How-to’s

To prepare for the month of Halloween, it’s time to start decorating those pumpkins! However, instead of the basic Jack-o’-Lanterns, maybe it’s time to try something different…we created this distressed damask and skeleton pumpkin. Here’s how!

Gather all of your supplies: pumpkin, stencil brushes, paint, and stencils

We kept it simple and on-trend with black and white paint for our Damask Traditional & Skeleton stencils. We also have two different brushes to use on each of our colors. Since the skeleton is 8.5″ x 11″ and the Damask is 11″ x 11″, we have a large pumpkin to paint on. But we always encourage creativity, so the choice of paint and how many colors you want to use is up to you.  If you choose from our smaller stencil collection, you can definitely create a miniature version of the Jack-o’-Stencil.

Place your stencil and start painting. We started with the Damask stencil and painted it black. We repeated this three times around the pumpkin, leaving space for the skeleton between each damask.

Once that dried, we placed the Skeleton stencil and used white paint. Again it’s your choice in what paint and stencils you want to decorate your pumpkin with, we have a variety of choices in our Halloween collection!

Repeat the skeleton three times as well.

Finally, your Jack-o’-Stencil is complete and it’s time to show it off!

We encourage  you to please take a picture and share your finished work with us by tagging @Stencil1 #Stencil1

In celebrating the iconic boots that changed fashion, Clarks has asked us to partner up with them on their 65th Anniversary of their original Desert Boots. The Clarks brand reflects around craftsmanship, and we are excited to display the shoes we have customized the day of the event.

In the meantime, we have created a look for you using our Stencil1 brand that we hope you enjoy!

To create the customized look we designed for Clarks, follow the steps provided and join us in celebrating the original Boots.

1. Have your Clarks Desert Boots ready, your paintbrush, choice of paint color, and stencil.
   Here we are using our Triangles Repeat Pattern, and brown paint for a simple look. However feel free to use a stencil pattern from our collection and the paint color of your preference. 
2. For a clean finish, place the tape on the edges where you want the design to end.
3. Now it’s time to place your stencil onto the shoe and start painting!
   (Because of the shoe’s material, it may be easier to paint in a dabbing motion. But of course, apply it however way you feel most comfortable in).
   
4. Make sure the paint is dry before you continue painting. Remember try not to overlap the stencil on wet paint or flip the shoe because it may smear.
   
5. For this particular design, we painted only the outside quarter, but don’t be scared in being creative!  You can always paint the portions of the shoe you want to stand out, and since our stencils are flexible it’ll be easy to wrap around.
   
6. When you are finished and the paint is all dry, remove the tape carefully.
7. Now you  have your own customized Clarks Desert Boots! 

   Remember to take a picture of your final product and share with us your design by tagging @stencil1 

Inspired by beautiful Japanese textiles, this tutorial is going to teach you how to transform these plain, dark blue napkins, into a something special for your next dinner party.

Things you will need: Plain cloth napkins, paintbrushes, Stencil1 small single image stencils, and Tulip soft fabric paint.

Step 1. Gather your materials. We chose an indigo blue napkin to start in line with our inspiration, Japanese textiles. Place your desired stencil on top of the napkin and position it to your liking. For this tutorial, we are using the new Cherry Blossom Branch stencil. We resized the design for craft projects like card making, napkins, and many more!

Step 2. Load your brush. To compliment the theme, we chose white fabric paint. Paint using a dabbing motion until the color is opaque!

Step 3. Wait a few minutes until it’s dry before removing the stencil.

Try using other stencils! We also used the Blossom stencil and ornaments stencil. Be sure to show them off at your next dinner party!

Snap a picture and share it with us @Stencil1!

While Summer is coming to an end, what’s a better way than to prepare your notebooks, journals, and planners before your work load creeps in!

Stylize those plain books of yours, by customizing them with our lettered stencils.

It’s back to school and we’re all tired of those name tags we used to have in elementary school. So, get creative and personalize your belongings with a DIY.

Step 1. Gather your supplies: books, Stencil1 letter stencils, marker, brushes, and paint colors. Have tape and repositionable adhesive spray mount if needed.

Step 2. Spray the back of the letter you want to use and place it on the spot of the book you want to customize. If you feel that some letters are too close and you are afraid of spreading the paint, cover it up with tape.

Step 3.  Load up your brush with the paint color you have chosen. Make sure your first layer is not too thick by dabbing away any extra paint. You can always add an extra layer until you’re satisfied with the consistency and color.

Step 4. Let the wet paint sit for a bit, then carefully peel off the stencil.

Step 5. Make sure the paint is completely dry before adding a new design. Feel free to mix-and-match stencils from our other collections to add personal touches.

We always look forward in seeing your finished look, so share your design by posting a picture and tagging @stencil1 to any of your social media sites.

It’s scary but it’s true, many die-hard crafters and makers are creating Halloween projects now in Summer! Well, we think we have the best collection of Halloween stencils around! Skulls, bats, famed monsters, haunted houses, cute pumpkins, so many to choose from!

Even Martha Stewart likes Stencil1’s Halloween stencils, here’s owner Ed Roth with the queen of craft herself.

(Ed made her a tote bag or two using sugar skull stencils and bat stencils). We also have tasteful Fall themed designs like our regal Antlered Deer and Autumn leaves stencils if that is more your style.