Posts tagged ‘handmade charlotte stencils’

April 6, 2013

Scene it Saturday: Learn How To Stencil Correctly from Rachel of Handmade Charlotte

Do you know how to stencil properly? It’s ok if you don’t, many crafters do not stencil properly. In this video you will learn how to use stencils correctly. Stenciling is a timeless craft technique that can be incorporated into several projects. Often times people make the same common mistakes when stenciling. Rachel from the popular craft blog, Handmade Charlotte will show you how to properly stencil you next project. In this step by step video learn how to eliminate bleed through, and other common stencil mistakes.

To learn more about Rachel and her new line of FolkArt stencils visit Plaid here, http://www.plaidonline.com/craft-expert/handmade-charlotte

April 4, 2013

Thursday with Handmade Charlotte: DIY Safari Puppet Parade

By Handmade Charlotte

Inspired by my friend Emily Meyer’s recent trip to South Africa for Tea Collection, the kids and I decided to make our very own parade of safari animal puppets. You can, too! This super fun craft takes only a few minutes to assemble using craft dowels, FolkArt® Handmade Charlotte™ Stencils, FolkArt® acrylic paint, and paper. Your kids will have a ball marching the safari animals around the house.

Let’s get started with the easy-to-follow directions! This truly is a fail-proof craft, I promise :)

March 20, 2013

Web Wednesday: Hand Painted Stool with FolkArt Handmade Charlotte Stencils

The craft world is buzzing about the new FolkArt Handmade Charlotte stencils. Select craft bloggers recently received a sneak peak and created some amazing projects using them. Rachel Faucett, the author-designer behind the popular blog, Handmade Charlotte, translates her modern, fun aesthetic into a line of functional, family friendly stencils. Designs are easy to use and come to life with FolkArt paint. Over on Worth Pinning, Carrie created this hand painted stool using the new FolkArt Handmade Charlotte stencils and FolkArt paints. This stool is adorable. It is just too cute. To see how Carrie created this project visit her blog here.

The FolkArt Handmade Charlotte Stencils are available now at Plaid Online for $6.99 per set, and beginning March 24th these stencils will be in select Jo-Ann Stores and on joann.com.