Stamping & Stenciling

For centuries, artists and artisans have highlighted and sometimes swaddled entire architectural features, household objects, dinnerware, jewelry, iron fences and art with gold leaf. In addition...

A chair rail is a demarcation line used to mark a room in half. A chair rail is often marked with a wood strip that goes around the room. One way to add interest to the room is with a stencil at...

Stenciling cabinets can add a touch of whimsy to a bathroom or kitchen. When looking for a stencil, you may want to use an architectural stencil, such as lattice work, which would add an overall...

You've gotten tired of the stenciled border you put around your kitchen 10 years ago and now it's time for an update. Or your child has outgrown the train border stenciled along the ceiling. No...

A stencil is usually a small repeating pattern used on a wall painted in a single color. Stencils can be simple affairs that consist of a plain series of lines in one color. Stencils can also be...

Adding a stencil pattern can create a beautiful design to your wall, furniture and cabinets. They are relatively cheap and easy to use. Stencils can add that extra touch to bring the theme of your...

Nature-inspired curtains that you design yourself can give your decor a touch of warmth while mimicking the view of the outdoors that your windows provide. A simple way to achieve a leaf-design...

The beauty of stenciling textiles is that you don't have to be an artist but you do become an artisan, someone who crafts items that may be functional or decorative. Choose from the wide range of...

When shopping for stencils to decorate your baby's room, sometimes the desired design is not available. Wall stencils for painting a nursery can be created at home. This is a way to personalize...

A concrete stamp is a creative way of changing the look of a concrete surface to something a bit less dull and drab than a wide expanse of stone. Retail stamps are available in a wide variety of...

Stamping is a way to improve the look of a drab concrete slab by changing its appearance to imitate brick or natural stone. Stamping allows you to enjoy the look of these more complicated building...

Stencils typically are made of clear Mylar and feature machine-cut designs. Paint is applied to the cut-out portions with a brush or sponge. When placed against a flat or curved surface, you can...

Looking for a designer touch for your home? Try stenciling your plain walls rather than using messy wallpaper or wallpaper borders. With stencils, you can create a theme in a room or add a...

Stenciling is defined, according to servicemagic.com, as "the method of applying a design by brushing or sponging paint through a cutout overlay placed on the surface." The history of stenciling...

Concrete stamping is a method of creating patterns and designs in wet cement. These stamps may resemble brick, stone, hardwood, fossils or a multitude of other surfaces. Stamped concrete surfaces...

The art of stenciling dates back thousands of years. When the Europeans came to the New World, they brought stenciling with them. In the 1600s, they began to stencil on their walls and floors. In...

You can customize items by spray painting stencils on them. For example, you can paint stencils for walls, for the nursery, or even your car. You can either make your own stencils or purchase...

To add a stylish touch to your plain kitchen, consider stenciling a few kitchen cabinets. Stencils are a quick and easy way to enhance the look of your kitchen for very little cost. Take your time...

Often stark white walls make up the bulk of the interior decorating of a laundry room; however, you can jazz up your laundry room with stencils. Stencils are not only easy to do, but they also...

Decorating baby's room using stencils is so much easier than you think. Whether your nursery is white, blue or pink, painting stenciled designs on any wall, ceiling or furniture piece is simple...

Venture back to the time when dinosaurs roamed the Earth with a decoratively themed dinosaur bedroom. Young adventurers will find this theme particularly attractive. With simple changes to the...

We've seen in Vegas Hotels, in quaint little shops and high end homes...that look of broken plaster so common with Italian decorating. Now you can see just how easy it is to achieve in your own home!

Shadow stenciling (also known as Trompe L' oeil) is the art of creating a shadow that makes the stenciled design seem to be standing out from the surface. It's easy and the look is beautiful. For...

How to make a custom Inlay rug using pieces of carpet remnants. Using any color, or textures. Created out of favorite pictures or even hand drawn pictures.

If you think your Adirondack chairs or other outdoor wood furniture look plain, you can dress them up with stencils. Easy and inexpensive, stenciling is quick and fun.

Stenciling is an attractive decorating technique that involves applying a paint design over a previously painted surface. Stenciling can be done on walls, woodwork, windows and furniture for a...

Stencil a wall for a creative accent to the room. The benefits of stenciling is that only paint is used, not wallpaper border and glue. When it's time to remove the design, simply paint over the...

Building a masonry wall is one of the most important skills to learn in upper-intermediate construction. The skills involved can be learned with just a little bit of grit, forethought, and patience.

Tuscan style stencils are used to enhance and compliment Tuscan style decorating. Tuscan motifs can be used as borders, such as grape vines, or a focal point with mural stencils. Stenciled motifs...

If your home game room or your office has standard, industrial ceiling tiles, you may feel that these boring, ugly tiles permanently compromise the beauty of the room. Fortunately, decorating and...

Stenciling is a craft with many different applications. A stencil pattern is cut out of a thin sheet of material. The material can be paper, plastic or metal. Stenciling is a relatively easy, and...

A tray can be so useful. You can use them to serve drinks or appetizers at a fun outdoor party. It can serve as a decorative centerpiece to a kitchen table. You can hang them on the wall for a...

Free printable letter stencils can be a great online idea for adding creativity to stenciling patterns for any decor. These letter patterns are free to copy for bubble lettering, printable abc...

Since the 15th century, book owners have been using bookplates to mark books as part of their collections. Usually affixed to a book's inside front cover, the labels can be as beautiful as they...

Decorating a child's room can be an inspiring and fun project for both the parents and the child. It will help make the room look better and will create the feeling of it being a sanctuary for the...

This is a simple method of creating a stencil from any pattern you can draw, trace, or find in a book.

Professional wall murals can be quite expensive and time consuming, but you can easily do it yourself with the help of a small projector, some paint and a great design idea! So take your favorite...

Batik is a method of dyeing fabrics by hand, using wax to cover parts of a pattern, dyeing the exposed fabric and then dissolving the wax with boiling water. The waxed area retains its initial...

Painting a stencil design can liven up any room in your home. Add your own personal creative touch. Save money and make your own stencil. For big painting jobs using stenciling you can use any...

Before you cart off that worn out old furniture to the thrift store, consider giving it new life with a fresh coat of paint and your own custom-design! Stenciling is a fun and popular way to...

We all know how to stencil with paint, but there is a different method available that can add instant texture and become a definite conversation piece; it is stenciling with spackle. Spackle is...

Personalized stationary is great for sending letters for all kinds of things, including thank you letters. The decoration should say something about who the sender is as well as identify...

Home library stamps are beautiful, classic and ,best of all, allow for lending and sharing of books without worrying about getting them back, since your name and/or logo is printed right inside...

Wood stoves make a home warm and cozy, and are a great way to cut your home heating bill. But if you live in a region without a strong lumber industry, even firewood can get expensive. ...

Want to have a phrase on your wall, but don't want to spend money on high priced decals? I've got a solution for you.

Stenciling is a very old technique and comes in many design forms. Stencils come in precut designs, some very simple and others more complex. The same technique is used for all types of...

Why use wallpaper when you can add a unique, creative touch to your walls and floors with a little paint and stencils? With imagination, you can turn your home into a one-of-a-kind showplace that...

Potato print wall art is simple and adds a creative and warm decorating touch to a wall surface. It is a low cost decorating project that brings an eclectic style to your house that guests will...

Learning how to make a magnet book is a wonderful way of making an educational toy specifically geared toward your child’s current needs. Whether it is shapes, letters, numbers, animals,...

There are many reasons to make a personalized pillow. Your little one needs a pillow she can find at daycare. Your older one is leaving the nest and needs a reminder of home to comfort her when...