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Hey Stencilers,

Get organized, while staying stylish with this new how-to! We turned a pin board we found in a yard sale for $3 and transformed it into something totally chic. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure, indeed.

Things you will need: Pin board, Stencil1 11 x 11 repeat stencils, Plutonium aerosol paint, spray adhesive (optional).

Step 1. Prepare your materials. Make sure your work area has appropriate ventilation, like the outdoors. Luckily, Plutonium aerosol paint is environmentally friendly and reduces the carbon footprint of aerosol spray by 50%! More info about their eco-friendly aerosol cans here.

Step 2. Place your stencil on top of the pin board. For this tutorial, we used the Quatrefoil repeat pattern. Depending how large your pin board is, you may have to move your stencil around in order for it to cover the entire board. Easy for you, Stencil1 repeat stencils have registration marks built in the stencil to make sure your pattern stays uniformed! Tip: Spray some spray adhesive to the back of your stencil to prevent the stencil from shifting or paint bleeding underneath the stencil.

Step 3. Shake up your spray can to ensure the paint is well mixed. Here, we used Plutonium’s Motown. Spray over the stencil until your pin board is evenly coated.

Step 4. Let your pin board dry for a few minutes before you remove the stencil.

Step 5. Pin your notes, reminders, and even pictures to complete this pin board. Hang it somewhere you can always see it!

Snap a picture of it, and share with us @Stencil1!

Hey Stencilers!

Summer’s not over yet. Let’s enjoy this hot weather while we still have it! Try upcycling your plain swimwear with Stencil1 stencils! Guaranteed to have heads turning.

Things you will need: White swimwear, paintbrushes, Stencil1 repeat patterns, Tulip soft fabric paint, and piece of cardboard.

Step 1. Gather your materials. Before you start painting, make sure you place the piece of cardboard between the material to prevent the paint bleeding from one side to the other. Here, we got these nylon swimming trunks from H&M. Place your stencil on top of your swimwear and hold in place. For this tutorial, we’re using the Shifted Rectangles repeat pattern.

Step 2. Load up your brush with your desired color and paint away! Painting on nylon can be difficult, but it’s definitely not impossible. Try to take your time so that the material doesn’t shift too much. Patience is key!

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

And that’s it! They’re ready to wear into the water. Show them off at the beach, pool, or wherever you please for whatever we have left of the Summer!

Snap a picture of it, and share with us @Stencil1!