I am in love…with stencils. I’m sure you’ve seen the big beautiful stencil patterns done by Stacy and Jamielyn. I have done stenciling on a small scale (remember my stencil frosted mirror), but never a wall. When Cutting Edge Stencils contacted me, I knew just where I wanted to try it. I have been dying to re-do my laundry room and I knew a stencil pattern would be perfection! I totally have a crush on my new wall.
To see the full impact you must see the before…
I know the bare white wall with wallpaper glue and dryer lint is highly desired, but I was ready for a change. I gave the walls a good scrub down with DIF to get the adhesive off and then wiped it down once more with water to make sure it was clean and would not make the paint crackle.
Then, they got a couple of coats of Pool Blue Glidden Paint. I had a free trial quart can and just had to buy a titch more. Be prepared to move the washer and dryer back and forth a gazillion times! Let the base coat dry at least 24 hours before stenciling on it.
How to Stencil Patterns
Supplies:
- Stencil (mine was the Fuji Allover)
- Latex or acrylic paints
- Small Dense Foam Roller with rounded ends, stencil brushes
- Large styrofoam plates
- Paper Towels
- Low tack painterβs tape, spray adhesive (optional)
Cutting Edge Stencil Level (optional)- Baby Wipes
- Q-tips
It’s a good idea to practice your stencil to make sure you like your color combo and have the technique down before you start on the actual wall.
Be sure to tape off any outlets, ceiling or cupboards you want to protect.
Tape your stencil in place using painters tape making sure it is level (Cutting Edge Stencils come with a cool level that clips right on to the stencil. You can use spray adhesive as well if you like.
Pour some paint on your plate, coat the roller evenly and roll on the paper towels to get most of the paint off so it almost looks dry. Roll lightly over the stencil until you reach the desired effect. If you push too hard the paint will leak under the edges more. Be careful not to roll over the outside edges of the stencil.
Carefully remove the stencil and line it up with the previous pattern to go again. I had some obstacles like outlets and counter corners to work around. Sometimes you can’t get the stencil perfectly flat, but just do your best to hold it flat in small sections for these tricky areas.
Once you have the whole thing tackled you can go back around the edges with the smaller stencil provided to get closer to the edges.
Mine got a little messy around the edges in parts. You can wipe big oops with baby wipes to clean up quickly. For smaller clean up I used q-tips and both white and blue paint for touch ups.
I am thrilled with my first stenciled wall! My mind is going crazy thinking of all the other things I can stencil! You can see a sneak peek in the photo below. Stay tuned for the Laundry room reveal in its entirety next week!
Click to see the details and tour the DIY laundry room.
I am really excited to be able to give you the chance to stencil your own wall! Cutting Edge Stencils is giving away $50 toward any of their products!
To enter:
- Visit Cutting Edge Stencils and tell me what you would choose
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Giveaway will close Thursday, January 19th. Good luck!
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TJ says
I love the SIMPLE RHYME ALLOVER STENCIL!
Jamie says
I would choose Casablanca Allover, love it!
Latoya @ The Scott's Crib says
I would choose Casablanca Allover!
Latoya @ The Scott's Crib says
I follow you!
Latoya @ The Scott's Crib says
I like Cutting Edge on Fb!
Latoya @ The Scott's Crib says
I tweeted! https://twitter.com/#!/thescottscrib/status/157584710942457857
Jessica says
What a fun laundry room! That would make me want to do laundry π I really like the chrysanthemum flower stencil.
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Jessica says
I am also a follower. π
Jen says
Your laundry room looks soooo cute! I would love the zinnia flower stencil. I’m looking to redo my bathroom.
Whimsy-ma-blog says
Oooh! I want the Brocade No.1 Stencil!
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And I’m a follower! π
Silvia says
I am a follower on Google Reader!
Silvia says
I love the Casablanca allover stencil!
Sarah @ Simply Sarah Style says
What a hard decision! I love them all. I think I would choose the houndstooth all over stencil.
Sarah @ Simply Sarah Style says
I am a follower of your blog. π
D'Net says
Ooh, the Casablanca Allover is my favorite. It would look wonderful in my bedroom.
hwscutie says
This is awesome! I am planning on doing this stencil
English Ivy Stencil Kit 3 pc on my front porch. I hope I win!
hwscutie says
I follow your blog. I know I don’t comment much, but I do read it.
hwscutie says
Found and “liked” them on Facebook and said hi.
hwscutie says
I shared on Facebook the giveaway, is this the link you want?
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Here’s the twitter share as well
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Nina says
I love the Fuji Allover!
Lani says
I would TOTALLY love to have the GABRIELLE DAMASK STENCIL or the SIMPLE RHYME ALLOVER STENCIL, and would LOVE to use it in nursery for my new baby on the way! Oh that would be SO beautiful! Which one I picked might change in a couple of weeks when I find out the gender!!! lw4photos@gmail.com
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giakaylee29 says
i like the DUCHESS DAMASK STENCIL
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Holleyday says
I would choose the Zinnia Grande Flower Stencil
giakaylee29 says
liked Cutting Edge on Facebook and said hi
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I am following a Little Tipsy!
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Kiana says
I really like the Casablanca Craft Stencil!
Kiana says
I am following A Little Tipsy via email!
Kiana says
I like Cutting Edge Stencils and said Hi to them from you!
Kiana says
I tweeted!
https://twitter.com/#!/KidsDogsTicks/status/157852354664873986
Simba's Mom a.k.a. Sonali says
Following your blog now, thanks for your giveaway.
Simba's Mom a.k.a. Sonali says
Liked cutting edge stencils on fb!
Simba's Mom a.k.a. Sonali says
Retweeted your giveaway @sonaliagrawal
Simba's Mom a.k.a. Sonali says
I love their Kerri damask stencil!
Sweet Ava says
Already Following Cutting Edge on FB but dropped them a little note to tell them you sent me π
Sweet Ava says
I love the rabat and the polka dot! both are going in my house asap! I’m thinking a polka dot laundry room!
Jenna says
I like the Entwined Allover stencil – it would be great for our foyer!
Jenna says
I also liked Cutting Edge on Facebook.
Rhe Christine says
i would pick the brocade no 1. so pretty
Rhe Christine says
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Rhe Christine says
liked them on FB and said hi!!! I tagged you
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Rhe Christine says
tweeted!
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~Amy~ says
I am loving the Casablanca Allover Stencil!
CollegeSAHM says
I would love the Polka Dot Allover Stencil because I am a sucker for polka dots and I want something to fancy up my new house!
Jen the CraftinCowgirl says
I LOVE the Paisley All Over stencil! π
andyashleigh says
I love the casablanca allover stencil!! I want to stencil my laundry room too!! If I have to do laundry, at least I can do it in a cute room, eh??
missashleigh at juno dot com!! π
Jen the CraftinCowgirl says
I am a Little Tipsy follower π
andyashleigh says
I am a follower of yours!! π
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andyashleigh says
I like Cutting Edge Stencils on FB!
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Jen the CraftinCowgirl says
I am a Cutting Edge Stencil Facebook fan π
andyashleigh says
I retweeted!!
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Jen the CraftinCowgirl says
I tweeted the giveaway!
https://twitter.com/#!/ponydriver/status/157916676313202688
Thanks for hosting!
Lyndee @ A Recovering Craft Hoarder says
I love the Casablanca stencil!
Lyndee @ A Recovering Craft Hoarder says
I follow your blog.
Amanda J says
I love the paisley stencil!
Amanda J says
I’m a follower of A Little Tipsy.
Amanda J says
Liked Cutting Edge Stencils on facebook!
Anonymous says
I would use the geometric and maybe have a dabble with the classic. π journeywriter at hotmail (dot) com
mel says
I like the Paisley Allover Stencil
mel says
I’m A Little Tipsy follower
mel says
Liked Cutting Edge on FB & said hi π
mel says
I tweeted https://twitter.com/#!/melantz/status/158287587352641536
Michele P. says
love your wall now! gorgeous! I like the floral filigree or the Sakura and Birds Wall Stencil.
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Michele P. says
tweeted https://twitter.com/#!/micaela6955/status/158304753707794433
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Niki says
I love the Casablanca!!! π
Nd says
Outside of the Box Allover stencil looks perfect. I have been wanting to do a stencil art project for my walls.
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Steph @ The Silly Pearl says
The laundry room looks great!!!
My fave is the Zinnia Grande Flower Stencil.
Steph @ The Silly Pearl says
Tweet! https://twitter.com/#!/Steph2Pigs/status/159001965202915328
Lauri says
I really like the Fuji and Kobe stencils!
Lauri says
I am following A Little Tipsy
Lauri says
I also like cutting edge on FB!
Brady says
I love the Zagora Allover stencil!
Brady says
Just “liked” Cutting Edge on FB =)
Brady says
And now I’m following you and tweeted at you!
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Meghan says
I would love the Birch stencil for our office!!!
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Meghan says
I’m now following you and tweeted the giveaway! https://twitter.com/#!/meghnicole
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Camille says
I’m dying to get the Zamira Allover Stencil…
Camille says
I’m a follower of Cutting Edge Stencils on Facebook…
Camille says
And I follow your blog!
Yvonne says
I like the fossil shell wall art stencil.
Kara says
I am your newest follower! Thank you for the awesome giveaway!
Simba's Mom a.k.a. Sonali says
Just tweeted about the give away! @sonali_agrawal
Simba's Mom a.k.a. Sonali says
Visited the website, and I love their Kerri Damask!
Simba's Mom a.k.a. Sonali says
Following your blog now.
Simba's Mom a.k.a. Sonali says
Also, I now like cutting edge stencils on fb.
Heather says
Love the demask stencils!
Heather says
Liked cutting edge!
Heather says
Now following you!
Paintergirl Grammie says
I’m a new follower and I like abunch of the stencils…goodness what to chose…
This Crazy Life as I Know it says
I am loving the Paisley All Over
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This Crazy Life as I Know it says
I posted on FB about the giveaway.
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This Crazy Life as I Know it says
I like Cutting Edge Stencils on FB
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This Crazy Life as I Know it says
I am following your blog and loving what you did in your laundry room.
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