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October 4, 2012

Tone on Tone Stenciled Wall

A tone on tone stenciled wall with a bedroom set in front of it

A few weeks ago I was contacted by Cutting Edge Stencils about doing a review and giveaway and I was over-the-moon excited! If you have not yet heard of Cutting Edge Stencils you are missing out big time-they have an amazing selection of on-trend stencil designs that you just can't find anywhere else. (And not just large wall stencils-they have smaller craft-sized stencils and stenciling supplies as well!)

My hubby and I had been planning on painting some tone on tone stripes on one wall in our Master Bedroom per our eDesign with Amber of Simple Dwellings but Amber thought the stencil would work well too so we decided to go for it using the Turkish Tulip Allover wall stencil.

When I received the stencil I was really pleased to see that not only was the large wall stencil in the package, but it also comes with a smaller piece for edging as well as a single of the design (which I of course had to craft with and will show you soon!).   Last Tuesday while hubby was working I decided to start.  Enter life and three sick kiddos and seven days later I finally finished! This might give you a little hint of why it took me so long!

An in process picture of how to create a tone on tone stencil wall

While I may have said a few choice words during the process I am in love with how it turned out.  This was my first time stenciling and if I can do it, anyone can! Here are a few tips and things I learned along the way:

  • I highly recommend using Cutting Edge Stencil's clip-on stencil level if you are doing an all-over design like the one I used, it was so helpful.
  • A dense foam roller and stencil brush are must-haves as well to get a good end result.
  • Cutting Edge Stencils has a wealth of info on their site including tutorial videos.  These people do this for a living-take advantage of their suggestions and watch the tutorials before you begin!
  • Don't freak out if you think the stencil doesn't look perfect as you are painting-this isn't wallpaper and it is not going to be exactly perfect but you won't be able to notice at all once its finished-believe me! This was such a cause of concern for me during the process and once the wall started filling up you couldn't tell at all where those tiny imperfections were. I actually prefer the slight variations in the paint over the flat look of wallpaper.

An after picture of a tone on tone stencil wall

 

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  1. [email protected] says

    October 04, 2012 at 8:24 am

    Love the paisley allover stencil!

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  2. Inspire Me Heather says

    October 04, 2012 at 8:27 am

    Oh Melissa, your wall looks gorgeous! I like just the one feature wall done too, so beautiful!

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  3. Janel from NellieBellie says

    October 04, 2012 at 8:34 am

    It looks fabulous!!! I have gotten the fish scale but I want the kitty stencil. I don't know why...but I do!

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  4. Ellen Casper says

    October 04, 2012 at 10:10 am

    Love the Diamond Damask Stencil! Thanks for the chance to win!

    Reply
  5. Crystal says

    October 04, 2012 at 10:12 am

    It looks awesome!! I would love to do this in my bedroom and/or study!! I love the Marrakeh Trellis Allover pattern. Thanks for the giveaway!!

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  6. karen says

    October 04, 2012 at 10:17 am

    Love these stencils! How much is too much?? I want to stencil every room!!! I hope I win!

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  7. Nichole says

    October 04, 2012 at 10:38 am

    There are so many I love it would be hard to choose - I love this one and the Morrocan especially.

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  8. Jan says

    October 04, 2012 at 12:09 pm

    Love, love the citrus leaf stencil for the ceiling. We are renovating a 100 year old house and I can see this would look beautiful in the dining room. Thanks for the opp.

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  9. Courtenay says

    October 04, 2012 at 1:55 pm

    Oh. Boo! I can't enter! Still pinned it! Look how pretty and serene your bedroom looks now! Love it!

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  10. Penelop says

    October 04, 2012 at 6:55 pm

    Fun! I've been wanting to try some stencils and haven't had the chance yet. I'm thinking a table top....

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  11. sandra k williams says

    October 04, 2012 at 9:26 pm

    i like the fossils for i am doing my boys room and he likes fish, ocean, etc.

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  12. Nicole w says

    October 04, 2012 at 9:31 pm

    I love the Nagoya all over stencil

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  13. Amber B @Simple Dwellings says

    October 04, 2012 at 9:33 pm

    This looks amazing! I love how it turned out. Thanks for the shout out! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  14. barbara n says

    October 05, 2012 at 9:46 am

    I love the Dandelion Stencil

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  15. Jessica Peeling says

    October 05, 2012 at 2:34 pm

    I love the Diamond Damask Stencil! [email protected]

    Reply
  16. Cori Westphal says

    October 06, 2012 at 12:35 am

    I think I'd choose the Birch Forest Allover Stencil!

    coriwestphal at msn dot com

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  17. Amy Lee says

    October 06, 2012 at 9:44 am

    I like the chandelier stencil!

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  18. JuneA** says

    October 06, 2012 at 2:30 pm

    I really like the LILY SCROLL ALLOVER STENCIL--thanks for the chance to win!

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  19. Kelley Roach says

    October 06, 2012 at 5:10 pm

    lily scroll alll over stencil

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  20. Jenn Scott says

    October 07, 2012 at 10:03 am

    I love the Naya Damask stencil. Anything Damask is AWESOME!!

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  21. Sunnie says

    October 07, 2012 at 10:48 am

    I like the new paisley pattern

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  22. Michaela says

    October 07, 2012 at 4:46 pm

    I'd love one of their craft stencils!

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  23. Sue Bunting says

    October 07, 2012 at 6:48 pm

    what stencil I would pick if I win is Wall Stencil Cordoba!

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  24. Alaine says

    October 07, 2012 at 7:29 pm

    I'd choose the Nadya stencil!

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  25. Julie says

    October 07, 2012 at 7:35 pm

    all over poppy stencil thanks

    Reply
  26. Gina Arkell says

    October 07, 2012 at 10:23 pm

    I really like the Harlequin trellis allover stencil

    Reply
  27. Heather R says

    October 07, 2012 at 10:37 pm

    I would love the SPRING SONGBIRDS WALL STENCIL

    Reply
  28. kimber says

    October 07, 2012 at 11:47 pm

    Probably the poppy stencil. What fun!!!

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  29. [email protected] says

    October 08, 2012 at 8:00 am

    Your wall turned out great! Glad to hear it is not hard to do.

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  30. Stephanie W. says

    October 08, 2012 at 8:05 am

    Your bedroom looks amazing! I love the look of the wall with your headboard, so chic!

    All of the stencils on their site are inspiring for home DIY I'm not sure how I would pick but I am immediately drawn to the Casablanca Allover (plus its one of my favorite movies too!)

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  31. Lisa M says

    October 08, 2012 at 10:00 am

    Love the CASABLANCA ALLOVER STENCIL

    RCform - Bud L

    PS Love your tips

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  32. Monica says

    October 08, 2012 at 10:24 am

    Love the Acacia Allover Stencil!!

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  33. Andrea says

    October 08, 2012 at 10:32 am

    I like the Outside of the Box stencil

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  34. Michelle Carter says

    October 08, 2012 at 11:56 am

    I love the Rabat Allover Stencil.

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  35. Jennifer says

    October 08, 2012 at 12:08 pm

    I Love these! I would pick the birch forest all over stencil!

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  36. Amie Laventhall says

    October 08, 2012 at 12:14 pm

    i like the Butterfly and Dragonfly Stencils, 4 pc kit and the Casablanca Allover Stencil

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  37. Ginger Furr says

    October 08, 2012 at 12:36 pm

    I really love the tree and branch stencils and the fresco and mural stencils!

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  38. IRENE CYPHER says

    October 08, 2012 at 12:41 pm

    Flower and Vine stencils.

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  39. Mindy McCrea says

    October 08, 2012 at 1:03 pm

    I would pick the Birds on a Branch Wall Stencil for my son's room!

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  40. Mindy McCrea says

    October 08, 2012 at 1:04 pm

    I would pick the Birds on a Branch Wall Stencil for my son's room! Very cute!

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  41. Gale says

    October 08, 2012 at 1:06 pm

    I'm not sure which one I'd get, but Fuji would definately be a consideration.

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  42. kelly tillotson says

    October 08, 2012 at 1:27 pm

    birch forest all over stencil
    *kelly
    [email protected]

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  43. Ashley p says

    October 08, 2012 at 2:20 pm

    I love the rabat all over stencil!

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  44. Michelle Gregory says

    October 08, 2012 at 2:54 pm

    I like the Funky Wheel Wall stencil.

    hugsnlove36 at hotmail dot com

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  45. Nancy says

    October 08, 2012 at 4:15 pm

    I might get the Nadya Damask Stencil.

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  46. Diana Hatch says

    October 08, 2012 at 5:10 pm

    I love the paisley all over stencil

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  47. Julie says

    October 08, 2012 at 6:11 pm

    lvoe the Ammonite Large Fossil Stencil

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  48. Shar says

    October 08, 2012 at 6:49 pm

    I like the Casablanca Allover Stencil. (Also like the Casablanca Craft Stencil too!)

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  49. Jessica Davis says

    October 08, 2012 at 9:37 pm

    Paisley Allover Stencil

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  50. Sue Hull says

    October 08, 2012 at 10:13 pm

    There's so many to choose from. I liked a lot of the Damask ones. I also like the Candy Cane and Snowflakes Kit. I'd have to say my fave is the Butterfly and Dragonfly Stencils. Thank you so much for this Awesome giveaway! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  51. Claire says

    October 08, 2012 at 10:46 pm

    I would love the SPRING SONGBIRDS WALL STENCIL

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  52. Cathy Johnson says

    October 08, 2012 at 10:48 pm

    I would love to win any of the paisley stencils!

    Reply
  53. Fiona N says

    October 08, 2012 at 10:56 pm

    I really love the Floral Filigree Wall Stencil! It looks super cute!!!
    Thank You So Much for the chance!

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  54. Gina R. says

    October 08, 2012 at 11:27 pm

    I love the sweet dreams stencil.

    Reply
  55. Sarah Yurga says

    October 08, 2012 at 11:32 pm

    Nadya Damask Stencil

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  56. Theresa Curry Wheeler says

    October 08, 2012 at 11:48 pm

    FUNKY WHEEL WALL STENCIL

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  57. Nichole Bentley says

    October 08, 2012 at 11:52 pm

    Love the Wise Owl Stencil. Thank you!

    Reply
  58. Shar says

    October 09, 2012 at 11:35 am

    Wooooooohooooooooooooooo - so excited ----Thanks!

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  59. Damask Dude says

    October 10, 2012 at 11:35 am

    Good looking wall mellisa. The room is very inviting. Thanks for sharing.

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  60. Leslie Stewart says

    October 11, 2012 at 9:03 am

    What a gorgeous stenciled wall! Love the design. Your headboard is awesome! I would like to invite you to share this at my party, Twirl & Take a Bow at http://www.houseontheway.com. Hope you can join in on the fun!
    Leslie

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  61. Recreate and decorate says

    October 14, 2012 at 2:36 pm

    Love the stencil wall! Great job!

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  62. Mariah in Louisiana says

    October 15, 2012 at 3:56 pm

    I love how your walls turned out! I want to do this myself. Did you use two different colors of paint? Did you use a different finish for the stenciled part? Thanks!

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    July 31, 2014 at 5:53 pm

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