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Hello Stencilers!

Summer is heating up, and The 4th of July is around the corner. Show your American spirit, by creating your version of The American Flag with Stencil1 American Flag stencils. This project is quick, easy, and tons of fun. So take out that t-shirt, and get ready to wave your flag!

Things you will need: Stencil1 American Flag stencils, t-shirt, fabric paint, paintbrush, and CREATIVITY!

Step 1. Place t-shirt on a hard surface, and stencil in the desired location for your art work.

Step 2. Once stencil is in desired position, lightly dab paint on shirt.

Step 3. Continue to dab paint on shirt until the stencil is filled.

Step 4. After stenciling is complete, allow paint a couple of minutes to dry and remove stencil. Repeat the process throughout the shirt, placing the stencil wherever you want!

Step 5. After you have stenciled as much as your heart desired, allow shirt to dry for 24 hours.

Before you show the world your American spirit, make sure you iron your new shirt.

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

Maybe you rent and don’t want to hear your landlord complain or you just don’t want to stencil directly on the walls. Well we have you covered with these wall-friendly projects.

We’ve rounded up some of our favorites…Check out our Top 10 for DIY Wall Decor!

1. The Different Types of Love –  Say it with stencils…words of love and inspiration turned into art
2. Custom Wall Art for Child or Teen’s Bedroom – Self expression is everything
3. GQ Curates Gap Event & Stencil1 Paints the New Khaki – Need something to tie the room together? Check this out! It is loaded with impressive ideas, especially for the living room.
4. Embroidery Hoop Framed Stencil Art – Amp up your room with these cool embroidery hoop framed stencil art. A little detail goes a long way.
5. For the Love of Jewelry – Too much jewelry? Try storing them in this neat jewelry stand!
6. Pin It Up! – Get organized while being creative at the same time.
7. Chinese New Year – Year of the Horse – Make your home more festive!
8. Sparrow Wood Panels – Brighten up your room with these pop art wooden panels.
9. Finding Objects, Making Treasures – You’ll never forget your keys at home after you try this DIY.
10. Chalkboard To-Do How-To -This will make sure you stay productive!

Hey Stencilers! Forget the boring greeting cards you can find at the store and personalize your own notes and letters to your friends and family using Stencil 1 Pattern and Image stencils! Try this cool, trending watercolor effect to add more personality and creativity to your cards.

Things you will need: Stencil1 Diamond Repeat Pattern & Butterfly stencil, blank envelope and card, paintbrushes, paper towels, and a watercolor set. We wanted to use a more readily available watercolor set, so we chose Crayola’s Washable Watercolor set!

Step 1. Place the pattern stencil on the blank card.

Step 2. Using water, load up your brush with your desired color and start painting away!

Painting with watercolor can be a little tricky. Since we are using water to activate the paint, the paint may seep underneath the stencil and bleed out. Try dabbing your paint brush a few times on a paper towel to blot out any extra water. You will find it much easier and cleaner to paint this way! This will come in handy when painting with more detailed stencils.

Step 3. Add more dimension to your card! Let your work dry for several minutes. Grab another stencil and paint over your design. The possibilities are endless.

And there you have it! Step away from the emails and text messages, and try sending your loved ones a message in a more meaningful way today!

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

Show your love ones how special they are with Stencil 1 Letters & Numbers stencils! This is a quick and fun way to show that   special person how much they mean to you. So come, join the fun and let love inspire you!

Things you will need: Stencil1 Letters & Numbers stencils, canvas, paintbrush, paint, and a bit of Imagination.

Step 1. Prepare the area where you are going to create this piece of loving art.

Step 2. Place the stencil in the desired location. Once placed, dab paintbrush lightly in paint, and paint within the stencil.

Step 3. After a minute or two, remove the stencil and start on another location.

Step 4. Once you’re finished with the piece, allow it to dry for several minutes.

Step 5. Show that special person how much you love them.

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