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	<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:21:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Utilitarian Stencils</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:21:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>PainterGirl</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[When I think of stencils, I automatically think of how they will enhance a room, piece of furniture or fabric.  But stencils also play an important role in our day to day lives.  We find stenciled signage everywhere.  Stencil Ease offers a wide variety of utilitarian stencils under their Industrial Stencils category.  ou can find [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Natural Accents Surplus Stencil Sale &#8212; 40% OFF!</title>
		<link>http://www.stencilsearch.com/blog/salesnews/natural-accents-surplus-stencil-sale-40-off/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stencilsearch.com/blog/salesnews/natural-accents-surplus-stencil-sale-40-off/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 20:53:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>StencilSearch</dc:creator>
		
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		<category><![CDATA[Lynn Brehm Designs]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Natural Accents by Lynn Brehm Designs is offering several stencil designs, including this beautiful Trumpet Flower, at 40% off for a limited time. Quantities are limited to stock on hand
Post from: stencil talk 
Natural Accents Surplus Stencil Sale &#8212; 40% OFF!
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		<title>Happy Holidays!</title>
		<link>http://www.stencilsearch.com/blog/general/happy-holidays/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 15:06:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>PainterGirl</dc:creator>
		
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		<category><![CDATA[Christmas]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Merry Christmas!
I am signing off until next Monday, Dec. 29th. My family from out of town arrives later this afternoon, and I will be hosting my annual Christmas Eve Dinner.
This morning, as I sit by my tree (whose lights do not seem to be working on the bottom 2/3rds!), and sip my latte stenciled with the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Free Christmas Stencils</title>
		<link>http://www.stencilsearch.com/blog/general/free-christmas-stencils/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 10:30:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>PainterGirl</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Holiday]]></category>

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		<category><![CDATA[Christmas]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Here are a few sites that are offering a nice variety of free Christmas stencils for crafts or Christmas cards. Some of the sites also offer instructions and ideas:
About.com Free Stencils Collection: Christmas
Christmas Customs - Free Christmas Stencils
Free Printable Christmas Stencils
Post from: stencil talk 
Free Christmas Stencils
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		<title>Cutting your own stencils</title>
		<link>http://www.stencilsearch.com/blog/general/cutting-your-own-stencils/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 10:57:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>StencilSearch</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Editor&#8217;s Note: Today we have some tips for cutting your own stencils, courtesy of artist Fran Cicero.
Stencil Cutting Tips
by Fran Cicero

Long ago I tried different methods to protect my fingers from the pressure of cutting stencils. I hated cutting them because it was so awkward and painful. Based on my experience, here&#8217;s what I suggest:

Use [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Storing Stencils</title>
		<link>http://www.stencilsearch.com/blog/general/storing-stencils/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 10:38:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>PainterGirl</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[When it comes to studios, I have the smallest and ugliest space of any of the decorative painters I know in my area. My fellow dp&#8217;s all have huge spaces, most in detached buildings on their properties.  Some lease space away from home. I&#8217;ve always had my studio in 1 small room in my unfinished basement.  I [...]]]></description>
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		<title>To Clean or Not to Clean?</title>
		<link>http://www.stencilsearch.com/blog/general/to-clean-or-not-to-clean/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 10:30:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>PainterGirl</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[A quick look at my vast stencil collection will clearly tell you I am in the &#8220;Not to Clean&#8221; camp.  Over the years, I have tried various methods recommended by other stencilers, but invariably end up damaging my stencils in the process. I have tried Simple Green, Dawn, Krud Kutter, nylon scrubbies, soaking the stencils in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Stencil Library Christmas, Part 3: Entertaining</title>
		<link>http://www.stencilsearch.com/blog/stencil-designers/christmas-entertaining/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stencilsearch.com/blog/stencil-designers/christmas-entertaining/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 09:13:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>PainterGirl</dc:creator>
		
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		<category><![CDATA[Christmas]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Food]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Helen Morris]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Last in our series of Christmas stencils from the The Stencil Library are two great ideas to bring to the table.

This table runner combines a variety of stencil designs done in reds and greens to give it a very festive look.



These cappuccino stencils would be a great treat for your company!  These stencils could be [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Stencil Library Christmas, Part 2: Gifts</title>
		<link>http://www.stencilsearch.com/blog/stencil-designers/christmas-gifts/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stencilsearch.com/blog/stencil-designers/christmas-gifts/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 09:41:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>PainterGirl</dc:creator>
		
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		<category><![CDATA[Christmas]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Continuing with Holiday stenciling theme, here are some great ideas to use in your own home to give as gifts. All photos are courtesy of Helen Morris of The Stencil Library.
These hand towels would make a wonderful hostess gift as well as a festive addition to your own kitchen!

Stenciling on some ornaments would be a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Stencil Library Christmas, Part 1: Getting Ready</title>
		<link>http://www.stencilsearch.com/blog/projects/holiday/christmas-getting-ready/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 09:46:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>PainterGirl</dc:creator>
		
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		<category><![CDATA[Christmas]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Helen Morris]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[
If anyone can show us some fantastically creative ways to decorate our homes and gifts using stencils for the Holidays, it&#8217;s Helen Morris from the Stencil Library.  I asked Helen if she would mind sharing a few ideas and she sent me so many wonderful options that I decided to break the posts up into [...]]]></description>
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