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Learn how to use stencils for arts and crafts, to decorate interior walls, gifts bags, or t-shirts, in this free online video series.
There are 12 videos in this series:

An arts and crafts expert teaches you about the history of stenciling and what supplies you will need for stenciling in this free arts and crafts video.

An arts and crafts expert teaches you how to decorate note cards, including tips and tricks, in this free arts and crafts video.

An arts and crafts expert teaches you how to decorate chairs with stencils, including tips and tricks, in this free arts and crafts video.

An arts and crafts expert teaches you how to decorate food items, including tips and tricks for Christmas cakes, in this free arts and crafts video.

An arts and crafts expert teaches you how to properly clean a stencil template in this free arts and crafts video.

An arts and crafts expert teaches you how to use a leaf stencil template properly in this free arts and crafts video.

An arts and crafts expert teaches you how to use a light switch template and other templates around your home in this free arts and crafts video.

An arts and crafts expert teaches you how to stencil a leaf onto a pillow in this free arts and crafts video.

An arts and crafts expert teaches you how to create stencil projects on paper in this free arts and crafts video.

An arts and crafts expert teaches you how to decorate cakes using stencils in this free arts and crafts video.

An arts and crafts expert teaches you how to use stencils on fabric projects in this free arts and crafts video.

An arts and crafts expert teaches you how to decorate gift bags in this free arts and crafts video.

One of the easiest ways to introduce your child to the world of artistic exploration is to allow them the freedom to initiate and participate in their very own art projects. One very simple but truly fun project for children and adults is the creation of homemade cards using a variety of art supplies and, naturally, creative vision! Parents who are drawn to such timeless and innovative hobbies as scrap-booking and homemade frame-making will delight in projects like our expert's featured here in this series. Your kids will love creating their own shapes with the stencils and watching their mind's eye create incredible cards for friends and family, and you will open your creative spirit wide as you help your child discover their artistic potential.
Brenda Borg Brenda, mother of two, has taught Kindergarten and Vacation Bible School. She specializes in arts and crafts.dkdk
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