Stencil Project for the Master Bedroom on Create With Cynthia!

Today is all about stenciling Sweet Friends. Stenciling is on of my favorite craft projects. If you go to my website CreateWithCynthia.com you can search (on the top right bar) for stenciling projects. I’ve done a stencil project for my Laundry Room and a stencil project on a Furniture Makeover and a stencil project for my Front Porch and I could go on and on. Stencils add so much one of a kind character to home decor. Today, I’m talking about the Master Bedroom as it really was in need of a little bit of love.

My Master Bedroom has been pretty neglected up until last week when I realized I was a desk short in my home. When the Pandemic of 2020 struck in early March and schools went to eLearning, desk space in our home became an issue. You can read about how I created a “Morning Routine during Quarantine” and more desk space out of shear desperation.

Back in February I wrote a post about “What Does February Remind You of and a Bit of Gratefulness.” I was feeling extra happy about the month of February and all the love, Valentine’s Day, Ski Week, etc. I was also grateful to be gifted with some new stencils for a Master Bedroom project. Thank you Essential Stencils!!! I mentioned a video using the stencils and a new stenciling technique was also coming up on my You Tube channel. You can save 10% on any purchases when shopping Essential Stencils by using the code CWC.

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Essential Stencils, which can be purchase at www.CreateWithCynthiaShop.com are a heavy duty and reusable mylar material. The designs are so cute and there are so many to choose from. Stencils can be used on Wood and Metal and Fabric and even Glass. There are a variety of different techniques when using Stencils and on this project I’m using the Swirling Technique.

MATERIALS NEEDED TO MAKE A STENCILED SIGN:

1. Stencil by Essential Stencils
2. Paint products by Debi’s Design Diary DIY. I used White Swan and Little Black Dress with Big Top Top Coat. The frame was sealed with Dark and Decrepit. 
3. Stencil Brushes by Essential Stencils
4. Any surface

Step one: Gather your materials and paint your surface.

Step two. Use Frog Tape to adhere stencil to surface.

Step four: Use Stencil Brushes with paint.

Step five: Swirl or Pounce paint onto surface. Either stenciling technique; Swirling or Pouncing, works well. I have a video on You Tube for each. 

I prefer to tape the stencil down and hold my hand on the stencil as well. Keep in mind bleed through (under the stencils) can occur if you use too much paint or are not holding the stencil down.

Step six: Remove frog tape and stencil.

Step seven: Wash stencil in warm soapy water.

Step eight: Use a 220 grit sand paper to add a little bit of texture to your sign.

Step nine: Apply top coat to surface.

Allow your sign to dry overnight and then hang it on the wall. I created a video on You Tube of this project. Just go to You Tube and search for my channel called, Create With Cynthia. You can check out my video on You Tube, and be subscribe. I’m also including step by step photos below.

Now go out there and Create Something.Cynthia