We love the way our Star pattern stencil looks on wood. It makes a great background because it is so textural! For this how-to you’ll need: A wooden frame, Stencil1 Star pattern stencil (part of Stencil201 book!), painter’s tape, low-tack adhesive, multi-surface paint, and stencil brushes. Step 1: Cover the edge of your frame with…
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Something we do every morning at the Stencil1 Studio is make a list of the tasks that must get completed by the end of the day. Lists are a great way to keep yourself on track and be as productive as possible. Small Moleskine notebooks are great for making lists. They’re even better, and a…
Continue reading →This how-to was inspired by our love for Japanese textiles and indigo dyes. The deep blue color and the patterns on Japanese kimonos are a beautiful combination I am always drawn to. I also like the simplicity of circles or dots. This is what you’ll need for this how-to: Stencil1 8-Pack Patterns stencil set, Stencil1…
Continue reading →At Stencil1, we have a lot of fun experimenting with materials to stencil on. This week we tried our new Stencil1 Clear Stamps on wood ornaments. These ornaments can be used to give your tree a cool look or can also be used as labels and even gift tags! For this project, you’ll need: Distressed…
Continue reading →Our project this week was inspired by the excitement that came with the hand-written letters left in your mailbox. Remember the times when no one could email you, text you or facebook message you? We do! While it’s nice to have an easier way to get in touch with someone, a hand-written “I miss you”…
Continue reading →Everyone always says that homemade gifts are the best kind, and no one appreciates our homemade gifts more than our moms! Surprise your mom this Mother’s Day with this beautiful placemat that looks fantastic as part of a centerpiece. This is what you’ll need: Stencil1 11 x 11 Mum stencil, multi-surface paint, stencil brushes and…
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