I was so very excited to win an Olive Leaf stencil giveaway hosted by Amber over at Simple Dwellings. After lots of contemplating, I chose the Damask No. 1 pattern for our master bedroom.
This really is a terrible before picture (and yes, we did let our toddler sit on the bed and watch Elmo while my husband and I got ready to paint - it was almost time for her nap, haha!)
The stencil came rolled up in a tube, so I laid it on the ground with heavy books on top for a few hours so that it would be completely flat. We used Elmers spray adhesive to lightly coat the side of the stencil that would stick to the wall, and then a few pieces of frog tape to keep it secure.
I honestly cannot take any credit for this project. My husband did the ENTIRE wall. I kind of sat around, fed my baby, and cheered him on from the rocker in the corner of our room.
We re-sprayed the adhesive about every other time. They stencil was super easy to use - you just have to take your time and not expect to finish an entire wall in 3 minutes. Christopher is a perfect "stenciler" - he is oh-so-patient and very meticulous.
And here it is all finished.
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i am SO impressed! it looks gorgeous! but i stenciled a ver small wall and was cussing like a sailor the whole time, so i can't imagine doing a huge wall like this! :)
Wow, it looks beautiful! Same here, I stenciled one little bookcase and was about to quit. Your husband did a great job!
What! That is not the same room. How amazingly different it looks. Love it.
oh my that is so beautiful!!!
it looks fantastic. your hubby did a great job!!!
hugs, cindy
Absolutely beautiful! What a gorgeous focal point!
Jenny
Wow- this looks absolutely gorgeous! You guys did an amazing job. I am so excited for you!! It is a beautiful stencil and it suits your room's style perfectly. :)
Maybe I can borrow that for the back of my bookcases?!?! That's gorgeous! Great job, Chris!
good idea vanessa!!!! tell me how it goes i might want to do that too!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this! Once I saw it, I looked on the website to order some for us:) Looks great Anne! Excited to see you SOON!
I love the wall and all, but my favorite part is Ashlyn just chilling! hilarious picture!
That seriously looks like a picture from a magazine!!
That wall looks great! Good job. Wanna send your husband and stencil over to my house, I have a blank wall that stencil would look good on. ;)
Looks amazing!!!
I am BLOWN away!!!! It is beautiful!
This is beautiful Anne! You are on fire lately!
Your husband did a great job! It is so perfectly done. The wall looks wonderful. The cushions on your bed match the pattern on the wall.
Wow! This looks amazing.
Wow! Way to go, hubby! It really looks like wallpaper. Never would have guessed it was a stencil.
It's beautiful, Anne!
LOVE it! The pillows look awesome too!! It really suits the room and just brings the room to a whole different level.
Amazing! How sweet of your hubby to help!
Amazing! WOW - how do you fill in the space on the top and sides? Does it come with that part in a smaller stencil? I guess I should go see what they have, love it!
You two accomplish more with a toddler and newborn than I have in my entire life. The wall looks amazing.
Oh wow, GO HUBBY! I think that would be an insurmountable task for me...I would be able to do a wall in say, a half bath before my attention span would give way (c: It looks so stunning! And don't worry, hulu/netflix save my life on a daily basis (c:
So pretty & perfect! How did you guys make it looks sooo amazing & professional!?
So pretty...I have a very similar bedroom and the exact fabric! Go check it out at http://charmingcozycottage.blogspot.com/2011/08/master-bedroom-before-after-phase-1.html
Looks amazing! And your little gal is so cute laying there in the bed :) Great job Mr. Newman!
Wow - that is really amazing - it looks gorgeous!
Wow...Gorgeous!!! is all I can say:)
This I guess would have required immense patience... and the result is so amazingly professional... Great job done indeed !
Gosh.. the effect is awesome!! Looks prefect!! But certainly needs a lot of patience and hart work.. :-)
I tried wall paper once.. and tot it was easier to paint than apply wall paper.. :-)
Wow, it is stunning. I am so very impressed:):)
amazing! your husband did a beautiful job!!
Hi Anne...
Just taking a little tour around your sweet blog since this is my first time here.
I just had to leave you a note about your wall stencil! I love, love, LOVE how it turned out!!! Sooo beautiful...sooo classic!!! Great choice for your master bedroom, my friend! Thank you for sharing it with us!
Warmest wishes,
Chari @Happy To Design
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