stenciling art

… program. Or you can purchase some blank banner paper and cut out pictures, glue to the paper, and use markers and letter stenciling for your words.

Color Scheme:

Try to stick to one color scheme. For instance, a Barbie theme would …

… over the stencil, so the paint won’t be too opaque. You can then paint a gloss coating after the stencil is dry.

Here’s a quick way to turn that wooden furniture into a Shabby Chic Delight:

Clean your furniture thoroughly with water …

… in your wall color or your accessories. Try using an antique style wallpaper and border sets on the walls, or if you want something different go with paint and stenciling. You don’t have to get too fancy or spend a lot of money and if you are …

… choice)

3 foot or 6 foot unfinished wood stepladder

Small and medium paint brushes

Stencils (if desired)

Allow the children to paint the wooden ladder in a bright color to coordinate with your patio or deck furniture. …

… creatures – I.E. fairies, dragons, elves, etc. – any characters that can be found in fairytales and nursery rhymes.

• Animals and Bugs – I.E. farm animals, marine animals, birds, lady bugs, bumblebees, caterpillars, butterflies, etc.
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… from also being stenciled. Tape the stencil to the candle and with your stencil brush, apply white glue over the stencil design directly on to the candle. Remove the stencil and wash immediately so the glue doesn’t dry on the stencil.

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… don’t need to splash out on piles of gadgets and specialist equipment. Save your money for quality paints. You might want a few extras, such as stencils for some finishes, but you may already have most or all of the equipment you need.

If …

… , it is supposed to look old and a little faded.

If there’s room on the piece of old furniture, a checkerboard stencil makes a really interesting piece. Sponge a light application of paint so some of the first layer shows through from time to …

… be. Introduce your child to a new and creative world with this theme. You could use accents in the shape of hand prints or stencil of your choice. Place these on the walls, window frames, closet door, or even the lamp shade. Looking for the perfect …

… carpentry exercise like building a birdhouse, or a garden supply box, can teach the child skills like sawing, stenciling and painting.

Since the child is home schooling, he or she should not be overloaded with assignments, or forced to study …