Article published on April 20, 2018, written by Rachel Gillett Stenciled Kitchen Border: an Easy Kitchen Makeover to Suit Every Style! Join us today as we create a Stenciled Kitchen Border! We at The Artful Stencil were thrilled to have been approached in recent months by Kelly Fenley, the

  Published on November 14, 2017, and written by Rachel Gillett A Stenciled Thanksgiving Board Centerpiece to Enjoy! Join us as we create a stenciled Thanksgiving board centerpiece. Today’s project is inspired by Thanksgiving. It’s a time to give thanks for all we have been blessed with. The cornucopia is

  Article published on October 27, 2017, and written by Rachel Gillett Easy stenciled artwork! Join us as we create stenciled artwork! A happy customer, Karen G., wrote in a few years ago to say “I’m awestruck — your stencils are artwork!” and her lovely comment inspired today’s project. Local

  “How to Stencil Gift Tags” published on October 14, 2017, and written by Rachel Gillett Easy gift tags for Christmas gifts and more! Join us as we teach you how to stencil gift tags for Christmas gifts, birthday gifts, and more! Today’s gift tag project pairs nicely with our

“How to Stencil Gift Wrap” published on September 28, 2017, and written by Rachel Gillett. Learn how to stencil gift wrap, it’s fast and easy! We were inspired by beautiful Pinterest photos of craft paper gift wrap decorated with stamps. So, we set out to get the same look using

The Art Nouveau Stencil Collection First up in our Art Nouveau Stencil Colleciton, a stylized flower design with serpentine features Our Art Nouveau Stencil Collection features our Art Nouveau 1 stencil image, which measures 6.5″ x 5″. A stylized flower that makes a statement! And, it’s reminiscent of a snake

Get Many Different Looks and Custom Names on Each Bag, Using Only 2 Stencils! The beginning of fall is still a month away, but if you spend any time on social media you would think that Halloween is just around the corner. Halloween excitement is definitely building! After receiving a

Today’s topic is a lot of fun! We all have furniture that has seen better days. We become blind to the chipped or peeling paint, grime, and outdated hardware. To keep or not to keep? Refurbish or throw away? We are of the mindset that if it’s an heirloom, has

We love today’s topic! Stenciling cards is a relaxing pastime, and yields professional results. Too often, store-bought cards are read once, placed in a drawer, and forgotten. Store-bought cards can lack meaning and a personal touch. Making cards at home has gained popularity in recent years, and for good reason!

Created using various stencils in this collection. Decorated using our Pattern 1 Stencil. Created using our Pattern 15 Stencil.

Folk Art | Big & Fancy! Check out our new Unicorn Folk Art Stencil. Design measures 10.9″ X 13.6″. This beautiful, emblematic stencil adds a noble and striking air to any room or art project. Here’s what it looks like on a wood panel wall hanging.   Another installment in our new

Use Tropical Stencils to Transform your Bedroom! A Tropical-Themed Artful Stencil Project by Joni Prittie If you have ever longed for a quiet time on a remote tropical island, this may be the project for you. Our tropical garden mural project with Wild Ginger, Bird of Paradise, fragrant Orchids and

It’s spring, and during times when the sun peeks out between Oregon clouds, my heart begins to sing … and I want to get creative. I am fortunate to enjoy my many pets. I have two dogs, two cats, an assortment of chickens and a lone duck that decided to

Everyone deals with stress. Its harsh distractions can make it difficult to concentrate on the positive moments as well as the important ones. However, studies have found that engaging in creative activities can help! For those of us who may not feel like artists, there is a simple solution that

t can be quite a challenge to find the perfect gift for Mom on Mother’s Day. It’s nice to buy a gift, but why not go the extra mile and give her something special! There is no better way to show Mom how much you care than with handmade gift. Our

Show your love for that someone special with this delicate Lace Heart wall pocket. Both easy and fun to make, this is a perfect Valentine’s Day gift or just a special way of letting a loved one know how much you appreciate them! This heart shaped pocket is decorated with

We love our dogs! And there is nothing better than taking your Scottish Terrier out on the town with his or her own little bag. This handy tote is not only useful, but lots of fun. Did you know that the Scottie was initially one of the five highland breeds of

These stenciled pillow covers showcase a modern twist on a traditional design. Here we took two different fruit stencil designs, (a positive stencil as seen with the ‘cherry stencil’ and a negative stencil as seen with the ‘lemon, strawberry, raspberry, and pear stencils’) to show the versatile looks that can be created simply

Steps to First-Class Stenciling It’s All In The Preparation Begin with a clean surface. If you are stenciling on fabric, it is best to prewash and iron flat. Pre-washing the fabric removes any fabric coating. Always follow the paint manufacturer’s instructions. For a project such as floor cloths or items that