Not everything that is created has to take lots of time because there isn’t always lot of time available in a busy day. I’m sure I am not the only person who wishes there were 48 hours in a day!
This was a quick art journal page made while playing around with Cecilia Swatton’s Marbles 6 stencil from StencilGirl Products. I’m not the only one playing with Cecilia’s stencils- it’s a hop!
I used Dylusions spray inks with Cecilia Swatton’s Marbles 6 stencil to fill the page. Thought it was going to be a background but nope- the muse took me a different way…
I cut the page into circles and I instantly saw bubbles rising up from deep in the sea.
There had to be little fish swimming around the giant bubbles so out came Aidan’s School Stencil with some acrylic paint.
A bit of colored pencil around the circles and a bit of handwriting to finish it off.
Not only is there lots of great inspiration in the blog hop but also 2 chances to win a stencil! Leave a comment here for a chance to win and if you want more chances to win- leave a comment on every blog – but hurry! The giveaway closes Sunday, October 27th at 11:59PM Central Time.
- StencilGirl Talk
- Cecilia Swatton
- Linda Kittmer
- Linda Cain
- Carolyn Dube You’re here
- Corrine Gilman
- Judy Shea
- Kirsten Reed
- Jessica Sporn
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Linking up with Paint Party Friday, Creative Every Day, Glue It Tuesday,and Art Journal Every Day.
Amazing journal page, loved the vivid colors.
Simply done…but very effective. Yay for stencils!
I really love your stencil work … you’re making me see my stencils in a whole new light! Thanks so much for sharing your process.
Love it, great way to use a stenciled paper!
Bubbles and fishies.. love that. Make me hungry for goldfish crackers.
Fun! Great idea to use your gorgeous background in parts this way.
Nice baby fishes swimming in your bold bubbles. xox
Simple is always good!
What a fun page. Love those fishies…
Love that you showed us something that could be fun to create in a shorter amount of time! Always love your colors, too, Carolyn!
Super pretty! LOVE the pinks and oranges together. And I’m with you – we so need 48 hours in a day 🙂
Another great and clever use of a stencil!
Loving your colour combo with this make – gorgeous
Sam xxx
Great use with the stencil. Love the colors.:)
gloria
Scrumptious! Love the bright colors and the marble stencil is divine!! MUST HAVE IT! Love your bubbles and those fish are adorable! TFS!
Yes, it was so clever of you to cut the circles. There are so many ways to use those stencils. Thanks for the demo. Blessings, Janet PPF
Always bright!
Always colourful!
Always inspiring!
Thank you Carolyn
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thank you so much for the beautiful use of the stencils. love what you did. xoxo
I want to be a fish in your sea! Fun and colorful ~ as always!
I love how we often start out with an intention and then are suddenly inspired to go in a different direction. Thanks for sharing here.
Love so much color, is wonderful!
What’s that song… Tiny bubbles… I love this happy piece!
Oh how fun. Color, marble, fishes love it
i always looove what u do carolyn! tx for always sharing and making art look fun! aloha, angi in hana
OMG! Love those fish! What fun!
So cute! Love the fish! But I really really love that you saw bubbles rising from the deep! Lovely page!
I love stencils and really enjoy all your helpful videos.
Very pretty! Full of fun and made me smile 🙂 Thank you for sharing!!
Love your use of stencils! I’m a stencil addict and would love to win!
Thanks for the opportunity
Swim little fishy SWIM!
Love, love, love your circles…and the colors…get outta here. Thanks for the chance to win.
Cecilia’s marble stencil ….gotta love all the swirly effects!!! This quick ….and fabulous page…just shows it’s all about fun!!!
Wonderful use of stencils. Love your ideas and colors!
Love the colors on the page. The stencil is amazing!
How fun and colorful,
great creating.
Carla from Utah
Love your ideas with the stencils. Thanks for sharing !
Amazing!! I just got some Dylusions Inks & I have to try some of this 🙂
Very pretty and lots of fun! Love the colors and movement!
Hugs Giggles
Bubbles be blissful! Now i gotta place another order… LOL!
Edie
Perfect!!
I love the colours and the addition of the fish!
2 more stencils I knew nothing about. Thanks for helping me spend more money.
that’s such a vibrant journal using great colors and stencils !!
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Oh wow – I am in love with that marbles stencil! That truly is one that can be used in so many ways, I love it! Love your page and I must remember that it is “ok” to cut them up! lol Thanks for sharing, love your work.
Great stnecil and love the colors you used. 🙂
Those fish are fun! Great page.
Love it all as always. I would love to win a stencil! Art supply budget down for the rest of the year but I love all I see. Your work is joyful and happy. Thanks for sharing it!!!
Cute page, I love the bright colours and the background stencil is a stunner. I think I am rapidly becoming a Carolyn Dube fan.
I just love the way you put the perfect words in the perfect place. “Swim Fish Swim; they are after us!” Sorry, I just had to add my two cents of humor in.
Love the colors!
Really liked the way you went with what your heart was telling you.
I am so in love with those Dylusions sprays! Are there any more brilliant spray colors on the market? The stencil looks to be very versatile. I love your page!
As always, I love your creation. You are such a great teacher. I cannot wait to try your techniques with my new Stencil Girl stencil. thanks.
I just purchased a Gelli Plate and found you!! I am so excited – your ideas are wonderful. I must say I am a little anxious to see what I can do. I saw the video you did with Tim Holtz products and can’t wait to try it.
I am off to try something new. Happy Dance!
Debra – Virginia Beach
I agree that cutting out the circles helped to highlight the gorgeous colors and textures you achieved with this stencil and those tiny fish are awesome!
Pretty pretty and fun, which is one of the things I like about your work
just saying
loved your use of the marble stencil.. thanks for the inspiration
Carolyn- as always- great pages! Love the stencil you used and your playful colors!
How lovely and a great stencil too.
and I call that a WINNER!
this came out great! I also love to cut up used paper, no matter where it comes from! Probably that’s why I’m so attracted to collage! {:-Deb
Lied the stencils so much I ordered both! Looking forward to playing with them when they arrive. Thank you for the inspiration.
Sweet page! Cool color combination 🙂