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Getting a jump start on your holiday crafts is easy when you use stencils. You can make multiple gifts and decor items using one stencil.
What you will need for this project: green and red acrylic paints, a wood slab, stencil brushes in 2 sizes and the Happy Holidays stencil. The wood slab can be found at any craft store. You can also use low tack adhesive spray to secure the stencil in place.
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Start by placing the stencil and securing it in place with painters tape or adhesive spray on the back of the stencil so that it will not move.
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Pick up some acrylic paint with your brush and be sure to remove excess paint from the brush on a paper plate, stenciling is a dry brush technique. Begin by patting the brush onto the stencil and continue until the open areas are completely covered.
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Use a smaller brush to paint the small sections of the stencils. Be careful to not accidentally smudge other sections of your artwork.
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Once you are done, remove the stencil to reveal your work.
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Now you are ready to start celebrating with a simple homemade holiday decor piece. Happy Holidays! Please share your Stencil1 creations with us @Stencil1