I recently started taking an online class taught by Carolyn Dube, called Stencil Play.
Here are a few journal pages I made using papers and techniques from these lessons. (click on images to enlarge)
The diamonds and phrases on this page were cut from pages I painted myself. In fact, the diamonds were made using stencils I made myself.
These houses are from a stencil by StencilGirl Products.
(No, they don’t pay me to say that. I just happen to LOVE their stencils!)
This dragonfly is from a stencil I cut myself from a photograph I got in a Google search! I attached the one on top with Pop Dots to give it some dimension. All of these paints are iridescent and loaded with shimmer!
Check out Carolyn’s blog and her class information. She’s a terrific teacher and a swell person! Meeting her is on my Bucket List. I think we could get into a lot of trouble together!
Three Roses Creations 
Nov 02, 2013 @ 16:55:33
You are the best Raine! I am loving what you are making in class and getting to know you even more in the Facebook group! We would definitely get into trouble together in the best possible way!
Nov 02, 2013 @ 18:02:04
Thanks, Carolyn! That means a lot to me. I like to support women who are pursuing their passion. Having a blast at it, too! I think I’ve got my mojo back!!!
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Nov 02, 2013 @ 19:00:04
Sound fun to me for us to all get together and get in trouble…I mean paint…together! 🙂 So great to be in Carolyn’s Stencil Play workshop with you!! You are uber-talented!
Nov 02, 2013 @ 19:47:38
Wow, thanks, Mary! You are pretty uber-talented, yourself. This is such a fun class. Oh, my…we could all have so much fun flinging paint together!!!
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Nov 02, 2013 @ 21:54:57
Raine–your work in the class is so awesome! Really inspiring 🙂 LOVE that we all get to do something FUN together!
Nov 02, 2013 @ 22:48:32
Thanks, Maria! It helps to have an awesome teacher! She makes it so much fun. I love seeing what everyone is doing!
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Nov 03, 2013 @ 00:27:17
Wow! Raine, these are beautiful pages! Sounds like a fun class!
Nov 03, 2013 @ 02:50:35
Thanks, Michelle! Yes, it’s a lot of fun. Carolyn is a great teacher and funny, too. The perfect mix!
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Nov 03, 2013 @ 15:56:34
Raine, I love you funky, earthy, real sense of humor. And your art. I love your art!!
Nov 03, 2013 @ 18:14:35
Thank you, Ellen! I try to write the same way I talk. Humor has gotten me through a lot!!! I’m glad you like my art, too.
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Nov 03, 2013 @ 15:58:47
Grrrr. I should have proofread. I meant “your funky,” etc, etc.
Nov 03, 2013 @ 18:15:21
I figured that’s what you meant…but I’ll take the love, too! 😉
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Nov 03, 2013 @ 18:25:42
Hi Raine!! I’m in Carolyn’s class, too … just haven’t started playing yet. Thought I might get to today, but real life keeps stepping in the way. I’m really enjoying all the work that is being posted … very inspiring! I especially like your dragonflies!!!
Nov 03, 2013 @ 18:28:28
Thanks, Cindy! Life has a way of doing that. You’ll get to it in the right time. In the meantime, I’m glad you are being inspired by the posts.
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Nov 07, 2013 @ 08:51:14
Gorgeous pages Raine!
Nov 07, 2013 @ 22:40:39
Thank you SO much, Jessica! That means a lot to me. I really admire your work.
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