Wood Grain Stenciled Gift Bag
I have a slight obsession with all things wood grain. If I see the pattern on something I become somewhat obsessed with it! My mom would tell you I shoved her out of the way once at Target to get to a (gorgeous) wood grain patterned ice bucket. I would say I politely asked her to move a little faster so I could get a closer look at it.
Wood grain (or faux bois if you prefer) is seriously on trend right now.
So when I found out that the Mod Podge Rocks stencils from Plaid included a wood grain pattern, I was pretty much beside myself! The first thing I decided to make with it? A super trendy gift bag!
This is how I feel about the new stencil. Wood grain all the things! Nothing will be safe in my house!
But let me tell you a little more about the stencil line itself...
The new Mod Podge Rocks stencils are designed by blogger Amy Anderson of the blog Mod Podge Rocks! Seriously, Amy is the sweetest and funniest gal. I was able to meet and hang out with her at my first ever blogger conference, SNAP! in 2012. She's so down to earth, and I couldn't be more thrilled for her with her new stencil line!
The Mod Podge Rocks stencils come in 6 trendy patterns. There are also spouncers and glitter available that make these stencils even easier to use. They can be found exclusively at Michaels stores. Amy has a great step by step tutorial for using glitter with the stencils.
So, other than the wood grain pattern of the stencil, my favorite thing about it is that it is peel and stick! That's right, there is adhesive on the back so that nothing can get under the stencil so you get nice clean lines. That's a must for a good stencil!
I decided to take a plain, boring, inexpensive gift bag and turn it into something super trendy and awesome.
If you have any qualms about using an adhesive-backed stencil on paper, don't. This stencil worked perfectly without peeling or ripping the paper.
I carefully lined the stencil up on the bag, then used a spouncer to dab on Sparkle Mod Podge (always dab with a stencil, never brush). Once complete, slowly peel the stencil up to reveal the fun new pattern! The Sparkle Mod Podge goes on white, but will dry a clear iridescent with loads of glitter.
After the Mod Podge is dry, continue to apply the stencil to fill the entire front of the bag. The ends of the pattern line up perfectly for a seamless look. Between uses of the stencil, I wiped it down with a baby wipe then cleaned it with soap and water as suggested on the packaging when I was completely done.
This gift bag has definitely gone from drab to fab!
I love that I was able to take something so plain and turn it into something super fun.
Now, how would you like a chance to win a Mod Podge Rocks stencil of your own?
Amy is offering one lucky reader a stencil from her new line!
Simply fill out the Rafflecopter widget below to enter.
Winner will be announced next Wednesday. Open to US residents only.
Too freakin' cool! I LOVE it! Pinned it!
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Love the bag! I think the skeleton keys might be my fave!
wow that looks awesome! I love that grain stencil and the keys. I have a project I was going to try to make my own wood grain, now I can use this stencil!!
What a cool idea! I love how your bag turned out. It definitely livened it up.
Love the wood grain stencil!
This is a great looking stencil. I can see myself using it on camping scrapbooks that I make for my family after our annual camping trip.
Neat idea!
Love the wood grain!
The Keys if I have to choose!
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Yeah. I have problems like you. I am a Chevron kind of girl like you are of the wood grain species. I swoon and get weak in the knees with Chevrons. When I saw the new stencil line at Michael's I nearly just passed out. I do believe that Miss Amy has outdone herself. There. I admit it. I have an addiction. Half the problem is admitting it, but the thing is......I don't want help. I just want more Chevrons!
Neat idea!
I really like the wood grained stencil!
I love this idea!
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I am in love with the wood grained stencil! I want to make some birdhouses for my garden this summer and they would be great for these and lots of other things.
Thanks!
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The bag looks like an expensive gift bag now! Love it, and the "Wood Grain All The Things" too! 🙂
Well, of course, the wood grain is my favorite at the moment, simply because I've just finished reading about how fabulously it can vamp up a simple gift bag. I love it! Be blessed <3
I like the tangier stencil
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This looks fabulous! I love wood grain (and it's my fave of the stencils) - so I totally agree with you. "Wood Grain All The Things!"
Thank you friend! I had actually not tried these on paper yet so it's good to know that they worked and didn't tear. You are awesome! xo
Oh wow - that turned out so great! The bag looks so cute and the wood grain pattern is awesome!!
I love the chevron pattern!
Mandy Jean
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