Open the template file
Use eyedropper to select color
  https://docs.gimp.org/en/gimp-tool-color-picker.html
Create rectangle covering letters
Right-click inside
  Edit >> Fill with foreground
Save?  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkoQ-5hVZGw
Stencil Tutorial : Three Layers (Beginner Stencils in GIMP)
Open Johnny and June Cover (as separate file)
 @1:05
  Windows >> Dockable dialogs >> Layers    (CTRL-L) 
** WORKING ON JUNE...
  Click on layer >> duplicate
  Un-click the eyes (in Layers menu) to work on one layer
In menu at top (select image and move to top)
  Colors >> Threshold
In Apply Threshold, move the slider to a dark
  Right-click on layer, 
    Edit layer attributes
      Rename
** Repeat for Johhny
  Click on layer >> duplicate
  Un-click the eyes (in Layers menu) to work on one layer

** in June later, use lasso to trace June
Copy and Paste into other image
  Layer >> Scale layer
  Set to 450 pixels high
Rotate
  Tools >> Transform Tools >> Rotate
  Tools >> Transform Tools >> Scale
  Just create new layer and it is anchored
To move, select the move tools (under eyedropper)

How to Put Text on Path (Tips and Tricks) - Inkscape Tutorial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwOYO9cAows