If you’re prepping your porch and patio for the warmer weather, you might want to try one of these clever projects that combine concrete blocks with stenciling to brighten up outdoor spaces. Lowe’s Creative Ideas: Concrete Block Planter I was doing a little Spring cleaning today when I came across an old issue of Lowe’s […]
Stenciled Patios
It’s Summer!!! And what better way to start off the season than by giving your patio a much needed refresh? When I originally wrote this post back in 2010, I had only two stenciled patios to show you. Since then so many patios have been painted and shared through the magic of Pinterest, Houzz, and […]
10 DIY Painted & Stenciled Umbrellas for Spring
It’s April. Finally. Did you think it would ever get here? The grass is green again and my daffodils and pear trees are in full bloom. And while today might be sunny, April Showers are never too far away, so now is a great time to spruce up an umbrella or two to see you […]
Frosted Glass, Part II
I have just a few more examples of projects stenciled with Frosted Glass Spray to share with you today. Part II of our look at stenciling with frosted glass spray includes two cupboards and a table. Each of these three makeovers was accomplished using a reverse stenciling technique. If you missed Part I, you can […]
Craftsman Style Stencils
I have been researching Craftsman style stencils lately, and have found several wonderful sites that carry small selections of such designs. If you would like to learn more about the Arts and Crafts Movement, I invite you to visit the sites highlighted here. Most of these sites have a wealth of information about this Movement, links to other resources, […]