11 August 2010

Stencil Painting On The Wall: Guest

Ralna at House By Numbers tried stencil painting on her wall and it turned out quite nice.


So today I took an hour of my day and finally started the project I've been thinking about for weeks now to try in our guest room.  I totally stole the idea from here, and just made up a stencil with some card stock.  I then used my $2.50 acrylic silver craft paint from Wal-Mart and a little craft paintbrush and took the plunge!  Originally I thought I would do it all across the back wall - but now I'm thinking I like it in the corner and will most likely do one strip on the other wall kitty-corner across the room because I do still want to add my headboard and don't want it to be too much.  But I'm pretty happy with it - think it made a big difference in adding interest to the room and was definitely within the budget at this point! :)


Before
After

CHEAP AND FAST! ;)


I like how it turned out!  Very modern and fun!  How do you think it turned out?
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15 comments:

  1. TruAugust 11, 2010 at 7:53 AM

    This is very nice. I've seen so many of these projects on the net lately where they've done the whole wall. I like your idea better. Less daunting and doable!

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  2. KristenAugust 11, 2010 at 7:57 AM

    yay!!! looks awesome :)

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  3. AnonymousAugust 11, 2010 at 7:58 AM

    Holy cow!! I'm not a modern girl for sure but, I love this look. Amazing how you made your own stencil. ~~~~~Cathy~~~~~

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  4. AnonymousAugust 11, 2010 at 8:01 AM

    This totally rocks! I love the silvery-shiny look and how it's not overpowering. Great design! I'm totally stealing this when I move.

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  5. Korrie@RedHenHomeAugust 11, 2010 at 8:11 AM

    Ooh, I like the subtlety of this one. Sometimes I think wall stencils get too busy!

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  6. Ms. Bake-itAugust 11, 2010 at 8:34 AM

    I like that it was used as an accent instead of the entire wall. I think it makes a statement but in a subtle way. It looks great!

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  7. Suzanne@Meridian RoadAugust 11, 2010 at 8:50 AM

    Very glam! I like it.

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  8. brookeAugust 11, 2010 at 9:06 AM

    Wonderful! Love it. I just put it in my possible bathroom dress up ideas. THANKS for the great idea.

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  9. Here On Crow CreekAugust 11, 2010 at 9:33 AM

    That looks so pretty and fancy! You did a great job!

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  10. UnknownAugust 11, 2010 at 9:44 AM

    Looks fantastic! I love the price, too, and it adds tons of interest to your wall. Love it! That silver color is perfect.

    ~Chelsea

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  11. SandyQuiltsAugust 11, 2010 at 9:53 AM

    I adore your blog and those like you ... thanks for being so generous. I only wish all of you were in one place so I never miss a posting or new blog ... a girl can only follow so many. We quilters have a 'one stop' place
    http://quilterblogs.com/
    I have the site in my google.com/reader and gosh I can keep up with 100's of blogs.

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  12. RalnaAugust 11, 2010 at 11:23 AM

    Thanks everyone for your encouragement! I'm actually super new to blogging - like three months, and have been so inspired by so many of the amazing ideas and inspiration out there. Our house is FAR from done so I hope some of you will keep checking in and lend your feedback/ideas as we stumble towards completion! :)

    ~ Ralna

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  13. BeckyAugust 11, 2010 at 2:20 PM

    I love it!!! adds so much more to the room.

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  14. brandy-son Zen master flashAugust 12, 2010 at 12:49 AM

    I love it!

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  15. UnknownAugust 12, 2010 at 10:54 AM

    wow! I love it- she did a great job!

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