The first step of pretty much any project that involves paint is making sure the surface is clean and smooth. One of my projects involved stenciling an old galvanized planter so I made sure to give it a good scrub before trying to stencil anything. No matter what, paint won’t stick to...
DIY reusable stencils for walls or wood signs are easy to make with this simple tutorial using the Cricut.When I first told my husband that I wanted to stencil, not one, but TWO feature walls during the weekend makeover of our children’s room, I think he thought I was crazy. Two ...
If you choose to stencil your sign, I have a post all abouthow to perfectly stencil wood signsand another post all aboutthe different types of stencils for wood signs. And I’m sharing some of my favorite stencils for wood signs below. Some of these stencil designs are really fantastic. ...
TIP: You’ll want to size your cut file to match the size of your board. I knew that my board length was 4 feet long, so I needed to cut my stencil to be long enough to cover the board. And since my Silhouette can only cut a 12-inch wide piece, I had to cut just 1 line ...
In the past, I have tossed many a project due to paint bleeding under the stencil and wrecking the look of the piece I was making. I most recently used my new technique on a beautiful table that someone gave to me. You could alsouse it on wood signsor on reclaimed barn wood. This ...
Discover how to use scrap or pallet wood, along with basic tools and supplies, to make beautiful signs without needing a fancy cutting machine. Explore versatile methods, including stencil use and the pencil transfer technique, guaranteeing an engaging project for all skill levels. Happy crafting!
There is cardboard in-between the pillow cover, so you are ready to go. Using my stipple brush, I outlined portions of the stencil. I was going for kind of a water colored look. Like I have mentioned in the past about stenciling, less paint is better. ALWAYS. As I was working on...
How cute did these signs turn out? I only did four of them approximately 12″ long x 2″ wide, but you could definitely create them in any size or as many as you would like. How to Make Your Own Stencil Need some help creating your own stencil? Don’t worry, love. I got your ...
It may be OK to mix in memes once in awhile, but they may not be appropriate to your business. Proceed with caution. Make picture quotes easily with Stencil! I’ve included my own synopsis under each site’s name, which is a clickable link. As you try the sites, give them a “thu...
Stencils or Straight Edges:Unless you have an incredibly steady hand, it's a good idea to use a straight edge or stencil to help guide your work. This ensures that you'll get the clean lines you're aiming for. Mirror:Don't rely on your phone's selfie camera for this. Get a proper...