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.
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!