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3.19.2011

Trying my hand at stencilling

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A while back I picked up this screen panel at the dollar store. It’s not meant to be a stencil, but I liked the pattern. Besides, for a dollar, I couldn’t go wrong.

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I’ve never stencilled so I decided to try it out somewhere that is not seen a lot. This is the wall that you face as you walk down the stairs to my craft room.  It’s not perfect and it doesn’t have a repeat, so I did the best I could with what I had.

The colour I used is weimaraner, by BM.  I love it! And because it's not perfect, it looks authentically old in a Moroccan way :)

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15 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 19, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    WOW...looks GREAT!

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  2. AnonymousMarch 19, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    It looks fantastic! I'm debating it too, thinking a stencil job in my living room but I dunno - I'd have to order one of those expensive ones. Good for you finding something cheaper to use!

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  3. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeMarch 19, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    It looks wonderful. What a creative idea. I love the wall. Hugs, Marty

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  4. Deez Nailz - Canadas most fabulous hand modelMarch 19, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    wow - what dollar stores do you shop at?

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  5. Cassie BustamanteMarch 19, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    so cool!!!! what a neat idea!

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  6. DebbiedoosMarch 19, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    Looking good....stenciling is so much fun!

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  7. Jen @ tatertotsandjello.comMarch 19, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    Really cool! I love the way it turned out. I featured it on my TT&J facebook page :)

    xoxo
    Jen

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  8. HeatherMarch 19, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    Holy moly! I need to think outside the box...great idea and it looks fab! (just saw it on TT&J's FB)

    Thanks for the inspiration!
    Heather

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  9. Erin J.March 20, 2011 at 12:44 AM

    It looks great! What a great find that "stencil" was! I recently made my first stencil..its so much fun!

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  10. UnknownMarch 20, 2011 at 1:13 AM

    ingenious! Great job! :)

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  11. Bella @ Bella before and afterMarch 20, 2011 at 1:37 AM

    Oh wow, totally love this. You did super my friend. Thanks to Jen, Tatertots & Jello, I would have never seen it.

    Hugs,

    Bella :) Bella Before and After

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  12. 1 Funky WomanMarch 20, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Dang girl, you just never stop surprising me with your creativeness! How about you come to Iowa and throw a little of your skill throughout my house?

    I love how that wall looks!

    Megan

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  13. SarahMarch 21, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Oh man that is wicked cool! Super cool Mel! One of my favs ;)

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  14. TiffanyMarch 21, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Great job! So thrify and beautiful!

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  15. The Single NesterApril 19, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    I think you did a great job!

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