Tropical Tote Bags Summer Camp Craft with Stencil Revolution

Tropical Tote Bags Summer Camp Craft Get ready for Summer sunshine with these cute tropical vibe tote bags! Need a quick craft for Summer camp or just a fun activity?  Stenciling is the solution!  It's easy and great for a wide range of ages and skill levels.  Stencil Revolution  sent me a few stencils to sample and I love them. They make this project simple and successful for any skill level. I love the tropical vibe. I could live at the beach with my feet in the sand. So I picked some stencils with the beachy vibe to them...plus I love peacocks! Stencil Revolution  has a wide range of stencils in varied sizes. For this tote bag project, I used the 8.5x11 size in the flamingo , pineapple , and peacock . Supplies Needed for Stenciled Tropical Totes: Paint ( Apple Barrel from Plaid Crafts ) Tote bags ( Organic Cotton from Totebag Factory ) Cardboard to fit inside the tote bag Stenciling Brush or Sponge Brush Stencil Revolution Reusable Stencils ( flamingo ,...

How to Make Stencils with Dollar Tree Cutting Mats

How to Make Stencils with Dollar Tree Cutting Mats! Make the perfect paint stencils using chopping mats from Dollar Tree. I love making my own reusable stencils, but stencil material can get pricy--Dollar Tree crafts are the BEST! I love finding things at the dollar store that I can use for something entirely different than its intended purpose--plus, they are nearly free crafts! Supplies Needed for DIY Stencils: affiliate links Set of 2 Flexible Chopping Mats from Dollar Tree  (you can buy these online if you buy 4 packages) Cricut Maker Deep Point Blade + Housing Strong Grip Mat Painters Tape Plaid Craft Paint Plaid Stencil Paint Brush Step 1: Set Up First things first. Begin by selecting a stencil image in Cricut Design Space. I just typed in "stencil" and picked one of the first few pictures I found, it's important that the images are designed for stencils so they translate better. Stencils are made so that you can paint or draw in the space that is cut out and then t...