Today we’re crafting with Melissa Bradshaw of Junk and Craft Treasures — one of Essential Stencil’s wonderful ambassadors. She walked us through two warm, gingerbread-themed projects you can easily recreate at home.
These pieces use just a few paint colors, thoughtful blending, and two of our cutest gingerbread stencils. Let’s jump in!
Start by giving your board a smooth white base coat. Add a second coat if needed.
Once dry, lightly sand for an even finish.
Tape the Oh Snap! Gingerbread Stencil securely to the board.
Red: Fill the heart with red paint.
Pink Blending: Mix red + cream to make soft pink for highlight areas.
Turquoise: Add playful pops of color.
Brown: Finish the gingerbread details using brown paint.
Slide cardboard or two stencil backer sheets inside to prevent paint bleed-through.
Red: Swirl red paint into the “Gingerbread” lettering.
Brown: Paint both gingerbread cookie shapes.
Black: Fill the rest of the wording using a clean brush.
Browse our full collection of holiday stencils and brushes for even more festive inspiration:
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