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Words To Live By Stenciling and Workshop Giveaway

Video tutorial using oil pastels with a stencil designed by Carolyn Dube for StencilGirl Products Words to Live By stencil by Carolyn Dube for StencilGirl Products

 

 

Words have become an important part of my life both personally and as a part of my art.   I chose  words and phrases for this stencil that captured the feelings that are important in my art and my life.  No surprise this one is called Words to Live By.

 

 

 

Stencil Play A Workshop by Carolyn DubeSpeaking of stencils…I’m giving away a spot in my next workshop, Stencil Play!  21 days of daily videos for you to download and keep forever.

Just leave a comment for a chance to win AND if you want another chance or 2- just share it!  Share on Facebook and leave me another comment saying you shared it. Share it on Twitter and leave me a another comment saying you Tweeted it.  Leave a comment by Thursday, October 17th at 5pm Eastern Time.

Stencil Play’s early bird price is $59 until the 21st!  You can find all the details about Stencil Play here.

But what about all of you who have already registered for the workshop? You can play too!  If you have already bought the workshop (so you don’t miss the discount) and you’re chosen by random.org then I’ll refund you the cost of the workshop!

 

Here’s a video showing you how I used oil pastels to get a rainbow of color with my stencil.

 You can also watch Using a stencil over oil pastels on YouTube here.

Video tutorial using oil pastels with a stencil designed by Carolyn Dube for StencilGirl Products

Sharing with Paint Party Friday, Art Journal Every Day,  Creative Every Day, Inspire Me Monday and Make It Monday

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  • Kelley October 11, 2013, 6:05 am

    I’ve already purchased the workshop, but if I won a free pass, that would give me money to buy your new stencils!! I’m crossing everything!

    Shine on!
    Kelley

  • Mary October 11, 2013, 7:45 am

    I love your work. Winning the class and the stencils would be the best! Thanks for the chance to win.

  • Debbie October 11, 2013, 11:45 am

    Wow! That is one cool stencil!! Thanks so much for sharing the tutorial, and for giveaway opportunities!

  • Sambre October 11, 2013, 11:53 am

    I love this stencil! I think I would need to stencil those words directly into my brain as a reminder!

  • Melanie K October 11, 2013, 11:55 am

    I so want to take this class! I collect stencils and never use them like I should. I know your class would help me out.

  • Terrie -Creative Explorer October 11, 2013, 12:31 pm

    Cool stencil and I’ve got my fingers crossed to win – would love to experience your class!

  • Annette G October 11, 2013, 12:52 pm

    This stencil is so perfect for you with your love of words. Fab choice. Happy PPF, Annette x
    http://nettysartadventures.blogspot.co.uk/

  • Gillian Pearce October 11, 2013, 1:10 pm

    I really love your stencil. You’ve inspired me to have a go at making one with my silhouette using my own favourite words.

  • Susan M October 11, 2013, 1:11 pm

    Love your samples! The bright color/black just pops. Great stencil.

  • muriel October 11, 2013, 1:14 pm

    Great stencil, great effect with the bright colours! Thanks for the chance to win.

  • teddi October 11, 2013, 1:18 pm

    carolyn, i just saw your youtube video, and that stencil is fabulous!

  • Kirsten Alicia October 11, 2013, 2:14 pm

    Such a cool stencil & I love the two samples. I hardly ever use my set of oil pastels, but I’m definitely going to give this technique a try. Thank you for the chance to win a place on your workshop, I can’t afford to purchase a place at present, so to win would be fantastic.

  • candy October 11, 2013, 2:15 pm

    fascinating. Hopeful. thanks

  • Mary C. Nasser October 11, 2013, 2:19 pm

    Fabulous technique with oil pastels that I’ve never tried!
    I really want to take your workshop! 🙂

  • Mary C. Nasser October 11, 2013, 2:19 pm

    Shared your Stencil Play workshop on Facebook, too! 🙂

  • Ruth L October 11, 2013, 2:24 pm

    Great stencil Carolyn, would love to follow your stencil play, thanks for giving a chance to win!

  • Mary C. Nasser October 11, 2013, 2:41 pm

    Just shared on Twitter, too!
    Keeping my fingers crossed!
    Thank you for the change to win.

  • Jo Z October 11, 2013, 3:09 pm

    This looks so interesting and unique. A whole class dedicated to stencils. Thanks for the chance to win a spot.

  • Lynn M. October 11, 2013, 3:14 pm

    Oil pastels and great new stencils; what more could one ask? Thanks so much for the opportunity to win a spot in your stencil class. Hope it’s me!

  • Glenda Lovchik October 11, 2013, 3:23 pm

    I’ve signed up also and thoroughly enjoyed the first 2 videos. even got my kids’ paint brushes today. Can’t wait. Your classes are wonderful. No more mud! Thanks. Can’t wait to buy some of your stencils. Those words are perfect.

  • Raine October 11, 2013, 3:27 pm

    I’m loving your new stencils! Some of them just went in my new Stencil Girl order. I’m really looking forward to your class. Your style really resonates with me. I thoroughly enjoyed your Gelli print class so I know I will LOVE Stencil Play!

  • Raine October 11, 2013, 3:30 pm

    Shared on my Facebook page, too!

  • Carol M October 11, 2013, 3:45 pm

    Love your work. Would love to win a spot.

  • Kathy Gledsdale October 11, 2013, 4:04 pm

    Fabulous stencil and great idea thank you so much! Have shared as I love your videos and always find them so helpful x

  • Rita McGregor October 11, 2013, 4:18 pm

    Would love to win the class. You always have lots of ideas to share. 🙂

  • RITA MONTGOMERY October 11, 2013, 4:22 pm

    Carolyn…you love color and so do I. I really enjoy your work and would love to win a spot in your class. Thanks for the chance.

  • Carol E October 11, 2013, 4:41 pm

    Let’s get inky with Stencil Play! Thanks for this opportunity to win a spot in your class!

  • Del Marie Riley October 11, 2013, 4:48 pm

    Oh I’d really love to win a chance to take one of your workshops. I have so many art supplies and goodies, but no idea how to use them. This would be a great way to learn. Thank you for the opportunity.

  • Del Marie Riley October 11, 2013, 4:48 pm

    I shared on Facebook.

  • Del Marie Riley October 11, 2013, 4:50 pm
  • Linda K October 11, 2013, 4:51 pm

    great use of that stencil and your vibrant color palette!!

  • Ginny French October 11, 2013, 4:55 pm

    I would enjoy playing with you!

  • sandeeNC October 11, 2013, 4:57 pm

    Would love a chance to win the Stencil Play Workshop, you are so much fun to watch, you have a great sense of humor!

  • Grandma Shelley October 11, 2013, 5:23 pm

    You art is gorgeous! I would love to win the workshop…thank you so much for the opportunity!

  • Christine Kiehl October 11, 2013, 5:27 pm

    Very cool stencil. I love the font of it. Very creative project you crafted using it as well. Stencils are fun. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

  • Amy in Texas October 11, 2013, 5:42 pm

    Color makes me happy, happy. Thanks for a chance win a spot.

  • Lissa October 11, 2013, 6:22 pm

    Carolyn, love this words on this stencil! Congrats on them!

  • Giggles October 11, 2013, 6:39 pm

    Ooh I love this I wonder how black Gesso would work on it…possibly raising the texture a bit?….hmmm Gorgeous piece!!

    Hugs Giggles

    • Carolyn October 15, 2013, 1:27 am

      The thicker the paint the more texture and I love texture- so well worth experimentation!

  • Melissa October 11, 2013, 6:55 pm

    Thank you for the “give away opportunity”!! I always enjoy your blog and all the information you give us. Winning a spot for this workshop would be the icing on the cake! Whooo Hoooo!!

  • Vivien October 11, 2013, 7:04 pm

    I love this stencil and the way you used it with oil pastels. I would love to win a place in your class. Thanks for the opportunity.

  • Vivien October 11, 2013, 7:08 pm

    Have shared on facebook.

  • Denise Spillane October 11, 2013, 7:16 pm

    Love this stencil and of course the color! I want to take the class so I hope I win, tight funds now, but have taken others of yours. They are great!

  • JKW October 11, 2013, 7:32 pm

    Very nice stencil. . . I love the different colors you used in your words. Blessings, Janet, PPF

  • Jean Marmo October 11, 2013, 8:16 pm

    LOVE the stencil!! I would love to win a class! I know there is so much I could learn!!!

  • Hope Amen October 11, 2013, 8:21 pm

    Hi Carolyn,
    Love your videos and your new stencils. Thanks so much for a chance to win a spot in your class. I really get inspired watching your videos!

  • Nydia Dominguez October 11, 2013, 8:31 pm

    Hi Carolyn…
    You make things look easy! Love your videos! Hope I win a spot! and LOVE that stencil!!
    Sharing your video on my Facebook page-NydiArt.
    ~Nydia

  • Kathie Hatfield October 11, 2013, 8:51 pm

    I already purchased the workshop as well. I’d love to have the money to buy the stencils. I’m excited about the class. I’d love to win.

  • Glenda Lovchik October 11, 2013, 10:12 pm

    Shared on Facebook also. Thanks again.

  • elle October 11, 2013, 11:14 pm

    Words make great stencils. Your videos are great! Here is hoping!!!

  • Billie A October 11, 2013, 11:42 pm

    Great video. I love this stencil and will have to check it out. Would love to win this class. Thanks for the chance.

  • Billie A October 11, 2013, 11:46 pm

    I shared you on Facebook.

  • Barbara Backer October 12, 2013, 12:01 am

    Carolyn, I enjoy your approach to art — no mistakes, just opportunities to learn new ways of doing things. I also respond to bright colors the way you do.

    I have shared this video and some comments on Facebook, so please enter me in the drawing. I don’t Tweet (yet).

    ****What kind of paint did you use on top of the oil pastels?**** I definitely want to use this technique. Thanks for sharing your talents and ideas. BB

    • Carolyn October 15, 2013, 1:28 am

      It was black acrylic paint – maybe Golden or Dick Blick paint- can’t remember for sure…

  • Ronda October 12, 2013, 12:34 am

    im leaving a comment in hopes of winning but I have a question regarding the tutorial… I wanted to know please, do you need to use a fixative in order to use this with other mixed media like in or on a journal page? I do love the way this turns out thank you for the idea and the answer. Oh and the chance to win. Smilz

    • Carolyn October 15, 2013, 1:30 am

      I don’t use a fixative but you could- just a coat of gel medium or polymer gloss over the top and it would be sealed.

  • Eniko October 12, 2013, 2:13 am

    This was such a wonderful tutorial! Love the Words to Live By stencils!!!!

  • Sandrine October 12, 2013, 4:38 am

    OH WooOooooOOOooOOOOooW ! This is just an SUPERDUPER great idea ! I love the raibow thing too ahahahah ! Thanks for sharing so great videos ! And please count me in for the giveaway ! I would love to win of course ! I would make the Fudderwacking mad hatter’s dance 😀

  • Sandrine October 12, 2013, 4:43 am

    Me again 😛 I wrote a post on facebook !!!

  • Sandrine October 12, 2013, 4:44 am

    Guess what –> Of course I have words about your post on twitter !

  • Sandrine October 12, 2013, 4:44 am

    Wooo Hoooo I pin it on my pinterest board 😀 Smoooooches !

  • Erin October 12, 2013, 6:15 am

    I am new to oil pastels and absolutely love this colourful, creative video. Love the stencil. Thank you for the generous opportunity to win a spot in your workshop.

  • Terri October 12, 2013, 7:33 am

    I just love all you do!!! I shared you all over the place!!! Anyway I also purchased your Gelli print workshop and I am loving it!!! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!

  • Barbara M October 12, 2013, 8:38 am

    Count me in the running for a spot in your workshop.

  • Cheryl October 12, 2013, 11:22 am

    Carolyn,
    I love your approach to art…just create and something good will come from it. It’s been a great inspiration to me. Engaging in creative play is wonderful (and much needed) stress relief. I look forward to every minute I get to “play” your way.
    Thanks for the chance(s) to win a spot in this workshop (I’ve shared you on Facebook too!). And thanks for providing such great learning opportunities!

  • Carmen Lucero October 12, 2013, 12:44 pm

    Hey, Caroline,

    Loved the technique – great use for your word stencils!

    Thanks for the chance to win a spot in your class,

    Carmen L

  • Carmen Lucero October 12, 2013, 12:45 pm

    I shared on facebook too!

    Carmen L

  • Carmen Lucero October 12, 2013, 12:45 pm

    I tweeted about this!!

    Carmen L

  • Valerie Gilreath October 12, 2013, 1:11 pm

    I love this stencil, and I would be thrilled to be a part of the workshop. I really enjoyed your “Use Your Words” series, and I know that this one will just build on that. Thanks for the chance to win!

  • Sarah Anderson October 12, 2013, 1:40 pm

    What a gorgeous words stencil, and I love how they shine through from the black so colourfully

  • Liz October 12, 2013, 1:57 pm

    Love love love this stencil!

  • Helen Markee October 12, 2013, 2:10 pm

    Thanks for the video. I love the word stencil! sooo many uses.

  • Gaye October 12, 2013, 3:00 pm

    I think I have the same WORD fascination as you do. Its such a wonderful art form. This stencil is AMAZING and I would love to get in on your Stencil Play class. Thanks for the opportunity to win!

  • Sandy Karsten October 12, 2013, 4:31 pm

    Carolyn – another great tutorial. Thank you for all your smarts. How excited I would be if I won your workshop.

  • Leesa October 12, 2013, 8:33 pm

    Love your new stencil,,, your tutorial is full of wonderful ideas. Would love to paticipate in your class…hope to win a slot

  • Cat October 12, 2013, 8:35 pm

    A simple yet beautiful technique! I LOVE your stencil!!

  • Cat October 12, 2013, 8:36 pm

    I Tweeted!

  • Cat October 12, 2013, 8:37 pm

    I shared on Facebook!!

  • Teresa Richardson October 12, 2013, 9:26 pm

    I would be excited to win a spot on your class

  • Teresa Richardson October 12, 2013, 9:27 pm

    I shared on facebook and pininterest

  • Anne October 13, 2013, 3:41 am

    Great video, stencil and art! Love the rainbow effect! 🙂

  • Lissa October 13, 2013, 5:39 am

    Learn so much from you always, hate to share you but I did

  • Elizabeth Kaplan October 13, 2013, 11:39 am

    I knew I saved those Cray Pas from the 1970s for a reason 🙂

  • Debbie J October 13, 2013, 2:57 pm

    I’m already signed up for the class. I can’t wait for it to start. I love your new stencil!

  • Darlene Propp October 13, 2013, 5:44 pm

    You always have such fun and colorful techniques. I shared on Facebook. 🙂

  • Vicki Romaine October 13, 2013, 6:14 pm

    I know this is going to be an amazing workshop. I have learned so much from your other workshops. I’m now headed to Facebook to give you a great promo.

  • Violet Verhoog October 13, 2013, 7:04 pm

    I love stencils so by all means put my name in for your draw. I watch your videos all the time and I love how you just wing everything!

  • cindy barriga October 13, 2013, 11:26 pm

    This is a much needed course for me, the novice.

  • cindy barriga October 13, 2013, 11:28 pm
  • cindy barriga October 13, 2013, 11:30 pm
  • Beverley October 14, 2013, 9:35 am

    Love this stencil, words are scrumacious, love the vibrant colours, and how effective the techniques are.

  • Amante del Papel October 14, 2013, 3:37 pm

    Thanks Car for this fantastic opportunity, I shared in Twitter: https://twitter.com/AmantedelPapel/status/389836982181847040 and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amante.de.papel/posts/245546932267596 I’m so excited because meaby I win!

  • Carolyn October 14, 2013, 4:29 pm

    Loooove the stencil! Thank you for the chance to win, I’d LOVE to take one of your classes

  • Aleta October 14, 2013, 6:15 pm

    I love this idea. I use oil pastels and I always wanted a way to use them with pastels !
    Yeah!!
    Thank you so much for your ideas!

  • Aleta October 14, 2013, 6:17 pm

    I shared this on my face book also! Getting the word out!

  • Kathryn October 14, 2013, 6:38 pm

    Oh my gosh that is an awesome stencil and loving that technique. Would so love to win the stencil. Definitely sharing this on facebook.
    Cheers 🙂

  • Melanie G October 14, 2013, 6:44 pm

    Love the stencil 🙂 Shared on FB

  • Lissa October 14, 2013, 6:54 pm

    Love the,oil pastels. Shared it on FB. Love you always!

  • maryk October 14, 2013, 7:31 pm

    oooooooh! i love that stencil. so many choices. i would love the chance to win a spot in your class. looks like so much fun.

  • Cath Sheard October 14, 2013, 7:52 pm

    Love your word stencil and would love to do your class. Off to share on FB and Twitter 🙂

  • Cindi October 14, 2013, 11:15 pm

    Thank you for a chance to win a spot in Stencil Play.

  • Cindi October 14, 2013, 11:17 pm
  • Mieke October 15, 2013, 2:09 am

    I’m doing your free class right now and really enjoy it so I just bought some more letter stencils. I would love to learn more!

  • Sue Pompetti October 15, 2013, 3:14 am

    Tweeted, Facebooked and hope to win! 😀

  • Edie October 15, 2013, 5:46 am

    Already signed up but winning would allow me to purchase more stencils. Your classes rock!

    Edie

  • Kate M October 15, 2013, 5:49 am

    Who would not want to play along – and perhaps for free! – ?
    Signed up with paint and stencils at the ready…

  • Diana October 15, 2013, 7:14 am

    I would love to win a spot in your class! Love your new stencils!

  • Diana October 15, 2013, 7:17 am

    I reposted this on my Facebook page.

  • Kathy E October 15, 2013, 7:49 am

    I love the video–and I LOVE your stencil!!! And what fun it would be to win a spot in your class.

  • Jen b October 15, 2013, 8:51 am

    i would love a class right now so thanks for the opportunity!I’m in if I win!!!

  • Pat Owen October 15, 2013, 10:56 am

    So cool! I love words – love your stencil!

  • Pat Owen October 15, 2013, 10:57 am

    Shared on Facebook!

  • Pat Owen October 15, 2013, 10:59 am

    Tweeted!

  • Terry October 15, 2013, 11:21 am

    I love the way you use oil pastels with stencils! I am going to try this very soon. The end result is gorgeous! I shared this on FB. Thanks for the great video!

  • Kate Robertson October 15, 2013, 11:40 am

    What a fun stencil. I would love to win. Off to tweet and FB your post.

    kate

  • susan reiser October 15, 2013, 12:17 pm

    Love the stencil and your journey….

  • MaryKaye Wells October 15, 2013, 12:22 pm

    I LOVE WORDS!!! I LOVE this collection of inspiring words! I LOVE THIS STENCIL!!! I’ve never seen anything like it! I love, love, love it!!! I’m surely hoping to win! This is so beautiful! And the ideas are wonderful.

  • nancy connelly October 15, 2013, 12:52 pm

    Love the rainbow letters and black paint. Jumps out.

  • Jan Johnston October 15, 2013, 2:20 pm

    What FUN! Love your stencil and working on index cards.

  • Andrea October 15, 2013, 4:17 pm

    Thanks for the tutorial! What a great idea with the index cards. A great way to practice for possibly a larger project!

  • Laure Janus October 15, 2013, 5:35 pm

    Thanks for offering a chance to win a spot – I’d LOVE it! I also posted on FB.

  • Mary A October 15, 2013, 11:15 pm

    I am a new regular follower and absolutely loved the tape class. Your videos make me feel like I can create some nice without stressing so much that I will make a mistake. You are a natural teacher and create wonderful art projects. Thank you for your generous sharing!

  • Janel @ Creating Tasty Stories October 16, 2013, 10:25 am

    I love the words stencils! What a creative way to have fun with words.

  • L Waleska Torres October 16, 2013, 12:06 pm

    thanks for sharing! love the stencil! *running to grab my index cards*

  • butterfliecrafter October 16, 2013, 2:03 pm

    I like the one with the random colors the most, lucky for me, then I don’t need to measure and think things over 🙂

  • butterfliecrafter October 16, 2013, 2:06 pm

    Just shared it on my fb page and added to my pinterestbord

  • debby October 16, 2013, 7:41 pm

    Would love to win! Love stencils and enjoy your how to videos so much. Thanks

  • April October 16, 2013, 10:34 pm

    Would love to play along.

  • Corrine October 18, 2013, 7:18 pm

    Love your new stencils, got to get me some now that I am back!!!! Words so perfect for you….rainbows and what you spread my friend. xox

  • Marjie Kemper October 25, 2013, 8:16 am

    Love it! Fab fun techniques and a GORGEOUS stencil. Could you sense my happiness when at AIY my sister pulled out her stash in Jodi’s class, and this stencil was right in her supply bag?