Been admiring hand painted furniture in magazines or catalogues? Well, by paint stenciling you can own pieces just like that without the expense. Plus, if you are the designer the sky is the limit. You can use the colors and stencils that match your decor. And you can also create art with a
Wall Painting Stencil.
So, you’re a little crafty but not quite comfortable enough to free hand a masterpiece. It’s OK. You can create
Stenciling Art easily with a few simple
Basic Stenciling Techniques and a short list of supplies.
Well, we started this discussion about paint stenciling with a reference to what you can do with an old piece of furniture so let’s elaborate on that. Here’s a beautiful hand painted dresser with Frog Stencils which were applied by paint stenciling techniques. This started out as an old dresser that had seen better days. It was a little worn out but still a good solid piece of wooden furniture. Now it’s a unique piece that fits into a cool rain forest theme room.
By the way, as you may already know, you can save so much money by doing it yourself but have you ever considered that you could be saving a valuable piece of furniture too. Like I always say, “what’s built a long time ago is going to last longer than what’s built today.” What I mean is that old pieces like this are made from solid wood and not fiber board or plywood. So instead of throwing furniture out think how you can transform it with a little paint stenciling project.
I get the feeling you might already know how easy
Stencil Painting is so I won’t drag this out too long but if you keep looking around this site you’ll run into plenty of ideas and information.
With a Wall Painting Stencil you can create any look and feel you want. This wall is in a nursery but there are many patterns out there to suit your wildest imagination. Just check out Stencil Wall Murals to see how easy it is to create an indoor garden with stencils.
We are thrilled to introduce our selection of Downloadable Printable Stencils. Instant gratification at its finest! You don't need a special printer - these designs are specially formatted to print straight from your home computer on standard letter sized paper. Once downloaded, you will have your complete stencil booklet with patterns and instructions. Just click, buy and print!
The books below each include a fish stencil. Each book will come to you as a down-loadable pdf file in your e-mail. Just check your e-mail after purchase for the link to connect to your file and print or save. It's that easy! Click on any Book Cover Image for Project Ideas.
All designs can be adjusted to fit your project size. Instructions are included. Pages are 8.5” x 11”.
If you'd rather get your Stencil Books in Print, just click the blue button below each book.
Fleur de lis: Book of Stencils
This collection includes 22 designs. Ten are easy single overlay. Six have 2 overlays and six have 3 overlays.
This purchase is of a PDF file which has 63 pages.
Price: $9.95
To get this Book in Print for just $19.95 click here:
Oriental Designs: A Book of Stencils
This collection includes 16 designs- Chinese Dragon, Bamboo, Oriental Figure with Coolie Hat, Ying Yang Koi Stencils, Bonsai Tree Stencil and 3 Cranes plus 10 Chinese Symbols (Eternity, Friendship, Happiness, Harmony, Long Life, Peace, Prosperity, Tranquility, Truth and Dragon.
This purchase is of a PDF file with 40 pages.
Price: $9.95
To get this book in print for just $19.95 click here:
Antique Door Hardware: A Book of Stencils
This collection includes 5 designs- Lion Head Door Knocker, Key Bow, Lock Plate and Mail Box Plaque (with two word options). These images should add a little fun and even some humor to the doors in your home while they introduce a touch of the past. This purchase is of a PDF file with 25 pages.
Price: $9.95
To get this Book in Print for just $19.95 click here:
At the Seashore
Aaaahhhh...the lazy days of summer at the beach. This collection of arts craft home stenciling patterns includes 6 designs- a Fish, a Crab, a Seagull, a Conch Shell, a Scallop Shell and a Seahorse.
This purchase is of a PDF file with 32 pages.
Price: $9.95
To get this Book in Print for just $19.95 click here:
The Secret Garden
Create your own private wall mural garden retreat. This collection includes 12 paint stenciling designs including 4 animal stencils -fountain, bleeding heart, iris, bee, butterfly, foxglove, grasshopper, hummingbird, trumpet flower, morning glory, stone wall and stove path.
This purchase is of a PDF file with 51 pages.
Price: $9.95
To get this Book in Print for just $19.95 click here:
On the Farm
With these stencils you can create the perfect barn yard setting for your little one. This collection includes 9 designs- a Cow, a Chicken, a Pig, a Sheep, a Lamb, a Horse, Fence, a Barn and a Tractor.
This purchase is of a PDF file with 40 pages.
Price: $9.95
To get this Book in Print for just $19.95 click here:
Zoo Babies: Stencils for a Nursery
This collection includes 7 animal paint stenciling patterns - an Elephant, a Giraffe, a Hippo, a Lion, a Monkey, a Tiger and a Zebra.
This purchase is of a PDF file with 40 pages.
Price: $9.95
To get this Book in Print for just $19.95 click here:
For a Princess
This collection includes 7 designs for paint stenciling - Royal Carriage, Knight in Shining Armor, Castle, Dragon, Sceptre, Tiara and Pillow plus the word "Princess."
This purchase is of a PDF file with 40 pages.
Price: $9.95
To get this Book in Print for just $19.95 click here:
Hey! Don’t forget that I (and everyone else) want to see what your paint stenciling. Just click on Stenciling Projects to get your masterpiece showcased here on this web site. Won’t that be exciting! Or if you have any questions or want to share information join in on the Stencil Blog. Stencil Blog. Well, I hope to hear from you soon.
Happy Stenciling,
Penny
P.S. If you’d rather get your Stencil Pattern Books in Print, then visit our Printer’s Book Shop for the same designs in book format that will be mailed to you. You’ll find all of the stencils used as examples throughout this site.
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