Stencil Tutorials

This post also includes over 14 ideas and links to stenciling tutorials. Check it out and be inspired!

Blogs, StencilGirl, Tutorials, StencilingValerie SjodinNovember 3, 2023art journaling, bullet journal, calendar journal, StencilGirl Products, StencilGirl, Valerie Sjodin, StencilGirl Products stencils, NEW stencils, Stenciling Tutorials, Stencil SaleComment

NEW Stencil Video Tutorials Using Sewing & Pencil

NEW Video Tutorials and Stencils with Sewing, Pencil, Eraser

I am happy to introduce three new stencils designed for StencilGirl® Products! These versatile stencil of lines within circles can be used to sculpt the edge of a journal, a background pattern and a retro looking edge. Tutorial on embroidery sewing and another using a pencil and eraser.

Blogs, Stenciling, StencilGirlValerie SjodinOctober 19, 2023art journaling, bullet journal, mixed media painting, StencilGirl Products, StencilGirl, Valerie Sjodin, StencilGirl Products stencils, NEW stencils, Stenciling TutorialsComment

Art in Real Life #11

The journey continues with an update from the trailer with a short video. I’m exploring how to navigate the journey into the unknown future and nurture creativity and joy.

Art in real lifeValerie SjodinSeptember 22, 2023Art in real life, Artful living, trailer, gratitude, comfort Comments

Art in Real Life #10

The journey continues as now I’ve moved out of my dream studio and home and into our trailer. I had grown accustomed to going in my studio and picking what I wanted or needed to work with and start making. It is an adjustment indeed! Looking at this move as an adventure helps look forward with anticipation and not panic, but it’s still not easy …

Art in real lifeValerie SjodinAugust 29, 2023Art in real life, Artful living, personalized painted peg people, fairy houses, miniature nature houses, modified bird houses, mini nature houses, trailer, gratitude Comments

Zodiac Constellation Overview & SALE

This is a post with links to all Zodiac information, calendar pages, and digital downloads. shown below link to the blog post with the specific constellation information. The images at the right of the calendar pages link to the digital download shop page for that constellation. To celebrate the completion of the 12-month constellation project, the original Space Scripture digital download is FREE! Plus all constellation and space digital downloads at 20% off now through the end of September 2023.

Blogs, Stenciling, Shop, AstronomyValerie SjodinAugust 21, 2023art and faith journaling, Word of the Year Journal, biblical astronomy, stars, constellations, Zodiac constellations, Cosmos journaling, digital downloads, Zodiac, word of year in bullet journal, Word of the Year, Leo, Leo constellationComment

Art in Real Life #9

I’ve been going through every inch of my studio and our home to clean out, get rid of what is no longer needed, and trying to decide what that is. We are looking to downsize so I know I will be going through the process again from boxes when we move in to our next home. To be honest, this process feels drastic, and yet I have peace in the midst of the turmoil. There is even a seed of excitement growing in thinking, ‘What could be next?’

Art in real lifeValerie SjodinAugust 21, 2023Art in real life, Artful living, personalized painted peg people, fairy houses, miniature nature houses, modified bird houses, mini nature houses Comments

Leo constellation info + August's planner journal

Information on the Leo constellation from a biblical astronomy perspective, along with August’s calendar journal set-up. Leo constellation digital download available.

Blogs, Stenciling, Shop, AstronomyValerie SjodinJuly 14, 2023art and faith journaling, biblical astronomy, stars, constellations, Zodiac constellations, Cosmos journaling, digital downloads, Zodiac, Leo, Leo constellation, word of year in bullet journal, Word of the Year Journal, Word of the Year Comments

Cancer constellation info + July planner journal

Information on the Cancer constellation from a biblical astronomy perspective, along with July’s calendar journal set-up. Cancer constellation digital download available.

Blogs, Stenciling, Shop, AstronomyValerie SjodinJune 14, 2023art and faith journaling, Word of the Year Journal, biblical astronomy, stars, constellations, Zodiac constellations, Cosmos journaling, digital downloads, Zodiac, word of year in bullet journal, Word of the Year, Cancer constellationComment

Art in Real Life #8

This is the eighth post dedicated to making everyday things special by finding ‘Art in Real Life.’ Joyfully making miniature nature houses aka fairy houses.

Art in real lifeValerie SjodinJune 3, 2023Art in real life, Artful living, personalized painted peg people, fairy houses, miniature nature houses, modified bird houses, mini nature houses Comments

Gemini constellation info + June planner journal

Information on the Gemini constellation from a biblical astronomy perspective, along with June’s calendar journal set-up. Gemini digital download available.

Blogs, Stenciling, Shop, AstronomyValerie SjodinMay 15, 2023art and faith journaling, Word of the Year Journal, biblical astronomy, stars, constellations, Zodiac constellations, Cosmos journaling, digital downloads, Zodiac, word of year in bullet journal, Word of the Year, Gemini, Gemini constellationComment

Taurus constellation info + May planner journal

Information on the Taurus constellation from a biblical astronomy perspective, along with May’s calendar journal set-up. Taurus digital download available.

Blogs, Stenciling, Shop, AstronomyValerie SjodinApril 17, 2023art and faith journaling, Word of the Year, Word of the Year Journal, 2022 Word of the year, biblical astronomy, stars, constellations, Zodiac constellations, Cosmos journaling, digital downloads, Taurus, ZodiacComment

Art in Real Life #7

This is the seventh post dedicated to making everyday things special by finding ‘Art in Real Life.’ A house-shaped shadowbox with an arts & crafts flare filled with memories, mini journals, nature and hope.

Art & Faith, Art in real lifeValerie SjodinApril 11, 2023Art in real life, Artful living, aging gracefully, aging and creativity, personalized painted peg people, shadowbox Comments

Aries Constellation - April planner journal

Information on the Aries constellation from a biblical astronomy perspective, along with April’s calendar journal set-up. Aires digital download available.

Blogs, Stenciling, Shop, AstronomyValerie SjodinMarch 18, 2023art and faith journaling, Word of the Year, Word of the Year Journal, 2022 Word of the year, biblical astronomy, stars, constellations, Zodiac constellations, Cosmos journaling, digital downloads, Aires Comments

Key to Drawing Celtic Knots E-Course NOW OPEN March 2023

Learn to draw Celtic knots and designs in easy step-by-step ways and personally connect with the meaning of the hymn 'Be Thou my Vision.'

BlogsMarch 15, 2023art journaling, Celtic art workshop, Celtic Knot E-course, David Nicholls, Documented Life Project, How to Draw Celtic Knots, visual prayer, visual prayer workshop, celtic knot, Celtic Knot workshop, Celtic knots, Keys to drawing Celtic KnotsComment

'A Beautiful Word' NEW Art Journal E-course!

A Beautiful Word NEW E-Course

Art journaling a Word or Theme

In this course I walk through the entire process of making an art journal: beginning with a sheet of watercolor paper and a word. Visit my website at : www.valeriesjodin.com or https://valeriesjodin-courses.teachable.com/p/a-beautiful-word to find out more!

Blogs, Workshops & CoursesValerie SjodinMarch 5, 2023art journaling, mixed media painting, Valerie Sjodin, Art journaling workshop, Art journaling course, A Beautiful Word, A Beautiful Word E-courseComment

StencilClub Reveal- March 2023

I am honored to be StencilGirl’s designer of the month for StencilClub® this March. Words are powerful! This StencilClub set offers cursive positive words in a 9x12” stencil and its companion with writing utensils, a splash of ‘create’ and more positivity!

Blogs, Stenciling, Workshops & Courses, ShopValerie SjodinMarch 1, 2023StencilGirl, Stencil Club, StencilCub Comments

Pisces Constellation - March planner journal

Information on the Pisces constellation from a biblical astronomy perspective, along with March’s calendar journal set-up. Pisces digital download available.

Blogs, Stenciling, Shop, AstronomyValerie SjodinFebruary 17, 2023art and faith journaling, Word of the Year, Word of the Year Journal, 2022 Word of the year, biblical astronomy, stars, constellations, Zodiac constellations, Cosmos journaling, digital downloads, Pisces Comments

NEW Video Tutorials and Stencils Reveal

NEW Video Tutorials and 3 NEW Stencils!

I am happy to introduce three new stencils designed for StencilGirl® Products! Two of the stencils feature a variety of paint and drawing supplies that fit wonderfully in a journal or on artist trading cards. These techniques can be used with any stencils.

Blogs, Stenciling, StencilGirlValerie SjodinFebruary 2, 2023art journaling, bullet journal, calendar journal, mixed media painting, StencilGirl Products, StencilGirl, Valerie Sjodin, StencilGirl Products stencils, NEW stencils, Stenciling Tutorials, pens stencil, feather stencil, paintbrush stencil Comments

Aquarius Constellation - February planner journal

Information on the Aquarius constellation from a biblical astronomy perspective, along with February’s calendar journal set-up. Aquarius digital download available PLUS FREE Space themed digital download FOR LIMITED TIME ends in January!