Freezer Paper Stencils

I've been reading about freezer paper stencils on the blogs of katiek and Diber, and just had to give them a try. I purchased a 5 pack of white baby onesies and went to town—now I'm slighty obsessed with the whole process.

Here's how you do it:

1. Trace a stencil (or freehand a drawing) onto the papery side of some freezer paper. I use this Reynolds product.
2. Using an exacto knife and perhaps a wooden cutting board, cut out the stencil.
3. Iron stencil onto fabric—the plastic side will melt onto the fabric, preventing paint from seeping under your stencil. I recommend placing another piece of freezer paper under the fabric as well to prevent possible paint transfer.
4. Now you can paint! I'm currently using acrylic paint, which may not be the best longterm paint option. Fabric paints are recommended.
5. Remove stencil carefully and let the paint dry for a few days.

For more information, search for freezer paper stencils on Google or Flickr.