If you have never stenciled before, the Herringbone stencil is a nice easy one to start with. Since it has such clean lines, it is really easy to line up and the design can easily be tidied up if there is any bleeding of the paint. I started off painting the table with Pure White Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. I then mixed the Pure White with some Paris Grey to apply with the stencil. One of the benefits with using the chalk paint is that it dries extremely fast!
I lined up the middle line of the stencil on the table and just used some painter’s tape to hold down the edges. I have used a foam roller with my past stenciling projects but used a paint brush for this project to stay with the more handpainted style that I wanted for the table. In less than 30 minutes, it was done! Soooo much easier than measuring and taping off lines!
If you are looking for more stenciling inspiration, you can check out my stenciled craft room and master bathroom as well as find some tips on how to stencil a wall. And don’t forget to check out all of the amazing designs over at Cutting Edge Stencils!
Have a wonderful weekend!
I linked up at Flamingo Toes, Tidy Mom, Jennifer Rizzo, Craftberry Bush, Somewhat Simple, The Shabby Creek Cottage, The 36th Avenue, Stone Gable, Ginger Snap Crafts, Savvy Southern Style, Lil Luna, Not Just a Housewife, Home Stories A to Z, Lolly Jane, Under the Table and Dreaming, Craft-O-Maniac, CRAFT, Will Cook for Smiles, I Should be Mopping the Floor, I Heart Naptime, Be Different Act Normal, Funky Junk and Tatertots and Jello.
Sharon ~ Life After Empty Nest says
What a great idea! It looks fantastic! Have a wonderful weekend!
Paula Parrish says
Nice work, your table looks fabulous. ;o)
Katie @ My Darling Days says
Looks wonderful! My one stencil project turned out horrible, the paint bled everywhere. I suppose it’s time I try again… how do you get the stencil lined up & taped in a new section, without ruining what you just painted?
Selene @ Restoration Beauty says
It looks great! I love the herringbone pattern..lovely! And I think your basement looks very nice and cozy!
Kristen Whitby says
What a great makeover! I love it!!
amy mayen says
Very chic! I have some remodeling to do soon. Yikes. Thanks fit the ideas!
Gypsy Heart says
Love it! Clean lines and so pretty.
Pat
Ruth says
The table looks fabulous!! You last picture shows a very comfy area. I guess your basement is getting some love.
Ruth
Ela @ Scrapidoodlelicious.blogspot.com says
Love the color. Great transformation. I made the same stenciling in my tea cart. I just posted it in my blog.
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Kathy@DandelionsandDustBunnies says
Great redo – love it!
Jill @ Create.Craft.Love. says
That looks awesome! Isn’t amazing what a little paint can do for a space?
Abby @ Just a Girl and Her Blog says
Gorgeousness! I’ve never tried a stencil before…now I just might have to! I found you at Lil’ Luna. Thanks for sharing!
~Abby =)
Maggie Roush says
This is great! We have a table that got banged up in a move and this has given me some ideas for revamping. Thanks for sharing.
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Lyuba @ Will Cook For Smiles says
That is very cool! You did a great job 🙂
Thank you for sharing at the party and I hope to see you again!
Jenna LaFevor says
LOVE this! The design is beautiful! Pinning!
Jenna @ http://rainonatinroof.com
Allison @ The Golden Sycamore says
I feel the same way about our basement. Although ours is still more dumping ground than hangout place! Maybe someday we’ll get around to fixing it up! Love how the table turned out! You did a beautiful job! I’ve never used Pure White before, but I love the modern look it gave your table!
Miranda @ Someday Crafts says
I love this pattern! I just wish I was brave enough to use it in my own home. I’m too chicken, lol. Just wanted to let you know that this will be featured at Someday Crafts tomorrow, so come by and check it out!