How To Make A Stencil with a Cricut

[@kristybuckner5049]

What is your website and how do I download the stencil?

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Hey Kristy! Here is the H - design.cricut.com/#/design/95758896 and the ome - design.cricut.com/#/design/75827821

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

These files are available in Cricut Design Space.

[@K_Wolff]

What paint/stain did you use before applying the stencil?

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Varathane's Briarsmoke

[@K_Wolff]

Kim and Garrett make it thank you!!!!

[@juliesanders6501]

So glad I found your site! You guys are funny and informative. HINT: when staining wood and using a stencil, brush on 2 light coats of polyurethane and let dry (should take a few minutes) BEFORE you paint. This will 'seal' the vinyl and you won't get any bleeds. I found this trick online someplace and it works beautifully.

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Ok! Sounds like a good idea! Thanks!

[@sharyndepriest8149]

3-2-1 Contact was its own show. Great video. Thanks

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Thanks Sharyn!

[@feistycitrus]

Cursing didn’t bother me as one of the other commenters complained about. Be yourselves. I learned what incame here to learn and appreciate you both posting this tutorial. Liked and subscribed to your channel.

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Thanks Brenda!

[@alotenti9248]

Wife got her cricut for Christmas, of course i'm learning it. Have viewed a view videos where they just talk you to death, found this video and it's right to the point without the fluff. Great job, keep the tutorials on point and we'll be back often.

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Thanks Al!

[@mshade353]

Beautiful! Hint: If you paint the background instead of staining it, apply the stencil after the background dries, then take a sponge paint roller and paint over the stencil with the background paint, let it dry, then paint over the stencil with the contrasting color. Painting the stencil with the background paint first seals the edges of the stencil and prevents bleeding. It works great. And thanks for making the video. I really enjoyed it...will be subscribing to your channel.

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Thanks for the great tip Mary!

[@dorraine420]

Thank you for being real, I hate fake people who try to make it look perfect. Garrett, my husband eats while helping me too :)

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Thanks Dorraine! I just kinda snack all day and this video was taped on a Saturday morning. So you know what that means.... Wawa breakfast.... Hash browns!!! I love Wawa! I hope you live near a Wawa.

[@dorraine420]

@@KimandGarrettmakeit lol...my husband says the same thing...

[@LorraineCastellon-Rowe]

Love this!! Great tutorial!! You two are so cute too!! How wonderful that you work together!! Thank you for sharing your talent with us!! ❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Thank you Lorraine!

[@maleriestone]

You guys rock! Thanks for keeping it real Garrett! I’m always snacking... and would have said the same thing 😂

[@JeriAnnHenson]

No 321 contact and the electric company were two different shows! Thank you for allowing me to be old! LOL!

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Thanks Jeri-Ann! :)

[@barngirl39]

I love your video and how your hubby is into the project. My hubby helps me, too and it makes for a fun time. Thank you for the video!!

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Yes, thanks! It definitely makes it more entertaining! :)

[@BarbZeb]

You two are adorable, loved your project, I haven't checked out your website yet but I do plan to. I am a new cricut owner and I'm checking out all the possibilities. Loving all the DIY's. Thank you. Can't wait to check out the rest of your video's, YES of course I subscribed!

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Thanks Barbara! Glad to have you on board!!! :)

[@hottrizzle]

Great team work..Sign looks great

[@ayalam1022]

Your husband is funny!! Really enjoyed watching 😁

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Thanks Maribel! :)

[@JBTN2006]

There are some really good comments and helpful answers. Thank you for replying to them and not just focusing on your latest video and keeping questions hanging. Very good video for me. Touched on many of my questions.

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Thanks JB!

[@gutygortega]

Just found your channel I thought you guys were funny true! No faking and pretending to be something else! New subscriber here🙌🏼

[@drewjohnson4673]

He was faking being kool.

[@orianayoung]

same.

[@nikadejong3505]

I totally enjoyed every part of the video... Thanks for the tutorial and the files! You guys work great together. I'm subscribing. Excited to see your other videos. Thanks again!

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

+Nika DeJong Thank you! And Thanks for subscribing!

[@jzdesignztv1314]

Pure relationship and work goals💕❤️

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

💕💕💕💕

[@meygank1]

love this video!!! I think you explained everything really well and I think Garret is hilarious!! Definitely subscribed!! :-)

[@Jess-xl1ku]

Thanks so much for a great video! You have explained things very well so it’s easy to understand!

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

+Jess 4 Thank you! Our goal is to show that anyone can do it, build it or make it themselves. If Garrett can complete these projects, anyone can. He has the attention span of a gnat.

[@icreatecrafts8462]

Omg so glad I found your channel! Subscribed and love your videos!

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Thanks for subscribing! :)

[@kathyzoppa2058]

You made the project look so easy!

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

It was! You should try it Kathy! :)

[@jeanniewinters9750]

Being new to Cricut I am looking for videos that explain how to do something quickly. Your video hit a bullseye for me. I don’t like those videos out there that take too long explaining and re explaining what they are going to do. Thanks for the video. Garrett remember you could be explaining in front of children. Well done!

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Thanks Jeannie! We are so glad you enjoyed the video. We plan to be more careful about the language. We had similar feedback. He doesn't plan on eating in anymore of the videos either. HAHA! Oh, we also started to let the girls do videos when they come up with ideas. Thanks again!

[@mrskoyote782]

I am brand new to the Cricut world of stenciling- (and everything else) I love your video and it really is helping me with my first one!!! somewhere in my learning- someone mentioned using a tennis ball to rub the stencil down on wood surfaces...sounded like a great idea to me- I will try when i get that far! Thanks so much for your teaching videos!!!

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Thanks Mrs Koyote! Good luck and share your projects with us at [e-mail]!

[@AlpheusPope]

"3-2-1 Contact" and the "Electric Company" are not the same show. Long time PBS watcher as a kid. :)

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

ah yes! Thanks Alpheus! 3-2-1 Contact had the Bloudhound Gang and The Electric Company had Spider-man. They don't make show like that anymore. Someone should bring them back.

[@MrGetItOnJonez]

Great Video Guys. Looking to add to my business. I shall be trying this soon. Thanks

[@pm-r6136]

I love, love your sign!!! You make it look easy but I'll try it!!!

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Let us know how it goes!

[@Luna-uk7yq]

Awesome tutorial! Thank you so much for sharing, you guys are a cute couple :)

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Thanks!!! :)

[@bellaomaliug9322]

First time on your channel, loved your video.

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Thanks so much!!

[@MsFUs1]

I thought about getting a cricket for my hand painted sign business but after watching I think it’s just easier to keep hand painting

[@evpatch]

You are both so cute. Husband is funny. I'm new to Cricut and found this very informative.

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

+Evelyn Foley Thanks Evelyn! He keeps me laughing all of the time!

[@karencrisp9026]

Hello Kim and Garrett! I'm a new to the Cricut world and found your channel. I can't wait to start making these kinds of signs! You guys are awesome in the video and I love it that y'all didn't edit out Garrett's SOB hahahahaha.

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Ha!

[@richellenicholls6912]

Came across this video as I was catching up on some of my other saved channels. Glad i took the time to watch. It's nice to see how well you guys work together :) And to see the oopsies when they happen (getting stain on your shirt :D )

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Thanks Richelle! I just made that shirt! Kim handed me a smock, but for some reason I always think "THIS time I won't get anything on me!"

[@richellenicholls6912]

@@KimandGarrettmakeit lol...Murphy's Law always gets me, so I know to take precautions! ;)

[@pollyadams2858]

I really enjoyed the video and how you showed everything step by step. I would just suggest a little more detail on the computer for us beginners please..thanks from a slow learner lol!! Loved the humor in your video!!!

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Thanks for the feedback Polly! I'm happy to show more detail.

[@lisakrupsky6887]

Soooo cool:) great team work guys. Ty

[@johnthompson3462]

excellent, down to earth tutorial.Plus great sign

[@lflinke]

Thank you for such an easy to follow tutorial! Love the humor in it too!!

[@veronicaaguilera8855]

Love it! Thanks for keeping it real! I just subscribed!

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Thanks Veronica!

[@renekaingram]

Teamwork makes the dream work!❤️

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Yes! :)

[@veronikakapustinska9098]

Enjoyed watching! Cool thing to do! Looks very nice! 👍

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@familiacolon831]

You’re a good team together

[@dancagle2533]

Thank you

[@kristir5820]

I love doing signs on board.

[@sworley1956]

This was educational and he was amusing!

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Thanks sworley!

[@sherrydarnell8631]

Enjoyed the video. Very informative and cute. Thank you.

[@zild71]

Very nice! 😍

[@mertz7305]

Karl Urban is wondering how he landed on this channel making a pallet sign. 😂 J/J. Great tut guys!

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Good question!

[@scottishlasssuze]

New subscriber! Love this video, thank you for sharing x

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Thanks Peggy! :)

[@cathyrowe4033]

Thanks great video.

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Thanks Cathy! :)

[@SherryFalls]

Love this thanks

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

You are so welcome!

[@angieflatt734]

I love your video

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

+Angie Flatt Thanks Angie!

[@rosemarietruppa9844]

Great video.

[@Happybidr]

Hey, y’all! I am a new subscriber to your channel. I found you through a comment you made on another KZbin channel where you said you two were going to try something they did and I thought, I want to see that...! And I clicked on your logo from the comment. Would you all do a video sometime talking about your own workshop and what tools, etc., you have and how it is set up? That would be interesting (if you haven’t done it already). Put it on Pinterest, too. Thanks!

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Thanks! Yep, we were just talking about re-doing our workshop. We will put all those videos up.

[@delorisbledsoe2959]

Thanks for your video. I recently bought my cricket. I'm having fun learning how to make my measurements equal to my image on my cricket. I realize are machines are different however I feel like I'm making more difficult than it is.. Stressed!

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

+Deloris Bledsoe Hi Delores! Can you provide more details? Maybe we can make that the topic of a video.

[@jragnes]

Thanks for the tutorial. Just a suggestion, it looks more professional to stain both front and all of the back. Keep making more of these! And thanks so much for the cricut file!

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

+Julie Agnes Yes! Thanks for the feedback! I agree, we'll do that in the future.

[@floweryang528]

Love your video. Can you tell me what color is the stain? Thanks!

[@theartcorner]

Love this Thanks 🤗

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Thanks!!!

[@NeedsMoreSubs]

3 2 1 Contact was a different show distinct from The Electric Company. Though both were on PBS and both had a show creator in common but, yeah, two different shows. Thanks Google!

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Thanks for making me go look it up too! :)

[@kaseydaugherty409]

I always yell...."hey you GUYYYYYYYYS!!!" Does anyone else remember that's how the electric company used to open?

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Yes!!!! :)

[@aloneinfiction4101]

This is so cool!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Thank you!!

[@OscarsPlaces]

Beautiful

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Thanks! :)

[@cindyhappel7376]

Awesome sauce!!!!!

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Thank you!!!

[@cathylobo4569]

beautiful, thanks for the video

[@2frans]

How do i keep the inside of some of the letters intact when making a stencil....like the a. Love your videos! Thank you!

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Good question! We are just very careful when weeding

[@nicolemiller-smith3425]

What paper are you using to make your stencils? What type of paint are you using to paint on the wood?

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Hi Nicole! Here we used removable vinyl, Oracal 631. We used paper stencils for our Welcome sign. We used craft paper and cut the stencils with the Cricut. We used white chalk paint to paint the letters.

[@babyfox1957]

Great video! Sorry you messed up your shirt, lol

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

+Reba Spurlock Thanks! We got a lot of comments about the language when Garrett messed up his shirt, but he literally just made that shirt earlier that morning.

[@ClearlyCards]

Brilliant!!!!

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Thanks Becca!

[@TheMzDover]

Have you done this on a vertical porch sign? Just got my cricut cut smart 2, and boy do I need help!!

[@3588only]

Apart from the method you are using of making this wooden sign, can you recommend what other methods. Thanks.

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Hi Ralph. We try to show various techniques in our videos. Is there something specific you were looking for?

[@liudas5377]

Great job, Thanks...

[@drewjohnson4673]

Sometimes it doesn't pay to be TOO KOOL

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Karma gets me every time! Haha

[@drewjohnson4673]

@@KimandGarrettmakeit i really liked the informational parts. sorry I came on bold. I am not into bravado and corny. Have a great day. Mike

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Thanks Mike! This was one of our earlier videos. We have calmed down the corny. Now we just go unscripted and film it. We try to edit out the boring parts...

[@drewjohnson4673]

@@KimandGarrettmakeit Keep having fun.

[@jeangeorge3143]

T hanks for this project

[@jeanculver5508]

Very helpful

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Thanks Jean!

[@rosemaryburton175]

Yes I am sure you are correct

[@cindyarocha9396]

Thank you I just found you.

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

+cindy arocha Glad you enjoyed it!

[@cindyabbott780]

I'd love to know information on the stain you used. Such a beautiful color

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Varathane's Briarsmoke

[@cindyabbott780]

@@KimandGarrettmakeit , Thank You!!! Too bad you don't have an affiliate link to at least give you a little kickback :-( Thank you again, I am now an official subscriber. Great video! Cindy

[@terrijenkins1733]

Kim do you sell the vinyl letters for people who don't have a circuit

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Sorry Terri! We're not that big.... yet ;) 😉

[@nadjaharrison772]

Which cricut do you have? Does it also do the printing for T-shirt’s? The link under the video didn’t work

[@bestsimplejourney7124]

Why not just add the cut out to the board and skip the transfer paper and pealing process?

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

How do you seal it so it doesn't peel? I added the vinyl to an outdoor sign that eventually peeled. But I used spray acrylic, maybe I needed to brush it on?

[@reneedrybread1390]

What kind of wood and what kind of stain did you use, I really like the outcome.

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

1x3's from the local hardware stores. Stain is Varathane in Briarsmoke

[@vanessapalomino2265]

So I didn't sand my wood. I purchased wood from Home Depot, spray painted, it and thought it would be ok. When I attempted to put my stencil, it didn't adhere at all. Would I still be able to sand the wood?

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

+Vanessa Palomino Yes, you can sand painted wood, you'll have to reapply the paint, but it should adhere after that.

[@pjj9491]

Yall are so funny and cute🤗

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Thank you!

[@lisaharris9143]

Hello I am new at Cricut , I want to make a large sign how do I what size to make the letters ? How do I separate the letters as they don’t fit . Can you send me a video ?

[@sheribarkhimer521]

did you use just regular vinyl? Not stencil vinyl??

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Yep, either works, but we have a very large role of Oracal 631 so we used that.

[@CHRIS-iz4ku]

which number vinyl did you use? i usually use 651... thats pretty hard to weed up when you place it or did you use a peelable vinyl?

[@gardeninggrandma5247]

Hi -- What is the recommended type mat to use for vinyl? I'm new to the Cricut and vinyl! Thanks

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

oracal!

[@kathyhabrial796]

Why don’t you just use permanent vinyl instead of stenciling?

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

We really haven't tried permanent vinyl on our farmhouse signs. Definitely seems easier. Have you had good luck with it? Any peeling issues? How well does it have to be sanded?

[@FranksDIY]

Enjoyed watching this and it will come in handy for some future projects coming up. Thanks Ill sub you to see more.

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Aw thanks for watching! We really appreciate it!

[@lesleymills4383]

How what type of vinyl and transfer tape did you use please

[@tamigurl3186]

You guys are so cute and I love this video, is the vinyl you using 651? I don’t know if you mentioned it or I missed the type you used... Thanks and You gained a new subscriber...

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Hey Tami! There is a GOOD chance we said it wrong. HA! It's ORACAL 631, I snagged it on Amazon. amzn.to/2EJAext

[@lucyirvine574]

hey just wondering what type of vinyl did u use ?

[@priscilabrengle8782]

Wondering the same

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

We used Oracal 631.

[@browndog9402]

Very informative video,we just got our machine today, is there something to cut out so we can reuse the stencil?

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

We're working on a reusable stencil video, so keep a lookout, it's coming soon!

[@debiroberts9514]

Great sign you two, what color stain did garrett use on the sign?

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Thanks! Stain is Varathane in Briarsmoke

[@danahickles3197]

How do you make a paper stencil that is reusable for painting?

[@tonyalucas8555]

I just got my circut and I'm completely lost and confused on how to begin using it.

[@miriahgaudy6020]

do you need an internet server to use the cricut air 2?? Or can I use design space from my phone?? THank you in advance!

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

You can connect your Cricut to your laptop through a cable or you can connect through your phone via a wifi (internet router).

[@leisageorge9522]

Hi, I have not played enough with my cricut, it's at work. Therefore not sure, can I use any font for a stencil or do I need to look for something particular? Thank you for your wonderful videos. Leisa

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

+Leisa George Hi Leisa! Thanks! You can pretty much use any font. Thats part of what makes the Cricut so great!

[@momofboys8449]

Oops one more question, (which my other friends who are begginners also have this same issue)... when I cut any font/words... then try to get backing off it sticks to the vinyl to the point you wanna throw it out the window...its not cutting too deep nor is it the pressure. I am using the air pro 2... Thanks for any and all help and tips.

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

With text, you'll want to weed out everything but the text, then add your transfer tap over it before peeling off the backing. Did that help?

[@lindseybreedlove3426]

Do you recommend using the chalk paint vs. Acrylic paint for wood sign projects?

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

I'd say chalk paint, but both work.

[@SCGNiagara101]

So... you can't use some kind of plastic instead of vinyl? Seems like a pain in the rear. I thought these machines could cut thicker stuff?

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

They can cut thicker things but vinyl works so well!

[@allandocater6296]

Stodoys is full of amazing tips. It helped me a lot.