Simple Stencils (Part 2)

Step 4
Place the transparent sheet back on the drawing paper, over your design.

Step 5
Trace your design with a washable marker.

Step 6
Cut out your design with a sharp craft knife.

Tips

• Cut out your design slowly and accurately. A little extra time spent at this stage will show when you come to apply paint over your stencil.

Step 7
Perform the same process for each sheet. Remember, you will need a separate sheet for each colour required in your design.

Step 8
Use a low tack tape on each corner of the stencil to adhere it to the wall while you work.

Step 9
In a corner of the room start with the heart design.

Step 10
Starting with pink, sponge lightly, putting a little bit of paint in each heart, then keep dabbing it with the sponge. This gives a nice soft appearance.

Step 11
Perform the same process for each of the colours used.

Tips

• If your drawing is not up to scratch, don’t panic. Magazines, book and comics can be a great source ideas. You can trace over everything that takes your fancy I hope that you will be as happy with your design as I and my daughter are with mine.

Part 1