PSA: Found a cheap way to make my own stencils for monthly spreads

Last week I cut a stencil out of a plastic folder from the dollar store with an X-Acto knife, and it actually works perfect for repeating header designs. Has anyone else tried making their own stencils instead of buying them?

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scott.drew8d ago

My friend Jen tried this with an old report cover from the thrift store. She traced a paisley pattern from a napkin onto it and cut it out with a craft knife. It worked for two spreads before the plastic started cracking at the corners. She switched to a thin flexible cutting board and that one has lasted her about six months now without any issues.

mila_brown108d ago

Huh, is a cracked jewelry holder really that big of a deal? Sounds like it worked well enough for what it was, no need to overthink this.