New Year’s Resolution Journal

What are your New Year’s resolutions? Keep track your of resolutions in this journal! This DIY will motivate you to keep on top of your resolutions and give you a fresh start to the new year.

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Things you will need: A plain journal, Stencil1 Small Repeat Pattern and Letters & Numbers stencils, paintbrushes, and Jacquard paint.

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Step 1. Gather your materials. Place the stencil on top of the journal in your desired location. Here we’re using the String of Dots Pattern stencil. (Tip: Spray the back of the stencil with a low-tack spray adhesive to keep the stencil in place.)

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Step 2. Using the paint of your choice, paint over the stencil using a dabbing motion. We are using Jacquard’s Lumiere paint in 552 Bright Gold.

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Step 3. Carefully remove the stencil and let it dry for a few minutes. Make sure the paint is completely dry before moving on to the next step.

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Step 4.  Grab your next stencil. Here, we are using the 2″ Industrial Stencil Font to stencil “2016” across the journal. Place the number “2” in your desired location.

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Step 5. Grab another color, contrasting from the background color. This will make your design really stick out! We are using Jacquard Lumiere’s paint in 567 Super Sparkle.

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Step 6. Repeat for the rest of the numbers!

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Step 7. Get motivated! Fill up your journal with lifestyle changes you want to improve on and achieve.

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Share your journal and New Year’s resolutions with us @Stencil1!

Hope you all have an amazing New Year!

Customize Your Kicks with Stencil1!

Custom painted shoes are IN!

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Have a pair of plain shoes that are in need of some pizazz? We’re here to help! With use of Stencil1 Stencils, upcycle your shoes and sneakers, and bring them to life!

Here are a few how-to’s and ideas to help you customize your kicks with use of Stencil1 Small Repeat Pattern and Small Single Image stencils!

  1. Marking 65 Years! – Add some personality to the classic Desert Boot.
  2. Converse – The smallest details make the biggest difference.
  3. White Converse – the perfect canvas – Release your inner Picasso on your favorite pair of sneakers.
  4. Revamp your Vans – Bring your old shoes back to life!

Show off your fresh kicks and share it with us @Stencil1!

Antlered Deer Silhouette and Arrow Journals

Who doesn’t love handmade gifts?! Customize these journals for your friends and loved ones to fit their personality and interests! The perfect gift for the aspiring writer.

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Things you will need: Plain journals, Stencil1 Small Single Image and Small Repeat Pattern stencils, paintbrushes, paint, and a gift tag (optional).

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Step 1. Gather your materials. Place the stencil on top of the journal in your desired location. Here, we’re using the new Antlered Deer Silhouette stencil.

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Step 2. Using the color of your choice, load your brush. We used a specialty stamp pad in black. Paint over the stencil using a dabbing motion.

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Step 3. Carefully lift your stencil and let it dry.

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Be creative and use different stencils and colors! For this journal, we used the new Arrows repeat stencil.

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Tip: Add pieces of tape to the sides of the stencil to make sure it stays in place.

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Step 4. Finish off your journal with a custom gift tag! Here, we used the Arrows repeat stencil again. Luckily, Stencil1 stencils are made from a mylar material that makes our stencils reusable!

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Voilà! Don’t forget to write who it’s for and nice message to go along with it!

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Be sure to share your handmade gifts with us @Stencil1!