A stencil design can be used over and over, varying the placement and arrangement so each appears differently. While you can cut your own stencil there are precut stencils in almost any design imaginable. Since our island is famous for its exquisite hydrangea bushes, it's impossible not to be attracted to the lush blossoms for decorating our homes. A border of lavender and periwinkle blue hydrangeas with their bright green leaves has become an overwhelmingly popular stencil design. I used it to decorate a border along one wall and the results look as though the flowers have been handpainted there.
Most stencils result in a definite design with very sharp edges.
However, the nature of this flower and the stencil results in a soft and fluid design. I liked it so much that I used it to stencil a lamp shade to match. Like all stencil projects, this one is foolproof and anyone can achieve perfect results from stenciling. Perhaps this is why the craft has maintained its popularity since it was first introduced. These are called stipple brushes, flat on top, and come in various sizes.