Articles related to "Using Stencils"
Stenciling Contest Winner
Finally the wait is over.
• stenciling
• stenciling contest
• pebble's inc
• cardmaking
• scrapbooking
Make your own stencil
There are so many ways you can enhance and customize your world. Stencils are one of the easiest and most versatile methods. Learn how to make your own in any design.
• stencils
• making stencils
• crafting stencils
• crafting articles
• free stencil directions
Contest Entries
Check out the photos and project descriptions below to decide which project is your favorite.
• stenciling
• pebbles inc
• stenciling contest
• scrapbooking
• scrapbooking contest
Pebbles, Inc.
Pebbles, Inc has done it again. They have brought out a new line of products to stimulate our creative juices and give us more exciting options for our scrap booking and
• pebbles inc
• pebble's inc
• chalking
• stamps
• foam stamps
Positive and Negative Shapes
Teachers of design use stencils to illustrate shape as having an inside and an outside. Experiment with media while demonstrating positive and negative qualities.
• shape element of design
• how to use stencils
• positive shape space
• negative shape space
• stencils mspaint
DIMENSIONAL STENCILING
This is a technique for adding dimension to stenciling.
• crafts
• decorating
• art
• painting
• stenciling
The Stenciling Contest is here
Have you made a scrapbook page with stencils that turned out really well? How about about that card you made for Father's day?
• stencils
• contests
• stencilling contest
• scrapbooking contest
• card making contest
Embossing with stencil and stylus
We are going to learn how to emboss using the stylus tools and stencils. You can carry this technique over into other projects too.
• embossing
• embossing with stylus and stencil
• using stencils
• card making
• embossing cards
Stencil Art
Kids can explore shapes and colors using stencil shapes and the multicolored inkpad in Stencil Art.
• stencil
• art
• kids
• children
• instructions
Stencil Making
Custom stencils are not difficult to make.
• wall words
• stencilling
• making your own stencil
• cricket machine
• make cricket stickers
A Comfy Facelift
Give some neglected chairs a facelift with a clever painting technique.
• suite 101
• furniture
• recycling
• paint
• stencil
A Gardening Cabinet for You
Salvage an old cabinet and turn it into a handy gardening table.
• furniture
• recycling
• gardening
• paint
• stencil
Creating a Theme Piece
This article describes the "theme piece," the piece of furniture that is recycled into more than something functional -- it becomes a piece of art.
• furniture
• recycling
• paint
• stencil
• glaze
Image, Image On The Wall
This article is designed to stimulate ideas and present some examples of a variety of ways of approaching mural creation. This should allow you to muse over which one is right for you.
• stencil
• cut-outs
• over head projectors
• projection
• group facilitation
Using Transfer Images in Oil Painting
Beyond tracing with pencil and tracing paper, there are really no well known methods of transferring an image onto canvas in coordination with oil paints. However, there is indeed an effective transfer technique for gesso-primed canvas that many people are not aware of. It entails using acrylic gel medium and an image produced from a Xerox or copy machine.
• oil
• painting
• tranfer
• image
• gel
Victorian Wallpaper
Learn how to take your walls back in time.
• victorian
• wallpaper
• paint
• colors
• stencil
Weekend Dressing
A thought on a way to dress-up your home with a weekend worth of work.
• stencil
• dress
• up
• roller
• wallpaper
WHOLECLOTH QUILTS
Stencil wholecloth quilt tops by Spartex are
time consuming to work but are beautiful when
completed.
• wholecloth quilts
• stencil quilt tops
• hand quilting
• quilt photos
Complimentary Composition
Complimentary Compositions use colours that are opposite on the colour wheel - simplicity sets off the style.
• complimentary
• composition
• colour wheel
• colour schemes
• stenciling
Craft Tips and Hints
Here is a helpful list of several crafting ideas and tips. How can I use old film containers for crafting? Or, what can I do with these old wallpaper scraps? I'm sure you can find something interesting in here!!! Check it out!
• hints
• tips
• crafts
• fabric stiffener
• acrylic
Customizing your cushions
Do you have the nice solid color throw pillows or nice solid color seat cushions? Nice is so boring, lets make them pop.
• customizing throw pillows
• customizing seat cushions
• customizing drapes
• customizing curtains
• stencil craft
DECORATIVE FIREPLACE SCREENS
A technique for making fabric fireplace screens.
• fabric
• decorating
• crafting
• fireplace screens
• recycling
PICKET FENCE AND WALL DECOR
Decorating a wall or room with stenciling, stamping and picket fencing.
• painting
• decorating
• crafting
• stenciling
• stamping
Stencilling Tips and Tricks
This is an instructional essay about making simple stencils. The students will be asked to create a story in a group setting.
• stenciling
• mylar
• exacto knife
• plaster compound
TEXTILES OF THE ARTS AND CRAFTS MOVEMENT
The Arts and Crafts Movement (1890 - 1929) came from England in reaction to mass product and systematization, as the United States started industrializing. So, lets explore this time in history and visualize the beautiful textiles that were used.
• arts & crafts movement
• john ruskin
• gustav stickley
• embroidery
• stenciling
Sum Of Witch Bits ???????????? (grin)
A short description of how a combination of Suite101 courses allow communities to plan and follow muraling processes to the finish....Faux Finish that is.
• faux finish
• stenciling
• drawing online
• busy women
• victoria larsen
Make an Unstenciled Name Tag
Collage name tags are so simple that even the smallest child can create them.
• name tags
• name tag craft
• collage
• unstenciled name tag
• stenciled name tag
Art Journal to Find Serenity
Everyone knows it is important to find peace, harmony, and serenity in everyday life. This helps ward off stress and illnesses. Art journal to find this.
• art journal
• art journal prompt
• art journal ideas
• finding peace
• mixed media art
COVER IT YOU!
Slipcovers can solve a lot of decor problems. You want knew furniture but its not in the budget for now. What can you do to get a fresh look without a spending a lot of money? Slipcovers are fairly simple to make and can be as simple or elegant as you like. Follow along as I share some tips and advantages in using slipcovers.
• slipcovers
• chair
• sofa
• furniture
• sheets
Designing Your Own Fabric
Martingale and Company Publishing Company has come out with a real treasure of a book for fabric crafters who want to design unique textiles.
• fabric treatment
• stenciling fabric
• bleaching fabric
• stamping fabric
• dying fabric
How to Alter Ceramic Tiles
Sometimes, when visiting a home improvement center or a surplus store, there are remnant tiles available to purchase. Why not turn them into art?
• altered art
• altered object
• mixed media art
• ceramic tile art
• assemblage art
New Books for Your Craft Library
Watson-Guptill has brought us some wonderful new craftng books to add to your collection.
• polymer clay
• metal clay
• working with clay
• working with metal clay
• stenciling beads
CEILING TO WALL FAUX TECHNIQUES!
Decorate your home to suit your style. It's not difficult nor does it have to be costly. Read how you can create fabulous walls and other surfaces using paints and household products!
• faux
• paint
• wallpaper
• borders
• walls
Eyebrow Shape
Your eyebrow shape can enhance your appearance even if you are not a "glamour girl." With these 5 simple steps you can have your perfect eyebrow shape.
• eyebrow shape
• shaping eyebrows
• perfect eyebrow shape
• eyebrow perfect shape
• eyebrow plucking shape
FINDING SECONDHAND TREASURES
Learn how to turn garage sale finds into prescious jewels. Preparation and a theme can help you find those pieces you may not see. Many name brand pieces can be found that you may not be able to afford otherwise. Come learn the tips that have helped me find my treasured jewels.
• antiques
• treasure
• sales
• garagesales
• thrift
Introducing Fractional Numbers (I)
Fractions should be introduced by conveying the concept of congruence. Some ideas to do it are discussed here.
• fractions
• fractional numbers
• fraction models
• idea of fractions
• half
Wall Art and Decorating Tips from the Designer
The wall is your canvas when you display art directly on the wall. Our ideas will help you rethink the work you display on your wall. Plus, an expert designer shares her tips for giving your home a lived-in look without spending a fortune.
• designer tips
• lived-in look
• decorating tips
• wall art
• canvas
What is Graphic Art?
Definition of terms. Many admirers and enthusiasts have a very narrow understanding of this art form.
• graphic art
• arts
• form
• rubber stamping
• scrapbooking
Whimsical Decorating
Inject a free-spirited feel into your decorating with these whimsical decorating ideas. Learn how to have fun with stencils and discover new ways to turn quirky flea market finds into clever accessories for a cottage-style home.
• stencils
• summer
• liz robinson
• the gate house
• los angeles
Teen Bedroom Decorating Ideas
Updating a teen's bedroom can be done simply with some paint, wall art, and personalized fabrics.
• teen bedroom decorating
• creative fabrics
• painting for impact
• decorating walls with homemade art
• styles for boys or girls
A Master Bedroom Makeover
Get the before and after story of one master bedroom and bath that get a complete overhaul through the efforts of one industrious couple.
• master bedroom makeover
• master suite remodel
• before and after pictures
• where to start a bedroom makeover
• new bedding
Art Curriculum for Any Holiday
Extend curriculum with fun tissue paper crafts that can be used in classrooms, homeschools, Scouts, and Sunday schools to commemorate thematic units or holidays.
• tissue paper
• holiday lesson
• extend curriculum
• crafts
• classrooms
Elegance In A Bucket
In this interview Victoria Larsen has shared a wealth of creative techniques and given us a glimpse of her life and mentoring relationships.
Her work is an inspiration and her generosity is big hearted. Please enjoy!
• stencilling
• joint compound
• air brushing
• bricks
• columns
Fantasy Houses
Writing fantasy tales will naturally flow after creating a fairytale house on your very own worktable.
• creative writing
• folklore
• fantasy
• crafts
• birdhouses
GIFTS FROM THE HEART
It's easy to choose gifts for gardeners and fruit lovers. Handmade items are always welcome.
• suite university
• gardening courses
• metropolital museum of art
• mikasa
• wind chimes
Introducing Fractional Numbers (II)
In this article some more types of experiences, which need to be given are discussed. Also some misconceptions related to fractions are presented.
• keywords
fractions
• fractional numbers
• fraction models
• idea of fractions
• half
Introducing Fractional Numbers (III)
Introducing fractions using discrete sets of objects is discussed. Writing fractional numbers and their word names can then be introduced using paper folding work by children.
• fractions
• fractional numbers
• fraction models
• idea of fractions
• half