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Circle Stencil Creates A Big Problem

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I love getting new toys in the mail- especially stencils and especially circles- they make my heart sing right now!  This one is by Julie Balzer.  I just wanted to play- no purpose, no pressure- just play. But playing can lead to problems- and I ended up with a huge problem thanks to this stencil.

Started with a background I made long ago.

Next I stamped the coordinating circle stamp by Impression Obsession all over the page with blue ink.

Grabbed some of my current favorite colors and started stenciling acrylic paint into the circles.  I was sloppy.  I was messy.  I was having fun, until…

The problem you say?  I love how the stencil itself looks and I want to use the stencil in a journal page as an element.   But if I do that, then I don’t have the stencil anymore to use as a stencil.  Oh, the struggle.  Oh, the rough road I travel.  Oh, feel my pain!

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The Caterpillar Gives Me a Butterfly Video

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A butterfly has come out of its cocoon today!  I started with a scrap page from my jumbo art journal.  I had painted a bunch of butterfly die cuts and something else that left a random paint residue on my page.  This unimpressive “caterpillar” led me to the “butterfly”.

At this stage I was starting to feel it was “precious” so I forced myself to add more color, more elements, and more paints.  As I look at this all I feel is happy.

This close up shows how I released what was on my mind while I was creating.  Writing it, no matter how messy, is always beneficial.

Here’s the video showing this caterpillar turning into a butterfly.

Linking up with Creative Every Day and Inspire Me Monday and Instant Inspiration!

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Winner

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Thank you to everyone for such kind and supportive comments after my last post.  I am feeling much better, have a plan for how I am going to meet my obligations AND a plan to keep from getting in this pickle again! Everyone’s comments brightened my day exponentially!

I have been having internet trouble so I apologize for the delay in getting the name of the stencil giveaway posted. Tammy Murdock is the winner of the 3 vintage stencils. I will be getting those out in the mail to her!

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