Cutting Edge Stencils have become a good friend of mine! I used one of their all-over stencils to transform my living room, here, a few months ago. Then I received my latest wall-art Bon-Appetit stencil in the mail a few weeks ago and got even more excited! Today I get to share with you my latest stencil creation.
I used these simply wonderful tools...
To create this...
What do you think? Here is how I did it...First, I took two inexpensive oak boards from a local hardwood store and "mended" them together using two mending plates.
Next, I dry brushed three thin layers of white acrylic paint to the boards.
Then, I placed my Cutting Edge Stencil in just the right spot.
I decided to use Americana's Weathered Wood solution since I was attempting an 'weathered' look for my kitchen art. I simply followed the directions on the bottle, which was to apply one even coat of Weathered Wood to a dry acrylic painted surface. I applied the solution directly onto the stencil, just as I would with paint.
When the Weathered Wood solution dried, I applied my blue paint over the stencils. The results were awesome! The paint started crackling immediately to give me just the right finish! And as always, the stencil stayed in place, giving a fool proof finish.
To add to the aged effect, I lightly sanded all over the painted surface, trying to reveal some of the natural character of the wood. (I especially love all of the fun knots the wood had to offer!)
Now my kitchen art stands proudly in my kitchen, trying to hide the unfortunate immediate view of our unsightly fridge! I can definitely say it makes an impact right as you walk into the kitchen. I am loving it.
I have entered this into the CSI: The Color White Project:
**THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED!!! Please check out who the lucky winner is here.**
Now it is your turn to pick out a Cutting Edge Stencil of your own! That's right, we are having a GIVEAWAY! Check out some of these great products Cutting Edge has to offer right now...
To enter this giveaway simply visit Cutting Edge and comment letting us know what your very favorite stencil is.
For an extra entry, you can "like" Lemon Tree Creations on facebook and comment letting us know.
I actually really like the Bon Appetite stencil! I've been looking for something like that for about a year now for my kitchen. I was hoping to find a more vintage style sign with the utensils, but I might be able to make that work!
ReplyDeleteOhhhhhh my gosh. I LOVE it! I've been blogging forever about how I really wanted to PB fork and spoon canvas for my kitchen. And my hubby tells me no. I am not paying $300 for a fork. But I could so do it with that stencil. Wowsers!!! FINGERS crossed!
ReplyDeleteAmanda
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I would love to have the all over poppy stencil. I'm in the middle of doing a vanity redo and the fabric I chose is so similar to that stencil. I'd love to add it here and there to the vanity....fingers crossed!!
ReplyDeleteI would love to have the all over poppy stencil. I am in the middle of a vanity redo and the fabric I chose is so similar adding this stencil here and there would the perfect finishing touch...fingers crossed!
ReplyDeleteI really love the poppy field flower stencil. They have some great stencils.
ReplyDeleteDaisy Crazy #3 would be perfect for my girls room. They have a lot of super cute stencils.
ReplyDeleteSakura and Birds on a Wall is ONE of my favorites.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely with you on the Bon Appetit stencil. Very fun!
ReplyDeletei love the stencil that you used! but i also really love the brocade no.1 stencil..that one is so pretty too!!
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i also like them on facebook!!!
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I love the Japanese Maple Branch stencil.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway!
yerushalmi at yahoo dot com
I really like the Bon Appetit stencil AND the "Aspen" Allover Stencil - how fun!
ReplyDeleteI also "liked" Lemon Tree Creations on FB!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite's the Casablanca stencil.
ReplyDeleteI'm loving the hourglass allover stencil.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the Allium Gladiator Flower Stencil! So pretty!!
ReplyDeleteOh, and I liked them on FB too! :)
ReplyDeleteJapanese Maple Branch Stencil!! pretty!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is the large tree stencil, I want to use it in our entry way.
ReplyDeleteI've been a FB fan.
ReplyDeleteI've had my eye on the Romance Wall Pattern kit for awhile now.
ReplyDeleteI love the allover trellis stencil!
ReplyDeletesteps52(at)gmail(dot)com
I'm already a FB fan!
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I LOVE your kitchen art. I've been wanting something similiar for my kitchen so I'm gonna say that's my favorite...of course there's so much more I love!!
ReplyDeleteI love the casablanca or hour glass patterns. We are getting a house this Christmas so this would be perfect!
ReplyDeleteThe Romance Wall Pattern kit..
ReplyDeleteI love the chandelier stencil. So pretty!!
ReplyDeletelove the allium twin flowers!!
ReplyDeleteI love the garden birds stencil!
ReplyDeleteI like you on facebook!
ReplyDeleteI like the Budding Clematis 3pc Stencil kit
ReplyDeletecarolinejaco@gmail.com
Love this giveaway and "Birds on a Branch"!
ReplyDeleteJust liked y'all on FB.
ReplyDeleteLIKE the Aspen stencil! Would love to do a wall in my bedroom with it. :)
ReplyDeleteyour stencil looks amazing!! I love the Casablanca seriously so perfect, great for our new house!!
ReplyDeleteI really liked you on FB!
ReplyDeleteI follow your blog!
ReplyDeleteI love the hourglass allover stencil. I want to use it on my dining room table!
ReplyDeleteI love the missing link stencil.
ReplyDelete- Danielle
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I love the Birds on a Branch Wall Art Stencil, and the wispy branches allover stencil! :o)
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I have been a fan on FB for a while now! Love your site! :o)
ReplyDeleted_vanderstoep(at)hotmail(dot)com
I love the blooming branches 2 pc stencil set!
ReplyDeleteLove the Bon Appetite stencil. Your project is great....
ReplyDeleteI love the Casablanca All Over & the Diamond Damask!
ReplyDeleteI also follow Lemon Tree Creations on FB.
ReplyDeleteI used daisies in my wedding and I would love them on my wall!
ReplyDeletei LOVE the funky wheel!! I would LOVE it
ReplyDeletejust became a fan on facebook!!
ReplyDeleteI love the Casablanca stencil...I have been dreaming of doing this one in my bedroom:)
ReplyDeleteI also became a fan on FB!
ReplyDeleteI love the casablanca stencil...
ReplyDeleteLove your kitchenart! At cutting edge I love all! The panneling stencils are gorgeous, as the fresco. I would choose a dDamask/Allover Wall Stencil or casablance I think.
ReplyDeleteI like you at Facebook and follow tru Google connect.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness... Its so hard to choose just one! I love them all! But I think my favorite would have to be the "Damask Stencil Anna" - its BEAUTIFUL!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for doing this giveaway! What a special treat for the winner :)
katieteresa (at) yahoo (dot) com
I liked you on FB!
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Thanks again! :)
Ohh, thanks for the chance to win! I really like the Zimia Grand stencil. My bedroom walls behind the bed would look lovely with this in a bright colour. :D
ReplyDeleteI love the Brocade No.1 Stencil, this would be perfect for my daughter's room when I do the makeover! Love it!
ReplyDeleteI love the Casablanca Allover stencil. It's gorgeous!! Thanks for the chance to win!!
ReplyDeleteI actually LOVE both stencils you showed above! So pretty!
ReplyDeleteThe large Tree and Birds stencil is beautiful! eallred{at}gmail{dot}com
ReplyDeleteAlthough it was super hard to choose, I would absolutely love the casablanca all over stencil for my bathroom that I plan on redoing.
ReplyDeleteI also like you on FB! :)
ReplyDeleteI also "like" Lemon Tree Creations on facebook. :)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the Allium Gladiator Flower Stencil.
ReplyDeleteNo doubt - Casablanca Allover Stencil
ReplyDeleteLOVE IT!
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I love the chandelier stencil. so fun!
ReplyDeleteleannejanelle@gmail.com
the Japanese maple stencil is a beauty as is the weeping willow.
ReplyDeletewhat a great giveaway.
thank you!
Your kitchen art looks great! Congratulations! I love the simplicity of the hourglass stencil.
ReplyDeletegiddingslane at gmail dot com
i love love love the casablanca! i would love to put it in the hall bath... merry christmas!
ReplyDeletei love love love the casablanca! i would love to put it in the hall bath... merry christmas!
ReplyDeleteLove the Parsley Blooms....it would look great in my bedroom!
ReplyDeleteThe spoon, fork, knife looks JUST like something I saw in a Pottery Barn magazine!! I mean... exactly like it! I would LOVE that stencil for my kitchen! Thanks for the chance to win! tonnessen09 AT gmail DOT com
ReplyDeleteI like lemon tree creations on Facebook!
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I Love Birds on a Branch Wall Art Stencil! These Stencil's are so Great and whether I win or not I am totally going to buy one...Thanks for the link :)
ReplyDeleteI Like Lemon Tree Creations on Facebook !
ReplyDeleteMarisa@dmehosting.com
Casablanca all the way!
ReplyDeleteI love so many of them! But the poppy field flower stencil is definitely one of my favorites.
ReplyDeleteAnd I liked you on fbook!
ReplyDeleteI really like the large tree with birds. I saw in idea in one of my magazines to stencil the tree (maybe without the birds) and then hang picture frames in and around it. A Family Tree! Love it! I am going over to like you on FB too!!
ReplyDeletePatrice you are a big deal! Look at all these comments my friend. I'm excited i know ya. I love the all over hourglass you did in your first post. Hoping I get to use it in my office! Merry Christmas
ReplyDeleteI love the funky wheel and allium
ReplyDeleteWhat a great giveaway! I'm in love with the casablanca allover stencil!
ReplyDeleteI love the stencil for stair treads!
ReplyDeleteI like LTC on facebook!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the fork, knife and spoon one but would also love the Casablanca one for my bedroom.
ReplyDeleteI also like LTC creations on Facebook!
ReplyDeleteI love the Damasque Wall Stencil. It would be so lovely in my dining room!
ReplyDeleteThat looks really great! I like the way you antiqued the wood and love where you put it! Keep up the good work Patrice!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the Allium Twins Flower Stencil! I have a bare spot on the wall between two rooms in my room where the stencil would be perfect!
ReplyDeleteI like Lemon Tree Creations on Facebook!
ReplyDeleteJust one? Really, only one? I can't...I like the trees and then the butterflies and then the flowers and then the tree branches with the butterflies....okay, so I like them all!
ReplyDeleteI "like" lemon tree creations on facebook!
ReplyDeleteI love the Casablanca! WOuld love to win one!
ReplyDeleteCasablanca Allover Stencil is my favorite!
ReplyDeleteboon1211 at gmail dot com
I am visiting from the CSI. I am enteries number 86, 87, 88 and 89.
ReplyDeleteI love that stencil. Great Job.
The DIY party starts Thursday 7pm.
Cheri from www.itssoverycheri.com and www.thediyclub.com
This is seriously to die for!! Great job!
ReplyDeleteTake care,
Lisa