tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post7529564250730972873..comments2024-03-18T03:03:42.559-05:00Comments on IHeart Organizing: Playroom Painting Project - We Stenciled Again!IHeart Organizinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comBlogger99125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-81770931374657716062016-10-17T13:55:00.376-05:002016-10-17T13:55:00.376-05:00That was by far the toughest part of the project, ...That was by far the toughest part of the project, and took a lot of patience. We did it last, we pressed the stencil tightly against edges and trim and used a craft brush in a lot of the areas. The good part is that many of the imperfections sort of disappear after you take a couple steps back, it is very forgiving. :) Best of luck with your project Casey!IHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-64390363604522201372016-10-16T21:29:49.526-05:002016-10-16T21:29:49.526-05:00I came across this and feel in love and I am about...I came across this and feel in love and I am about to try it on a wall with a door as well! Any advice about how you made the around the door parts work? THANK YOUCaseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16672270634158679417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-6764685219674226112014-05-17T01:41:01.310-05:002014-05-17T01:41:01.310-05:00Hi. I'm planning on making this too. What was ...Hi. I'm planning on making this too. What was the thickness of the MDF board you used? Thanks!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-75782256940823940472013-08-16T07:14:35.288-05:002013-08-16T07:14:35.288-05:00Hi Anna! This room is gorgeous! How long did it ta...Hi Anna! This room is gorgeous! How long did it take to stencil the wall and how wide is the wall?Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10102269292792233079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-45740254574978073892013-08-03T11:39:16.152-05:002013-08-03T11:39:16.152-05:00Oh Anna, I am SO sorry to hear that. I can totall...Oh Anna, I am SO sorry to hear that. I can totally understand the frustration, I have been there before with wall treatments on texture and it is always such a bear. :(<br /><br />I just used a standard smooth wall roller. You are technically supposed to use a foam brush, but since we were doing such a dark color, we need better coverage and only wanted to do one coat. So, we carefully used a standard smooth roller and it worked pretty well, we just had to be careful to use really thin layers of paint.<br /><br />I agree it would look awesome in an owl themed room. Could you rent a projector and hand paint a few larger birch trees instead?<br /><br />xo!<br />JenIHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-41326340442399311482013-08-01T21:58:03.058-05:002013-08-01T21:58:03.058-05:00We just tried this very stencil on a textured wall...We just tried this very stencil on a textured wall & failed miserably. I'm so sad =( We are currently painting over it b/c it looks that bad. We used the spray adhesive & still failed. The paint bled behind the stencil. Maybe it's the roller? Do you mind sharing which one you used? I feel bad b/c my hubby has put four days work into it all for nothing. Sigh... Do you want to come paint our wall? Lol... My son's owl theme room would look awesome!Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01885511081866082493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-80114945113714711122013-06-01T10:47:26.037-05:002013-06-01T10:47:26.037-05:00Hi Leslie Ann!
We used a level for the first sten...Hi Leslie Ann!<br /><br />We used a level for the first stencil to get us started, and because there are guides for lining it up after, we didn't use one beyond that. However, you can get mini clip on levels which are super nice for stenciling projects.<br /><br />xo!<br />JenIHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-50149486888173377672013-05-31T16:08:08.089-05:002013-05-31T16:08:08.089-05:00Did you use a level at all for the stencil? I just...Did you use a level at all for the stencil? I just bought this and am planning to do our 18' x 11' dining room wall. In between the trees will be a medium grey and the marks on the white trunks will be charcoal. The other three walls will be a medium brown. It will look AWESOME.Leslie Ann . . .https://www.blogger.com/profile/16202875501682174338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-75430263591849301302013-03-27T10:08:52.477-05:002013-03-27T10:08:52.477-05:00I just ran across your blog thanks to pinterest an...I just ran across your blog thanks to pinterest and I think it is fabulous! Quick question: I would love to do this stencil painting in our son's room, but the walls are really textured. Do you think the stencil will work, or should I try the wallpaper route instead?Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15561742131754471390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-52530365861422793372013-01-18T08:46:11.692-06:002013-01-18T08:46:11.692-06:00I loved the location and accent color that you use...I loved the location and accent color that you used for this! I also really appreciated all of the tips that you gave. I just finally finished up our trees in our upstairs hallway and am in love. I linked everyone back to your site to find great tips for stenciling...I found them so valuable! Thanks again for posting such beautiful, fun things!<br /><br />http://www.aninvitinghome.com/2013/01/my-take-on-being-green-birch-tree.html An Inviting Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06420759014790427429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-48756054368734105072013-01-12T15:47:37.669-06:002013-01-12T15:47:37.669-06:00Would this stencil work on a textured wall? I'...Would this stencil work on a textured wall? I'd love to do this in my daughters playroom but am afraid that our "orange peel" textured walls would not create crisp lines.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-10163210127736115002012-09-05T21:38:45.787-05:002012-09-05T21:38:45.787-05:00Thank you for your comments. I think I will attemp...Thank you for your comments. I think I will attempt to stencil a smaller wall. You have inspired me!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-83869346058644200392012-09-02T22:56:39.042-05:002012-09-02T22:56:39.042-05:00Honestly, it would be a HUGE project with that lar...Honestly, it would be a HUGE project with that large of a space, and those heights. I know you mentioned you don't want to do art, but what if you found oversized canvases and painted the stencil on those vs. the wall. It would be much easier and still give a fabulous effect. Just a thought. :)<br /><br />xo!<br />JenIHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-45357686313016015062012-09-02T11:12:14.503-05:002012-09-02T11:12:14.503-05:00I have a huge two story wall in my living room tha...I have a huge two story wall in my living room that measures about 20' wide x 30' tall. It is stark white and I have been trying to decide for 2 years what to do with it. We do have a large entertainment center on the wall, so we don't want to hang any art above. I love the stencil idea, but was wondering if you think trying to stencil a wall this size would kill me!? I am crafty and a good painter, but have only ever done a stencil as a border back in the day when they were more popular. Any advice for a project this big?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-43907931929756390102012-06-20T09:24:32.976-05:002012-06-20T09:24:32.976-05:00Hmmm, sounds like it could be really lovely, but I...Hmmm, sounds like it could be really lovely, but I hadn't thought to try it, and not sure how it would work out. I would love to see it if you give it a whirl! :)<br /><br />xoxo,<br />JenIHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-11537898426235658382012-06-20T05:30:12.875-05:002012-06-20T05:30:12.875-05:00Oh yeah, Jen, one more question...have you ever tr...Oh yeah, Jen, one more question...have you ever tried 2 layers? We have a light brown/khaki wall, I was thinking the next layer w/ a darker brown, and another (offset) with silver or an off-white? Can't quite picture it in my head, though, especially as this stencil isn't of the trees, but the space around them!Bellahttp://www.bellaindustries.usnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-89881026528501728382012-06-20T05:26:52.494-05:002012-06-20T05:26:52.494-05:00Thank you for the excellent instructions! My husb...Thank you for the excellent instructions! My husband is getting ready to try this on our (outdoor) porch floor and in our sunroom...it will be almost identical to yours--birch trees & that lovely blue/green. I appreciate your lessons learned! And the adhesive--I never would have thought of it. Best...Bellahttp://www.bellaindustries.usnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-9159006931427430482012-06-06T15:36:25.897-05:002012-06-06T15:36:25.897-05:00I would think it would be OK, but I can't be f...I would think it would be OK, but I can't be for certain. Maybe you could test it in a small spot first?<br /><br />xoxo,<br />JenIHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-76317410335973738252012-06-06T12:54:12.612-05:002012-06-06T12:54:12.612-05:00Hi Jen!
I was planning on using this same stenc...Hi Jen! <br /><br />I was planning on using this same stencil on a wall of built-ins in my den. However, the wall is wood-paneling. I've already painted the paneling white, do you think if I used the spray adhesive on the wood it would pull anything off? Just looking for any suggestions! Thanks for the inspiration - LOVE your blog!!!<br /><br />EmilyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15789739769235864699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-71405388264367233462012-06-05T04:35:17.081-05:002012-06-05T04:35:17.081-05:00I'm not much of a DIY person but this is aweso...I'm not much of a DIY person but this is awesome and so inspirational, thank you!The Career Housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06292452915222108105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-46817574316263938672012-05-13T12:08:56.865-05:002012-05-13T12:08:56.865-05:00This looks amazing! Looks like it was worth the ch...This looks amazing! Looks like it was worth the challenge and effort!Jennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-54242890804608762602012-05-04T13:53:19.781-05:002012-05-04T13:53:19.781-05:00Thank you!
Here is the link to the stencil: http:...Thank you!<br /><br />Here is the link to the stencil: http://www.cuttingedgestencils.com/allover-stencil-birch-forest.html?category_id=12<br /><br />We used 3M spray adhesive but any from the craft store would work.<br /><br />xoxo!<br />JenIHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-30025184574282315732012-05-04T13:42:32.582-05:002012-05-04T13:42:32.582-05:00where did you get this stencil? and what kind of ...where did you get this stencil? and what kind of adhesive did you use? this turned out beautifully. i love it!maJESStichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12224184598999233667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-3378245329890766942012-05-03T15:57:13.899-05:002012-05-03T15:57:13.899-05:00How are you and your home so beautiful and clean w...How are you and your home so beautiful and clean with three little boys running around?!?! We're getting married soon, and you're quite the inspiration for homemaking!Bonnie_Projectshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12348588644331099533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-17964963011525722632012-05-01T11:31:23.680-05:002012-05-01T11:31:23.680-05:00I love the end result. I've wanted to stencil ...I love the end result. I've wanted to stencil my walls for years. But fear that I would mess up has kept me from really trying. Thank you for posting the link for the stencils. Still trying to work up the courage to take on this project, however seeing your outcome gives me more courage to give it a try.Kinny Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07212750906179584526noreply@blogger.com