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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
Summer Fun: Stenciled Sidewalk Mandalas
What do you get when you pair sidewalk chalk with stencils? A fun new twist on an old summertime favorite! These outdoor mandala kits from Ravensburger will help budding chalk artists create impressive works of sidewalk art. Chalk and instructions … [Read more...]
Moving Outdoors: Garage Mural
Tammi Latham of Matilda Jane Originals created this fun mural on the side of a garage using stencils from several sources, including L.A. Stencilworks and Nature's Vignettes. The background was done with latex house paints and the entire mural … [Read more...]
Moving Outdoors: Window Wells
Merilee Sawusch of Merilee's Murals, Etc. was commissioned to paint these window wells for a client. They were difficult to photograph, but I think you can see some of the details and the view her client sees when looking out. Merilee used Plaid … [Read more...]