Hello!
I’m back inside from a summer that was FULL of landscaping and gardening projects. Now, finally, I have time to write and share with you, (and hopefully inspire you with) many more projects… including details of our home we totally renovated. It’s a Mid-Century that had very little character we transformed into Colonial-Revival Cottage style! You can see more about that here.
I thought it’d be fun to kick off the ‘back-to-the-blog’ with a GIVE-AWAY!! WHOO-HOO!! This is a giveaway for a free stencil of your choice from Stencil Revolution.
To be entered in the drawing, all you need to do is leave a comment at the end of this post before the deadline of October 21, 2019 and you’ll be automatically entered. One lucky person will then be able to select and receive the stencil of their choice! Sweet, right?! Be sure to leave a comment below to get in on the fun! Also, be sure the email you use to comment with, is current, so if you’re the winner, I can notify you.
Stencil Revolution was so sweet to contact me and offer me any stencil of my choice to do a project with. I didn’t have a project in mind at the time, so I chose a mosaic pattern stencil. Not only do I love the full pattern, I figured when a stencil project did come up, if I didn’t use the full mosaic pattern, at least one of the 9 pattern options would work. This is the stencil I chose, the ‘Scandinavian Mosaic Tile Stencil‘, (you can also see it further down in this post)
This super simple stencil project is using a little old wooden box to create a salt and pepper and napkin caddy for the kitchen island:
I found this old wood caddy box at a tag sale online and picked it up for just a couple bucks. It was easy to re-paint with left-over paints from past projects.
Here’s the lovely Scandinavian Mosaic Tile Stencil:
I only needed the smaller pattern for my project, therefore, I taped off the adjoining edges so that while I stenciled it, the tape protected the paint from getting into the adjoining patterns onto the box as well.
Here’s the box all painted and ready for stenciling, (except the black handle which I painted last… when the black paint was out for the stencil).
For the actual stenciling, I dug out my old sponge stencil pad and some paper towel folded up for a blotter. (the sponge pad was so old that by the end of the this project it fell apart… When I tried to rinse it out, it literally disintegrated. Glad it got through the project okay though. LOL)
I simply dabbed the sponge into the paint, then blotted it onto the paper towel to remove any excess paint.
Holding the stencil flat on the box side, I pounced the sponge onto the surface.
I didn’t like the bold look of the paint, so I let it dry for a couple minutes then went over it with a damp, clean paper towel to wipe off some of the stenciled paint. In the picture below, you can see on the left is where I wiped it off, and on the right is where I’m still letting the paint dry a few minutes before wiping. I wanted a worn look, so I actually sanded the box and revealed the wood in a few places.
On the two ends of the box, I decided to sketch out the words ‘napkins’ and ‘salt and pepper’. I went over the pencil sketch with a black paint marker like this one. (click for shopping link)
Here is the caddy all finished. This truly was a super simple stencil project. Perfect size for anyone not having a lot of experience stenciling, and just wants to try it out.
The caddy has turned out to be very convenient for holding the napkins, salt and pepper. I love it when a project makes something more useful and looks better to boot!.
So, if you win this giveaway, what stencil are you going to pick??
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Linda McCormick says
I needed something to get me going, looks like like just what I need ,.
Liz says
That is great to hear Linda! You’ll be entered in the giveaway drawing as well. ?
Elgie Cloutier says
This is exciting! I am 83 and have never done stenciling or transferring and really want to learn how to do both, so I was trying to find info when I came across your post. I am anxious to see what else you have to share.
Liz says
So fun Elgie! I’m so glad you found me. ? You’re like my mom and dad, they are in their 80’s and love learning new things too. Good luck in the drawing.
nancy seiss says
I like the simplicity of the look. And, black and white have always been a favorite color combination for me. I lie awake now dreaming of picking out a stencil for future projects!
Liz says
Me too, I never tire of black and white… and you can always add any accent color to it. Good luck on the drawing!
Janet Kynerd says
Really like the napkin/salt and pepper caddy. Would love to win a stencil like that.
Liz says
Thanks Janet! You’re in the drawing!
Linda says
Winning a stencil… now who the heck would be so simple minded, bwahahahaha.
Yes, please do count me in, lol.
Liz says
You’re in Linda. ?
Liz Cerce says
Love that idea ! Would be great in our RV to corral small items like that. Also, liked your choice of stencil, it didn’t overpower the container.
Liz says
Yes, something like this would work great in an RV! You are entered in the drawing. ?
Lynnie says
Oh Liz… I thought it was cute when it was green and yellow!!!!? Of course-it only gets more adowabble….! You don’t have to put me in drawing- you know I will never do it anyway… but I am reading a good book?…:,..
Liz says
You are too funny Lynnie! ❤️
Marie Pearson says
The distressed look makes it look right at home. What a great idea to have these items “contained” so they look neat and tidy.
Liz says
Thanks Marie, it really has worked well. You will be entered in the drawing for a free stencil of your choosing. 🙂
COLLIER A says
I love this! Glad you went with the distressed look. Good choice on the stencil.
Liz says
Thanks so much! You’ll be entered in the drawing. ?
Jamie Kidder says
Something so simple and yet makes a darling Scandinavian statement on your table! Love this idea! Put me in the drawing. Thank you Liz!
Liz says
? You are most welcome! Consider yourself in the drawing!