Today we are sharing how to stencil tone on tone patterned stripes for an elegant finish that only LOOKS super complicated! The trick is to combine just two colors of paint: one flat and one metallic with a simple ornamental ...
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Do you truly require aesthetically pleasing surroundings to feel more comfortable and efficient? Me too! Many years ago when I managed a creative staff, I learned during some evaluation sessions that I my aesthetic values are very high. And yes, ...
Read More »How to Stencil: Stenciling a Textured Fabric Wall Finish
Today’s How to Stencil post features what may be one of my favorite stencil finishes of all time-a stenciled texture finish that replicates the look of faded damask fabric. And if YOU have some time, you too can recreate it ...
Read More »How to Blend 2 Stencils into 1 Design
Pairing a lettering stencil with an Allover Damask Stencil creates a modern French look that is great for kitchen, craft room, home office or any room in the house that needs an elegant look. See how we created a gorgeous black and white wall ...
Read More »How to Stencil: Tribal Stenciled Wall Finish
Looking for a custom, contemporary stencil finish that is hip, hot, and maybe even a little masculine? Here is an easy tribal stenciled wall treatment that combines warm metallic shades with an uber-cool tribal stencil pattern. We used the new ...
Read More »Three Stenciling Tips for a Roll Top Desk
Lauren of The Thinking Closet wanted to give a bright n’ beachy makeover to a beautiful roll top desk. It’s current stained oak look just wasn’t their style. So she painted the outside of the desk using Behr’s silver screen gray, ...
Read More »Bling Up Your Bookshelves with Stenciled and Gilded Books DIY
Recently in honor of Paint+Pattern’s celebration of France I posted about the gilding of the Palace of Versailles that had eye-popping over-the-top gold everywhere. Glorious eye candy for us regular folks. But there’s no reason why we can’t enjoy an easy gilding ...
Read More »Pro Tips for a Successful Stencil Project!
We’re always sharing fab stencil ideas and inspiration on Pinterest and Facebook, but one of our most popular shares is the Stencil Tips series! Every time we create new stencil finishes and DIY stencil projects for you in our studio, we post them in the How ...
Read More »Patchwork Herringbone Stenciled Wall Mural
When we just about start to suspect that there are possibly no more creative ways left for us to see how people use our stencils, we find something new and amazingly creative out there! ‘Sawdust and Embryos’ is an awesome ...
Read More »Stencil Basics: Stenciling with Discharge Paste
Discharging is the process of removing dye from fabric in a controlled manner. Jacquard Discharge Paste can be painted or stamped on dyed natural fiber fabric, and its thick viscosity makes it ideal for using on fabrics with Royal Design ...
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