I just love painted wallpaper and I am so inspired by these stenciled walls! After reading this post, and the fact that there is a template to download, I'm thinking about doing this to our small foyer. It intimidates me but I think we can do it!
Friday, September 2, 2011
To DIY or not to DIY
I just love painted wallpaper and I am so inspired by these stenciled walls! After reading this post, and the fact that there is a template to download, I'm thinking about doing this to our small foyer. It intimidates me but I think we can do it!
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I've thought about the same thing in my foyer or laundry...just haven't braved it. Might be a good tone on tone nesting project for you! And yours is so teeny it wouldn't be so overwhelming. I say go for it
ReplyDeleteYou should totally do it! I did mine this past winter and I'm so glad that I did. I would do it again in a heartbeat.
ReplyDeleteThe first picture (of the lady who copied JDC) looks much larger than the one done by Emily.
Words of advice:
1. When doing the outline, use the same color pencil as your paint. I did normal pencil on a pale blue wall with white stencil paint and I had to go over it again a second time to hide the marks.
2. When painting, store your paint in an air tight container. I used a little glass jar and lid. This made it easy to paint when I had free time. Instead of pouring paint into a cup, I just popped the lid off and did a few strokes.
Good luck!!!