Transform Your Botanical Gel Prints into Stunning Stencils: A Step-by-Step Guide

[@julieboyle170]

Fantastic explanation of how you create your stencils. So enjoyed. Thank you for sharing.

[@KitBellArtist]

Glad you enjoyed it! And thanks for watching!

[@JoJo-Chris]

You are just a natural teacher, such clarity and detail. I’ve been pining for a Cricut or cut ’n scan machine… Thanks for sharing your process. ❤

[@KitBellArtist]

Thanks so much! I pined for a Cricut for quite a while before breaking down and getting one. I must say it increases the ease of making stencils of all sorts!

[@annickcottom5500]

Thank you for such an informative and easy to follow tutorial. I can see Photoshop Elements is way easier to use than the big beast.

[@KitBellArtist]

Glad it was helpful! I find that Elements has everything I need and comes with a great Organizer too.

[@gwenanderson1914]

Wow - I just found you and found your instructions very clear and so informative - thanks for taking the time to go through every step. I loved the end results as well.

[@KitBellArtist]

Glad it was helpful!

[@maryelmusa6276]

Wow! Thanks for the clear instructions, Kim! You really helped me!

[@KitBellArtist]

Glad it was helpful!

[@amandavdbergh2210]

I also cut my own stencils from my prints, but manually with a craft knife. It's a therapeutic process for me, and it's something unique.

[@KitBellArtist]

Manually cutting stencils is a great option! I still cut some that way but when they get larger or more intricate, I use this method. Kind of feels like cheating ;)

[@user-JoReimer]

So very helpful. I bought a Maker on sale, have PS Elements, and am ready to put it all together after the holidays. No time to do it now. Thanks for the clarity of the process. You're a good teacher, probably from years of teaching.

[@KitBellArtist]

I love making my own stencils - even simple circles, etc. Have fun! If you have any questions, let me know.

[@lenandtannismoody9890]

Kit , this was fabulous! I thoroughly enjoyed it. You’ve peaked my interest for sure. I’ll be watching your other videos. Thank you for sharing your new passion

[@KitBellArtist]

Thanks for watching!

[@chanback1]

What a great tutorial. I’ve been doing this for a while but learned so much from you. Thank you for sharing.

[@KitBellArtist]

You are so welcome! There are always tips and tricks to learn.

[@Jeannine754]

I’d be willing to say that this how to video for using the Cricut (sp?) system is way better than anything they already have out there. You are easy to admire, my dear :)

[@KitBellArtist]

Thank you so much!

[@thewritejohansen8054]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge in a logical, conversational, and low-pressure form. I've been hand-cutting my stencils and it's frustrating. I appreciate the walk-through with the computer software. I had wondered how to do all that. I've bookmarked your video for future and look forward to your further content! Stay awesome!

[@KitBellArtist]

Glad it was helpful!

[@donnaherring2355]

Another great video that was easy to follow and understand. Thanks so much!

[@KitBellArtist]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ellenstoune8937]

Brilliant video! Thank you so much for taking the time to step by step, explain your process for creating stencils.

[@KitBellArtist]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dddowell8319]

Fantastic! Very informative and concise. Loved it, so inspiring.

[@KitBellArtist]

Glad it was helpful!

[@frananderson7615]

thank you for that Kit. You improved my photoshop elements as well as teaching me how to make the stencils.

[@KitBellArtist]

Happy to help! A program like Photoshop Elements is a big help to artists in so many ways.

[@connieebinger6343]

Great video! Really good instruction, thank you!

[@KitBellArtist]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gelpen26]

That was so interesting to watch! You’re a wonderful teacher!

[@KitBellArtist]

Thank you so much!

[@Ladysmyth]

Another clear, thorough, and oh so inspiring video. Thank you!

[@KitBellArtist]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@raelynnreffruschinni8802]

Such a great tutorial! Thanks!

[@KitBellArtist]

You're very welcome!

[@kateives1274]

Thank you Kit! That was very informative - now I know how to get my image from Photoshop to my Silhouette Design Space. So many possibilities 😄

[@KitBellArtist]

Glad it was helpful! And you are so right. There are so many possibilities!

[@anapaulaotero-illustration875]

Oh love this! Thanks for sharing! ❤

[@KitBellArtist]

Thanks for watching!

[@sue8237]

Lovely - thanks.

[@KitBellArtist]

Thanks for watching!

[@kedrynevans6240]

This was such an approachable, clear and interesting tutorial on both Photoshop and the Cricut for stencil making. I didn't even know you could get any Photoshop programs without membership, so thank you for that information as well. Great video!

[@KitBellArtist]

You are so welcome!

[@veronicadrillsma738]

Wonderful. Beautiful stencil, such a careful explanation of your process. Thank you.

[@KitBellArtist]

Glad it was helpful!

[@denisestover2416]

Thank you so much for your help!

[@KitBellArtist]

You're welcome!

[@suerothberg143]

love your videos. thank you for posting. :)

[@KitBellArtist]

Glad you like them!

[@maryfellows4159]

What a fabulous tutorial and so detailed! Thank you for taking so much time to share your process!

[@KitBellArtist]

Glad it was helpful!

[@safran4847]

Thank you!

[@KitBellArtist]

You're welcome!

[@user-JoReimer]

This is exactly what I needed. I'm trying to decide whether or not to buy a Cricut or send my designs to my granddaughter to let her do the printing. I'm still undecided. I'm not proficient with PS either, but your clear directions and my beginner PS knowledge may help me prepare my design for print or cut. You must have spent many years teaching because you know what you're doing and make the directions very clear. Thanks, Kit, for your generosity with technique and design instructions. You're my favorite online teacher.

[@KitBellArtist]

Thank you so much! I have spent many years teaching and have always enjoyed it. Now KZbin is providing me with a new way of doing so.

[@mariannek.3701]

Excellent video, I have elements also and do similar things, but this gave me a lot of inspiration. I have silhouette studio instead of cricut. Thanks so much for sharing your process and look forward to more videos

[@KitBellArtist]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tamsynsimmonds6027]

Hi Kit, Thank you so much for generously sharing your process and taking the time to make such detailed videos. I've found them all very inspiring and they have helped spark my creativity again.

[@KitBellArtist]

Glad to hear that!

[@robinledrew6963]

very clear!

[@KitBellArtist]

Glad to hear that!

[@patriciarock6894]

I find this whole process amazing. I’ve never seen it done before and your detail is inspiring. It makes me want to buy a cricket and a computer program and possibly move into a whole new realm of possibilities. Thank you thank you thank you.

[@KitBellArtist]

It does open up a whole world of possibilities, doesn't it!

[@susangantz439]

Exactly what I wanted to see. I’ve not yet tried Photoshop Elements. I think I need to!

[@KitBellArtist]

You are very welcome!

[@avanellehansen4525]

Beautiful artwork. Clear instructions and such a pleasant voice. I'm cutting mine by hand.

[@KitBellArtist]

Thank you very much!

[@MaureenRogers-j4j]

Which criticil cutter do you have? Love your videos btw.

[@KitBellArtist]

I have a Cricut Maker. I love that once I have done the computer work, I can recut the stencil at any time. I can easily change it's size if that is of use. Simple stencils - circles, rectangles, etc. are really simple to make with the Cricut Design Space.

[@karenholst8306]

👍👍👍💕💕💕🇩🇰

[@KitBellArtist]

Thank you for watching!

[@kokoslores9666]

This is a good video, but not everybody has the money to buy an expensive stencil cutter or suscribe Photoshop. But there is another way to produce unique stencils: Paint or copy images directly onto the plastic sheet and cut the image out with a cutter or scissors. It takes even less time than the procedure with Photoshop and printer. Have fun! ❤ PS: If you want to sell stencils though Photoshop might be the better choice. 😉

[@KitBellArtist]

Absolutely manually cutting stencils is a good option! I went this route because my hands are pretty arthritic and I wanted to create some intricate stencils.

[@mollyduncan6793]

Thank you for your excellent walk through with getting the image ready for Cricut.

[@KitBellArtist]

@@mollyduncan6793 Thanks for watching!

[@tanyahunter7320]

Beautifully clear demonstration of your process. Thanks for sharing 🎉❤

[@KitBellArtist]

Thanks for watching!