Uploaded March 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
bit.ly/3ahRRzO How could ugly ever be a good thing? Because playing on top of something that's ugly is a very freeing way to have fun while enjoying your art supplies. You've probably got a few art supplies, so why not get them out for a bit of play and stress relief!
Permission to Play acolorfuljourney.com/permission-to-play
Full supply list on the blog at bit.ly/3ahRRzO
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
Instagram instagram.com/carolyn_dube
Facebook at facebook.com/aColorfulJourney
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bit.ly/3ahRRzO How could ugly ever be a good thing? Because playing on top of something that's ugly is a very freeing way to have fun while enjoying your art supplies. You've probably got a few art supplies, so why not get them out for a bit of play and stress relief!
Permission to Play acolorfuljourney.com/permission-to-play
Full supply list on the blog at bit.ly/3ahRRzO
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
Instagram instagram.com/carolyn_dube
Facebook at facebook.com/aColorfulJourney
Pinterest pinterest.com/cdube




![Why I Needed an O.O.P.S.
Im playing around with a gel print on a day when I really needed an O.O.P.S. to happen. Spoiler alert, more than one happened- but the big one was the nose! Maybe you can relate to why I needed the playtime! Want more play? Check out Playful Art Journaling and the 10 Play Principles at https://bit.ly/3r8pr4N
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! It doesn’t cost you anything extra and you get a really good feeling knowing that you are helping keep the free tutorials coming!
• Ladders StencilGirl Stencil
——— https://ldli.co/e/11qojq [ stencilgirlproducts.com ]
• Ornamental Compass Screen StencilGirl Stencil
——— https://ldli.co/e/d6yrdk [ stencilgirlproducts.com ]
• 6 inch round Gel Press Plate
——— https://amzn.to/2GYL1Qf [ Amazon US ]
——— https://ldli.co/e/z6g7yp [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Art Crayon
——— https://ldli.co/e/j3y2l1 [ Blick Art Materials ]
Paints
• Fluorescent Opera Pink,
——— https://ldli.co/e/9gx1pn [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Vivid Lime Green
——— https://amzn.to/2H9B3O9 [ Amazon US ]
——— https://ldli.co/e/kmprd0 [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Titanium White
——— https://amzn.to/2EAHiem [ Amazon US ]
——— https://ldli.co/e/7nol47 [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Fluorescent Violet
——— https://amzn.to/2FAcpHi [ Amazon US ]
——— https://ldli.co/e/njyok4 [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Red Heavy Body
——— https://ldli.co/e/67q0j6 [ Blick Art Materials ]
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 http://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 http://bit.ly/2sdGx2j
Blog: http://acolorfuljourney.com/
Free Workshop https://acolorfuljourney.com/permission-to-play/
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/ Why I Needed an O.O.P.S.](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pQBtGcEIfKU/mqdefault.jpg)

![A Surprise Hardware Store Gel Printing Tool
https://acolorfuljourney.com/?p=34556 Ive been trolling the hardware store for printing goodies again! The moment I saw these shapes I knew I had to try them on a Gel Press plate! I was blown away by the prints these made and with just one layer! Shout out to Marilee and Sharyl for letting me know they are called corner blocks!
Want 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/9dq1z7k [ Blick Art Materials ]
Brayer
——— https://amzn.to/2gLnJXg [ Amazon US ]
——— https://ldli.co/e/kq5rljp [ Blick Art Materials ]
Cardstock- be sure its the 90lb cardstock- this link has been a bit persnickety
——— https://amzn.to/2TvSkJv [ Amazon US ]
• Paint Nozzles for Amsterdam paints
——— https://amzn.to/3HmgvAJ [ Amazon US ]
——— https://ldli.co/e/76jl19y [ Blick Art Materials ]
• Dark Blue Green Amsterdam paint
——— https://ldli.co/e/nq6odrp [ 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/ A Surprise Hardware Store Gel Printing Tool](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/q0IZCy1DuGw/mqdefault.jpg)



