Here's the first project that I've completed now that Nolan is away at preschool 3 days a week. Actually, I'm realizing that Ezra takes way more attention than Nolan. Does anyone do preschool for 1-yr.-olds?
Our somewhat new entertainment center from IKEA allows for fabric to be inserted in the door, rather than a plain glass door. I chose this fabric and have long been wanting to make a stencil for the wall that matches the fabric. Here's what I came up with. I think I'm finally happy with my main family room wall.
The process involved laying the fabric on a laptop screen in order to get light shining through so that I could trace the image. From there I traced it with a thin black marker and then had it blown up at a copy store. I then traced the large drawing onto a plastic file folder. I purchased the handiest stencil cutter tool at the craft store. It melts away the edges of the plastic so that I didn't have to use an Xacto knife. That would have been very gruelling work. It involved mixing 3 stencil colors and some patience. But it wasn't too difficult, really. The finished product isn't without it flaws of tiny paint bleeds, but I think it gives it a whimsical look. I'm not going to pretend I came up with this idea on my own. Here's where I got the idea if you're interested in making your own stencil (I love this decorating blog). They give great detailed instructions.
11 comments:
Wow! I am so impressed! If you ever find a preschool for 1 year olds, let me know. :>
That looks awesome!
That turned out so stinkin' cute. I LOVE it. I can't wait to see it in person. If you ever run out of Preschool projects at your house the list is SO LONG over here I would love the help...especially when your results are so fabulous.
Very cute Kenzee. Love it. Very creative.
Seriously?? Where do you come from and why do I not have as much "ambition" as you do? I LOVE it!!
Love it!!! don't be surprised if I still your idea!
Wow Kenzee, that looks terrific! I love the stenciling and how you arranging the pictures!
Wow! it looks so good...even better than I pictured it. You are very creative! and where DID you come from?
I'm impressed, that looks great!
Too cute!
Oh my gosh Kenz...that is amazing!!! I always knew you were crafty but this is unbelievable!!!! It all looks so great. I have actually never seen your flat screen TV and entertainment center. Love it all!!!!
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