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October Stencil of the Month: Create a Charming Tree Sign with Woodland Friends 🐿️🐦
DIY October Stencil of the Month Project: Tree with Tire Swing & Woodland Friends
Hi friends! Sharon Hankins of I Restore Stuff here. Today I’m walking you through a fun project using the October 2025 Stencil of the Month Premium Set. This month’s design is all about cozy fall vibes — a beautiful tree, woodland critters, and even a tire swing. It’s such a versatile set, and you can customize it with sayings, initials, or seasonal touches.
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Materials You’ll Need
- October 2025 Stencil of the Month Premium Set
- Stencil Brush Set | Pure Natural Bristle Brushes
- Mini Stencil Brush Set (4pk)
- 12x16 wood board
- Acrylic or mineral paints in brown, light green, dark green, red, black, and white
- Painter’s tape or cardstock for masking
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Stencil the Tree Trunk
Start by positioning the main tree stencil from the October Premium Set onto your board. Using a regular stencil brush, fill in the trunk with brown paint.
2. Add Greenery
Once dry, apply light green paint to the leaves and grass. Then layer in darker green shades to add depth and texture.
3. Paint the Flowers
Using a mini brush, stencil the flowers in red. Blow dry, then apply a second coat to make them stand out.
4. Add the Tire Swing
Position the tire swing stencil so it hangs naturally from a branch. Paint the rope in woodwick brown, then fill the tire with black paint.
5. Bring in the Woodland Friends
From the October Add-On set, add a squirrel climbing the trunk and two birds perched on a branch. Use woodwick brown for the squirrel, and a mix of red and black for the birds.
6. Personalize with a Heart
Finally, stencil a white heart in the center of the trunk. Add initials or a date inside to make it uniquely yours!
Final Reveal
Helpful Tips
- Less paint is more. Offload excess paint before stenciling to avoid bleed-through.
- Layer your greens. Using both light and dark shades gives leaves a more natural look.
- Customize it! Add sayings, initials, or seasonal touches to make your project one-of-a-kind.
Watch the Full Tutorial
Want to craft along with Sharon? Watch the full October Stencil of the Month Club project here:
Ready to grab this stencil set for yourself? Join the Stencil of the Month Club today and start creating projects that are just as unique as you are!
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