Your Cart is Empty
🇺🇸 Transform Cardboard into Patriotic Art with This Simple DIY Truck Stencil!
Layered Patriotic Barn & Truck Stencil DIY with Sharon Hankins
Hi friends! Sharon Hankins of I Restore Stuff is back with a classic Americana project featuring the Layering Patriotic Barn and Truck Stencil. If you love vintage red trucks and barn-inspired farmhouse charm, this three-layer stencil is a perfect way to celebrate your patriotic spirit year-round. Follow along for paint tips, brush tricks, and Sharon's expert layering advice.
Jump to Project
Materials Needed
- Patriotic Barn and Truck Layering Stencil (3-pack)
- Fusion Alchemy Paints: Alabaster, Clay, Midnight Blue, Thyme, Hazelwood, Cranberry
- Stencil Brushes (multiple sizes recommended)
- Cardboard 11x14"
- Optional: Chalkboard, wooden board, or cardboard backing
- Optional: Wax or sealer for finishing
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Start with a Soft Background
Apply a base coat of Alabaster (Fusion's Alchemy line) with a small brush, feathering the edges for a faded background look. Sharon used cardboard, but this technique works on wood or canvas too.
2. Stencil Layer 1 – Barn Base
Use Clay for the barn, using a stippling or swirling motion. Offload your brush well to avoid bleed-through. Hold the stencil tightly against your surface to prevent movement.
3. Stencil Layer 2 – Flag, Truck & Details
Switch brushes and colors: Midnight Blue for the flag, Thyme for grassy areas, and Cranberry for those vintage red truck vibes. Make sure brushes are dry to avoid water seeping under your stencil.
4. Stencil Layer 3 – Final Shadows and Accents
Apply Hazelwood and Black for shadows, window depth, and roof lines. This layer pulls the design together, adding beautiful dimension to your stencil work.
5. The Big Reveal
Once all layers are dry and lined up, lift the stencil for the final reveal. Admire your dimensional, patriotic artwork!
Helpful Tips
- Offload well: Less paint on your brush means cleaner stencil lines.
- Multiple brushes: Keep 3–4 brushes on hand to avoid washing and drying between colors.
- Practice on cardboard: A great way to build confidence before working on wood or canvas.
- Seal your piece: Use wax or top coat if displaying outdoors or on furniture.
Watch the Full Tutorial
Follow along with Sharon on YouTube as she walks through every brushstroke:
Love Sharon's style? Follow her on social media at @irestorestuff for more creative inspiration!
Ready to Craft Yours?
Get your Layering Patriotic Barn and Truck Stencil today and bring home that timeless Americana charm!
Leave a comment
Comments will be approved before showing up.