STOP Buying Stencils! Make Your Own (Cricut + Household items)

Want to make beautiful stencils and backgrounds for your cards without spending money on expensive stencils? In this video, I’ll show you how to create your own DIY stencils using items you already have at home! Whether you have a Cricut or not, you can easily make custom stencils for card making. I’ll walk you through simple techniques using basic shapes, scissors, and even a pie chart kid's stencil to create unique and creative backgrounds. ✨ In this video: How to make your own stencils at home DIY card backgrounds using simple supplies Cricut stencil ideas Easy shapes you can cut by hand Real examples of stencilling and backgrounds for cards Pros and cons of using a glass mat for crafting 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share for more budget-friendly crafting ideas! Below are my Amazon Affiliate links, which you can use to purchase the craft tools and supplies that I use in my videos. I will only link products that I honestly use and would recommend to a friend. Please ensure that if you click on a link, it directs you to the product that you wish to purchase. If you choose to use my links below, it will enable me to make a very small commission, however there is no extra cost to you when you use these links to buy any product. If you do use my links, please know that I am extremely grateful. Any commission made, will be used to help me to continue to make craft videos for you in the future 🥰 Thank you so much! 🥰Items used in video Pie chart Stencil (most similar to mine) - https://amzn.to/4mnDIab We R Memory Keepers Glass Mat-Lilac - https://amzn.to/4pwNRSE 🥰 My Craft Machines & Glass Mat Cricut Joy - https://amzn.to/46z91sg Maker 3 (Maker 4 are cheaper online at the moment) - https://amzn.to/4nmewAL Brother Sewing Machine - https://amzn.to/4njMZ2X Singer Overlocker 700D (Similar machine linked) - https://amzn.to/4mtZlnG We R Memory Keepers Glass Mat-Lilac - https://amzn.to/4pwNRSE 🥰My Heat Press Machines & Mat Cricut Easy Press (9 x 9 inches) - https://amzn.to/48dQJy1 Cricut Easy Press Mini - https://amzn.to/46g20Lz Cricut Heat Press Mat - https://amzn.to/47zaGz8 🥰Cricut Craft Tools Cricut Joy Standard Grip Mat - https://amzn.to/4mhqOZQ Cricut Maker 3 - 3 Pack Cutting Mats - https://amzn.to/4mzOE2R Cricut Brayer - https://amzn.to/4n2X97V Cricut Weeding Tool - https://amzn.to/4maraBi TECKWRAP Vinyl Scraper (for burnishing) - https://amzn.to/3VdKcf7 Cricut Self Healing Cutting Mat (I used this to weed vinyl) - https://amzn.to/3VI4Ynk Cricut Trimmer - https://amzn.to/3K2B4rg Cricut True Control Knife - https://amzn.to/3JuWgq9 Cricut Transfer Tape - https://amzn.to/3KhDfaw Masking tape - https://amzn.to/4nrQwvu Measuring tape - https://amzn.to/4ghk4JW Silicone Cup Holder - https://amzn.to/41YEGRv 🥰Card Making Tools We R Memory Keepers Glass Mat-Lilac - https://amzn.to/4pwNRSE Misti Stamping Tool (in Teal) - https://amzn.to/426NIvH Memento Ink Pad in Black - https://amzn.to/3IADZam Clear Dew Drops (similar to mine) - https://amzn.to/425AjEi Cricut Trimmer - https://amzn.to/3K2B4rg Scoring Board - https://amzn.to/3KCw9gW Couture Creations Mini Guillotine - https://amzn.to/3Km7ux6 Sizzix Sidekick Starter Kit (Die Cutter) - https://amzn.to/4spJzyh Ohuhu Pastel Alcohol Brush Markers (my new set) - https://amzn.to/4bcg5Oq Ohuhu Alcohol Brush Markers - https://amzn.to/4nT8UgQ Nail Pick up Tool (now a 2 pack set) - https://amzn.to/4qAPLBV White Cardstock 230gsm (for card bases) - https://amzn.to/4jpDfCZ 3D dot adhesives - https://amzn.to/4bifYAO Tombow double sided tape runner - https://amzn.to/4jJuBj3 Tombow Mono liquid glue (with precision tip - dual end) - https://amzn.to/4pn7mwg Baby wipes (with dispensing top - I have used this brand) - https://amzn.to/3YoNrlt #cardmaking #diycrafts #cricut #cricutprojects #stencils #diyideas #papercrafts #cardmakingideas #craftonabudget #diycardmaking #handmadecards #crafttips #budgetcrafts #diyhacks #creativeideas #cardmakingtechniques #stenciling #craftinspiration #makersgonnamake #homemadecrafts