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Herribone Stenciled Wall

by Gwen Nov 18

The Bold Abode is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.

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I told you.

I told you yesterday that I had kept something back.

How in the Blessed Sunday Sunday could I have kept ALL the walls white?  Nerp.  It’s just not in my DNA.

Did you see the partial reveal yesterday?  No?

Quick. Take a look and see the white walls.

And, for heaven’s gates,  don’t look below at the photo.

{Which you are probably doing right now out while you are reading the blasted sentence. Am I right?}

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Haha.  I’m no suckah.  So I put a picture of the colors that I used instead.

But here I am throwing my arms open wide to the wind.  Or I would be, if I had thought about dragging the tripod out…. so you get Brendan instead. 🙂

TA-DA!

Herringbone Shuffle Stencil

Sing it with me now.

What a feeling
Being’s believing
I can have it all
Now I’m paintin’ for my life
Take your passion
And make it happen
Pictures come alive
You can paint right through your life

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I used four different colors and just tried to get a nice, good balance throughout the stencil.

Here’s a peak into the window of my dance party with The Herringbone Shuffle Stencil.

  • First I tried just taping with no adhesive spray on the back.  I got some bleeding.  Probably due to trying to use a brush.
  • Then I tried the spray adhesive… a good amount.  This cut down on the bleeding, but I still had some seepage.
  • Then I switched to a sponge and that helped even more.
  • Then I had a lightbulb moment.  I realized that no amount of adhesive or careful application was going to give me crisp and clean lines because I have these ridiculous TEXTURED WALLS!

So I sat in the prayer pose and became at one with the hand-painted effect.

Ommmmm…….

Herringbone Shuffle Stencil

These little guides are realllllly something special…. think built in GPS for you brain.

Line up the guides

I just wanted a surprise accent.

Herringbone Shuffle Stencil

Surprise!

{Yes.  I vacuumed.  Just for you.}

Herringbone Shuffle Stencil

Sometimes it’s the unexpected bits that make life more interesting.

Herringbone Shuffle Stencil

So, unexpected…Like if you win your own $50 Stencil Shopping Spree .

That would be an unexpected delight, right?

And you just might if you enter below, yo.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Oh, and be sure to follow Royal Design Studio Stencils on Pinterest, too!

I can’t wait to see which stencil makes you wanna shake your groove thang!

For the real tips visit How to Stencil by Royal Design Studio Stencils.

For some additional inspriation, visit the Royal Design Studios Stencils Stencil Ideas Page. 

And if you didn’t see the Dining Room Reveal Yesterday, don’t leave without checking out the before as well as the after!

Lovin’ the stencil effect? You  might also enjoy:

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  • The Chalkboard Door
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  • My Blue Mosque Front Door

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What the BOLD ones say:

  1. cassie says

    Nov 18 at 9:19 am

    love this! i have been wanting the herringbone stencil!

    • Gwen says

      Nov 20 at 2:22 pm

      Thank you, Cassie!

  2. Courtenay @ The Creek Line House says

    Nov 18 at 9:24 am

    Oh, that just makes me so happy. 🙂 Great colors!

    • Gwen says

      Nov 20 at 2:22 pm

      Thank you!

  3. Lindsay McCain says

    Nov 18 at 11:51 am

    My favorite stencils are the Sweet Tweets Lace Bird Sets

    • Gwen says

      Nov 20 at 2:23 pm

      Good luck, Linsay!

  4. Jenni says

    Nov 18 at 12:28 pm

    I’ve got some furniture to paint, and I think the Baby Bloomers would be just the “umph” I need to keep it lively. =)

    • Gwen says

      Nov 20 at 2:24 pm

      That sounds great! I haven’t used a stencil on furniture yet!

  5. Sarah says

    Nov 18 at 2:20 pm

    Very cool! I did not expect that! Love it.

    If I were to pick a stencil I would either go with the small step up triangles or the rattan. Like em both!

    • Gwen says

      Nov 20 at 2:24 pm

      Thank you, Sarah!!!

  6. Christy says

    Nov 18 at 3:01 pm

    Love love the stenciled wall!!

    • Gwen says

      Nov 20 at 2:29 pm

      Thank you, Christy!

  7. Kathy E. says

    Nov 18 at 6:50 pm

    Gwen, I am so happy you posted about this wonderful site! I didn’t know anything like this existed. Now I truly NEED to win this prize so I can get to work on an old dresser that I have. I would love to have the Rockin’ Roses Damask Stencil to make this piece really look exceptional! thanks!

    • Gwen says

      Nov 20 at 2:30 pm

      Thank you, Kathy! I am so glad I’m able to share it as well. Good luck!

  8. keri @ shaken together says

    Nov 18 at 8:03 pm

    Oh my gosh – your wall is SO super cool, Gwen! Love the colors and that it sort of spills across that wall!

    • Gwen says

      Nov 20 at 2:30 pm

      Thank you, Keri! I’m really happy with how it turned out!

  9. keri @ shaken together says

    Nov 18 at 8:07 pm

    And I l-o-v-e the Beehive Allover stencil!

    • Gwen says

      Nov 20 at 2:31 pm

      Good luck, girl!

  10. [email protected] says

    Nov 18 at 9:29 pm

    LOVE it, ohmygoodness, it’s amazing Gwen!!!!!!!!!! I do have to say I’d pick that herringbone too if I could pick anything, the possibilities are endless as you’ve obviously just shown!!

    • Gwen says

      Nov 25 at 9:54 am

      Thank you so much, girl! I adore this stencil… it’s so fun!

      {sorry it took me so long to reply. I just found your comment in my spam folder!!!}

  11. Vanessa says

    Nov 18 at 11:24 pm

    I don’t know why but I’m especially drawn to the primitivo lace stencil. So cool.

    • Gwen says

      Nov 20 at 2:31 pm

      I’ll have to check that one out! Good luck, Vanessa!

  12. Michelle S says

    Nov 19 at 12:08 am

    Hi! New sub here. I absolutely love this! How many times do you see herringbone in the blogosphere? Tons. But I’ve never seen it like this!! I love the colors you chose, it’s not too bright, but not too bland. I can’t imagine how long this took! Boy you must have some killer patience. Hope it’s okay to enter the giveaway since I’m so new. 🙂

    • Gwen says

      Nov 20 at 2:32 pm

      Thank you so much, Michelle! It did take some time, but I’m glad I did it. And I love meeting new people and, it’s totally awesome that you popped over to enter!

  13. Michelle S says

    Nov 19 at 12:12 am

    I think I’m gonna have to go with the sweet tweets lace bird set. It’s too cute to pass up!

    • Gwen says

      Nov 20 at 2:32 pm

      Good luck, Michelle!

  14. Kim Schadrack says

    Nov 19 at 10:51 pm

    I love the Casablanca Marrakesh.

    • Gwen says

      Nov 20 at 2:33 pm

      Good luck, Kim! I’ll have to check that one out!

  15. Jessi @ Practically Functional says

    Nov 20 at 11:16 am

    Oh my gosh Gwen, I absolutely love that wall! The colors you chose are perfect, and I love how it just sorta trails off after the doorway. Gorgeous!!! If I were going to get a stencil, I’m seriously in love with all of the damask ones, but I think the Ornamental Cartouche stencil is my favorite!

    • Gwen says

      Nov 20 at 2:33 pm

      Thank you so much, Jessi! I’m really happy with how it turned out! Good luck, friend!

  16. Linda @ it all started with paint says

    Nov 23 at 1:03 pm

    Okay my friend — this is stinking AWESOME!!!! Wowza! Pinning this for sure …. along with, I’m guessing, the rest of the universe!!!!

    🙂 Linda

    • Gwen says

      Nov 25 at 8:55 am

      Oh, Linda! You are just so sweet!!!

      I’m really happy with this update. It was such fun to do!

  17. Amy Renea says

    Nov 23 at 9:30 pm

    Love that stencil Gwen and you TOTALLY picked brilliant colors!! Gorgeous,!

    • Gwen says

      Nov 25 at 8:56 am

      Thank you so much, Amy!

      I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving week!

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    Jul 16 at 11:06 am

    Awesome stencils Gwen, you are truly talented!

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