Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Optimist Art Journal Page by Sandee Setliff


Not only is this CreativeTeam Tuesday, Stencil Girl would also like to introduce you to our newest team member, Sandee Setliff! Sandee has a wonderful stenciled project tutorial for you below and we invite you to discover more about her on our team page.

Here's Sandee!

Do you love stencils? Do you love to art journal?
Do you love StencilGirl?
Me too!!

Today I used the Rural Buildings stencil by Andrew Borloz and the Love Story stencil designed by Cathy Nichols  to create this whimsical art journal page.

The process: Gel Press plate, alcohol inks and ghost printing
You can see a video here where I show how to do this technique in depth using the Unfinished Stencil Designed by Seth Apter.

 You can also watch my video here where I created the Optimist art journal page.

One of my favorite things about stencils is using their design and making it your own. I "altered" the rays of the sun by extending the lines outward and then using the leftover alcohol ink that was on the stencil to color them in.
I also love to doodle extra embellishments around the designs

and outline the images!

The journaling that goes around the border reads:

"They found a little courage that simmered in the sun
They blended it with patience and just a spice of fun
They poured in hope and laughter and then with a sudden twist
They stirred it all together and made an optimist"
poem by Nekia Thomson

Thanks for visiting!
Sandee
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27 comments:

  1. AndrewFebruary 22, 2017 at 6:05 AM

    Beautiful! Thank you, Sandee.

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  2. JeanFebruary 22, 2017 at 6:44 AM

    Such fun! Wonderful to see you here!

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  3. Kim @ Arnold Grummer'sFebruary 22, 2017 at 9:27 AM

    No matter the medium, your art is always fresh and compelling. Beautiful piece, Sandee!

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  4. Anne Rita TaylorFebruary 22, 2017 at 9:27 AM

    Love your page Sandee! Great way to use the stencil, lovely colors too!

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  5. UnknownFebruary 22, 2017 at 10:00 AM

    So pretty and thought provoking, Sandee! I love the colors and the fun of looking at all of the details of life's daily pleasures.

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  6. Suman PanditFebruary 22, 2017 at 10:12 AM

    beautiful piece Sandee...love the journaling !!

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  7. ElizabethFebruary 22, 2017 at 10:19 AM

    Beautiful work Sandee - a fabulous journaling page, lovely colours and stencilling. The way you extended the rays of the sun is something I must remember. Happy Birthday again! xx

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  8. paperuliFebruary 22, 2017 at 10:38 AM

    A wonderful journaling page! I love the details you describe.

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  9. annaFebruary 22, 2017 at 10:46 AM

    Delightful project, Sandee! Happy birthday! :)

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  10. UnknownFebruary 22, 2017 at 10:52 AM

    Sandee, Once again you have outdone yourself.. Happy Birthday sweetie!! For those unfamiliar with Sandees work I encourage to check back regularly.

    Sandee's creativity and imagination constantly surprises me. She will be a wonderful asset to this team. Look forward to more.....
    Leslie Ohnstad

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  11. PakratFebruary 22, 2017 at 11:52 AM

    This is so incredibly cool!! You always leave me in awe with your work. Happy Birthday!!!

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  12. CeciliaFebruary 22, 2017 at 1:01 PM

    Sandee, this is beautiful work!

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  13. mikosspot.blogspot.comFebruary 22, 2017 at 1:07 PM

    So excited on you being added to the stencil girl team!! I can see your future and it is so bright!! You are an asset and irreplaceable to any team lucky enough to have you.. You bring *IT* and you bring *IT* hard!! This is an awesome project and I'm not surprised. Cant wait to see what you at SG!! Oh yeah and happiest of birthdays to U!!!

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  14. UnknownFebruary 22, 2017 at 1:12 PM

    Loved your video Sandeep. I'm always looking for more ways to use alcohol ink!

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  15. Ayala ArtFebruary 22, 2017 at 1:44 PM

    I love the colors! It looks very peaceful but also has a lot of energy... beautiful!

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  16. InekeFebruary 22, 2017 at 2:21 PM

    A lovely piece of art!

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  17. Carey LoftisFebruary 22, 2017 at 2:25 PM

    I love love love those colors!! Beautiful work as always you are so amazing!! Happy Birthday!!

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  18. Teri BarefootFebruary 22, 2017 at 2:34 PM

    Love your work great job

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  19. TraceyFebruary 22, 2017 at 3:18 PM

    Lovely piece of work, Sandee!

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  20. UnknownFebruary 22, 2017 at 4:38 PM

    Love it great job !

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  21. CraftychrisFebruary 22, 2017 at 4:45 PM

    This is absolutely wonderful! Fab video too. I love the words so much! xxx

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  22. MitchypooFebruary 22, 2017 at 5:59 PM

    What a beautiful page Sandee and Happy Birthday! I love to see your work.

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  23. suzieq23February 22, 2017 at 6:40 PM

    I cannot see what Sandee is laying on the Gel Press plate in the very beginning. Alcohol? hand sanitizer? Thanks.

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  24. UnknownFebruary 22, 2017 at 8:26 PM

    What a beautiful project !!!

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  25. ShirleyFebruary 22, 2017 at 9:44 PM

    Fascinating concept Sandee, I'm glad you've taken this direction.

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  26. SandyFebruary 27, 2017 at 6:18 PM

    I loved watching how you extended that terrific stencil and made it come off the sides to the edge of your page. Love when you use alcohol inks in this way it always looks amazing..

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  27. Patricia HarrisonMarch 12, 2017 at 12:55 PM

    Beautiful as you are❣
    Happy Birthday Sandee may you enjoy many more❣

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