Here’s a DIY post that’s perfect for upcycling an old piece of furniture and giving it new life!This metal garden cart was actually someone’s trash and I decided to make it my treasure!Here’s how I stenciled the cart. Materials you will need: Metal cartAssorted acrylic paintsAssorted stencil brushesMushroom stencil (8.5×11)Spring stencil 4 packSnail and flowers…
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Beginner Art Journaling in an altered book using Stencils two different ways. Materials Needed: Any hardback book or novelGlue stickClear and White GessoFlourish Borders Stencil 8-packThatched Texture Stencil2 Quatrefoil Stencil SmallBlossoms StencilColor Infusions or Magicals (You could substitute watercolors)Painted Papers or Collage PaperAcrylic Paint in San, Chalk, Periwinkle Washi TapeMolding PasteWater in a Spray BottleChalk Paste in…
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Materials Needed Cargo Font Stencil Leopard Print Repeat Pattern Stencil Black acrylic paint Spray clear coat shellac Assorted stencil brushes Painters tape Ruler or yardstick Doormat ProcessFirst I measured out the center of my mat and worked the placement of my lettering around that. I kept it very straightforward, centering the words about 8 and…
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This Was Such a Great Find! By luck, we came across an abandoned wooden octopus! We weren’t sure what to do with him since he was so large. Black paint with gold accents sounded perfect though. Materials Needed: Stencil1 Octopus Stencil Stencil1 Chevron Pattern Small Acrylic Paints: (Ivory Black, Gold Acrylics, Gel Medium) Paint and…
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Something simple to inspire everyone for the much-needed sun and warmth. Just grab any white hat, or buy a hat with a pattern for fun! Materials Needed: Stencil1 Butterfly Stencil Small Stencil1 Journal Stencil Icons Fabric Paints/Acrylic Paints in Desired Colors Duct Tape Stenciling Brush Step 1: Pick Your Hat! This hat was found in…
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Beginner Art Journaling in 5 Easy Steps… Materials Needed: Stencil1 Triangles 2 Aligned Stencil Stencil1 Patterns Set #2 Stencil 8-Pack Stencil1 Antlers Stencil Small Glue Stick Ledger or Collage Paper Washi Tape 2 Stamps Ink Pads (I used black, brown, red, and teal) Crackle Paste 2 Spray Inks Scissors 1-2 photos Clear Gesso 2 Small…
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