Last week, I told you I was going to redecorate our guest room. This is for the One Room in Six Weeks Challenge
involving twenty bloggers.
In the past week, I bought two
100% linen European shams from Pottery Barn.
They have a nice feel and are on sale!
The blue and white ticking bed
(that I already had) is a starting point.
I love this Schumacher Asara Flower
hand blocked wallpaper from India.
Source: Schumacher |
But to install it just on the bed head wall
would cost over $550.
Which got me thinking…why not hand block
it myself with a paisley stencil?
I researched stencils online and found this one
from Royal Studio Design.
Let me just say that I am not a DIYer, and I mean NOT.
So, this little project had me terrified.
As soon as the $29 stencil and stencil brush arrived, I went to Michaels to buy the $.89 acrylic paint in a denim blue.
I did a practice run on some cardboard.
Not bad…now to tackle the WHOLE wall.
I drew a grid on graph paper and then
translated it to the wall with painter’s tape.
This was NOT fun at all.
I made a couple copies of the print so I could get a feel for the scale.
I messed up one stencil (smudges–but I can fix it with the wall paint and a little brush). It was nerve racking each time I pulled the stencil off. The trick is to not get too much paint on the brush and to blot the paint brush on paper towels frequently.
Also, I wanted it to look hand blocked so I varied the concentration of paint a bit.
You’ll see the finished product next Wednesday.
And guess what?
I spent less than $45 for the whole wall!
It only took one little tube of paint. We are going to use the stencil next in a friend’s bathroom…it’s reusable.
I’m going to be doing something with this next.
Check out what these other fellow challengers have
accomplished in a week…
Jessie says
Great work, Mary Ann. Your room is already looking very pretty now, can't wait to see the final results, I know it will be even more amazing!
Love your beautiful ticking bed, by the way!
Jessie
http://www.mixandchic.com
The enchanted home says
How did I miss this??? You are a genius…wanna come here and work your stencil magic on one of my walls:) I soo cannot wait to see this finished room, its already looking amazing!
Love of the Sea says
I can not wait to see how this came out!!! Looks like it will be awesome!
natasha {schue love} says
Oh my goodness!! This is fabulous!! Can't wait to see the finished product!! I know it will look awesome! And so much for not being a DIY'er, right!??
Amber B (Simple Dwellings) says
Mary Ann! This is amazing! I love it and can't wait to see the whole wall. Brilliant!!
Nancy says
I am honestly in awe.. you are truly amazing…. absolutely, positively BRILLIANT!!
designchic says
It's going to be amazing, Mary Ann – just love the stencil!!
Debbi Beverage says
Love the room Mary Ann ! It looks great so far and I can't wait to see the finished product! I'm really loving the stencil, I've thought about trying that on some white ikea curtains. Maybe I'll give it a try now that I have seen how great your wall has turned out. Have a great weekend!
Debbi @ the beach
Maryann - Interior Salvage says
So awesome! Have you seen Miss Mustard Seed's fabric wall. This is a similar look at a great price. Love it!
Jennifer Liffmann says
So cool, Mary Ann! Can't wait to see the finished room! Love ALL of your ideas- crafty or not!
Jennifer 🙂
René says
Well, you weren't a DIY'er, but now you are a pro. That wall looks great! Love this so far Mary Ann!
Renae Moore says
Mary Ann….you did a GREAT job. I don't consider myself a DIY-er but I have tackled many DIY projects. Your room is going to be great!
Kathysue says
Mary Ann, I am just like you, I am not a DIYer, I use to be, but not anymore so I know exactly what you are saying about nerve racking. I would have been too!! It looks great and the cost factor makes it a real winner!! Kudos to your for plunging in and doing it. Happy VDAY! ♥
Maryanne White says
So far it looks beautiful. You did an amazing job with the stenciling I cant wait to see the final project.
Calypso In The Country says
I am SO impressed! I'm terrified of trying something like that but it looks amazing! Congrats on saving tons of money too!
-Shelley
Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your Home says
Gorgeous! Love your wall, bedding and the colors are so soft and pretty!
Blessings,
Cindy
La Dolfina says
Oh, I was just thinking you could do it on fabric too!!!
What fun!
La Dolfina says
What can I say…. You rocked it!!!
Love the headboard too!!!!
Happy Valenines
xo
Julie Taylor and Danni Greenwalt says
Mary Ann…it looks amazing. What a great idea to stencil and you saved a bundle!
LRS4AMANDA says
Mary Ann,
You are so clever…the wall came out so pretty. Looks like you are off to a great start on your project!
Linda in S.D.
Victoria says
The wall is looking fabulous, Mary Ann. You can't say you are not a DIYer ever again. The completed project is bound to be a winner. Where did you get that lovely matelasse coverlet with the picot edge? Love it.
Best…Victoria
Rachel says
You GO girl! It looks great.
mrs. V | Chez V says
Wow. You are a brave woman. Like Bethany said, I thought I was over stencils. This is just gorgeous, even better than the $550 option! You have me reconsidering wallpaper in the kitchen for a stencil. Bravo.
Lisa @ Shine Your Light says
Mary Ann, so impressive for a self proclaimed non DIYer! It looks beautiful!
Grace @ Sense and Simplicity says
I love it – it is the perfect compliment to the ticking stripes. Now I want you to head on over here and stencil a wall for me since you are now the pro. By the way, you can no longer say that you are not a dIYer! You have joined the club.
Lisa Mende says
Awesome job!!!! Can't wait to see more!!!
faye says
manually stenciling the walls? that is really awesome!
Lauren (The Cottage Mix) says
Love it! It looks fantastic! I can imagine how nerve wracking that would be!
Kim says
I love what you created here! So fresh, and I would have been TOTALLY paralyzed with terror!!! Can't wait to see what else you have in store for us! xo
pam {simple details} says
WOO HOO!! You are totally a diyer, it looks fabulous, and the second time will be so much easier! You'll be sewing your own pillows and window treatments next! 🙂
Naomi@DesignManifest says
Mary Ann, I'm planning something SO similar!! Yours turned out great. I just love hand-blocking. It's good that its not perfect, and it looks so pretty.
the girl is craftee says
Mary Ann, you have out done yourself! It turned out amazing! The spacing is perfect. So, so impressed. You must be thrilled!
SHERRY HART says
What the …..you just out did your self!!! I am completely impressed with how this turned out and I might need to give this a try!!!
Cindy says
Excuse me, you are so a DIYer! It looks fantastic. I love Indian designs, we use them in our house (husband is from India) I just used a similar stencil on a little tray table that I chalk painted with Annie Sloan but used gold leaf. It looks so pretty, Mary Ann. I know you are thrilled with the results. Completely worth the effort!
Carolyn@Sweet Chaos says
Oh my gosh… I love it!!! I want to stencil a powder room, and now I'm motivated to get going. It looks awesome 🙂
Our French Inspired Home says
I cant wait to see the final product, but I can already tell by what you have done that it will look GREAT. Good job saving some $$$. -Tonya
My Crafty Home Life says
Shut Up!! This is perfect. I think everyone is a DIY-er at heart, and now you are officially bitten by the bug…I can tell. I love this room, already. Like Julia mentioned, I think we will be copying you on this one.
Design_Fluff says
I love your translation of the wallpaper. My husband stenciled ikat all over my dining room wall, so I understand the frustration you feel. Though not with the wall, we have had to graph things out to get it right and it's not fun.
lizziefitz says
Great job Mary Ann!!! It looks so john robshaw
Loi Thai, Tone on Tone says
Gosh, you're brave!! I can't wait to see the wall. Do we have to wait till next week??? I might have to copy this project 🙂
Karen says
Oh Mary Ann, here you go making yet another room that I am going to be drooling over. I am so not a DIYer either so I really applaud your courage taking on such a difficult task. And WOW you did a fantastic job! So impressed!! Super excited to see what's next. Loving it so far!
xo
Karen
Matters of Style says
It looks so good!!! Yay for stepping out of your comfort zone!!
Kim@Chattafabulous says
I love where this is going and that stencil adds so much to the space. Good for you for taking the risk – it's paid off!
http://www.chattafabulous.blogspot.com
Gail Storti says
Mary Ann, Wow….you did a fabulous job! I give you an A+++. And being a DIYer myself, I KNOW that was a difficult job to take on. Just the grid on the wall would be a nightmare to do! Great job! I've always loved that wallpaper, but I love what you did even more. You've given me an idea for my downstairs powder room!! Can't wait to see the room finished. I know it will be a showpiece!
Mary Ann at classic•casual•home says
Gail, that is a HUGE compliment coming from you. Want to borrow the stencil after Debbie?
Holly says
I love this! I might think about doing something like this in my oldest's next room. And to think at a fraction of the cost of the wallpaper. Nice job!
Ashley @ The Houston House says
Oh my gosh, I love the stencil! Love, love! Can't wait to see it all come together.
Ashley @ The Houston House says
I like the larger scale, too. 🙂
Eda. says
Mary Ann this is fabulous, it's incredible what an impression it makes and how professional it looks – I can't believe you did it yourself and how much money you saved!
Eda x
http://www.candyflosscurlscupcakesandcouture.com
An Urban Cottage says
That stencil is a GREAT alternative to the cost of that wallpaper. You deserve a big pat on the back not only for saving a lot of money but doing such a great job. Very impressive!
LindsB says
AMAZING! I think $45 is a MUCH better use of makeover funds then having to shell out for the wallpaper. This came out so fab, I cant wait to see more now!
Kathleen (Pacific Family Homes) says
Oh my gosh!!! Gorgeous!! I am SO BAD at DIY. You are my hero:).
Stacey {steward of design} says
Ooh, I can tell already this room is going to be great! Can't wait to see more.
autumn says
first of all, what a gorgeous room! i love seeing it come together. (and why is gorgeous wallpaper so darn expensive??)second—-i am pulling a plan together for my younger daughter, and i plan on using the exact same stencil from RDS. (it will be more tone on tone effect. hopefully)
i think the wall turned out BEAUTIFULLY. pretty darn amazing for a "non diy'er"!!
Nancy says
Mary Ann! What a DIY coup- it looks fantastic and Im so proud of you for trying..and succeeding! You are inspiring. I love that design and look how much you saved. It is going to be great, already is. Love the ticking stripe bed. I want to be your house guest!
xo Nancy
Powellbrowerhome.com
Nicole Scott says
I am SO Impressed! Awesome idea and great execution. You ARE a DIY'er after all! Loved this update…can't wait to see what else you're doing!
AntiqueChase says
great money saving idea!!!
Beth Connolly says
I can't wait to see this – I would have been terrified. I know it is fabulous!
Allie says
You really made this DIY project your own! I love it!
Fletcher @ High Cotton Style says
Such a great alternative! It's looking good!
My Notting Hill says
WOW – great job!!!
Bethany [at] Powell Brower Home says
wow!!! looks fantastic! i thought i was over stencils (have two in my house to mock wallpaper) but this is a whole new level of goodness!
Julia | Pawleys Island Posh says
oh this looks so great! Linda and I have been talking about stenciling. You've made it look so easy!
The Pink Pagoda says
Your wall looks gorgeous, Mary Ann! I'm very impressed! I'm not a DIYer either and completely understand what I big deal this would be! Your room is going to be BEAUTIFUL. I can't wait to see it completed!
Elizabeth @ The Little Black Door says
It looks amazing!! I think you are a DIY'er in the making 🙂 I am a huge fan of hand blocked wallpaper and your wall looks just perfect.