 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
When you're 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 it's not here. What drove my choices in this art journal was how to avoid cleaning. I really don't like cleaning today. I'm using a water based spray paint so there isn't 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: youtu.be/UNhzUf9gX2U
One of the many many great things about stencils is how many different ways you can play with them! What I've 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 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
——— ldli.co/e/43jod9n [ stencilgirlproducts.com ]
• Random Thoughts #2 Stencil
——— ldli.co/e/26jgxdx [ stencilgirlproducts.com ]
• Spray Paint Black
——— amzn.to/425u4xw [ Amazon US ]
——— ldli.co/e/5yjpzk0 [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Solid Paint Markers
——— amzn.to/3Lh3VVM [ Amazon US ]
• Turquoise Green paint
——— ldli.co/e/3oj41zd [ Blick Art Materials ]
——— amzn.to/42848BH [ Amazon US ]
• Yellow paint
——— ldli.co/e/m59g6qo [ Blick Art Materials ]
——— amzn.to/3Hrcb3M [ Amazon US ]
• Spatula like tool/mini blade
——— ldli.co/e/e2znxg5 [ Blick Art Materials ]
• gel medium matte
——— amzn.to/2FPOgKX [ Amazon US ]
——— ldli.co/e/qy1d2ll [ Blick Art Materials ]
• palette knife
——— amzn.to/3Vgeop1 [ Amazon US ]
• Tissue Paper
——— ldli.co/e/jq17k39 [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Fluid matte medium
——— ldli.co/e/yeygz4x [ Blick Art Materials ]
——— 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! 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 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:
acolorfuljourney.com
On Instagram instagram.com/carolyn_dube
Pinterest pinterest.com/cdube
When you're 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 it's not here. What drove my choices in this art journal was how to avoid cleaning. I really don't like cleaning today. I'm using a water based spray paint so there isn't 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: youtu.be/UNhzUf9gX2U
One of the many many great things about stencils is how many different ways you can play with them! What I've 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 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
——— ldli.co/e/43jod9n [ stencilgirlproducts.com ]
• Random Thoughts #2 Stencil
——— ldli.co/e/26jgxdx [ stencilgirlproducts.com ]
• Spray Paint Black
——— amzn.to/425u4xw [ Amazon US ]
——— ldli.co/e/5yjpzk0 [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Solid Paint Markers
——— amzn.to/3Lh3VVM [ Amazon US ]
• Turquoise Green paint
——— ldli.co/e/3oj41zd [ Blick Art Materials ]
——— amzn.to/42848BH [ Amazon US ]
• Yellow paint
——— ldli.co/e/m59g6qo [ Blick Art Materials ]
——— amzn.to/3Hrcb3M [ Amazon US ]
• Spatula like tool/mini blade
——— ldli.co/e/e2znxg5 [ Blick Art Materials ]
• gel medium matte
——— amzn.to/2FPOgKX [ Amazon US ]
——— ldli.co/e/qy1d2ll [ Blick Art Materials ]
• palette knife
——— amzn.to/3Vgeop1 [ Amazon US ]
• Tissue Paper
——— ldli.co/e/jq17k39 [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Fluid matte medium
——— ldli.co/e/yeygz4x [ Blick Art Materials ]
——— 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! 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 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:
acolorfuljourney.com
On Instagram instagram.com/carolyn_dube
Pinterest pinterest.com/cdube
