This year at CHA I noticed the trend of using stencils in paper crafting, home decor, and mixed media is still going strong. I picked up some samples to play with and got inspired! I am personally drawn to the geometrics, tribals, and city scapes. I even made a little video!
I misspoke about a few of those designs! WHOOPS! But here is a closer look a the stencil designs along with the correct designer’s name. (Sorry, Ronda- I love your designs!!)
First up are from Claudine Hellmuth (Ranger):
From Handmade Charlotte (Plaid)
Balzer Designs (The Crafters Workshop):
Ronda Palazzari (The Crafter’s Workshop):
I really see the trend of geometrics, cityscapes, tribals (including mandalas) and florals/birds still abound. What trends do you see? Which do you like best?
If you’d like to see a fun way to use your stencils as a rubbing plate, make sure you check out the video I made here. While I was playing, I came up with a fresh stencil technique using Mod Podge Gloss as a resist. Check it out!
March 5, 2013 at 11:03 am
Hi Jenny!
I am addicted to stencils – I have two folders full of them. I’m even making mine from files downloaded from the Silhouette shop and some of my Cricut cartridges.
Have fun with yours!
Carmen Lucero
March 5, 2013 at 12:40 pm
Oh, I also love stencils. You can do so much with them. Carmen, what do you make your stencils on your Silhouette out of? I wanted to try to make them out of a plastic material to use over and over, but don’t know what to get.
March 5, 2013 at 2:24 pm
Carmen- I have both a Cameo and a Portrait to review…and I’m thinking STENCILS!! : )
March 5, 2013 at 3:36 pm
Thanx for the video! It is great to see all of the newer stencils on one page. I LOVE them and cannot get enough. It is great that they are not just for painting anymore…Cannot wait to see your technique. TFS
March 5, 2013 at 5:38 pm
I LOVE stencils. I have a bunch and even make my own too!!
March 5, 2013 at 6:19 pm
I really like the stencils, and I’m not ready for them to go away.
March 5, 2013 at 8:39 pm
Hi,
Stencils have been around for a long, long time and now that they are popular in the Crafting world I don’t think they are going anywhere soon. The variety is amazing, have you seen Stencil Girls Designs, or Stewart Gill’s. More awesome stuff!
March 5, 2013 at 9:04 pm
Ok, so I will admit I have not played around much with stencils! I saw a video once that used a masking technique to create a layered effect and I really liked that; some day soon I’ll have to do some experimenting.
March 6, 2013 at 1:10 pm
Love the stencils. I have been using the modeling pastes and enjoy them a lot. My new favorite is glass bead gel and yes it actually contains miniscule glass beads! Thin application through stencils look great on anything!!