Archive for December, 2008

Natural Accents by Lynn Brehm Designs is offering several stencil designs, including this beautiful Trumpet Flower, at 40% off for a limited time. Quantities are limited to stock on hand [...] Read more...

Merry Christmas! I am signing off until next Monday, Dec. 29th. My family from out of town arrives later this afternoon, and I will be hosting my annual Christmas Eve Dinner. This morning, as I sit by my tree (whose lights do not seem to be working on the bottom 2/3rds!), and sip my latte stenciled with the [...] Read more...

Here are a few sites that are offering a nice variety of free Christmas stencils for crafts or Christmas cards. Some of the sites also offer instructions and ideas: About.com Free Stencils Collection: Christmas Christmas Customs - Free Christmas Stencils Free Printable Christmas Stencils [...] Read more...

Editor's Note: Today we have some tips for cutting your own stencils, courtesy of artist Fran Cicero. Stencil Cutting Tips by Fran Cicero Long ago I tried different methods to protect my fingers from the pressure of cutting stencils. I hated cutting them because it was so awkward and painful. Based on my experience, here's what I suggest: Use [...] Read more...

When it comes to studios, I have the smallest and ugliest space of any of the decorative painters I know in my area. My fellow dp's all have huge spaces, most in detached buildings on their properties. Some lease space away from home. I've always had my studio in 1 small room in my unfinished basement. I [...] Read more...