Happy Happy weekend my friends!
I hope you are already enjoying every moment of it!
And getting a little crafty while I am at it!
I had some fun with an old grundy table…
That is now one of my favorite little tables.
Oohhhh my heart just flutters a little bit when I see the curves of this table.
And how about this stenciled top?
This is one of my first experiences with stenciling and ohhh I loved it!
Are you ready for a good old fashioned BEFORE photo?!
Yes in all of it’s stained up bright red glory….
this table was needing some help!
Here is what I did!!
FIRST:
chalk paint (old white + a bit of province).
NEXT:
Sand sand sand.
Andddd stare for a moment…. because that looks much much better.
Okay and then get back to work.
Stain and prime (I used an all in one).
And here is my official Staining tip—I wear disposable gloves and use a little scrap of a towel that I throw away after.
And I am sure you know this tip buttt—- be sure to go with the grain when you are staining!
Anddd let it DRY.
Finally grab your stencil and get back to work with that good old chalk paint!
Roll on and remove the stencil.
{Check out this you tube video for more help!!}
Finally just go around the edges and do a little “white washing”
to get a nice bled from the sides to the top.
Much better than the red right?
And I just really am loving this paisley patterned stencil!
It is so fun and whimsical.
I can’t stop thinking about where else I would like to use it!
ahhhh but this is good for now!!!
Sooooo what do you think?! Would you like to win your own stencil?
Well GREAT news!
You have the chance to get entered to win a $50 credit
(plus free shipping)
to use at Cutting Edge Stencils on the stencil of your choice.
Here is what you can do to get entered!
{be sure to leave a comment for each entry}
-Follow Crafty Scrappy Happy
-Tell me which Cutting Edge Stencil is your favorite
-Like Cutting Edge Stencils via Facebook
-Tell others about this giveaway
I will choose a winner Dec. 18th
I am linking up to a few of my favorite parties!
Note:
{I was given a stencil to review, but all opinions are my own}
I love the Casablanca Allover Stencil. What an awesome giveaway!
How pretty! I love the contrast!
This is so wonderful darling that you made – real bijou! I love the combination of wood & white stencil painting. I fully understand that it has become one of your favorites – it would be the same with me
Thank you for the detailed description of the steps!
I Follow Crafty, Scrappy, Happy!
I love the stencil you used on that cutie table, but I also like the Lily Scroll stencil.
I "Like" Crafty, Scrappy, Happy on FB.
I follow you!
I love the cherry blossoms stencil.
I am a email follower under bimbi9 at verizon dot net.
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I love the Ceiling Medallion Citrus Leaves!
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I liked Crafty, Scrappy, Happy on FB.
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I have already liked Cutting Edge Stencils on FB.
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I posted this giveaway on my FB page Evelene Sterling.
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I am torn between a few Damask and Tree stencils. I think I will just narrow it down to 4 and let the hubby have final pick if I win.
Tweeted! http://twitter.com/#!/LilyBard/status/145434117205528576
Following Crafty Scrappy Happy
Liked Crafty Scrappy Happy via Facebook
Liked Cutting Edge Stencils via Facebook
Here's my comment…WOW!!!!!
I follow you and am subscribed via e-mail to your lovely, awesome blog.
I also liked you on Facebook.
Loving any of the Damask stencils. I bet I could find one that matches LOVD's theme.
Love the casablanca stencil!
I am a follower.
I'm a follower!
Great table! I'm a follower!
I love this table! And I'm already a follower!
I think I would get the Outside of the Box allover stencil for my kitchen!
I already like you on Facebook!
I like Cutting Edge on Facebook now too!
Tweeted about the giveaway! https://twitter.com/#!/heres2handyandy/status/145531178202562560
I love your table up-cycle – it's beautiful!! And I love the giveaway!
I follow your blog!
I liked your fb page!
I liked Cutting Edge Stencils on FB.
I love their new dandelion stencil.
I tweeted the giveaway! Thanks!
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i'm a follower! LOVE their stencils. thanks for the giveaway.
Love the Zinnia Grande Flower stencil…and several others!
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I like the Casablanca Allover Stencil.
like you on fb.
I like Cutting Edge Stencil on fb.
I follow you via GFC.
I m a follower.
I just realized I didn't write a comment saying that I'm a follower of your blog! I definitely am!
I follow and love it!!!
Woo hoo! Beautiful table, Jaime! I adore your work…I also adore the Casablanca all over stencil & I'd love to win one! Thanks so much for the chance!!!!
Of course I follow you! I'd follow you anywhere!
I "like" CSH on FB!
I "like" CES on FB!
My favorite stencil is the casablanca craft stencil.
I'm a follower!
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I love the Casablanca Stencil
I like CSH on FB!
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I now like Cutting Edge Stencils on FB too
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THANK YOU
I am in LOVE with your blog, and your table re-do. AND that stencil!! SO glad you stopped over to my blog this morning; I am a new follower!!
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I would be happy to have ANY stencil from Cutting Edge; I seriously like them all! The new Casablance Craft one is pretty darn cute as well!
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I liked Crafty, Scrappy, Happy on FB!
I liked Cutting Edge Stencils on FB too!
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I posted about your giveaway on my FB page! And I also pinned this table for inspiration on Pinterest, I just love it!
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I am already following your fabulous blog
I like CSH on FB as Kim MIller Rowland.
I follow Cutting Edge Stencils already as Kim Miller Rowland.
I really think I could do something cool with the Marrakech Trellis Craft Stencil.
I am a follower!
I love the damask stencil.
I love the sweet dreams and simple rhyme stencils.
I follow you in Google reader!
I love the paisley stencil!!
I follow/love you!
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I like Cutting Edge on facebook!
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I want the paisley allover stencil sooo stinking bad!
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I like you on facebook!!
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The Lily Scroll is my favorite. Love your table! Thanks for sharing.
The Lily Scroll is my favorite. Love your table! Thanks for sharing.
I'm a follower!
I follow you! Pick me!
I know you know I FOLLOW YOU, Jaime! (How could I not?! That's silly)
Entry #1
Smiles, Suzanne
And for entry chance #2, I'd say my fave pattern of theirs would be IRON GATE allover pattern– it's lovely!
Smiles,
Suzanne
Wow what a transformation!! I am a follower! I love the Sweet Dreams Stencil! anks Th
I love this damask pattern and LOVE the colors you chose!! I would love for you to come link this up at our link party…junkintheirtrunk.blogspot.com/2011/12/link-it-up-wednesday-7.html
I love their Ikat Stencils…
The Paisley design looks wonderful on your table you did a great job.
Lou