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Outdoor Decor, Project Ideas, Tutorials - October 15, 2020

How to Stencil a Halloween Witchy Welcome Board

Not Every Witch Lives in Salem! This Halloween let your neighbors know where the witches are with this Halloween porch stencil from Designer Stencils! Stencils are a fun, easy, budget friendly way to decorate for the holidays. Our high-quality stencils are also washable and reusable! In this DIY stenciling tutorial we will demonstrate how to stencil a decorative wooden porch sign with our “Not Every Witch Lives in Salem” Vertical Porch Stencil. We will cover the basics of how to stencil (which is not the same as painting), including the Dot Test and how to avoid paint bleed. You can...

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Project Ideas, Tutorials - April 03, 2020

How to Stencil a Room from Ceiling to Floor

Discover how to paint the walls and corners of any room with our innovative topper stencil accessory. Visit Designerstencils.com for all the supplies you need! Elevate your painting experience with our topper stencil accessory, perfect for reaching every nook and cranny. Head to Designerstencils.com to stock up on supplies and buy your stencil templates! Stencil Supplies: Tranquil Branches Stencil Repositionable Spray Adhesive Frog Tape Painter's Tape High Density Foam Rollers Stencil Brush As with most stencil projects, the first step will be to spray the back of your stencil with Repositionable Spray Adhesive. The Repositionable Spray Adhesive will give the...

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Project Ideas, Tutorials - January 03, 2020

How to Stencil Without Paint Bleed Using a Foam Roller

Paint bleed is the most common stenciling issue. It occurs when paint slips beneath the stencil template and blurs the stenciled design. The good news: Paint bleed is a preventable nuisance. In this How to Stencil post, we will share with you the best stenciling tips and tricks for avoiding paint bleed when stenciling with a foam roller. Scroll to the bottom to watch our How to Stencil With a Foam Roller video tutorial. What causes paint bleed when stenciling? The most common cause of paint bleed is stenciling with too much paint. Stenciling is not the same as painting....

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Project Ideas, Repeating Patterns, Tutorials - December 10, 2019

How to Stencil a Wall without Bleed Paint

In this tutorial, we show you how to stencil without getting paint bleed. Using the right technique will leave beautiful results while the wrong technique will bleed paint into the design.

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Project Ideas, Tutorials - July 25, 2019

How to Make a DIY Home Organizer

Hi! Today, I will show you how to make this awesome DIY Hanging Entryway Organizer with a pocket, inspired by the normal out-the-door rush. It has hooks for keys, a pocket for small odds and ends, and a cork tack board to post daily reminders, grocery lists, or inspirational quotes to keep you motivated throughout the day. You can hang this Home Organizer in your front entryway, mudroom, or on the back of a door, wherever works best for your routine. How many times this week have you asked yourself the dreaded question: "where are my car keys?" Running...

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