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Elena Stowell

@elena_stowell_

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Award winning Author-illustrator; Books in English and Portuguese; Faixa preta BJJ;
JamminBJJ Give the Gift of a Gi; Retired science teacher

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Here are some of the steps along the way toward making the 5x7” helicônia collage. I failed to photograph making the flower, but here are pieces of the background process. Tissues, vellum, alcohol ink, paint pen and colored pencil. #dowhatyoulove #collage #makeart #bemessy Soon to be a card in the Everbloom collection (link in bio) #flowersofbrazil @doiscapelistas @janet.fix taken in Covington, Washington by @elena_stowell_

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Im back after some time off to heal and the downtime has been helpful… mostly. 3 new pieces of art - all with a different vibe. Hopefully all 3 will be available at Verve & Vision in the near future.
Shout out to @doiscapelistas who inspired me to make the helicônia by growing it in their backyard and embroidering it. #dowhatyoulove #collageart #illustrate @janet.fix by @elena_stowell_

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Hedgehog happiness! The No Way! series is available as a special gift set on the authors website www.janetfix.com @janet.fix Get all three books and some extra goodies buy ordering direct. In this reel I speak about my history with hedgehogs (sorry my sweet capybaras) and show you some of the hedgies I adore. I got many of these items while on a teacher exchange in Japan. The stickers! 😍 Thank you and keep supporting indie publishers, authors and artists. 🫶🏼. #dowhatyoulove #collageartistoninstagram #collageart #illustrate #kidlitartist by @elena_stowell_

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The No Way! Trio—three books, a few special extras, and lotsa love from Janet + Elena. 💛 Exclusively at JanetFix.com.

Helping little hearts be brave 💪

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#NoWaySeries #HollyHedgehog #JanetFix #ElenaStowell by @elena_stowell_

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Driving from Barra d Tijuca to Campo Grande by way of Recreio on the coast road reminds me of coastal hwy 1 in California. And I choose the Recreio beaches over the crowded Copacabana beaches every time. We ate local roadside seafood and cruised through the small towns! When we got Campo Grande I got to ride Churva and meet her 8 month old Chiquinho. Then we had bolo, cafe and bakery fresh bread before BJJ. Truly a trip highlight! Thank you @sandrarocha_14 @marciojiujitsu1 for a beautiful day! #bjjcommunity #dowhatyoulove. There will be more posts about my time Projeto Rocha. taken in Recreio / RJ by @elena_stowell_

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Visit Shop of the Heart in Renton, WA 💕 #shopoftheheart #shop #local #localbusiness by @elena_stowell_

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I returned to the US with some of Robert’s macrame @macrame_zen . You can find these pieces and many others (10 Colors of Tree of Life) at @shopoftheheart2026 along with copies of The Knotting Tree @thewordverve Artists supporting artists! #dowhatyoulove taken in Shop of The Heart 2026 by @elena_stowell_

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🙏🏽 Primeiramente, gratidão a Deus por mais essa conquista!

Hoje foi dia de fortalecer laços e escrever mais um capítulo dessa nova caminhada. Meu respeito e agradecimento ao Mestre Bruce, Professor Douglas e toda a Galo Association Matriz por estarem no meu CT conduzindo esse aulão de boas-vindas.

É uma honra vestir essa camisa e fazer parte dessa família. Podem contar comigo para somar, trabalhar duro e fortalecer a Galo cada vez mais! 🐓🥋🔥

Obrigado a todos os meus alunos que estiveram presentes. A caminhada está apenas começando. Vamos juntos, porque aqui é trabalho, união e resultado! 🏆💪🏽

OSS! 🥋🔥 by @elena_stowell_

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Had the privilege of visiting Associação Beneficente + Ágape in Inhoaiba Campo Grande, RJ. @projeto_rocha has been with this organization to teach life skills to families in the community. @joaocruzjj coaches the kids BJJ class. The parents make hair bows and sell them to raise money to support the missions programs. I was treated to a tour, smiles, stores of their efforts and delicious cafezinho 🥰. They are looking for assistance to upgrade and make repairs to their computer lab. If you would like more information please DM. @covingtonrotaryclub @rotary5030 #kindnesscounts #bjjcommunity #dowhatyoulove @oscmaisagape taken in Inhoaíba, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil by @elena_stowell_

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Japeri, RJ part 2. The reason I do this! It’s all about the kids❤️ You are not forgotten. You are loved, you can dream, I believe in you. @lucianomarianojj taken in Japeri by @elena_stowell_

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Visiting my friend Luciano “Frango” always fills my heart❣️ He is bringing wonderful programs to his community since building his gym. Happy 1 year anniversary to our English class there. @marianobjj07 @ramalhomariojunio Thank you for the support @rotary5030 @covingtonrotaryclub @udistrictrotary @maplevalleyrotary . This year we replaced the white board, provided new markers and gifted the class with a projector so the kids can follow along with their new curriculum workbook! As always I brought gi donations. Thank you @hyperfly @defiance_bjj @combatartsacademy for the donations. #dowhatyoulove #englishforall #kindnesscounts taken in Engenheiro Pedreira/Japeri by @elena_stowell_

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🐥 Sharing can be hard—especially when it’s something you really love.

In Holly’s newest adventure, No Way! That’s Mine!, a friend is coming over for a playdate. But ... she soon realizes she isn’t quite ready to share her toys. Her challenge? To learn that taking turns doesn’t mean giving up what she loves—and sharing can bring smiles all around.

The third book in the No Way! series, brought to life by the uniquely talented Elena Stowell is a gentle little story about sharing, friendship, and growing brave.

Signed Insider Editions (including other goodies) are available at janetfix.com, and you can also find it wherever books are sold.

This now makes a trio, with more stories to come. And ... other fun and games in the very near future, so stay tuned! 👀

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#NoWaySeries #HollyHedgehog #GentleStoriesOfDiscovery #ChildrensBooks #JanetFix by @elena_stowell_

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