Your video saved our Father's day gift, thank you!!!

@thediystruggle

Ай бұрын

So glad to help!!!

Very, very informative video. Great, job and thank you!

Love your video. Great basic info and tips. Thanks so much. Love your explanations.

@thediystruggle

23 күн бұрын

So glad!

Great work Brandi.

Yes, the blue stencil is from dollar tree! I have that same stencil!

Thank you for taking time to share your methods. Looking forward to seeing your next project.

Hey Brandi! I look forward to each n every video you put out. This is yet another good one. I tend to screw my stuff up n have redo it several times. 😂 😂 😂

My Brandi!!! Always rockin the teachin!!

Brandi, thank you so very much. I have learned a lot from tutorials. I am doing better with my crafting.

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

I am so happy to help Karen!!!

Wow! I didn't know how to use my stencils and had no idea about sealing before you stencil. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and wisdom. Love ya!🌹🌹🌹

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure Cathy!

@susanruppel434

Жыл бұрын

I can see how much time you put in this. It is soo appreciated!

Great video, learned so much, thanks

I love your tutorials, Brandi! I love how you used a variety of tools and sealers to shows us a variety of results! I appreciate this and YOU so much! ❤

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

Aww thank you so much Girlie! I just try to make videos I myself want to see. Like, its nice to learn HOW to sencil but what should we use and why, and what else can we do if we have issues... I really ask myself questions like this before I create content latley. I hope it is helping all of you as much as I think it would help me!

Brandi thank you so much for sharing! I’m loving your Tuesday videos! Really helping me with my crafting ❤❤

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

I am thrilled to hear that Carol!!!

Thank you for sharing everything. I'm new to stenciling and like learning from you. I really enjoy your videos and you make me laugh

I've used stencils in the past without success. Now, I'm ready and willing to try again. Thank you, Brandi. I enjoy watching your videos because you're in them!

@thediystruggle

9 ай бұрын

Thanks girlie!! I have been trying to be in more of them! I hate filming myself. It has been an adjustment..lol

@palagold4926

9 ай бұрын

You're doing a great job whether you're filming yourself or not. I hear your voice, I love your humor, and you explain everything very well. Almost 33,000 subscribers agree with me. Sometimes others, will, talk smack about you to keep from having to look at themselves. It's easier...isn't it? To each his own!@@thediystruggle

Brandi thank you so much for all of the information you give us every week. I had stopped using stencils because they never came out well for me. After your tips I am ready to try again. Keep up the Tuesday videos. They are so informative and fun.

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

I am happy this is inspiring you to want to try again! I hope you get amazing results going forward Pamela!

Thank you so much it's been a big help now that I know I been a better stenciler every time I stencil I'm getting better results. You have a blessed evening.

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

I am so glad Jill! You have a wonderful rest of your week my friend!

Thanks for these useful tips.

Brandiiiii I LOVE YOU for doing this tutorial! I told u thst I ALWAYS have bleedthrough issues ALL THE TIME and asked all types of questions so this video is PERFECT for me!! Ty live! Ty ty tyyyyyy!!!❤❤❤❤

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that so much Gaby! I hope it can continue helping as you keep doing stencils!!

Excellent tutorial as always.

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

Thank so much Kim

Thanks Brandi! I know how to stencil, mostly in theory … but always have issues with the results. This info should help me! Thanks again❤

Thanks Brandy

Very helpful !! Thanks dear, Kathylyn

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

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Thank you for sharing this! Very helpful 🙂

Thank you 🙏🏼so much! I’m new to crafting and this video solved many of my stencil mishaps. I can’t wait to follow your guide lines and see positive results.

@thediystruggle

3 ай бұрын

That's wonderful!!

Love your tutorials, thank you for sharing 🤗

Really good info. Thanks for the demonstration.

This is so great! I need supplies immediately! Thank goodness I am going to town tomorrow! Thank you so much! 💗

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure Terri! I am so glad I could help!

I make stencils with my Sizzix Big Shot die cutting machine, but love DT stencils. I've bleached shirts and used fabric paint with those DT stencils and they work great. I use quilters adhesive spray for the non sticky stencils. I LOVE Technique Tuesday!!😍

Hey Brandi, I really appreciate this very informative video. You're the best. Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge, from your experiences. 😊 ❤

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure Robin! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Thank you for the great information

Thank you for sharing! It’s very informative.

Thanks for sharing these tips, they are very helpful.

Using a soft toothbrush helps to clean them too :) Great video Brandi! I am excited to try the decoupage method :) Very cool. My headache just went away LOL

Your tutorials are always helpful! Thank you

@thediystruggle

6 ай бұрын

Glad you like them! Thanks so much!

Thank you so much for this tutorial. Really helpful because I’ve tried stencils n they just didn’t come out right

Thanks you have answered questions for me 😊

Love videos like this! Thanks.

Love, love the info you give us. It is so helpful, and I am still laughing how you say "smosh". To me that is so funny!! thanks

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

haha!!!

Thanks for all the good advice, btw, I love your ring!

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Patricia!

Thank you. I have never stenciled, but I will try now. Thank you for sharing. God Bless.

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

Aww, I'm so happy to hear that! Thank you for hanging out Pamela!

Thanks Brandi, I love your tutorial videos, they are great for me. I never knew about putting medium in before the paint, maybe now I’ll get better stencils cos mine don’t come out very good when I’ve finished them. These videos are really helpful to me.

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

Just be patient with the dreaded dry time..lol

Very helpful, thanks Brandi

@thediystruggle

11 ай бұрын

My pleasure! Happy to help

Thanks Brandi! Great tutorial

@thediystruggle

11 ай бұрын

My pleasure!! Thank you for hanging out with me!

Thank you! I was trying to stencil some butterflies for my niece and it wasn’t going well. Never knew it was so hard to stencil well lol. Your tips helped!

@thediystruggle

6 ай бұрын

I am so happy they helped!!! I hope your projects turned out amazing!

Thanks Brandi I need to try these so I can figure out what works for me.I get really stressed out trying to stencil.

Thank you. You answered all my questions. ❤

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

Thank you so much for this!!

Excellent video!

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Great job thanks 😊

Thanks for doing this tutorial! I always wanted to visually see the differences & decide what medium to use…😀

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

I am glad I could help Mary! In terms of application you really see, the stencil can be applied with great results with any of those tools really. I truly believe the off loading is what makes a good stencil. the less on your tool of choice to apply the better!

So HELPFUL! Thanks!

@thediystruggle

11 ай бұрын

My pleasure!!! I am glad to help!!

Thank you for sharing ❤️❤️

Thank you for taking the time to teach us how to do the amazing things you do. I probably will never get as good as you but, I'm very grateful that you're willing to share.

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

I hope you GET BETTER.. Like I tell my kids I don't teach or tell y'all to do things like I do so you do it like ME!! I do it so you excel and become better than me!!! The students should always surpass the teacher so to speak..lol

@debbiedeshong7949

Жыл бұрын

@@thediystruggle Thx for the positivity. If you see a shining star, that will be me LOL

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

awww (hugs)

You crack me up! Thanks for all of your tips. I hate to clean brushes too. I rinse them out and let them sit all day or overnight in a mixture of half water and half Murphy Oil Soap. If I have a crusty one, I put it in a cup of boiling water with the oil soap. Haven't lost one yet.

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

Ohh... oil soap I must try this!!

Great class

Really helpful! Thanks you

Very helpful, thanks!

Such a great video Brandi! Thank you so much. Just exactly on time. I just invested in a lot of font stencils. I needed those tips ❤❤❤

So here I am trying to learn to stencil LOL

@thediystruggle

2 ай бұрын

You got this!!! You can do it!!

Nice ❤ Thank you.

@thediystruggle

Ай бұрын

You're welcome 😊 thanks for stopping by!!!

Very nice tips. Can you smear modpodge over your finished product?

I never stenciled before I am trying to stencil my mailbox. Having trouble with the stencil not popping up. Going to try the modpodge. Thank you. :)

@thediystruggle

2 ай бұрын

I hope it helps!!🧡💚❤️💙

Great ideas... thank you ....

I like the stipple brush and the regular sponge the best

So I have a. If not it's kind of like wood but that stuff that you show nothing planks. Will I have something like that? Should I paint it first before I use my my stencil but my stencil is a paper. Can I use paint still?

I hate that I missed your live! Watching now, though! ❤

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

I didnt get it up till late, a lot of editing yesterday, I worked on this and almost have fridays video done!! I like getting them up earlier for more notice but just didnt happen,, *ugh

@susanruppel434

Жыл бұрын

@@thediystruggle Wow, What kind of energy drink do you use 😂

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

I run on Coffee..lol I love Starbies!!!

Thank you so much for making this video. I have issues with stencils. I struggle at it. so will try these ideas. I have a hard time getting them to be crisp. I get bleed throughs a lot. Grrr. 🤬😡🤣😊💯💯💯💖💖💖💖👍👍👍

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

Make sure to let the mediums dry before applying the stencil color over them. That usually helps alot

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THANKS YOU GOODNESS 🌟 DAPHNE COTTON ALWAYS 💜

Trach girl, teach. 🎉🎉🎉

Had a hard time finding makeup sponges as well. But you can get them at Target.

Thank u so much

Hi Brandie, glad I watched this video. I got the paint around the stencil, I blotted the pounder so it was almost dry. How do I get a perfect stencil like your first one?

@thediystruggle

21 күн бұрын

Just take your time and tapity tap tap!!

@Sandra-ju6nz

21 күн бұрын

@@thediystruggle Exactly! I tried more today and used small pounders I have lots of sizes it turned out pretty good for practicing 😂

How do you line up letter stencils to make word? So the letters are not far apart or to close. But just right.

@thediystruggle

26 күн бұрын

A lot of times you have to wait for one to dry or use a heat gun!! They lay them . Hope that helps

This is a great tutorial. What is the Dixie Belle product that you used?

@thediystruggle

5 ай бұрын

The gilding wax. It's amazing. A little stinky but amazing!

Which medium would you suggest to use to help with bleed through on paper?? Happy Crafting from Phoenix, AZ. 🤗❤️

@thediystruggle

Ай бұрын

I would use the paint color of the background over the stencil then let it dry. And make sure to use the off load method so the applicator is completely dry almost and gently tap the color in. Hope that helps!

I use my brush to clean the stencil that way I clean both at the same time ☺️☺️☺️

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

Look at you dropping this knowledge gem. I love this.. so much I am about to add this to my craft hacks..lol seriously an awesome way to kill 2 birds with one stone!

would this Mod Podge work on an already painted surface on canvas? thanks

@thediystruggle

2 ай бұрын

Depends on the item I think. I don't feel comfortable giving an answer without seeing it and knowing the paint etc...

@pagalmasala

2 ай бұрын

@@thediystruggle would matte ModPodge work with the stencils on whatever you're working on?

@pagalmasala

2 ай бұрын

@@thediystruggle I guess the PodPodge was put on too thick. I took off the stencil, and it tore off the paint (waaahhhh!!!) Terrible I guess I need a thicker canvas. Wood panels here are TOO expensive---and Amazon ripped me off.

U r so sweet. Thank you for sharing.,

@thediystruggle

Ай бұрын

My pleasure 😊 Thank you for watching!!

Uhhh what was the Dixie Belle? Am I dumb? 😂 Thank you! 💗

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

Not dumb at all, it was their satin clear coat sealer. I just wanted to show you, that with that you can also use a Brand retailer that can not be easily found in stores to accomplish the look

Can I practice and drawing paper?

@thediystruggle

6 ай бұрын

Absolutely

I hate it when the people demonstrating are slobs about cleaning and maintaining their materials. Ugh.

@thediystruggle

9 ай бұрын

Whoooaaa there susan!!! Name calling isn't necessary and lucky for YOU there is a huge world of youtube for you to find someone that you rather spend positive energy on verses spewing negative!! It's easy to judge when you are not in other people's shoes! May your evening be happier than the nasty comment you left me with.