How to use the Stencil Genie and a Giveaway
Once upon a time, I bought every single cookie tool known to man. Then, as time went on and I ran out of storage space, I cleared out all the fluff and kept only the things I truly use and love. It’s not often that a gadget that finds a place in my heart, but when the Stencil Genie hit the scene last year, it did just that! So this year, in honor of the Stencil Genie’s first birthday, it’s creator, Ginny Levack and I decided to celebrate with a giveaway. But first, I’d like to tell you a little bit about how the Stencil Genie works.
Many of you already use the Stencil Genie, so, this is a review. But for those of you who have not, here’s a quick little overview. The Stencil Genie is made up of four parts. A two-piece frame, plus two additional “Wonderbars” (sold separately) for airbrushing cookies on a stick. If you look closely you’ll notice that one side of the frame is slightly taller than the other. This is to accommodate cookies of different thicknesses. To use the Genie, place the square pieces magnet side-up and position the stencil over one side of the frame.
You may be able to use larger stencils in the Genie, but the best size is a five and a half inch square. I especially like designs from The Cookie Countess, Artfully Designed Creations, and Killer Zebras for my projects.
When the stencil is in position, secure it by placing the second side over the bottom, magnets touching.
Next, place the stencil over a cookie that has been flooded and allowed to dry. Use icing, an airbrush, or aerosol spray color to apply the color in light, even layers. Remember to be as light handed as possible. If you use too much color or icing the excess can seep under the edges of the stencil and ruin the design. After applying the color, carefully remove the frame to reveal a beautifully stenciled cookie. Stenciled cookies make great stand alone designs, but I especially love to use them in my cookie platters to kind of “tell a story,” if you will. Now that the technical stuff is out of the way let’s talk about the giveaway! In honor of the Stencil Genie’s first birthday, one lucky reader will win:
- one Stencil Genie (second generation with Wonderbars)
- the Air Genie Pro airbrush system
- and five Cookie Countess cookie stencils
Must be 18 years or older to win. Good Luck! a Rafflecopter giveaway
I love the background pattern stencils… I also love Sugarbelle’s cookie recipe!
I love so many background stencils that It’s hard to choose a favorite! I like my quatrefoil and diamonds!
I am currently addicted to straight line stencils now that I properly know how to do them with my airbrush 🙂
I love my Poe stencil, I have to use royal icing though, no air brush. I would die if I won!
Chevron!
Inlove the sunburst stencils and any I can use for subtle backgrounds.
I love the food ones you can use as back ground stencils like jelly beans
Stripes!
I’m loving anything halloween right now!
Love my stencil genie!!!!! I love Chevron design!
What a great tool!
I’ve only used a stencil once, but would love to try more!
I love the chevron and quatrefoil stencil!
I would love to win!! You ladies are so generous. I get to meet the creative cookies on Friday. So excited. Now I need to meet sweet sugar belle!
I cant wait to meet you too! See ya soon!
Best invention ever!!!
I would love to try this outt
I love the buffalo plaid stencil!
That’s my fave too 🙂
Love the Countess Damask
Thanks for another helpful tutorial! How many cookies were on that plate??? That is a great picture
It was actually a TON, Jalil. I made them for my brother so it was quite a few (like 4-5 dozen, lol).
Chevron is my favorite stencil
Last year my husband forgot to follow through on his big plans for my mother’s day gift. The stencil genie was just one of the things he ended up getting for me. In October. It was his ticket out of the dog house.
How have I never heard of this?!?!
I’ve never used a cookie stencil before, but Scattered Hearts is adorable!
This is my first time learning about these!
So cool . Can’t wait to try them!!
I love any chevron stencil as a background!
My favorite stencils at the moment are phrases because I am no good at writing on cookies but I have become really great at stenciling with royal icing. I have phrases in all fonts, sizes and sayings but I can always use more….
I love the Stencil Genie and P:irate Map Stencil!!
I have it and it is a dream to use.
Fantastic! This will be wonderful! I love my Christmas stencils the most!
Thank you for this! So exciting!
I love chevron stencils.
I love chevron stencils.
Crossing my fingers!!!! I want to learn!
I want Halloween stencils!
Love my stencil genie! I hope I win the giveaway 🙂
I love Monogram stencil designs on cookies!
I love to stencil on cookies. This would be a great addition to my supplies
Too neat! I’ve been wanting to try stencils!
Oooh! Love this! Of course I want to win!
Chevron is my favorite!
Fingers crossed here.
I love monogram design as well as just fun geometric ones
Thanks for being so awesome
I love the Valentine word stencil!
This would be so helpful to have, I’m terrible stenciling on cookies. I hope I win!!!! I like swirl and checkered stencils.
I love the elegant tear drop stencil!
Thanks for the great giveaway!
what a nice giveaway…fingers crossed!
This may be just the nudge I need to airbrush all the things! I have been super scared and putting off buying an airbrush (though my stencil collection is obscene). Thank you for the opportunity to win from these great businesses!
I have been wanting to try stencils for a while now. This would be prefect for upcoming holidays, baby showers and graduations. Thank you for a great giveaway!!!!!!
My favorite stencils are the overlay princesses from Buttercup love
I only have 2 stencils that I haven’t even tried yet. 🙁
What a great idea! I would love to try these tools.
My favorite stencil is a beautiful damask pattern – such a great background for wedding plaques!
Love the chevron stencil, thanks for a great giveaway ?
I want a stencil genie!!
Love the autumn leaves and a chubby stripe stencil!
Just brought my first set of stencils they are a dream to work with. I hope I win I’d love to see how fun they are to decorate with an airbrush.
i love any stencil, to hard to choose!
Would love to win!!!
This is such a great tool. I think favorite stencils would be damask and chevron.
I love the holly set, among about 20 more.
I’m I love with the polka dot stencil. It leaves nice crisp circles that make the cookie look clean and perfect ?
Chevron is one of my favorite
I love the chevron design!
I have a minor stencil obsession so hard to pick a favorite, but I think polka dots would be at the top of my favorite stencil list. I have several sizes and use them a lot 🙂
I have an airbrush and would LOVE the Stencil Genie! Thanks for the chance to win one!
My favorite stencil so far is the Harlequin. It’s one of the first ones I recently purchased and It seems like I will be able to use it for lots of designs.
Love chevron. …easier than icing it!!
It’s hard to choose a favorite, but I do love the quatrefoil design.
I use the Harlequin stencil the most. It’s my favorite!
I like the bandanna print stencil from The Cookie Countess.
Wow I would love to win this, it looks amazing
I like all stencils, can’t pick a favorite!
Congrats Ginny on the anniversary , Ty for this giveaway God bless you
Holiday stencils.
I have an upcoming baby shower and it is “Ahoy, its a boy” so the anchor stencil is so perfectly cute!!
I have the monogram stencils being shipped right now! I am so excited! I have magnets but would love the stencil Genie!
I have the first generation stencil genie and just love it!
Really want to try airbrushing. This would be a great prize to win.
Used one of these at Flour Box Bakery’s class. It was so easy to use. I would love one!
Monogrammed are my favorite stencil!
I have only a couple of stencils, but so far my favorite is the pyo race car that I have
I would just love to own an airbrush machine, lol. I’m in love with the Halloween stencils The Cookie Countess demonstrated the other day…spooctacular :).
My favorite stencils are my gender reveal stencils from 2T’s Stencils. They were my first and Tammy made them for me.
It is hard to pick a favorite one exactly. I like putting a background faintly on a cookie and then put another stencil on top of that. Although, my air brush and I have a love hate relationship going right now. I love to use it but I think it hates me so I have been doing more royal icing stenciling thank air brushing.
Amazing giveaway! Thank you!!
I LOVE the paisley from cookie countess!
Holiday Stencils!
Thanks so much!! This is very exciting!!!
i like the chevron stencil – what a great way to celebrate the 1st anniversary!
Thank you!
My favorite design so far on cookie stencils are the paint your own. I haven’t really done much in the way of airbrushing so I bet that might change if I get further into that.
I use stripes, polka dots and stars all the time
First time seeing this ! How awesome the possibilities are endless. This would make life so much easier! Love pizza cookies
I love the background stencils
I love your blog and find such inspiration in your cookies. You made me start decorating cookies myself!
Well I am not sure what my favorite is as I have not used one I didn’t like…LOL…but right now getting ready for Halloween and love them!!!!
hard to pick one but I guess it would be holiday stencils (fair Isle sweater)
My favorite stencil is a maple leaf stencil
I would love to win this, I have the first Stencil Genie without the Wonderbars and would love to try them. Also my airbrush system could really use a younger friend!!! lol And who wouldn’t love more stenciles. This is the BEST give-a-way ever!! Thanks
I love the script stencils and the mustache stencil, from The Cookie Countess and Artfully Designed.
My fave is the scattered hearts.