Hey friends! 💙
Today we’re creating a beautiful, vintage-inspired patriotic canvas using our brand-new Essential Stencil patriotic bundle. This project is led by Sharon Hankins of I Restore Stuff, known for her timeless, layered finishes and soft, classic color palettes.
Instead of bold, bright tones, this design leans into a more muted, antique look—with creamy neutrals, deep reds, and weathered blues that give it that heirloom feel. Let’s jump in!
Begin with your pre-painted canvas in a creamy beige tone. Place your star pattern stencil around the edges, leaving the center open for your main design.
Using a stencil brush, lightly apply white paint to create soft, subtle stars. This background should frame your design—not compete with it.
Center Layer 1 of the stencil on your canvas. Fill in the ribbon and flag stripes using a rich cranberry red.
Use a dabbing motion for bold, even coverage.
Switch to a separate brush and apply deep brown to the eagle and the top portion of the bell. Add a second coat for a rich, even finish.
Fill the bell with yellow as a base, then layer gold over the top once dry to achieve a warm metallic look.
Align Layer 2 carefully using the registration marks. This step is key to keeping everything crisp and aligned.
Fill in banners, ribbons, and flag backgrounds using a deep Cambridge blue.
Apply a second coat to deepen the color and enhance contrast.
Mix brown and gold paint to add dimension to the bell details using a mini brush.
Add gold to the numbers and stars, and softly highlight the eagle’s wings with a brown and white blend.
Align the final layer and bring everything together with bright white and gold accents.
Use white on the flag stripes for contrast and gold for the final decorative elements.
Carefully peel back the stencil to reveal your finished design.
This layered approach creates stunning depth—from the dimensional eagle to the metallic bell and bold banner details.
The soft star background ties everything together without overpowering the main design.
Ready to create your own version? Shop the full patriotic collection here:
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Follow along with Sharon as she walks through the entire project step by step:
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