Welcome and thank you for visiting. I hope you enjoy exploring the many possibilities for making your own sweet stencils. I love making stencils because it’s a way to make original art that you can re-use again and again in several interesting ways. And, depending on what materials you choose, it can be an economical and ethical option rather than purchasing new plastic stencils.
In the video below, you’ll see a few examples for how to make stencils with scissors while repurposing packaging. This is a great way to reduce waste while transforming it into something useful instead! These ideas could make fun homeschool or after school art projects as well. You can find the supply list for the ones featured in the video at the end of this post.
You can make more elaborate designs using other supplies in one of the more in-depth art adventures. We make botanical stencils in the Inktastic Energy Art projects or a set of coordinating stencils with abstract, botanical, and nautical inspiration during one of my sessions for A Year in Color summit.
It was such fun to make the ones in the video that they inspired several more experiments and a whole new offering about Nature Inspired Energy Art. You can learn more about that at ThriveTrue.com/Inktastic. Projects include abstract, batik, botanical, and impressionist style paintings. They are all infused with reverence, wonder, and good vibes.
If you choose to make something inspired by the video above, you can share in a group for co-creative artists. Stencils can be great for DIY handmade cards, collage or scrapbook paper, homemade gifts, art journaling, embellishing furniture or home decor, and mixed media art. We’d love to see your creations!
You can also enjoy bonus downloadable gifts, updates, special offers, and seasonal give-aways reserved for email acquaintances from ThriveTrue.com/magicmail. Recipients are selected randomly from current email subscribers around each equinox and solstice. Items could include inspiration card decks, books, art prints, or original art!
You can learn more about the Year in Color summit, which features several other artist guides and 52 weeks of fun projects at Creative U (that is my affiliate link).
Thank You for watching. If you found it valuable and would like to practice reciprocity, you can make a donation of any amount at: ThriveTrue.com/donate. Your support helps to plant trees on the homestead, maintain a small woodland sanctuary for wildlife, plus shelter and feed a family of four. Every bit is appreciated.
You can also help spread the joy by sharing the video with any creative friends who might enjoy it (there are sharing buttons down below the end of this post). Thanks!
Though I would gladly accept free art supplies for demo purposes, I purchased all of the supplies in this video. None of the manufacturers have sponsored this video in any way. You can find the supply list below. You can also get a free PDF with links to many more favorite supplies at ThriveTrue.com/artsupplies.
Supply List for Plastic Stencil Projects (includes affiliate links to make them easier to find):
- repurposed sturdy plastic packaging
- black marker
- scissors
- tape
- dylusions spray ink
- acrylic craft paint
- paint brush
- white paper
- brayer/roller
- paper towels
- spray bottle
- tracing paper
- spray sealant, such as this
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Wonderful Well Wishes to You!
Love,
Jules
Jules Ostara is a homeschool mother, painter, poet, and survivalist turned thrivivalist. She greets a blank canvas as both a playground and a temple. Her work inspires people to grow and glow while exploring their own wisdom and wonder in the process. Making art helped to mend her heart after her mom died from ovarian cancer. She’s carrying on a legacy of love and zest for life.
Jules is the author of “The Girl Who Dances With Delight” and “Born to Bloom Bright.” Jules also created the “Heart of Life” and “Soul Songs” oracle card decks. She lives in the Blue Ridge mountains with twin boys, a guitar man, and a few feisty cats.
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