Uploaded December 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This is where things get controversial. By covering up most of that layer, some feel that it is being wasteful. I am not in that camp. For me, the process of creating the layers was fun and that's enough reason for it to never be wasteful! Also, the layers are never fully covered with some peeking through the white paint and that wonderful color on the edges. But what about you? Where do you stand on the controversial issue of covering up layers?
Those ovals were made with my Arches stencil and all the stencils on this page are from StencilGirlProducts.com
Full video of the play youtu.be/2xk1SBP61X8
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This is where things get controversial. By covering up most of that layer, some feel that it is being wasteful. I am not in that camp. For me, the process of creating the layers was fun and that's enough reason for it to never be wasteful! Also, the layers are never fully covered with some peeking through the white paint and that wonderful color on the edges. But what about you? Where do you stand on the controversial issue of covering up layers?
Those ovals were made with my Arches stencil and all the stencils on this page are from StencilGirlProducts.com
Full video of the play youtu.be/2xk1SBP61X8
#artjournaling #stencil #artastherapy #stencilgirl










![The Patience Fairy and Gel Printed Wings
This all started by making a gel print on tissue paper, which led to the wings, which led to the Patience Fairy! Along the way there were adventures, like what I saw in the gel print to getting the crown the right color to the ugly background that actually worked.
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
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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.
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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:
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