DIY Custom Stenciled Wall

Today we're teaming up with Valspar and their Love Your Color Guarantee again to share a fun and easy idea for a statement wall! I was excited about this solution, because wallpaper is hard to find (especially if you have something particular in mind) and expensive. This DIY solution took us two afternoons and under $50! It's fun having something special in our home that you can't buy in a store. I feel like this new wall adds a lot of personality to our entryway. Here's how we did it:How to stencil a statement wall: Before beginning we painted our wall with two coats of Valspar Signature paint in Semi-Sweet. It's a rich dark grey color. I chose a neutral color, because I wanted the pattern to stand out. Step 1: Trace an image onto stencil paper. You can use a favorite photo or mimic a pattern from a fashion piece. I traced the horse that I illustrated for this dress. 2. Use an X-Acto knife to cut the image from your stencil paper. 3. Using stencil tape (or masking tape) adhere your stencil to the wall. 4. Start tracing with a white paint pen. Continue tracing, spacing evenly between each stencil. When you get to the edges you may need to fold your stencil to continue into a corner. I am so happy with my new statement wall! It was fun to create. And since I didn't invest too much in it, I wouldn't feel guilty changing it up in a year or two. Have you ever tried stenciling a wall in your home? What image would you choose? 

xoxo. Elsie 

Comments

[Sarah]

Oh my gosh! So cute, and the possibilities are endless.

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[Stephanie]

Paint pens are the best! I've painted a row of birch trees free hand in our living room, I love it and so does everyone who comes over :)

[Aurora in London]

Wow, that looks amazing! I love following your blog as it gives me some many great ideas. Thanks for the amazing work you do!

[Ashleigh]

What a cute idea! ...and it would be a great and easy substitute to wall paper - love it!!

xx Ashleigh
www.ashflynn.blogspot.com

[Milynn {love and whimsy}]

Oh love this idea! It actually just spawned another idea using these same steps. You are such an inspiration and this is why I love visiting your blog :)

[Jessica]

What a great idea! We have a couple of chalkboard walls that I can see myself stenciling like this for a party.

Also, I'm digging your birthday boots. Do you mind sharing what brand they are?? Thanks!

[jen]

this is so super cool!! it's the first stencilled wall i've see that doesn't look really naff! good work!!! maybe i'll stencil some birds on my daughter's wall..

Xx

[Irene]

great idea like always!

xx
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[Gina Shin]

oh wow! this is so adorable! must do this all over my walls now :)
cute idea. love it

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[Noor]

I love this it would be super cute in a kids room.

[Leah]

Love this! Especially for a kids room.

[Adventures in Dressmaking]

Paint pen, eh? That might work well for our bathroom, super dark walls. I tried stenciling several times with paint and it got under the edges of the stencil and looked terrible so I gave up in defeat. Might try this if I could find a simple stencil line!

[thai]

This is pure genius and looks so fun! You are truly a talented person.I cannot wait to try something like this in my new home, once we purchase! :)

[Morgan - See Mo Go]

This is so adorable! I love it! :)

Morgan
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[Conny]

Can't wait to try this DIY!!!

[Denisa]

Really nice a great idea. Like always perfect job.

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[Charlotte]

How fun! Much more fun than putting wallpaper on the wall! :)

[Rachel]

Oooh! This really got the wheels turning to do something for my son's wall! Thank you for posting this!!

xo
Rachel
http://picklesandchapstick.blogspot.com/

[Valentina]

lovely!

Valentina
http://valentinaduracinsky.blogspot.com/

[Casey]

I **LOVE** this! Really great idea that seems easy to do. My wheels are turning now :) Thanks for sharing!