For a site that's All-About-Stencils we just had to offer you a couple of free stenciling patterns to really get you motivated. OK! It's more than a couple but what can I say?
The
free printable stencils
have gotten out of control. Once I started to design I just couldn't stop. It was too much fun. Well, you win!
The first three free stenciling patterns are simple right click and print or save designs. The last two are booklet files with complete instructions that you can download and print or save. These options should offer you a good idea of what you can expect with downloadable stencils and free stenciling patterns. Enjoy!
Don't miss the video at the bottom of this page that will reveal a cool project using one of the free stenciling patterns from this web site!
Got Frogs? I love the little creatures. There's just something so lovable about them. This free stenciling pattern is a single layer rendition of the Hanging Around Tree Frog from the book below. In the book he has 5 layers and finishes with more detail. Hope you like him.
Would you like to see a cool project with the
frog stencils
? (OK, just click on the blue text or the picture).
Are you new to working with paper stencils? If so (or even if not) you should know that you can prepare your paper stencils so that they can be used again and again. Yeah! That’s right. The one you just printed can become a long term free stenciling pattern. It’s easy. Do you have some of that clear, wide packing tape? Just use it to run even strips covering all of the paper surfaces before you cut out the stencil. Burnish or rub the tape down to get the air pockets out. That’s it.
By the way, I like to do just the top side of the paper. If the bottom is slick it can encourage paint to bleed under the stencil and smudge your surface.
The paper underneath may get wet when you wash the stencil but just let it dry and you can flatten it back out by storing it in a book.
Working with paper stencils has a few advantages. You can adjust the size of your paper stencil to fit the size of your project. Just take the page to a copier and reduce or enlarge. Then cut out the stencil openings. It's that easy.
Want to join the Street Art Movement? Then try these Free
Graffiti Art Stencils!
And don't miss the great video.
Cool is an attitude, behavior, appearance or style. It's meaning is varied and changes with time and geographical location. Therefore, cool has no single meaning. That’s why we have several samples of free
Cool Stencils
for you to recognized your cool.
Cut-and-paint stencils are less expensive (unless of course they're free!). You’re not paying for the manufacture, warehousing and shipping of a product. If you can find down-loadable stencils to print you can have your stencil immediately with no delay to your project.
Here we offer some free stenciling patterns to get you started and a few in book format of our more complex designs.
Do you want to see our catalog? Hop over to our
Stencils Designs.
There are a couple of samples of the books you'll find further down on this page.
The most unique patterns you will ever find are
Toile Stencils.
You see, Toile is a very ornate and detailed design and that's just not good for a stencil. But of course we have a free one for you!
OK! Here are the two free stenciling patterns that are downloadable files in booklet form. I know you'll like the outcome. Just click on the image or the blue text to access your file. I hope you create some great art with these images. Pssst! If you look around this site you'll find many ideas of what kind of art you can create with them.
This stencil is a
Symbol for Happiness.
It is a single overlay stencil of the cut-and-paint design.
It's part of a collection that includes nine other symbols and images such as Bamboo, Yin-Yang Koi, Chinese Dragon, Three Cranes and other Oriental Designs that can be mixed and matched to make some wonderful artwork (scroll down for ideas). Enjoy!
The Half Moon Fleur de lis is part of a collection of 22 Fleur de lis designs. Scroll down for the books and some great examples of what you can do with them.
Have you ever noticed something on a wall or table or floor and then realized that it was only a painting? That's Trompe L'Oeil which means "trick the eye" in French. We actually have a free
Trompe L Oeil
Stencil of an old fashioned key bow that you can paint on the doors in your home. Won't that be fun! And while you're at it check out the
Trompe Loeil Stencils.
Below is a small sample of Downloadable and
Printable Stencils
on this web site. Each book will come to you as a down-loadable pdf file in your e-mail. Just check your e-mail after purchase for the link to connect to your file and print or save. It's that easy!
All designs can be adjusted to fit your project size. Instructions are included. Pages are 8.5” x 11”.
If you'd rather get your Stencil Books in Print, just click the blue button below each book.
Also, click on any book cover image for project ideas using those stencils.
Red-Eyed Tree Frogs
This book contains 4 cute Red-Eyed Tree Frogs for you to paint in your next project. Bring a little of the rain forest to your home. This book includes the stencils of all 4 frogs (each has 5 overlays) and complete instructions.
This purchase is of a PDF file with 37 pages.
Price: $9.95
To get this Book in Print for just $19.95 click here:
Oriental Designs: A Book of Stencils
This collection includes 16 designs- Chinese Dragon, Bamboo, Oriental Figure with Coolie Hat, Ying Yang Koi, Bonsai Tree and 3 Cranes plus 10 Chinese Symbols (Eternity, Friendship, Happiness, Harmony, Long Life, Peace, Prosperity, Tranquility, Truth and Dragon.
This purchase is of a PDF file with 40 pages.
Price: $9.95
To get this Book in Print for just $19.95 click here:
Fleur de lis: Book of Stencils
This collection includes 22 designs. Ten are easy single overlay. Six have 2 overlays and six have 3 overlays.
This purchase is of a PDF file which has 63 pages.
Price: $9.95
To get this Book in Print for just $19.95 click here:
The Secret Garden
Create your own private garden retreat. This collection includes 12 designs-fountain, bleeding heart, iris, bee, butterfly, foxglove, grasshopper, hummingbird, trumpet flower, morning glory, stone wall and stone path.
This purchase is of a PDF file with 51 pages.
Price: $9.95
To get this Book in Print for just $19.95 click here:
Zoo Babies: Stencils for a Nursery
This collection includes 7 designs- an Elephant, a Giraffe, a Hippo, a Lion, a Monkey, a Tiger and a Zebra.
This purchase is of a PDF file with 40 pages.
Price: $9.95
To get this Book in Print for just $19.95 click here:
Wine & Spirits: A Book of Stencils
This collection includes 4 designs- a Wine Glass, a Chianti Bottle, a Wine Bottle and a Bunch of Grapes with Leaves.
This purchase is of a PDF file with 31 pages.
Price: $9.95
To get this Book in Print for just $19.95 click here:
If you'd rather get your
Stencil Pattern Books
in Print (like these or the ones pictured above) then visit our Printer's Book Shop for a large variety of stencil collections. These books are easy to follow and come with complete instructions. You'll find all of the stencil designs used as samples throughout this site.
Here are some examples of what you can do with simple stencil designs like a Fleur de lis or Oriental Symbols.
Well, I hope you enjoy your free stenciling patterns! Check out our other pages for great how-to information, ideas and more
free stencils to print.
This web site is full of fun free stenciling patterns for many occasions like Christmas, Halloween, Valentine's Day, Thanksgiving and just any day you feel like stenciling!
All of the free stenciling patterns on this site, including the Happiness Symbol and the Half Moon Fleur de lis, are courtesy of
Designs From Penny.
Blick Art Materials has a great selection of fine art materials, but they also have a good selection of stencil supplies. They carry the X-acto #1 knife with the #11 blades (my choice for stencil cutting). Check them out!
In these times, we're always looking for a bargain. CreateForLess has a good selection of plastic palettes for you to choose. Plus you'll find Delta Ceramacoat and DecoArt Paints, stencil brushes and applicators, a few pre-cut stencil designs, and many other items on your stencil supplies checklist.
Joann.com carries a variety of high quality acrylic paints, great for stenciling. You'll find brands like Delta Ceramacoat, Folk Art, Americana and DecoArt. They also provide paint applicators and many other arts and crafts and stencil supplies.
If it's pre-cut stencil designs that you are looking for, then may I suggest Stencil Ease. They have decorative, alphabet and industrial designs or they can custom make one for you. You'll also find Americana Acrylic Paints and other stencil supplies.
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