Today is: Wednesday, 22nd July 2009
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These pillows were stenciled by Lisa Klofkorn, of Fly on the Wall Design
Lisa bought brightly colored raw silk and stenciled the designs on the fabric using gold metallic acrylic artist paints. The pillows were sewn after the designs were stenciled.
These particular stencil designs were inspired by the Wiener Werkstatte design movement in Vienna at the beginning of the 1900's.
Last week, we ran a series about Craftsman Style stencils. I really enjoyed having a theme for the week. It allowed me to spend a little more time researching and discovering all of these wonderful stencils. Best of all, it generated some creative thinking on my part and how I will present these designs to my clients for future design options.
So, continuing with the "theme" idea, this week we will be focusing on "Embellished Stenciling". This is where you can really set yourself apart from your competition and "wow" your clients. Of course, if you are not a professional stenciler/decorative painter/faux finisher, but someone who enjoys taking on a project, you can "wow" yourself and be the envy of your friends!
Today's examples of Embellished Stenciling are provided Helen Morris of the Stencil Library and as you will see, they are quite inspirational! Thanks Helen!
I love these two examples from the Stencil Library's Chinoiserie Stencil line. Here you see the pattern done in a monochromatic palette above and a multicolor palette below, both with crystal embellishments.
This closer look at the Embellished Stenciling, reveals the different sized crystals Helen used.
Again, you see how a simple monochromatic stencil design is brought to life with the addition of the crystals. This Mandarin design is also from the Chinoiserie series.
Helen, as we all know, leaves no surface unadorned! Here we see how she added crystals to some gauze fabric panels on the left and a T Shirt on the right.
Continuing with Holiday stenciling theme, here are some great ideas to use in your own home to give as gifts. All photos are courtesy of Helen Morris of The Stencil Library.
These hand towels would make a wonderful hostess gift as well as a festive addition to your own kitchen!
Stenciling on some ornaments would be a fun grab gift, or try personalizing one with a monogram to add to a wrapped package.
This tree skirt is another wonderful gift idea that is sure to be treasured for years.