I cut out three stencils so far and my index and middle finger on the right hurts like crazy! There is a lot of pain I endure just to make some customized stenciled Hello Kittified goodies for my friends and I… I usually start off with simple sketches on paper. I also look at current trends that I am into. I made a template in Adobe Illustrator and started placing the elements I want to use:
I printed out the graphics and tried to size them up and I started to get busy:
I print out the graphics to the size I want and I use a glue stick or spray mount the paper to cardstock, or in this case, a manila folder.
One of the not-so-fun parts of stenciling = cutting out the details. I would probably enjoy it a lot more if I didn’t put too much pressure on my fingers, but that is something I have never been able to figure out how to control…
My index finger started turning red when I started cutting the letters. It is hard to tell in the image, but it started hurting like crazy. I only endured enough pain to finish off the letters, then I called it a night.
The good thing about stencils is that you do not have to cut them out perfectly. Having the rough edges gives it more of a street and urban feel, which is perfect for stencils. It also makes the design more customized and unique.
Trying out some different placements before I commit with the black spray paint:
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your stencils look awesome! and nice idea too!
We need to go Tee Plus!! I think they might look super cute with popsicle-type colored shirts… like purple or orange.
Hey… have you thought of putting the hellokittyjunkie.com on the backside of the shirt?
that’s a great idea joy! i was actually just gonna stencil on something neutral, but bright popsicle colors are perfect! and yes, i made a long hellokittyjunkie.com for the back.
these are awesome i am jealous : ( wish i knew how to do this.
O im jealous I really want one badly now
I love your idea, and the stencils are too cute. I’m jealous! ;(
Wow, these shirts are gonna look great…can’t wait to see the finished product. You’re so creative Miss Maria! I saw the bag too…Are you gonna create a whole line?
Anyhoo, I saw this on a blog and wanted to send it to you. You probably know about it already but thought I’d send it just in case. Hello Kitty hotel in Hong Kong: http://daisypinkcupcake.blogspot.com/2008/05/hello-kitty.html
simply adorable. how can i snag me one of those?? im sure youve had quite a few requests already!