Contact paper like this is the best material for stenciling. I’ve now switched to exclusively stenciling all of my signs because of this video. Thank you!

THANK YOU! I just found your channel about a month ago. And I love all of your projects you have inspired me so much. I just got my new cameo about a week ago, and I've been struggling to get things right. I have made some progress thanks to you but this video answers even more questions. I have been having trouble transferring stencils to the wood with some work I got it. I tried glad press and seal that worked pretty well. Not too sticky but sticky enough to hold those small pieces. Just yesterday I got 10 7 1/2 x 7 1/2 blocks of wood cut I plan to be busy today thanks to you. Thanks for all your inspiration and great videos keep it up

I never thought of using contact paper. Great idea! Also loved your critique on sponge brushes. Thx!

Thanks so much I am keeping a tip folder on all your settings for using the contact paper for my wood projects!!! THANKS SO SO MUCH!!!

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I just purchased my cameo 3 last night and I was COMPLETELY lost even after watching 3 hours of tutorials and videos 😩 you explained all my remaining questions and can't wait to try this method out 😁💜

Thank you for this! Especially the tip about the centimeter ruler.

So glad I found your video... changing the "force"/"depth" setting made all of the difference in cutting my contact paper successfully!

That was the most clear and detailed information I've seen for either Cricut or Silhouette.

Awesome video Shannon! Thanks for your videos. I tried Glad Press "n" Seal with that contact paper to transfer and it worked. Keep the videos coming. I enjoy them!

Thank you so much for this video! Love the details in your tutorials....can't wait for part 2!

Thanks for this video. I had some contact paper on hand so I tried making a stencil. Did not work well first time without the mat but second time, I used the mat and it worked great!

another tip... draw a box around you design the size of your piece of wood and set cut lines, the cameo will do the work for you and much easier getting it centered on the wood that way.

Excellent tutorial! Thanks Love your makeup- very natural. Thanks again for your great tutorial❣️

Can't wait for part 2!! Thanks for sharing!! Holly

I found using dental tools works great as a pick. Drug stores have these in the toothpaste section.

So glad to come across this video , I just saw this recently and wanted more information about it. TFS ❤️

Beautiful and nicely done. Perfect step by step.

Thanks Shannon, new to the world of Cricut and found this extremely helpful and in plain terms so easy to understand.

Thanks so much Shannon! This tutorial is just what I needed!

Thank you so much for this & all your videos! Now if I make enough on my sales this month I can purchase this Silhouette Cameo machine! Keep me in your prayers. You're in mine. :) I love your videos! just starting out crafting now that my kids are grown. I did do a little when they were young, but now I can really put my time into it. Crafting is what I love to do best! I helped open the first Hobby Lobby store here in Alexandria, LA. I'm telling my age now, lol. Anyway, love your videos and want to say you're great!! Keep up the good work! many blessings to you!!!

Thank you for that amazing detailed tutorial! I need to buy a silhouette soon it's just amazing! I'm a follower buy heart, I absolutely love your work so ready for part 2.

They have mechanics picks at harbor freight 3 pack one straight, 2 bent.

you are a live saver Shannon. I was literally looking up a tutorial on cutting the contact paper when i got the notification of this video. Thank you! i love your videos. Wish me luck. I am off to try this, only i dont have the ratchet blade yet. Hope you have a great day. Hugs, Shannin

Awesome tuturial even for people who do not have the Cameo yet. Thanks for sharing. You deserve much more subscribers and views.

... at 1:13... I had the same problem finding a good weeding tool, and I had worked for a Professional Sign Co. and needed one badly... ... I bought (at the Dollar Store) a Dental Cleaning Pick... It worked in a pinch... or is that pick... lol

Great video! Love all the tips which is great for us newbies! Thank you!!!

Loved this! I sincerely hope you sell something that says, “Everything is a lot of work, just put your love into it.” Great quote!

Thank you for this video! Very helpful !

Silhouette's are nice..They make a back ground for your subject and enable you a basic shape to decorate with the details .. or just leave as they are.

Really enjoy your teaching ....So talent and I love the way you explain it all........

Hi there Shannon, loved this video. I just received my silhouette- so excited. It’s been 8 months since you posted this video, and I’m not sure if you’ve posted the 2nd video yet or if I just can’t find it?

Great tutorial, thanks!

Hi. Anxious to learn your technique. Thank you

Great instruction & info! tyfs honey!

Thank you for your detailed tutorial. I found it extremely helpful. Now I have a dilemma, and need to go shopping for a Silhouette :( LOL I love that you can feed the contact paper without a cutting mat! You are so sweet to share you knowledge with all of us who wait (sometimes impatiently) for your next video.

You are my hero! I love everything you do!

Harbor Freight stores have a similar tool set. Very handy!

Oh Boy now I want a Silhouette gheez I hope Santa can swap it out with the Cricut Air I asked for ;) Thanks again for all the great tips!

I agree. weeding tools need to be sharp, I have a Cricut Weeding tool and it's useless because it so blunt, I end up using an plain old Exacto knife like I used in a Vinyl sign shop years ago.

I really need to invest into one!! It makes it to my cart so many times but then I always back out!! Haha well great video and have a great day friend!! 😊

Hey Shannon I just found this video/tutorial on the magic machine😂😂OMG I really really wish I could buy one right NOW i swear I would pop so many "Shannon Dunn" stencils out I wouldn't have room for it all 😂😂😂 OMG I'm obsessed 💖💖 love love love your channel and all your tutorials and ideas 💡 you're amazing 😉 💗💋🌸

SHANNON, WOW...... ANOTHER AWESOME DIY......... CHRISTINA

peeling while wet can give you cleaner edges. If you wait for it to dry sometimes the paint sticks to the tape and you can cause some tears or rough edges.

I don't have a Silhouette YET...saving my pennies for one. Thank you for this tutorial. Your explanations are great!!

I don't have a silhouette but I love watching all of your videos. Maybe I'll get one for Christmas. Lol. I watched your video with my twin boys and one of them said you are a magician.

That helped me a lot to understand how it works. Tfs

very pretty

Great video. I’m thinking about purchasing a silhouette cameo but when I go on amazon there are so many options. Not sure if I should go with the bundle pack or just the machine. Do you think this machine is the best out the for making signs etc?

Thank you so much, I find this helpful! I would like to buy a silhouette cameo to mainly create stencils for wooden signs, possibly vinyl stencils for directly on the wall and also to customize mugs. There are so many silhouette "bundles". Can you give me any advice on which bundle to buy if I am interested in the mentioned projects?

Thank you for this, Shannon! I really need to go buy a ratchet blade. I really don't know if I like the auto blade. I bought a CB09 blade also and haven't found the correct settings for it yet.

Harbor freight and other storea such as lowes have those picks. Your weeding tools. Also walmart sells dental pick sets

You are super... your voice, style, information come across crystal clear. I love your channel and will be a loyal fan. Please keep giving informational videos. Enjoyed Brenda Clasrk.

I really love your videos. I use the same contact paper as you and the same Waverly Chalk Paint as you. However, when I pull my contact paper of the painted wood it leaves a sticky residue. Does this happen to you? I am wondering if I should seal it would something like the Waverly Matte Varnish? I've tried scrubbing the sticky residue off but that a dirty look on the picture. What do suggest?

That was very interesting.

my foam brushes come from Ace Hardware - it's a delightful resource for crafting of all sorts hehe

Thank you for this video

Shannon thanks so much for sharing this. Question I just tried using contact paper and it is leaving a sticky residue on the paint am I doing something wrong? Thank you ❤️

Great tutorial

Awesome

Excelente amiga..good job

:) THANKS just got my silhouette and this is the best tutorial on how to make your own stencil

thank you...great tutorial....TFS

awesome video

Could you show how you do your vinyl on the cameo? I feel intimidated by vinyl for some reason.

recently started customizing shoes any tips you can give me for using transfer paper for making stencils i do all by hand an exacto knife

You can seal your stencil with a light coat of mod podge. Let it dry before you paint and you'll get nice crisp lines.

A lot of flea marts in this area that has the dollar booths in them have those dental tools.

What about large signs with lettering. Do you still use this kind of contact paper?

Awesome video.

Excellent tutorial I picked up several educational points. Much needed, believe me :) I do have a question? Have you used any other type of paint on tile blocks (coasters etc.) Other than sharpies? I would like to do some stenciling and would like to make them permanent.

Great tutorial, I like to used contact paper w my stencils but small pieces I don't

Thank you for sharing this. I love all your videos. Curious why you don’t use the Cameo cutting mat?

Recently I ran into an issue. My chalkpaint was dry but when i pulled contact paper or vinyl up, it pulled some paint off. Should I modpodge before stenciling?

Can you post a link to the contact paper you use? I haven't come across this brand yet, or at least I don't recognize it. Thank you!

Hi Shannon can you post the link where you got your rachet blade for your cameo. Thankyou

Awesome tip to use contact paper. I'm new to the cutting machine world. ☺️ would you say the stencil is a single use or could it maybe be a multi use if put back on the backing paper? Thanks!

Hello, my name is Christina Center. I paint door hangers when I not teaching kiddos. I was wondering if there is any type of wood that I could cut with my silhouette? I have seen some videos where the circuit could cut so I thought I would ask. Thanks for all the awesome videos. Sent from my iPhone

Hello, I just found your channel. Thank for sharing.Do you think you could used a scanner and the printer.to make the stencils...thank you?

hi there, can you still use the contact paper even if you dont have the machine ? how would you do it ?

I can't figure out how you can put the contact paper down on the wood with out a transfer sheet. I have tried and it just gets all torn up. It works for you and that is great! I used contact paper for a long time but now use the Oracle Oramask 813. Not very cost effective but it saves my sanity.

Shannon, if I am using scrap pieces of contact paper that are not 12” wide, say maybe 9”, do you scoot the roller over to sit on top of the contact paper?

Hi I don't have a ratchet blade what would the cut setting be using the regular blade?

Can you use a regular printer for the contact paper?

Hi love your channel im new to this just got a cricut so my settings are a little different..what do u set the contact paper to cut on? Like vinyl cardstock..etc?

Which white paint is good for writing other than the sharpie pen? I want to use paint instead of pen. Here in Canada, I cannot find most of the brands.

Hello can you tell me please i have a copy paper nd freezer paper so which one is best for cut cameo 3 and most important which media option i select on my cutting cameo software for cutting please guide me Because i saw you choose copy paper option can i also choose ya other option

I just got my Cameo3! I love it! I have a picture of a wolf and would love to make it into a stencil, I have no idea how!? Any tips?

You peel it while it’s wet or you could take the paint off with the contact paper

How do you do , like the old red Christmas ruck as a stencil? It has more detail .

Have you done any on burlap?

thank you so much for this tutorial! this video answered alot of my questions i had,had. I still do have a couple questions for you though... 1.) When making your stencils on your siloette cameo gen3 , will it allow you to make the same stencil on the same paper numerous times? for example you did one deer head and printed... will it allow you to make 2.3.4.5.6.7,etc all at once and print( depending on the size of your paper and stencil) all on the same page? 2.) when using chalk paint, what is the difference between regular chalk paint and the chalk paint ink you used for the deer head? is the chalk paint ink specifically made for stencilling purposes? Again thank you so much and I look forward to part two of this video! keep the videos coming, im new to this and on a new journey and trying to learn all i can to better my skills to make beautiful and unique pieces! Happy DIY-ING! :)

Can you please share the name of your scissors and where you purchased them.

great tip but i assume with designs that have more details you have to use some sort of transfer tape correct ? i used oracal 813 stencil vinyl last night on my new scan n cut and it was just wreck i used scan n cut grid transfer tape and the oracal vinyl would not transfer to that. then when i finally tried to transfer it over to my stain surface the stencil vinyl would not stay down on the stain surface or come off the transfer tape. it was very frustrating ? any tips ?

2 Questions:Sorry if you covered this already. I'm new to your channel. 1) Did you or did you not paint the deer with white first before black to limit bleeding? 2) If so... have you done this type of stenciling on grain wood?

Shannon, Why do you not use a cutting mat for the deer head stencil? Thanks for sharing.

I watched another channel, Designbundles & use the background color as their layer. I knew you didn’t do that soo came back & watched again. Also, they said stenciling on stained wood because the vinyl won’t stick. What do you think???

Can you use the chalk paint for outdoor use and what brand do you buy?

I’m unable to find part 2 which was referred to in this video. Can someone point me to it please? Thanks. 😊

Strange where KZfaq takes you sometimes. Pretty cool video I wasn’t looking for. Since I’m here I may as well point something out that really bothered me. Your stencil job was great, it turned out very nice so.... what happened to your finger nail paint job? Kinda shotty if you ask me haha. Anywho great video 👍🏻

Hi Shannon, thanks for the great video and info. I have a question that I'm hoping you might be able to answer. I have recently started doing wood grain tumblers. I have been using vinyl as my stencil and about half the time it pulls off the alcohol ink with it when I remove it. Do you know or have heard if the contact paper would work better for me? I would actually use the deer head silhouette over top of a lighter color of ink and then brush on a darker color ink on top of the deer head. Wait for it to dry then peel it off revealing the lighter color underneath. I'm hoping using your ideas with the contact paper will eliminate the ink being removed when I take off the stencil. What are your thoughts or ideas. I would be willing to send you a picture of what I am talking about if it would help. Thanks in advance for any assistance you might have.