The phrase "to stencil the design" means creating a pattern or image by using a pre-cut template and coloring over it with paint or ink. Full definition
Learn how to recreate this layered stencil design with this instructional PDF. (royaldesignstudio.com)
I may in the future stencil a design on the wall in light neutral colors, or hang a collection of small plates or objects within the frames. (creativejewishmom.com)
Who doesn't love seeing beautiful colors and stencil designs in unexpected places? (paintandpattern.com)