Wednesday, November 16, 2011

How to not stencil curtains!

So, I had the great idea to stencil my living room curtains!

It seemed like a great idea, easy, fun and cheap! Cheap being my favorite word, but it definitely wasn't fun or easy! Ok, maybe a little fun at first and I love the finished product, unfortunately I ended up hand painting it, not using a stencil! 

I first found the stencil I wanted online...I don't know if that's considered stealing!? If so I'm really sorry! 

I cut out the stencil and got started tracing it with a pencil


 Then a marker


This process became a little harder than I expected! Guess that's what I get for reading all the other blogs and seeing how easy they stenciled their curtains and thinking, I can do that! HA!

Take two: Thinking I was smarter than the average bear, I covered my (paper) stencil with tape thinking I could just paint over it! HA


I didn't like how it was coming out...AT ALL! 
Take three: I grabbed a bottle of my favorite kid past time...puff paint and got to work! 


So glad I didn't give up....






I mixed artificial paint and fabric paint and when it was dry lightly went over it with a warm iron.

 Now can something come help do the other side!!


Rule of life # 46 buy a real stencil or just get new curtains!

 Happy Wednesday Loves!!

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9 comments:

  1. I'm glad you didn't give up either, they look fabulous.

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  2. They look great! I have a love-hate relationship with stencils!
    I love what they do, I am just not patient! I like to see things done quick!
    You did an awesome job girl!

    btw you have a new follower now too! ;)

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  3. Sherika, you are just a bundle of talent!! Girl, you have waaaaaay more patience than I will ever have!! And as a result, you have amazing drapes! LOL! Great job!

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  4. I'm happy you did not give up! Thanks for sharing your process.

    ~Mrs. Delightful
    ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com

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  5. Your drapes turned out great, I'm sure you smile every day you look at them!

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  6. This is super creative..I love LOVE it.. I have a Pin'Inspirational party happening right now I'd LOVE for you to link this to please..? TY so much.. Wishing you a great start to your weekend.. http://theartsygirlconnection.blogspot.com/2011/11/pininspirational-thursday.html

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  7. I think they turned out great, despite all of your frustration. I love geometric patterns!

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  8. Ahh the lessons that we learn after the project is over. It turned out great. Keep steam to do the other side.

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  9. love the "rule of life" :) I don't know how often I ask myself if a project is worth it! But your drapes turned out gorgeous :)

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I love reading all your comments! Thanks so much!

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