I am SO excited to finally share some sneak peaks of some major progress I've made on my Monochromatic Master Makeover (say that 5 times fast!)
I'm even more excited to be giving away a $50 gift certificate to Cutting Edge Stencils!!
If you've been hanging out in blogland long enough I'm sure you've seen many of their lovely stencils working magic on walls everywhere.
Love this one...
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I was giddy when they sent me the stencil of my choice, a paint roller, a sweet little attachable stencil level plus another little stencil to use and review!
I was really torn as to which stencil I wanted... it was a close pick between the ever popular moroccan inspired trellis/quatrefoil "Rabat Allover" stencil seen above and below.
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Or the classic and elegant Anna Damask Stencil...
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Going into it I thought for sure that I would go for the trellis "Rabat Allover" pattern as it is hot, hot, hot right now. I then realized that it may be out, out, out in 6 months. :( But I didn't care, it just may be too small of a pattern for the large wall I'd be stenciling. I also have a long time love affair with damask and it is more of a timeless pattern ( I hope!)
So, even though I drool over the trellis pattern I went with the Anna Damask instead. I chose it for the an accent wall behind our bed in our master bedroom. Although I love it, I thought the trellis pattern would be a little busier than I wanted for this large wall.
I did a shimmery paint color that is a little lighter than my wall color. I am loving how it turned out!
Depending on how how the light hits it greatly varies the look...
Looking shimmery in this one. |
Not so shimmery in this one. |
I L. O. V. E. LOVE IT!! :)
I have 2 more strips of stenciling to go and then have to do the ceiling edge (I'll explain more on that in my tutorial) but I'm really close to being done!
When I'm finished I'll post a detailed tutorial with my paint colors and give you some tips that I've figured out along the way. The huge stencil from Cutting Edge Stencils along with the stencil level they provided have really made it a pretty easy job. They also have a video on You Tube HERE demonstrating the proper technique. I was worried I'd mess up somewhere and start going crooked but not at all, the stencil level makes it fool proof for the most part. :)
Now, the giveaway!
I'm so excited that Cutting Edge Stencils has so generously given me $50 store credit to give away to one lucky reader.
Here's how to enter:
Leave a separate comment for each entry. There are 5 chances!
1. Go to Cutting Edge Stencils and tell me which stencil you'd choose if you win. (Mandatory)
2. Like Cutting Edge Stencils on Facebook
3. Follow Chic on a Shoestring Decorating
4. Sign up to follow Chic on a Shoestring Decorating by email (in left sidebar)
5. Like Chic on a Shoestring Decorating on Facebook
This giveaway will close at 12:00 AM CST on Tuesday, August 16th and the winner will be chosen by Random.org.
Good Luck!!!
Linking: Someday Crafts Giveaway Directory
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ReplyDeleteAnd lastly, I LOVE the Rabat Allover Stencil and in close second the Birch Forest Allover Stencil. I can't chose between the two! I am in the process of painting my living room so winning this would be PERFECT! Thank you for the chance :)
ReplyDeleteThe room looks AMAZING!
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ReplyDeleteOh my stinkin' geez, I LOVE your wall!!! I LOVE the damask. Love how subtle yet impactful the pattern is thanks to your paint color choice. I am also digging the other option you liked...but like you, can see that pattern being out soon. Ah! It looks great! :)
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There are just so many stencils that are so pretty...I love them all! If I had to choose, I would probably pick the bird on a branch stencil, the Casablanca trellis, or the Verde or Anna Damask! It's juts so hard to choose! I have wanted to try stenciling for so long...sure do hope I win!
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I love the Zamira stencil! Hard to choose just one!
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ReplyDeleteI would be choosing Rabat Allover, not that I didn't like your choice or anything :) It would just be rockin' with my drapes.
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ReplyDeleteSo many uh-mazing stenchils to choose from. But, I like the Virginia creeper.
ReplyDeleteI love the Anna Damask. I LOVE how your bedroom wall turned out!!!
ReplyDeleteThere are so many great ones, but I think I would choose the Casablanca Allover stencil =)
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ReplyDeleteLove your site and love 'Cutting Edge' stencils!
ReplyDeleteHope to win the $50 Credit Giveway towards the 'Large Citrus Tree' stencil kit!
Thanks so much!
P.S. I had already 'Liked' Cutting Edge on FB!
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ReplyDeleteIt's so hard to choose! I like the Cordoba and the Damask. The tree with birds would look cute in my grands playroom! chedeb5353@hotmail.com
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Love these stencils! I really do love that damask one though, I hope I win!
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I really like the Zinnia Grande Flower stencil! Although, if I win, I reserve the right to change my mind - there are SO MANY gorgeous stencils to choose from! :)
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ReplyDeleteOooh, I don't know. For me it would be between the Anna Damask stencil for our daughter's room or the All Over Stencil Casablanca for our bedroom. I'd probably choose the Casablanca and do our room for a change! Thank you for hosting, Kate. Great giveaway. I hope I win! XOXO Laura
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I love the damask Garbrielle stencil. But it is really hard to choose.
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Love the Flora Damask stencil!
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Yay! Did it all...and let me tell you it was so hard to choose from just one stencil that I liked, but I think I would most likely go with the Flower Stenil Zinnia Grande...just so much fun!
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