Anyone Can Create Art With Stencils!

It doesn’t matter if you've never used stencils before. No problem!

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You'll find everything from the basics to tips for adding details. This site is for everyone who enjoys decorative painting! Whether you are a crafter looking to add some individual artistic touches to your own home or you're looking for a crafty new business venture, you've come to the right place!

Stencils can help you create personalized art, whether you are painting a mural, re-designing a piece of furniture, decorating a T-shirt, breathing new life into a floor or even advertising for a garage sale. They can be used with paint applied from a brush, an airbrush or spray-paint. Paint words, letters, a child's name or any other sentiment on a wall or door. Compliment your driveway or outdoor patio with designs for concrete floors, wood floors or on a rug. Frost a mirror or window. So, as you can see, your options are unlimited!

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Maybe you have an image you want to turn into a stencil. Something from a magazine you love or maybe a photograph. Check out our Make Your Own page for all the details on how to be a designer.

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And just remember, you don’t have to be a Leonardo da Vinci or Picasso to be an artist. No matter what your skills may be, this site can help you get the look you desire. In fact, with a little practice, you can create some amazing works of art and have a great time while doing it! You can save money doing your own decorating and making one-of-a-kind art for your home. So come along with me and you’ll soon be on your way to becoming an artist.

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Stencils are great for Seasonal Crafting and it's never too early to get started. Nothing like creating to get you in the spirit, right? Well, to help you along the way, I've added a new button (over there on the left) called "The Holidays." It's got many ideas on projects for you to try, so check it out!

Don't forget to look for ideas on using stencils to make your very own custom greeting cards. It's great fun and you'll make someone feel very special when they receive a card that you made just for them.

There is nothing quite like a traditional homemade Christmas. When you give someone a gift that you made, it is a one of a kind, truly unique gift that they cannot buy anywhere. So, quit spending so much time trying to get a parking spot at the mall and stay home crafting some wonderful gifts that your loved ones will really appreciate.

I must admit that I have some selfish reasons for doing this web site. It has inspired me to start learning more about decorative painting, trying new techniques and building a community for sharing ideas. So come back often or better yet subscribe to our blog and share your thoughts and experiences.

Well, I hope this site will inspire anyone thinking about using stencils to jump right in and do it! It’s such a fun hobby and I cannot express how much pleasure it has given me. If I can share that with you and a few others then my mission is done!

All About Stencils – Great Designs, How To and Fun Stenciling Ideas
Best resources for stencils on the web – shop for designs and supplies, how-to, decorative painting ideas, video instructions, arts and crafts projects.
What Is Stenciling? Learn all you need to know about this fun hobby.
So, what is stenciling? If you want information on decorative painting and craft stencils this is a great place to start.
How To Stencil, Free Printable Stencils And Fun Stenciling Ideas
Easy to follow how to stencil instructions with ideas, tips, techniques for your next stencil project.
How To Make a Stencil to Create Your Own Cool Stencils and Designs
Find out how to make a stencil using your own image or sketch. Illustrated step by step instructions.
Decorating with Stencils Allows you to Personalize Your Home, Clothes, Furniture
You can make art of anything by decorating with stencils. Personalize furniture, embellish a T-Shirt or Jeans, create wall hangings or floor cloths with these great stenciling ideas.
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Find the right stencil designs for your project and free craft patterns for you to try out. Create your own stencil art and find many stenciling ideas.
Stenciling Ideas and Project Details For Decorative Painting
Get inspired by these creative decorative painting projects with stenciling ideas. Create one of a kind artwork easily with stencils.
Holiday Crafts and Project Ideas with Complete Instructions
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Looking for Animal Stencils? No Problem - We Got Em!
If you are looking for animal stencils don't miss this. Plenty of free stencils of critters of every sort. See the free cat stencils and dog stencil patterns.
Apply Flower Stencils on Everything from T Shirts to Stencil Wall Murals
A few simple flower stencils can liven up anything and its so easy with stencils. Create custom t shirts for gifts or create an outdoor room with stencil wall murals.
Fun Arts and Crafts Projects
Arts and Crafts, great ideas, fun projects, video tutorials, inspiration and motivation to create art with stencils. Start a new hobby in decorative painting.
Free Stencils to Print for Arts and Crafts
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Stencil Print Free - Project Ideas With Free Stencils
Here's a list and links to all of our project ideas that use stencil print free patterns right on this site. Get an idea, print your stencil and get creating.
Spray Paint Stencils Forum, Discussion, Ideas, How-To, Tips with Illustrations
Using spray paint stencils to create art? Easy to follow instructions with pictures and tips, hints, how to make your own stencil plus great stencil and supply sources.
Creative Wall Stencils and How To for Home Decorating
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Fun Crafts for Kids with Stencils and Patterns
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Create Trompe Loeil With Stencils in Your Next Interior Decorating Project
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Easy Glass Etching Stencils How To Information
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Paper Crafts and Creating with Stencils
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Scrapbooking Ideas and Creating with Stencils
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Quilting Stencil Patterns and Free Stenciling Patterns for Quilting
Here you’ll find plenty of free quilting stencil patterns such as angel stencils, teddy bear stencils and countless of other free stencils with endless stenciling ideas.
Airbrush Stencils for Cars to Fingernails
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All About Body Stencils from The Temporary Tattoo Stencil to Hair Stenciling
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Art Video Collection for Creating with Stencils
You’ll love this art video collection that includes instruction and craft ideas for using stencils in your interior decorating. Plus great ideas, fun projects, arts and crafts.
Share Your Stenciling Projects With Us!
Wouldn’t it be great to see your stenciling projects showcased on the web? Here you can show off your stuff and get motivated by the art of others.
The Stencil Blog
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Stencil Pattern Book Designer About Us Page
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Great Sites for Crafts, Stencils and Arts plus Home Decorating Ideas
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Cross Stencil Designs and Free Stencils
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You'll be amazed at how many Free Stencils we have to offer to you! Just to make it easy, here are the links to all the freebies.

By the way, if you are looking for Free Christmas Stencils or Free Halloween Stencils, there were too many to list here so go to Holiday Crafts!

Airbrush Stencils

Angel Stencil

Animal Stencils

Art Deco Stencil

Art Nouveau Stencil

Butterfly Stencils

Cat Stencils

Celtic Stencils

Cool Stencils

Cross Stencil

Dinosaur Stencil

Dog Stencil

Dolphin Stencil

Eagle Stencil

Flower Stencils

Graffiti Art Stencils

Grapevine Stencil

Guitar Stencil

Heart Stencil

Letter Stencils

Palm Tree Wall Stencils

Pineapple Stencil

Free Printable Stencils

Paisley Stencil

Quilting Stencil Patterns

Rose Stencil

Skull and Crossbones Stencil

Southwestern Stencils

Sports Stencils

Stencils Quilting

Teddy Bear Stencil

Toile Stencils

Tree Stencils

Tribal Stencil

Trompe l oeil

Tropical Flower Stencil

Valentine Stencils

I hope you truly enjoy these Free Stencils! Thank you so much for visiting and coming back soon for more Stenciling Ideas!

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