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Using a Stencil to Create Journal Prompts

Video Turning Gelli Prints into Journal Prompts with a Stencil

Verbage stencil by Carolyn Dube for StencilGirl ProductsI use art to process emotions and feelings but sometimes I get stuck. Ā That’s when having a prompt helps me get moving again. Ā Gelli prints and my new Verbage stencil to the rescue!

This stencil, packedĀ with words of action Ā to celebrate the emotions and excitement of life, is a great way to create prompt cards. Ā And I’m giving one away to celebrate my latest release at StencilGirl!

Watch Ā Using a Stencil to Create Journal Prompts on YouTube.

 

Video Turning Gelli Prints into Journal Prompts with a Stencil

 

*Just to clarify, Verbage is not to be confused with verbiage. Ā Verbiage is a real word. Ā Verbage is a slangĀ term that refers to a big list of verbs like on this stencil.

 

 

 

Win This Stencil!

To celebrate the launch of my stencils, I’m sharing a new video every day this week and a stencil giveaway each day! Ā Today you can win aĀ Verbage stencilĀ and no matter which side of the pond Ā you are on you are eligible to win! Ā  Leave a comment and you’ll be entered!

Want more chances? Ā Share this on Facebook. Come back and leave a comment telling me where you shared for another chance. Ā Share on Pinterest then come back…Share onĀ Twitter….then come back. You get the idea! Ā Giveaway closes on Wednesday, November 26th Ā and I’ll announce the winners here on the blog on Friday, November 28th.

Be sure to check out the giveaways from earlier this week too!

Monday: Picasso’s Words

Tuesday: Kindergarten Writing

Wednesday: Blueprint of Archeological Treasures 6×6

Thursday: Fridge Poetry

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  • And another great set of words! Thanks so much for sharing all the ideas this week! Happy weekend.

  • Rebecca ,

    Love your words…and the flexibility of this stencil!

  • Glenda L ,

    Love that stencil. I have tons of Gelli prints as well… boy that is addicting to use… anyway, great ideas, Perfect for making project life type tags as well. Thanks.

  • Carol Macdonald ,

    This is great. Shared on Facebook and twitter

  • Ingeborg van Peteghem ,

    Carolyn, I love love looove your new stencils!!

  • Jan Johnston ,

    this is the BESTest. Thinking I need to buy myself an early present. hahaha

  • Judy Morrissey ,

    Love the stencil. I will be sharing this on face book. Thank you

  • Shari Czerwinski ,

    What a fantastic idea! Stencils could be a great prompt to overcome a writer’s block. Thanks for the great week!

  • Denise Huntington ,

    I love your new stencils, Carolyn, and all the great ideas you bring to us in your videos.

  • Christine Mack ,

    Another great video and stencil.

  • I love the image headlining this stencil. I really need some words!!!!

  • Another amazing word stencil!!! Could see using this in so many ways!

  • Judy ,

    I have some cards I’ve played with but never thought of taking the next step with stencils. THANKS for the idea.

  • Susann Trandem ,

    I love it. These word stencils are grand. I am ready to win

  • Cindy Kotora ,

    Love all your videos Carolyn!

  • Julie ,

    Love your style Carolyn …. and yours OOPS. Stencils look awesome

  • Janet Baker ,

    Loved watching the YouTube video and already left a long comment. I’m going to check out the blogs from earlier this week also. Thanks for generously sharing your time, talent, and stencils!

  • Vicky ,

    I love your scribbling writing and all those word stencils, so yammie, need to have some more šŸ™‚

  • Ruth L ,

    You know Carolyn, this week I was playing with ATCs and when I looked at your page and I saw in it immediately some more options for ATC, guess I am going to continue šŸ™‚

  • cher ,

    Love this stencil. Love your work. You inspire me. Thanks!

  • gloria ,

    Another great stencil….keep them coming!

  • Pam Cain ,

    Love the ideas of gelli art index cards and the stenciled words to prompt journaling.

  • Love all the layering!!

  • Paula Binkley ,

    I absolutely love watching your videos. You always have such great ideas. Even in an oops. Hope you and your family have a super Thanksgiving . May God bless you all.

  • Karin ,

    Love the font, love the words, love what you’ve done with the stencils!

  • paula ,

    wow,what a great stencil – I’d love the chance to win verbage – and what a beautiful page.

  • Raine ,

    Great idea! I love the gelli printed journal cards.

  • Wendy ,

    Great stencil. So versatile. I don’t always like to write a lot in my journal. A single word sometimes says it all for me. Lots of options here.

  • Another winner, and I placed an order with Stencil Girl just yesterday! That’s OK, I’m sure I’ll order again sometime…LOL. LOVE your videos, Carolyn!

  • I also posted to Facebook and Pinterest!

  • This is a wonderful video. i just watch the wonderful video. Great ideas. It would be a wonderful one for my Rolodex Cards A Day.
    Thanks for sharing.

  • Thanks for the chance to win another great stencil. I like the idea of prepping large sheets of paper and then cutting down to smaller sizes.

  • And of course I pinned this one too!

  • What a great idea! Not only is it a great idea for your gelli prints but it does provide inspiration

  • Amy m ,

    what an absolutely fun stencil. I can think of so many ways to play with it. Thank u for the opportunity to win one

  • Lujean Martin ,

    You sure come up with fun stencils…and great ways to use them too! Thanks for your awesome tutorials…they never fail to make me smile! šŸ™‚

  • Susan Reiser ,

    I THOUGHT and REAlly CHEER these THOUGHTS and IMPERFECTIONS,

  • Rae Lynn ,

    I really love this idea! It’s such a good way to refine your thoughts.

  • Susan Reiser ,

    Cheer those awesome thoughts and imperfections! Super idea!

  • John Hutchens ,

    nice stencil, thanks for the chance to win

  • What a super clever idea to use the words stencils as prompts or even titles! Can’t wait to give this a try!

  • Johnna ,

    I love this idea! Your work is so inspiring

  • RR Cady ,

    Like the stencil; is there a script one?

  • sandy K ,

    I enjoy your blog ideas and would love to play around with this stamp set. Thanks for the chance and keep up the good work!

  • Brenda ,

    Love your word stencils. So many uses for them.

  • Jennifer Hammond ,

    I just love you. You always make me laugh. I have been down lately and I always can go watch one of your videos on you tube and feel so much better. Thanks and thanks for giving me the chance to win I don’t have any word stencils yet!!!!

  • Shelly ,

    Really like the verbs.

  • SusanJane ,

    Love these little prompt cards! The basic black just works on those Gelli prints. Cool.

  • Marit ,

    Hi Carolyn – I have been under a rock for over a year now. Lately I am trying to catch up with what I missed (a lot!) and I’m glad to see you still creating and going on strong! I will check out your former posts to see what you are all up to – from this post alone I think I might come across some amazing art pieces and inspiration again. I can use that! Oh, and I would love to win the stencil to try and get my mojo flowing again… Have a great weekend beautiful one!

  • Gill ,

    Another great stencil!!
    Verbage – I love the word!!

  • Corinna ,

    I just love your word stencils!

  • Cutting up gelli pulls used to kill me, but now I cut, tear with random abandonment, all thanks to you. And this is yet another perfect way to use them. Great word stencils, Carolyn! !!

  • Diana Ryman ,

    Thank you for making this stencil. I think we’ve needed something like this for a long time and I love how it allows me to create the saying I want. Over and over again. Very versatile! Thanks also for the opportunity to win one!

  • Heather Goldsmith ,

    I am in love with this stencil. šŸ˜‰

  • Connie McKenney ,

    Wow! You got my creative juices flowing on this one. I’m going to get my gelli plate out and prepare some backgrounds…. with the hope that I will win this stencil. šŸ™‚

  • I love this stencil!
    Thanks for the chance to win!

  • Judy Mac ,

    Still working on my lettering skills, so love your word stencils to use instead of my own handwriting.

  • Susan Schultheis ,

    Carolyn, you are the queen of word stencils. LOve them all. Would be so much fun to create a journal page with this stencil. Thanks,

  • another great stencil and fun technique.

  • Love this idea Carol. So fresh and fun. What a great way to use the Gelli Print papers. I do the Journal52 prompts and we are on Prompt 47. I’ve done all of them and just love it. My flickr address is: https://www.flickr.com/photos/seaslay/sets/72157644718435363/

    I love to stencil and would love some of your stencils. Cheers Cecilia

  • Gunvor ,

    This is fabulous! Love the stencil and love your technique! I get a lot of ideas on using this stencil! Thanks for sharing and inspring!

  • Cindy S ,

    I was thinking these word stencils were a bit limited, until now. You opened my eyes to the possibilities. Thanks!

  • Word to play with and think about – love it.

  • Pamela Davies ,

    Another excellent stencil – so useful for journaling

  • Two great stencils..I’ll take them if you are giving them away!

  • Dawn ,

    I am again inspired by your creativity. Thanks

  • Deborah F ,

    Carolyn, this one is INSPIRED!!!

  • Melinda ,

    diy prompts — how cool is that?

  • jane kimball ,

    The ancient English Lit major loves words, can’t get enough of them. Hope I have a chance at this. Hint, hint

  • Susie Wolfe ,

    This could be my favorite of your new ones. The mind boggles at the potential uses. Wish me luck in winning this one …. seriously!

  • Dynamics ,

    Thanks for the definition. Being new to all this I am amazed at the different kinds of stencils and can just imagine how fun they will be.

  • robyn ,

    Not used to using words in my work, but i like the versatility and options.

  • I love how bold this is. Would be great on any journal page.

  • angela ,

    I like this one, I love writing so this would be fun to make šŸ™‚ thanks

  • wendy ,

    Congrats on your line of stencils – they’re fab! Thanks for the chance to win. So many great ideas from your videos – I need more hours in the day!