DIY Spring-Inspired Stencil Craft Ideas

 Entry #3364, March 25, 2014

Goodbye winter and Hello spring!  We all appreciate the fabulous things that the winter atmosphere brings but now it’s spring turn to brighten and liven up our interiors.  And what better way to invite spring into your interiors than by some simple crafts.  Stencil crafting is one of the most simplistic and dynamic ways to do just that.  So take a look below at some stencil markings that you can do for your DIY spring-inspired stencil craft ideas for your interiors.

DIY Spring-Inspired Stencil Arts & Craft Ideas

Colorful Stencil Dishes

Stencil Dishware

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Spring is all about colors, bright and vibrant colors to be exact.  The colors help to bring in the warmth and life that spring carries.  So little touches make all the difference, take or purchase plain white dishes.  Then get templates for the images that you want on them; like farm animals, flowers etc.  Place the shape on top of some contact paper and outline with a pencil the shape.  Cut out the shape with a craft knife, remove the shape from the rest of the paper.  Peel the backing away and set the stencil to a clean surfaced dish or mug, being sure to center the image.  Fill in the outline with a soft brush and dishwasher-safe PermEnamel paint, after you have filled it in let it stand for a few minutes.  Then carefully take off the contact paper, clean up any edges with a damp cotton swab then allow the paint to cure for at least 10 days.

Basic Stencil on your Window Shades

Stencil Window Treatments

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How about designing your own window treatments?  You can take some ordinary window shades and transform them into custom made DIY spring craft for all to admire.  Select the stencil that you prefer to use, and it might be best to use a simple stencil with strong attributes an intricate flora piece or a bird cage could be some that would be perfect focal points for your shade.  Then center the stencil on the shade, so that it lines up with the top center of the shade.  Just follow the stencil directions for using the stencil brush and acrylic paint to tenderly dampen the design on the shade and let it stand for 30 minutes.  Repeat the process for a second coating and wait another 30 minutes before gently removing the stencil, have the shade dry for another hour before hanging it.

Stencils on your Blankets & Pillows

Create your own stenciled pillow

Creative use for sentimental sayings

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Blanket Ideas

Stencil Throw Blankets

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You can even bring stencil design onto your bedding or throw blankets.  The choice is yours if you decide on using a blanket that is solid or has a pattern.  Now this craft can be a bit different because you can actually take a fresh floral and use them as the stencil instead of a stencil cut out.  Preferably leaves or branches from plants because they lay down better, place them all around the blanket and use a color or neutral spray paint and begin to lightly spray over the blanket until you have achieved the desired look for your blanket.  Carefully remove the leaves or branches from the blanket and let it sit for at least an hour or until the paint fully dries.

Spring is in the air everywhere you look around and now it is time to let it shine in your interiors.  Stencil crafting is one of the most creative and influential DIY spring craft to add variety and life to your interiors.  So go back and take a look at some of the ideas and places for you to use stencil work then go for it.  Also, stencil crafting can also be used on the walls, table linens, and more!

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