If you haven’t figured it out by now Matt and I LOVE to make over just about anything we can get our hands on! Over the past year we have been lucky enough to have created one of a kind custom pieces. Most of these pieces have been enhanced by the use of a vinyl stencil.
A lot of times I see a stencil used in the positive manner in which the stencil permanently stays on whatever it is adhered to. We take a different view on stencils. A stencil is perfect for masking off the space around it and allowing us to paint in the negative space on the stencil.
Today we are sharing with you some of our favorite stencil projects we have created. And if we are lucky you will be inspired to create your own stencil project!
1. Monogrammed Jewelry Box
This little beauty was made from a unfinished pine box from the dollar store.
Using a vinyl stencil, paint, and stain I made one of my favorite projects to date!
Learn more about how I turned this stencilled monogrammed box into a Pop-up Photo Box.
2. The Woodland Dresser
This pretty lady was made over by Matt!
After what seemed like an eternity of trying to figure out what to do with this dresser, Matt finally decided to create a huge woodland stencil for the dresser.
3. Vintage Industrial Bar Stools
These bar stools were inspired by some cute industrial stools I had spotted at Target.
I was able to take the stools down to raw wood and created a custom numbered stencil for the stools.
The numbers represent the a dear friends anniversary.
4. Old Wine Crates turned to Rolling Storage
At a neighborhood yard sale I scored a few old wine crates.
They were perfect for under our coffee table but needed something else!
I made a vinyl word stencil, stained them, and added wheels.
Easy fun storage!
5. Reverse Stencil Coffee Table
An old oak drop leaf coffee table was given new life by using a bird stencil in reverse and painting around the bird rather inside the bird.
And the Duck Egg Blue Annie Sloan Chalk Paint give it the perfect touch!
6. Every Day I Love You Wall Art
Matt created this piece of artwork for me as a sweet Valentine’s Day gift.
He gives a tutorial on how he created and used the vinyl stencil to create this wonderful word art.
7. DIY Dog Bowl Chairs Elevated Feeding Station
We acquired some old school chairs that had some damage and were bound for the trash can.
Thanks to my sisters suggestion I was able to use a simple vinyl stencil and a jig saw to make an elevated feeding station for our big dog Fenway!
8. Pottery Barn Inspired Number Chair
Another quick vinyl stencil project that was inspired by a fun Pottery Barn numbered painting.
This chair is so fun and colorful!
I love it!
9. Longitude and Latitude Signs
Matt created these awesome stencil signs for my parents for Christmas one year.
They represent some of the cites they have lived in together as husband and wife!
10. Street Address Dresser
Yet again Matt does not disappoint when he used vinyl stencils to create a custom dresser that showcases the places we have lived throughout our lives!
We hope we were able to inspire you all to think outside of the box and not be afraid to take some risks!
FANTASTIC!!! I am tots inspired by all you’re amazing stencil projects!!!
These are fantastic!! And that dog…swoon!
Ha! I have seen that woodland dresser on Pinterest but didn’t realize it was yours. I LOVE IT. These are all great inspiration and really unique ideas. I melted at the pic of your dog eating out of his custom bowls. So cute!
just started following you a month ago but I love your blog and your ideas are really great! I’m dying to do some of these when I move into my forever home in June! And I’m in love with your signs for your parents since I too, lived in Pittsburg, KS right after I was married 32 years ago!! Were your mom and dad “Gorilla’s”? It’s a small world!! 🙂
Hey De! You are dead on my parents were both Gorillas and were married at the Catholic Church on Campus back in 1970! How fun that you lived there as well!
You are crazy awesome at stencils! Me and stencils do not mix.
Ha Vanessa if you stick around me long enough the stencil fever will rub off on you!
They are all amazing and I love the longitude and latitude signs!! Awesome ideas!! And Fenway is just adorable! Love him!!
I drool everytime I see those rolling crates. Job well done!
I can’t decide which I love more…the street name dresser or the rolling carts so I just went ahead and pinned both! I’m trying to talk myself out of buying a stencil cutter but this is not making it any easier. 🙂
Wow! Awesome projects! Thanks for the collection. So cool to see at once 😉
Jamie ~ somuchbetterwithage.com
PS: I’m having a giveaway on my blog right now!
yup! your stencil projects are some of my favorites. It’s fun to see them all on one post! I’m pinning, well repinning actually as I’ve already pinned some of these wonderful projects. Little Bit
I hopped over from House of Hepworth’s …. you guys have done an amazing job here. What beautiful projects!! Love it:)
Krista @thehappyhousie.com
I have some stencils in our home already, but there are so many more cute ways I could use them that I hadn’t thought of. I know our readers will love it, too! We have a weekly Thursday (today:) link up party at allthingswithpurpose.com. We would love to see this post there along with the post on dying your jeans!! We are also your newest FB like 🙂
What do you use to make your stencils? Silhouette or Cricut?
you guys are so crazy talented! I started trying to pick my favorite to comment on but the list because ridiculous! lol! love them all!!!
LOVE all these ideas! They are awesome! Pinning!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof
That dresser is to die for!!! What a brilliant idea!
great roundup Jacque! so many great projects.
gail
Where do you get your vinyl stencils made, or how do you make them?
We use vinyl purchased from a local vinyl shop by the foot. We make our own using a vinyl cutter.