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!
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Carmen Lucero says
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
Georgette Mitchell says
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.
Jenny says
Carmen- I have both a Cameo and a Portrait to review…and I’m thinking STENCILS!! : )
KimMJ says
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
Dee in NH says
I LOVE stencils. I have a bunch and even make my own too!!
Rebecca Bodine says
I really like the stencils, and I’m not ready for them to go away.
Yvonne says
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!
Deborah Witmer says
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.
Beckie V says
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!!