When we started our master bedroom makeover, we had thrown around the idea of a wallpapered
feature wall. We scrapped that idea after looking into the cost and factoring in the not-so-fun labor of applying wallpaper..Then removal if we got tired of it.
Which brings us to this. A wall stencil! Perfect! Much cheaper, easier and almost the same effect! I found a beautiful pattern on Royal Design Studio called Moorish Trellis (in large) and ordered it! I came across a metallic craft paint (Pearl White) by Martha Stewart at Wal Mart for $1.80 a bottle and bought 3 bottles.
The stencil came in the mail on a Friday. I was feeling nervous and intimidated . What if it came out crooked? What if the edges bled through the stencil?? What if I didn't line it up properly??????? How long was it going to take?!?!?! With a stomach full of butterflies, I threw a piece of tape on each side, placed the stencil in the top left corner of the wall and dove in. I used a tiny foam roller and didn't even use the whole 3 bottles of craft paint. Lining up the stencil was very easy and the paint was dry as soon as I was done rolling it, so no smudges. I couldn't believe how quick it went and the impact on the space it had! I finished in under 2 hours and I am in LOOOOVE.
In progress:
All done!:
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