Tuesday, September 7, 2010

master makeover

For the past few months I've been trying to figure out how to add a little more "me" to our master bedroom. I thought about putting wallpaper on the wall behind out headboard but the permanence of it scared me. I change my mind way too frequently.

So then I decided on doing a stencil. I love the idea that when you're sick of it you can just paint over it! So easy. And it's so much more affordable than doing wallpaper. I looked through various stencil websites and loved the look of those from Cutting Edge Stencils. I decided to go with the Damask Stencil Verde. I love the bold yet classic look!

First for the reveal, then the details... here it is!



I wanted more subtle color for the stencil I knew I found it when I saw Folk Art Metallic paints at my local craft store. I went with the Metallic Pearl White. It is perfect! I love how it looks different depending on where you're standing in the room. I used three bottles for the entire wall.


So how long did it take you ask? About a 4 or 5 days. I did a little bit at night while watching some TV. Cutting Edge recommends using a foam roller to paint it on rather than a regular stencil brush. This really helped to speed things up.

I have to admit while this project was time consuming it was really easy. Even for someone who has never done any real stenciling. Sure there are mistakes, but it looks wonderful and I'm the only one who would even notice most of them. Once I got the hang of how to line it up it went very quickly and the results kept getting better.



Now for the best part... The folks at Cutting Edge Stencils were kind enough to send me the Damask Verde stencil and now there going to send one of you one too! And the best part? You get to pick which one you want to try!! Here are the rules:

There are three ways to enter:

1. Run over to Cutting Edge Stencils and check out their amazing line of stencils. Come back and leave a comment with which one you would pick.

2. Leave a comment if you're a follower, or become one for an additional entry.

3. Blog, tweet, or link to this giveaway on Facebook for an additional entry. Just leave another comment and be sure to provide the link.

Giveaway ends Monday, September 13th at 12noon Eastern Time.

That's it! I am so excited about the new look of my bedroom. Now I just need to find something to put over the headboard... Good luck!

74 comments:

  1. How beautiful! I love the Marie-Antoinette Ceiling stencil.

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  2. Im a follower here!:)
    Sarah
    esgutierrez4 {at} msn {dot} com

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  3. I want the EXACT same stencil you chose. Its so elegant!
    esgutierrez4 {at}msn {dot} com

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  4. Your room looks amazing!!

    I'm torn between the iron gate allover stencil and the hourglass stencil... decisions, decisions!

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  6. I love the Damasque Wall Stencil!

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  7. Looks GREAT! I just thought about doing this the other day in our bedroom too! I'm thinking Large Paisley Sari or Brocade No.1 would be both be perfect!! And definitely a follower now, you've got some great taste!
    I agree, that space behind your bed is tough, I'm having the same problem! Can't wait to see what you come up with!

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  8. I blogged about your giveaway!

    http://homeontheridge.wordpress.com/2010/09/07/domestic-goddess/

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  9. Very pretty! This never would have ocurred to me. After browsing the site for too long, I would def go wit the same Damask Verde.

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  10. That is beautiful! I would love the damask anna for the nursery.

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  11. I love the trellis stencil! Your room turned out amazing! :)

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  12. I would go with the Marie-Antoinette Ceiling Medallion Stencil. We are in the middle of a dining room reno, and this would look great around our chandelier!

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  13. It's gorgeous, Jan!! Really really elegant and sophisticated, yet a bit whimsical at the same time. Love the metallic paint! I'm already a follower, so this is my first entry:)

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  14. Wow, just checked out the site, they've got a great collection. I would love either the Iron Gate, Trellis, or Hourglass allover patterns, I've been wanting to do something a bit more modern and geometric for awhile. Great give-away, thanks!

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  15. I'm a new follower! Great blog! jessbelt at gmail dot com

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  16. the hourglass all over stencil is perfect for the front of a dresser I'm making over!

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  17. I just started following! I don't know why I have not seen your blog before. Impressive!

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  18. Wow, that looks SPECTACULAR!!!!

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  19. I love all things Damask! I love the Damask Anna.

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  20. I love the Trellis Allover Stencil! Thanks for sharing the site!
    jenfinn28(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  21. Jan...for real it looks ABSOLUTELY stunning...its just wat i was thinking of doing in the living room at my grandmas!!! it looks beautiful!

    Follower!!!

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  22. How pretty this wall of yours is! The stencil work is subtle but gives the illusion of wallpaper. I've been considering something similar for a few added textural touches in my home. Great inspiration

    So many of the stencil patterns were appealing but my fav was the Marie-Antoinette Ceiling Medallion Stencil. It will be amazing in my craft studio.

    Blessings,
    Shanna
    www.revampedfrenchmaison.com

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  23. FYI- its Crystal..it now logs me in as my aim screen name..lol.. weird..

    but my faves are the Verde one you did, the Birds of Paradise, and the Oceana..
    all gorgeous!!

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  24. I really like the Large Fruit Tree stencil. What a great idea! I just subscribed as well.

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  25. That is beautiful. I love the subtle look of the metalic. I love the Funky Wheel on Cutting Edge, although the tree ones are beautiful, too.

    I'm now a follow of your blog. Thanks for doing the giveaway and sharing your great ideas.

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  26. I would love the Westbury Stair Riser Stencil!

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  27. I love what you did I've been wanting to do this treatment somewhere in my home ever since I saw it on Centsational girl's blog & now that I've seen in on here now I want to even more!

    I think I would choose the Damask Verde or Hourglass Allover Stencil....choices choices!

    Thanks for a great give away!

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  28. && I posted about it on my blog!

    http://heplusmeequalswe.blogspot.com/2010/09/i-neeeeeeeeed-this.html

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  29. WOW! Your wall is gorgeous! I love the damask anna or hourglass. Two completely differen't stencils yet so pretty. It would just depend upon the room I used it in. Thanks for the chance!!
    XO
    Kristin

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  30. I would choose the Brocade No. 1, thanks for the chance!

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  31. I love the birds of paradise pattern!!

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  32. 3 bottles is all it took? That's pretty cool, too. I really like how it turned out. It's subtle, but still dramatic. Very cool.

    I'd have to go with some sort of branch, I think. Although, your wall looks so amazing, damask might be the way to go.

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  33. you have saved me!! i have been trying forever to find a wallpaper to use in our family room.. but the thought of wallpaper eeks me out! thanks for sharing this fantastic idea!!!
    popping over from domestically speaking.

    kimberly.

    kimberlyscraftyland.blogspot.com

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  34. I'm a new follower~I've been looking around your blog, and I really love your style.

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  35. ps.. i'd pick the Trellis Allover Stencil!!

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  36. I'd choose the brocade stencil. Your BR came out fantastic. Love the metallic!

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  37. This is gorgeous! I just helped a friend do her wall! If I had to choose, I pick the hourglass stencil!

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  38. That came out GORGEOUS--you did a great job. We love Cutting Edge Stencils.

    Thanks for linking up.

    Cheri

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  39. WOW! That's so gorgeous! It reminds me of walls in french palaces!

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  40. I am dying for the Trellis!! Just became a follower as well.

    Must. do . a. stencil.

    Kacey
    Shes.No.Martha

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  41. just found your blog today and have been drooling for some time over the spring wall art stencil. I probably look at their site once or twice a week to get ideas...Keeping my fingers crossed :)

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  42. I can not believe how beautiful this is! You are very talented!

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  43. absolutely beautiful! stunning results!

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  44. I absolutely love your wall! Can I ask what color you painted the wall before you stenciled it? I would also choose the Damask Stencil Verde. Linda
    http://avie-renouvele.blogspot.com/

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  45. Also a follower!
    http://avie-renouvele.blogspot.com/

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  46. I also blogged about the giveaway.
    You can see it here...
    http://avie-renouvele.blogspot.com/

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  47. What a beautiful wall! I love how subtle it is, but it's so dramatic! Makes sense, right? :) Great job.

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  48. I am helping my mom decorate her new home and that wall is exactly as I described it to her!!It is even the same color for the stencil, but her walls are a grey-lavender. I just didn't get the stencil yet, but I did pick out the same one! DAMASK STENCIL VERDE!! Great minds and all...

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  49. Love what you've done!

    I've been thinking about doing something with the wall behind my bed, too, and have been considering wallpaper, but agree that it's permanent AND expensive.

    But the POPPY ALLOVER STENCIL would be perfect!

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  50. That looks so beautiful! I am impressed with tackling such a huge wall for the first time. It looks professional, I didn't see any mistakes. Love, love, love it!

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  51. Ooooooh so pretty! I think I would pick the Damask Anna or the Lily Scroll!

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  52. I just became a follower :) I love what you did with your bedroom wall! Gorgeous!

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  53. I am torn between the trellis stencil and damask stencil!

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  54. Stunning!! wow, wow, wow. Really love it.

    Ok so I have to admit, this one is my favorite too!! Damask Stencil Verde--whoohoo
    Becoming a follower now! Great giveaway.

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  55. STUNNING! I love that stencil (I used in it my daughter's room). I love it with the metallic paint. Great job!

    Roeshel

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  56. This is beautiful! We are adding on a family room and this would be perfect for an accent wall! I LOVE Damask. What color/brand is the gray? It's gorgeous! ~Tia

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