How- To Stencil with Cricut...

 Hey Y'all!

I can't believe I forgot I'd done this one already! It wasn't even that long ago.

http://craftinwifescreations.blogspot.com/2022/03/how-to-create-stencil-with-cricut.html

If you'd like written instructions, and a pictograph (from another project) keep reading!

Supply List:

Cardstock,  this happens to be DCWV

Cricut

Glow in the Dark paint from Folk Art

Paint Sponge from Dollar Tree

Tape (to hold stencil in place... I used a magic eraser, because it was such a small design, and I forgot the tape)

Paint Mixing Palette (I can't remember where mine is from.)

How-To~

Step One:

Choose your materials.

This time I'm just cutting a basic shape, so I'm cutting my stencil out of paper.

I'm going to paint a mermaid somewhere in the bathroom, not 100% sure on placement.. but I'll know by the end of this blog...

Step Two:

Pick your design.

I just wanted something simple, and chose this mermaid:

Step Three:

Size your design to fit the items/area you're placing the stencil.

Step Four:

Load your material onto your mat. Make adjustments as needed. (For example I moved mine down and in, away from the paper edges.)

Step Five:

Unload, and weed your design. Remember you want to remove the positive, and leave behind the negative pieces. (Opposite of weeding a typical design.)

 

Step Six:

Place your stencil down, tape it in place, and paint. I find a sponge is easier, and tends not to leak/have paint seep through as much as a brush does.

Step Seven:

Paint, then remove stencil. If you had a more intricate design, or used several colors, I'd let the paint dry a bit first. 

I did miss a bit of her hand, but this is over the sink,  and we're repainting this tan/brown to a blue shade next month, so it didn't really matter.

Step Eight:

Clean Up! I tend to just use a stencil once, but this one I could have used a few times. Vinyl is pretty much one and done. They do have other materials that you could use, and reuse your stencils with. (It's literally called stencil material.)

Thoughts? Share them in the comment section below!

Have a great day,

Craftin' Wife