Inexpensive Dollar Store Stencil

If you have ever shopped for stencils, you know that they can get quite expensive. Well as the self proclaimed Queen of the “Land o' Cheapskate” I declare, ”Ain't nobody got time for that!" With that said, I decided to see what I could come up with as a stencil on my own.

My first stop is nearly always the Dollar Tree... aka Mi Casa #2. You will be surprised how many odds and ends you can find there. Even when you go in to purchase one item you will nearly always end up walking out with 7 bags jammed with goodies. It happens to me ALL the time!

Well once again, this trip to the Dollar Tree did not disappoint. I found exactly what I needed to create a great stencil design. I found some paper plate holders that had a starburst design that would work great for a stencil. I also knew that I needed a sponge to distribute the paint onto the stencil/piece.

I started by removing the brim of the plate which would facilitate the placement of my stencil on the piece, in addition to making it easier to place numerous stencils at the same time.

I also cut the sponge into smaller pieces in order to make the paint application easier.

I also decided to add the same cream color to the sides of the dresser.

The final step is to dab the stencil with a LIGHTLY painted coated sponge square. You do not want the paint to bleed under the stencil, so "lightly coated" is the key!

I feel that the addition of the stencils really set this piece apart!!! I am super satisfied with the final product!

Look around at your local dollar store and see what unconventional items you can use for your next project!