Our Quarterly Before & After Stencil Contest is one of our favorite ways to catch up with how our customers interpret our stencils in their homes. We are always blown away by their fearless approach to DIY stenciling
Even though every stencil contest entry can’t be a $100 gift card winner, we have an amazing batch of entries that we are so happy to highlight and honor. We love receiving each and every project and appreciate all the creativity and love that our customer pour into their homes with our stencils and we are so happy to feature them here!
Check out our fabulous Runner-Up Stencil Contest entries below…
Delicate Floral Stencil by Monika Dawideit
Monika had recently remodeled her kitchen and wanted a new look to go with it. She used a variety of our Royal Stencil Crème paints in Smoked Oyster, Pearl Oyster and Antique Silver to get a custom metallic color.
She says, “Although I found it a bit challenging stenciling around my circle windows, it was so much fun to see the results as I stenciled around the room. It’s not only fun, but the results are beautiful. Just do it!
Petra Tile Stencil by Peggy Altfater
Peggy was looking to transform her unattractive patio concrete slab with a creative stencil project and Mediterranean vibe.
She used the Behr line of concrete painting products:
1 coat of Behr Concrete & Masonry Bonding Primer followed by 2 coats of Behr Porch & Patio Floor Paint in the color Fresh Cement. For the stenciling she had them color match a cobalt blue color in the same paint.
Her stencil tips: Prepping is so important! I power washed the slab, filled in cracks and had the patience to allow everything to dry thoroughly between steps. I am a senior woman and planned accordingly
She says, “I love how this compliments my surrounding décor and space. It brings me a smile every time I’m in this area. The results are magnificent!
Annapakshi Damask Wall Stencil by Samantha Burdman
As a newly single mom with 3 kids, Samatha’s priority was getting them well adapted into a new house so she got them settled in upstairs bedrooms and took a “basement-like” room downstairs for herself. She says, “After months of hating it, I decided to lean into a bohemian boudoir vide to elevate it and this gorgeous stencil fit the bill beautifully!
She used our Antique Gold Stencil Crème Paint over a base of Ben Moore Frozen in Time.
Her stencil tips: Take your time! Paint the middle stencil, walk away to let it dry and then continue radiating our from the center. The stenciling will speed up as you go along.
Large Endless Vine Wall Stencil by Laurie Keenan
Laurie had not done a large wall stencil project since the 1980’s but she needed a change in her bedroom, was hoping for a dark dramatic focal wall, and didn’t want the expense of wallpaper.
She says, “I am totally smitten with the beauty of this!”
Her stencil tip: Try stenciling on paper first. If you mess up your wall, just repaint and start again.
Macrame Knots Wall Stencil by Cheryl Bernier
Cheryl had recently added bead board paneling to her powder room and wanted a nautical look pattern to go with it. She used Behr paint in Coney Island and Spun Wool for the wall stencil treatment.
She says, “This was my first try at using a wall stencil. It took numerous trials as I was using too much paint on my stencil brushes and it was seeping underneath. I finally got to using the proper amount of paint. Practice makes perfect!”
Gatsby Glam Wall Stencil by Alison Gittelman
Alison had a boring, blank wall in her renovated kitchen and didn’t think a picture would work well there. She opted for the Gatsby Glam wall stencil stenciled with our Antique Gold Stencil Crème Paint.
She says, “ I think it transformed the wall into a fun focal point!”
Her stencil tip: It’s super easy until you get to the edges. Take your time and don’t be afraid to cut the stencil to fit.
Large Flourish Wall Stencil by Laura Hay
Laura wanted to give dimension and coziness to a blank wall space. She used the same color of wall paint that was on a lighter adjoining wall to roll the paint through the stencil onto the darker color.
She says, “I love the final outcome! I have received compliments from all who come to my home.”
Large Endless Vine Wall Stencil by Amanda Drayer
Amanda and her husband wanted to add some pattern to their kitchen walls so they watched out Stencil Tutorials to lean how and the results are beautiful!
She says, “We are very happy with how it turned out. My husband enjoyed how easy it is to work with.”
Francesca Floral Damask Stencil by Maria Bridges
Marie found this FREE dresser and though it would make a great “art therapy” stencil project. She painted it first with Tuscan Orange Fusion Mineral Paint and then stenciled the pattern with metallic gold and outlined it with a black Sharpie.
She says, “I had a lot of fun with this project. Art therapy entails not judging your work. What makes art is how you handle your mistakes. I had so much fun I even decorated the insides of the drawers.”
French Bee Trellis Wall Stencil by Kelly Hollinsworth
Kelly wanted to add some whimsy to her room and our popular French Bee Trellis Stencil is perfect for that! She stenciled in metallic gold on blue, similar to this How to Stencil Tutorial we feature.
As for the results? She says, “It’s perfect!”
We invite YOU to enter our Quarterly Before and After Stencil contest for a chance to win a $100 gift card and share your creative stencil project with the world!
