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Top 10 Furniture Stenciling Tips
1. Allow yourself plenty of time. Furniture stenciling can be very labor intensive because there are so many steps and layers involved. Also, since it is a three-dimensional object you will oftentimes have to paint details in and around awkward and ...
Read More »Modern and Chic Stenciled Polka Dot Fold Over Clutch DIY
Melissa of Polka Dot Chair shares some of the most adorable DIY projects on her blog. One such tutorial she recently posted was that of a Fold Over DIY Clutch using our fun Polka Party Stencil. This project can be quite easy and ...
Read More »Top 3 Stencil Fears and How to Conquer Them!
Stenciling is a fantastic technique to have in your DIY arsenal. Learning how to stencil enables you to add pattern and color to nearly every surface for a custom look all of your own. We get a lot of stenciling ...
Read More »New Pretty Damask Stencil: Name it to Win it!
Post Update: This contest in now closed. The winning stencil name was Love Birds Lace Damask Stencil suggested by Jenna Bolton. Find the Love Birds Lace Damask Stencil on Royal Design Studio. Check back on our Stencil Contests page often for your chance to win! We LOVE designing ...
Read More »New Moroccan Stencil: Name it to Win it!
Post Update: This contest in now closed. The winning stencil name was Sultan Swirl Wall Stencil suggested by Tamra Alexander Cook. Find the Sultan Swirl Wall Stencil on Royal Design Studio. Check back on our Stencil Contests page often for your chance to win! Moroccan design ...
Read More »The Color Splashed Doors of Latin America
Like us, do you too have a fetish for doors? We got a glimpse of the vibrant and colorful architecture and interiors of Latin America through the Mexicolor and the Color blocking posts from earlier this month. Well, the color ...
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 »Freshen Up Your Painted Furniture with Stencils!
Sometimes we come across people who absolutely LOVE the look of a stenciled wall, but are skeptical about the time, effort or perhaps even the skill level that they ‘think’ might be required to complete a beautiful featured wall or ...
Read More »Pretty Stenciled and Painted Table Tops!
Topping off a table with stencils is a great weekend DIY furniture painting project! It’s an easy design transformation for stencil newbies and the stenciling pros know it’s a quick and effective way to add unexpected interest to table tops ...
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