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    Home » DIY And Crafts

    How To Stencil A Farmhouse Market Bag

    Published by Pam Kessler | 433 words. · About 3 minutes to read this article. - 14 Comments

    When I heard that my friend and yours, Debbie from Debbiedoos, had created her very own line of stencils I had to get in on the action.

    Let's face it, I can't draw.

    I can't even draw a stick figure man. Or his stick figure dog. Or his stick figure stick.

    So stencils are an easy way for someone like me to make something cute without a lot of talent effort.

    This adorable farmhouse market bag is perfect for trips to the grocery store. A 10 minute DIY home decor stenciling project with detailed instructions.

    So I decided to try my hand at stenciling a farmhouse market bag. How adorable is this going to look going to the grocery store with me!

    And get this. The stencil says "market" and it's a "market bag". How clever am I?

    Obviously, not very. Because I just put THAT whole connection together as I was proof-reading this for you!

    The stencil I chose is the Farmhouse Market Stencil.

    BTW, if you saw my post on Shopping Flea Markets, Festivals and Fairs the other day you may have seen this bag in the post.

    This adorable farmhouse market bag is perfect for trips to the grocery store. A 10 minute DIY home decor stenciling project with detailed instructions.

    (This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. You can read my full disclosure policy here.)

    How To Stencil A Farmhouse Market Bag

    Supplies

    • Stencil from Debbiedoo's Stencil line
    • Large Jute Bag
    • Stencil brush
    • Craft Paint - I used DecoArt Americana Acrylic Paint in Graphite (it's a dark dark gray, not quite black)*
    • Temporary spray adhesive or tape - I used Elmer's Craft Bond Multi-Purpose Spray Adhesive
    • Paper Towel
    • Cardboard or piece of wood to put in the middle of the bag when stenciling

    *If this is an item that you will want to wash, I would suggest using fabric paint. I'm fine with regular craft paint because I will not be washing Elsie the cow anytime soon (or ever, sorry Elsie).

    This adorable farmhouse market bag is perfect for trips to the grocery store. A 10 minute DIY home decor stenciling project with detailed instructions.

    Instructions

      • Spray adhesive lightly on the backside of the stencil and let dry 3-5 minutes (read the instructions on the adhesive to be sure yours needs a setting time)
      • Stick stencil on the jute bag, pushing down edges to prevent sloppy edges and paint bleeding underneath the stencil

    This adorable farmhouse market bag is perfect for trips to the grocery store. A 10 minute DIY home decor stenciling project with detailed instructions.

      • Squeeze a little bit of paint out onto the paper plate

    This adorable farmhouse market bag is perfect for trips to the grocery store. A 10 minute DIY home decor stenciling project with detailed instructions.

      • Dip end of stencil brush in paint and dab off on the paper towel
      • Lightly tap your stencil brush up and down on the stencil, do not brush, just tap (or pounce)

    This adorable farmhouse market bag is perfect for trips to the grocery store. A 10 minute DIY home decor stenciling project with detailed instructions.

      • When all the stencil has been covered, gently remove the stencil

    This adorable farmhouse market bag is perfect for trips to the grocery store. A 10 minute DIY home decor stenciling project with detailed instructions.

      • Let paint dry thoroughly

    This adorable farmhouse market bag is perfect for trips to the grocery store. A 10 minute DIY home decor stenciling project with detailed instructions.

    • Stand back and admire your work!

    This adorable farmhouse market bag is perfect for trips to the grocery store. A 10 minute DIY home decor stenciling project with detailed instructions.

    So now when someone asks the age old question "Why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free?", you can reply that you did indeed buy the cow, thank you!


    This adorable farmhouse market bag is perfect for trips to the grocery store. A 10 minute DIY home decor stenciling project with detailed instructions.

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    Comments

    1. Shannon Fox

      September 18, 2016 at 2:35 pm

      Love this! It sure turned out cute.

      Reply
      • Pam

        September 19, 2016 at 7:29 am

        Thanks Shannon! It was fun to make. I haven't used a stencil in a few years and forgot how easy they were to use!

        Reply
    2. Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces

      September 18, 2016 at 5:58 pm

      Debbie's stencils are so pretty! I love how you used this on a market bag...it's perfect!

      Reply
      • Pam

        September 19, 2016 at 7:28 am

        Thanks, Linda! I'm so proud of Debbie for going after her dream!

        Reply
    3. Debbie

      September 18, 2016 at 6:09 pm

      I absolutely love how you stencils a market bag! Clever girl. I'm sure you will get a lot of use of it. Thanks Pam so much for trying out my stencil and writing about it. It means the world to me.

      Reply
      • Pam

        September 19, 2016 at 7:26 am

        I'm so glad you like it! That cow stencil is just the cutest thing.

        Reply
    4. Ann

      September 18, 2016 at 10:45 pm

      The bag turned out so very cute and professional looking. I could really go for a radish sandwich right now...I'm loving the way you "staged" the fresh looking vegs and that bread!

      Reply
      • Pam

        September 19, 2016 at 7:25 am

        Thank you! I'm oddly picky about the veggies I eat (corn and peas are about it), but I LOVE radishes!!!

        Reply
    5. Karen Robbins

      September 19, 2016 at 9:24 am

      This is such a cute idea! I just saw DebbieDoo's new stencils a few days ago and that was my favorite one. The market bag will come in so handy. I'm going to have to get several of them and order the stencil. I know my daughters will each want one. Thanks for sharing. I look forward to getting a new e-mail from you.

      Reply
      • Pam

        September 19, 2016 at 11:29 am

        I originally went to get one of the canvas bags, but then I saw this one and thought it looked much sturdier. It's sort of like a tightly woven burlap and it was only $4-something, so you can't go wrong!

        Reply
    6. Farrah

      September 19, 2016 at 6:28 pm

      This is such an adorable idea! 😀 I'm going to have to try it sometime! <3

      Reply
    7. FLORENCE L SALMER

      September 24, 2016 at 8:13 pm

      That's so cute Pam. I'm with you...can't draw worth a flip, but luckily, with stencils, you don't have to.

      Reply
    8. Kristin_Texas

      October 05, 2016 at 4:35 pm

      I really want to try this! My mother would love it, too.

      And I fully understand what you mean about wishing you had the talent for drawing. I've always wanted to be a children's illustrator working from home, but alas... that talent went to both my brother and sister, and they do nothing at all with it. Figures.

      Sigh....

      Maybe my wish will come true in my next life. Lol!

      Kristin

      Reply
    9. Amy West

      May 02, 2017 at 1:40 pm

      Love, love, love this. I am so copying you. Naa naa Nuh Boo boo.... 🙂

      Reply

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