Inspiring Stencil Projects: Here are a number of inspiring stencil projects you can make for different purposes: art, design and craft projects - which all use stencils as basic tools. I love the variety that you can achieve with stencils, as well as the wide range of graphic styles. I tried to offer a sample of many different uses and types of stencils.
Simple Stencils
Possible uses: Applique Patches, Screen Printing or Spray Painting.
diyfashion.about.com/od/freepatchesandapplique/tp/BasicPatches.htm
Elaborate Wall Stencils
Possible uses: Fabulous Interior Design Wall Painting ... wanna make a matching bed spread.. Can be used as floor stencils also.
photo credit: itsajaimething.com
Sophisticated Stencils
Possible uses: wall paper, artwork, fabric design & silk screening, paper craft.
Photo credit: michelleward.typepad.com/michelleward/2007/03/beyond_the_page.html
Stencils for Party Decorations
Possible uses: pumpkins, Halloween cards, Halloween party invitations, decorations & goodie bags
photo credit: bhg.com
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Stencils for Work
Possible uses: Photoshop stencils can be used for Web design, digital art, art journals
photo credit: screensilk.com/2007/01/photoshop-brush-pack
Stencils for Saturday Morning
(Possible uses: coffee, hot chocolate, cup cakes, petite fours, pancakes, placemat or table cloth designs)
First published January 14, 2009 . Updated June 2024.
