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 […]
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 are included, and the large stencils fold for travel and storage. I’d like to see […]
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 was sealed.
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 mural elements for part of the flowers and leaves. Backgrounds and some details were painted […]