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 flames stencil.
I have not had the chance to use the Stencil Genie as of yet. It is on my wish list of things to buy.
I love background stencils like Damask. This is a fantastic giveaway – thank you!
Wow what a wonderful addition to add to my arsenal.
Favorite stencil is anything halloween!
I have only tried to stencil a cookie once with royal icing and a pack of Martha Stewart cupcake stencils from Michaels. I liked the look, but never got around to doing it again.
The Halloween Trio is so cute.. it is almost impossible to choose…
My favorite stencil is the bats. I love the fall and all things Halloween, but most of all the bats!
you can never have enough stencils! they’re so versatile. great give away. good luck! (but I hope I win lol)
I love the damask.
I really would like an AirGenie! And all the PYO stencils!
I love my stencil genie!!!
I love the chevron and quatrefoil ??
OH so exited,finger cross!!Thanks for the chance!!xo
This looks like a great tool and it doesn’t take up a lot of space which is a bonus.
Wow! Awesome giveaway!
I don’t follow directions well. I don’t have a single stencil so I would be happy with any!
Homemade!
Bat Trail stencil, perfect for Halloween. ?
Oh my…I need this. Honestly never knew it existed.
I love my stencil genie but I don’t love my airbrush and I’d love to win a new one! Thanks for doing a great giveaway!
I currently am just using the “magnets” to airbrush with stencils. Would love to have the stencil genie.
My airbrush is about 5 yrs old, would love to win a new one!!
Love the giveaway
I love all of these, and would love to have them!!!!
Oh my goodness, you don’t know how much I would love to win this! My favourite stencil would have to be the Small Quatrefoil because of its versatility. I think you can use it for a majority of themes, be it a wedding, baby shower, birthday, and much more. I just got mine from howsweetisthat.com but haven’t used it yet. Winning the stencil genie, a new spray gun, and more stencils would just seal the deal for me. I really hope I win!
Absolutely love using stencils and the stencil genie! Would love to win a new airbrush though!
I love the picnic tablecloth you used here!!
What a generous giveaway! I love all of the stencil designs. But my favorites are Christmas stencils!
would love to have one of this new toy. I must have missed your post last year.
I love the chevron stencils!
Love the stencil genie! Makes a perfect image every time! Can’t wait to try the Wonder bar.
I can’t even imagine trying to stencil without the Genie! It’s revolutionary!!
Stencil designs and chevron!
Graduation Caps
I don’t use stencil often because I’m still debating on what would be a good airbrush system. If anyone can recommend one it would be so greatly appreciated. I’m sure once I have one I will go stencil crazy and they will all be my favorite.
I love the chevron stencil design!
I love chevron patterns for stencils. You can use them on just about any design!
I love chevron!
What a fantastic giveaway!
I need this!!!!
I have the chevron and love it!
I’ve never used stencils before so I don’t have a favorite…..yet! I’m excited to try them soon though!
Favorite stencil is the one I’m using at the time 🙂
I love the idea of using the checkboard to create a tablecloth look! I think an argyle stencil could make a fun pair of socks!
I just love the retro stars 🙂
I love the christmas designs!
Your talent and creativity inspires me! Your cookies are so absolutely gorgeous that it’s hard to imagine that anyone eats them;). Thank you for sharing your talent and your wisdom with those of us that are lucky enough to have found your website.
I love the Quatrafoil stencil!
I’m just getting into cookie decoratin. I would love to try the chevron stencil!
I can only dream of making cookies as beautiful as yours! Swoon!
Too hard to pick my favorite stencil!
I love the starburst design….it really adds something as a background.
I put my name instead of username on the pinterest entry….jantweaver is my username. oops!
It’s too hard to pick a favorite stencil. The chevron monogram is beautiful. The fair isle sweater would definitely be a favorite to use at christmas time. The one that looks like a sugar skull would be cool. So hard to pick!
Polka dots!
I love the quatrefoil and chevron-so cute! Thanks for the giveaway! ?
If I had to choose, the chevrons….but please please don’t make me pick!!
Starburst stencil!
Looks like a great tool!
Scattered hearts, stripes, oh, heck, all of them!
I love all the ideas I glean from seeing your work! You are inspirational! I have just been discussing with my husband whether I should make the leap into airbrushing. This would make the decision for me!
I’ve not tried stencils yet, but I would LOVE to make chevron cookies!
I have never used an airbrush or stencils and would LOVE to try them out!
Love stripes.
My favorite stencils are houndsooth and chevrons. Thanks for giveaway!
I currently use scissors to make diy stencils, of which are not of the best quality when using with my Wilton food mist. If I were to purchase a stencil, it would be the chevron .
My all time favorite cookie stencil is Chevron!!!!
I am so excited about making my cookie decorating easier and a lot more fun!
Right now Chevron is my favorite pattern.
I’m so jealous of all the airbrush magic happening. I’d love to join the fun!
Love the pizza set! Since I work part time in an Italian restaurant for my second job, that hits home for me! I am hoping to try them soon… But I need the stencil! Thanks so much for offering the contest. I have the first generation Genie, but would love the second. The Cookie Countess has so many awesome stencils… I get overwhelmed when I go to make a purchase so five free would be AMAZING, and the airbrush… Well, I have one of those too, but not the nice one you are offering… And quite honestly, it doesn’t play nice with me. I’ve been wanting to try the kind here but just can’t swing it right now. Winning would be awesome! I have trouble with the entries, though. Even though I visited the sites listed, the “I visited” boxes are grated out. Also, I’m confused… It says there are 16 potential ways to enter but I don’t understand how. I somehow have some entries, so I will cross my fingers with those.?
I don’t have stencils yet or an airbrush, but I really like the harlequin design.
Just love learning how to decorate cookies and trying all these new tools. I need to improve with my stencils. I need one of these.
My favorite stencil, to date, is from The CookieCountess and it’s the 2-piece American flag. I love it because it can be used for so many different holidays.
I am currently in love with the Halloween stencils I’ve been seeing. I am excited to try stencils out.
I don’t have a favorite stencil… I custom make my own using my silhouette cutter . This stencil genie is genius!
It’s hard to pick a favorite! I love the Moroccan tile stencil.
I like the 2 pc Rose and leaves stencil.
What a fantastic giveaway!! Pick me, pick me!1 Lol!!
I don’t have any stencils but since I am obsessed with Halloween at the moment the Halloween ones look awesome.
Hard to pick a favorite, love them all. The genie is genious! Thanks for the chance to win!
I just got a penguin one that I love.
Oooh! That camo stenil set is pretty cool!
I am a cookie addict, and have a hard time picking a fave.
My fave stencils are the message ones. I know “Happy Birthday” will look perfect if i use a stencil!
I would love to try the Stencil Genie and The Cookie Countess has so many great stencils!
I have never used stencils before on cookies and would love to give it a try!
Oh, please choose me! I just became the” official” class Grandma to my grandson’s 4th grade class and both preschool classes my daughter teaches and of course my favorite treat is cookies and I’m not happy with just plain old chocolate chips–figure their mothers & grandmothers can make or buy those. No, I make pretty or exotic or just plain cool and this stencil system will so helpe me in y “mission”
I love polka dots and the checkerboards!
I love it!! I’ve never seen that before,very cool and seems pretty easy!!
Amazing! I would love to work with these!
I’ve always wanted to try airbrushing gingham.
Hard to choose fave,that pizza design is pretty cute!!
I like the buffalo plaid stencil and the set you did using it with red and black icing – great!
Chevron pattern! Love it!
I’d love to win this!
Looks like fun! I like the retro stars stencil.
I’ve been using royal icing, i don’t have an airbrush yet… so this giveaway make my heart jump and cross my fingers!! My favorites are quatrefoil or horizontal lines. Thank you!!!!
Super cute cookies!
i love the checkered pattern!
Chevron pattern
Chevron
Love making cookies, thank you for sharing your wonderful ideas 🙂