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Friday, October 21, 2011

Stenciling ideas {DIY}

http://debbie-debbiedoos.com/diy-projects#stenciling-projects

Today, I would like to share past, and perhaps future stenciling ideas and stenciling projects by Debbiedoo's and more.
Do you remember let's say back in the 80's when stenciling was all the rage?

Well guess what, times have not changed~! Some people think it is outdated or they are not used anymore.
I am hear to tell you, I am a proud stenciler. I was then, and I still am.
In fact, I was just in some gorgeous model homes and there was stenciling jobs everywhere!

{I loved the 80's, loved big hair, big hoops... and still do}

Last year, I tried my hand at stenciling after quite sometime off, like years of not stenciling.

I started with my creative high on the stairs.

Til this day, it is still a project I love. I also receive many compliments on it.

I then went on to furniture...
there are so many unique stencils out there too.

I do believe this was the first time I ever did furniture....

I also stenciled some fabric this year...and made some cute kitchen pillows...

Of course I did some DIY art work ....

Just to feature a few....
Believe me, I have done my share of stenciling this year.

I even did a bamboo mat...

As you can see, stenciling is a very versatile project....

I found some inspiration on the web as well.

I would love to try this in our bathroom, but not sure if Mr. Mike would allow it...

Isabella & Max Rooms via HGTV

It really is just this easy to do....

WOW, I actually have this very same light...

lightbulb moment here...

hmmm...

Nice alternative to a medallion.

{ images via Styleathome.com }

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Labels: Hobby lobby stencils, Painting furniture using stencils

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Stencil project painting furniture

That's what he said! He meaning the hubster. I said don't worry I am not going to stencil the entertainment center...oh but wait that is a thought.

Not sure if I have ever mentioned that at one time years ago, my dear loving Grandfather lived with Mike and I. He moved from Buffalo to Florida with us in 1997. I was very close with him, and really could not see my life without him there with me.

Gramp had a small bedroom and needed some new furniture. We only bought a few pieces and I still have them. They are in great shape, but at this point a little outdated, and the one piece is tucked away in Jack's closet for storage.

The entire time I was doing this piece, I was thinking of my Gramp, he would have loved it, and said that's my Doo's.

He is the one after all that gave me that Debbiedoos nickname you know.

I suppose these pillows were my inspiration, and I never even knew it.

The boys like the new look....and so do I. Lamp is from the 1940's era.

A few other tweaks...as you can see behind the couch, this is a piece we bought years ago at Pier I...it was someplace else in our home, and I will show you soon what we replaced it with.