EASY FABRIC STENCILING BY LOTTA JANSDOTTER
In Handmade Living,
Lotta Jansdotter writes that Scandinavian style is all about simplicity, functionality and unpretentious classic forms. When she grew up she was surrounded by practical furnishings and timeless designs. In this piece adapted from her book (with an accompanying stencil pattern) you'll notice that upbringing continues to serve her well:
I like to have some really big, over-sized pillows on the bed to lie back on when I am reading. For these, I had found some plain white twenty-four-inch pillowcases, and I created a simple stencil design for them. This is a great project you can start and complete in one evening. It’s easiest to print on cotton or linen. Keep the layout easy, and don’t be afraid to play around with a two-color print.
Source http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0811865479/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=craftfocom-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217153&creative=399349&creativeASIN=0811865479Step 1
Start by downloading and printing out this stencil template. Then, trace the design on to a piece of freezer paper (or acetate). Next, cut out the design using a craft knife, creating a stencil.
Step 2
To prevent the stencil from shifting as you work, use masking tape to secure it to your lampshade. (If you're not using an existing lampshade, Lotta recommends purchasing the most inexpensive plain cotton or linen lampshade you can find.)
Step 3
Load up a flat-topped stencil brush with blue acrylic paint, dabbing away the excess. Next, using an up-and-down pounding motion, apply the paint to the stalk and leaf motifs of the stencil. Rinse your brush, then use the same technique to fill in the yellow flowers.
For the brown centers of the flowers, Lotta used furniture protection pads. They are sticky on one side, so you can simply plop them wherever you like.
Step 4
Adapted from Handmade Living: A Fresh Take on Scandinavian Style
by Lotta Jansdotter.
