Jill McDowell's Top10 Art Studio Solution Countdown

Hi Everyone.  Its Jill McDowell here with you today for the Creative Team.  Are you enjoying this month’s Stored in My Studio theme? I’m loving the opportunity to be a voyeur in the team’s studios and all of the tips, tricks, and projects to get organized. Today it's my turn to entice and inspire you with some hacks of my own.

My college roommate always used to say that our decor style was "Early American Attic" and all these years later I'm proud to say that it still holds true. My small, cape-style home reflects my love of collecting and repurposing sometimes quirky and eclectic vintage finds. My rule of thumb is that if it's too precious for everyday use, then there's no reason to buy it.  

Join me in my studio where we will be counting down My Top 10 Top Art Studio Solutions. I'll show you some of my favorite ways to put all of those thrift store finds to use, including my solution for storing Stencil Club sets in an art journal made from a thrift store staple.  

To be completely honest, the methodology that I used to determine the Top Ten probably was not all that was scientific, (I was the only one to cast votes...) but its all in good fun. So come with me into my studio and lets start counting!

(Look for the complete list of all of the stencils used in the video at the end of this post.)

Here are a few pics of my 2018 StencilClub Art Journal made from a vintage album designed to hold records.  

The cover of the album is a work in progress since it's a compilation of the entire year of Stencil Club sets.  So far I've included designs from the January through August 2018 collections.

I took a little artistic license with the inside cover and used two stencils that aren't Stencil Club designs, (Gwen Lafleur's Boho Birds L628 and Art Deco Alphabet L500).  

On the right-hand side of this spread is my rendition of June Pfaff Daley's January 2018 Set, Under Lock and Key. 

Although it's not necessary, I keep the stencils in either a Stencil Club mailing envelope or a file folder inserted into the page sleeve. While I haven't decorated all of the journal inserts yet, I'm planning on working on them when I'm watching tv. This insert has some Thermo-o-web foil transfers on it for a little glitz and glam.  

The next spread features the February 2018 set, Grandmother's Kitchen designed by Kristie Taylor and MaryBeth Shaw's March 2018 Private Collection 18.1.

Next up is the April 2018 set, Illustrated Hearts and Birds designed by Jennifer Evans and the May 2018 set, Post Memphis by Andrew Borloz.

Followed by the June 2018 set, Rosie 'O designed by Desiree Habitat and the July 2018 set, Ceramic Tiles by Gwen Lafleur.

And last but not least is the August set, 2018 Playtime by Carolyn Dube.

Before I go, I wanted to leave you some wise words of wisdom from Carolyn Dube.

so, go ahead.....   Eat More Donuts!

Hugs until next time,

Jill

Stencil Club Stencil Sets shown in the video

Scraps in Turandot Record Collection Box

• Christmas Cardinal and Holly S514 Designed by Gwen Lafleur
• Pressed Leaves Stencil S277 by Cecilia Swatton
• Sand Dollar Stencil L275 Designed by June Pfaff Daley
• Art Deco Borders L502 designed by Gwen Lafleur
• January 2014 Stencil Club Peacock designed by Jessica Sporn

2016 - 2017 24 Golden Karat Hits (Record Collector Box):

• February 2016 Circle Tower designed by Carol Wiebe (This holds a special place in y heart since it was my first Club set) (4)
• March 2016 Circle Up designed by Suzi Dennis (4)
• May 2016 Mary Mary Quite Contrary designed by Terri Stegmiller  (2), (3)(4)
• June 2016 Sand and Sea designed by Carolyn Dube (4)
• October 2016 Private Collection 16.4.1 designed by Mary Beth Shaw (1), (2), (3)
• November 2016 Nature and Nurture by Jessica Sporn (4) 
• December 2016 Heraldry by Gwen Lafleur (2), (3)
• January 2017 Private Collection 17.1 designed by Mary Beth Shaw (1)
• February 2017 Mandalas, Circles, and Spheres Designed by Maria McGuire (1)

    Key:

     (1) Front Cover
     (2) Inside Cover Left
     (3) Inside Cover Right
     (4) Record Sleeve

2018 Stencil Club Art Journal (Repurposed Record Collection Album) 

Inside Front Cover

• Boho Birds L628 designed by Gwen Lafleur
• Art Deco Alphabet L500 designed by Gwen Lafleur
• June 2018 Club Set Rosie 'O designed by Desiree Habicht

Front Cover and Stencil Club Set Pages 

• January 2018 Under Lock and Key designed by June Pfaff Daley
• February 2018 Grandmother's Kitchen designed by Kristie Taylor
• March 2018 Private Collection 18.1 designed by Mary Beth Shaw
• April 2018 Illustrated Hearts and Birds designed by Jennifer Evans
• May 2018 Post Memphis by Andrew Borloz
• June 2018 Rosie 'O designed by Desiree Habitat
• July 2018 Ceramic Tiles by Gwen Lafleur
• August 2018 Playtime by Carolyn Dube