Debbiedoo's says; "Just stencil it!"

Today I have a guest…
some of you may already know her,
but for those of your who don’t…
let me introduce you to
Debbie of Debbieddoo’s!
Debbie is always sharing great craft ideas that are simple and inexpensive. So, her craft style is right up our alley!
She is also one of the most “Newbie” friendly bloggers around!
Her blog is home of the Newbie Link Party and
she has popped over for a visit today =)

Welcome Foxy friends and some Debbiedoo’ers as well.

My name is Debbie, and my blog is Debbiedoo’s!

Not a very creative blog name, I know, but it has special meaning and significance to me…and that is what I wound up with!

The lovely Miss Shannon asked me some time back if I would be interested in doing a guest post on her blog. Let’s face it, I’d love to. It’ll also give me some extra Guest Blog Post Links to keep my blog’s SEO in the right side of Good/ Bad.

But, wait…what can I talk about? She said anything.

The first thing that popped into my head was,

“How about I talk about Stenciling?”

I can’t tell you how many times I have been left comments on my own blog indicating they never have stenciled.

WHAT? Do you live in a bubble? Have you not lived through the 80’s..of course that was my era so I throw that out to you.

First let me give you a little low down on Stenciling.

Stenciling is the creation of an image through the application of color on a stencil and through the removed sections (islands), leaving a reproduction of the image on the underlying surface. This can also be referred to as stencil painting.

I know you may be thinking…UGH, who wants to stencil?

Is it dated and out of style? And, most importantly is it HARD?

I am here to tell you NO…in fact, I am increasingly seeing it become more popular and even more elaborate in design.

IS is HARD? Uhhhh..NO, because truly if I can do, anyone can.

Stencils allow us to decorate with our own personal style even if we are not Leonardo da Vinci (or Picasso – if that’s more your style).

I have often said on my blog ” I am NO picasso, however, I sure do feel good after a stenciling job.

With stencils, you decide where you want an image and you pick the colors. You are the designer of your project.

Early in 2011, I really started getting back into stenciling.

Can you believe, this diy kitchen art, diy drop cloth pillow

and my rooster stools,

were actually featured in

Country Woman magazine last Summer?

YEPPERS…I do believe they were a little impressed with my stenciling work 🙂

Not really, it was more my thrifty Country Kitchen they liked.

I am not quite sure what the intimidation some of you express and share, but I am here to tell you…

JUST DO IT!

Start off with a small project…

love {DIY} Valentine craft idea on a dime

Like this DIY canvas art.

Cost me very little, and took very little time.

Before you know it,

You will be tackling some big jobs…that may kill your neck,

but in the end…

you will go ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh…

Cutting edge stencil ceiling medallion! {my personal review}

This ceiling medallion was a real pain in the arse…

but is sure does look pretty.

Now you ask, where do you get your stencils?

Most of my stencils come from Hobby Lobby…

The ceiling medallion came from Cutting edge,

and they have a lovely selection as well.

When I do small stenciling projects and use just letters…well those too come from Hobby Lobby, but may also be purchased at Walmart and Michael’s.

Each link to my projects above provides you

with a step by step tutorial.

I also have a full DIY gallery and you may view more.

I sure hope this guest post was helpful, insightful, and encourages you to do the same.

Let me and Shannon know when you do so…

We would love to show it off on our facebook pages and really blab you up!

Thanks so much Debbie!!

I was wondering, was this post perhaps directed at moi’?

I did live through the 80’s but I could definitely get with the times and give stenciling a try!

You know I have been a big chicken to give it a shot.

You are a stenciling Queen girl!!

I guess if you say we can do it, we should all give it a try 😉

I might just have to add it to my

list of things to accomplish

for the

Challenge!

BWB {facing my DIY fears}

Take care!!

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Debbiedoo’s says; "Just stencil it!"

First let me give you a little low down on Stenciling.

Stenciling is the creation of an image through the application of color on a stencil and through the removed sections (islands), leaving a reproduction of the image on the underlying surface. This can also be referred to as stencil painting.

JUST DO IT!

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First let me give you a little low down on Stenciling.

Stenciling is the creation of an image through the application of color on a stencil and through the removed sections (islands), leaving a reproduction of the image on the underlying surface. This can also be referred to as stencil painting.

JUST DO IT!

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Debbiedoo's says; 'Just stencil it!'