Guest Bath Update with Cutting Edge Stencils

Hi there!

I’ve got a sneak peek of a project I’ve been working on to share with you today.  I’ve been wanting to make some decorative changes to our guest bath, but didn’t want to spend a lot of money doing it. I gave myself a small budget to purchase new artwork and a few accessories and I also put my DIY skills to work making a new shower curtain using a stencil from Cutting Edge Stencils.

If you’ve never given stenciling a try, I highly recommend it. It’s an inexpensive way to decorate walls, fabrics, floors and even ceilings and makes updating your home decor quick and easy.

After looking through all of the Cutting Edge Stencil designs (so many great stencil designs), I choose the Drifting Arrows pattern.

What I like about the Drifting Arrows pattern is the classic yet modern feel that it has–the style I wanted for the bathroom.

To create the shower curtain, I used a plain white shower curtain ($14.00) and paint I had in the garage.  The paint is Clark and Kensington and the color is Ace of Spades, in a semi-gloss finish.

Before I began stenciling I read all of the how to stencil info on  the Cutting Edge website and also watched some of the stencil how-to videos.  In my book, stenciling on a large piece of fabric is a bit more challenging than stenciling on a wall so here are a few tips I used that made the job easier:

1)  Iron your fabric before stenciling to ensure a smooth, wrinkle-free surface.

2)  Lay the fabric out on a hard, smooth surface.  I placed a drop cloth down and then placed a large piece of cardboard between the shower curtain and drop cloth.  The cardboard gave me a smooth surface and allowed the roller to move smoothly over the fabric.

3) Securely tape your stencil down using painters tape.  Because my stencil was fairly large, I made sure to tape the edges as well as the corners.

4)  Use a gentle hand when rolling on the paint.  This will reduce paint seepage under the stencil design.

It took me about 4 hours to paint the entire shower curtain and I love the way it turned out.  Now that the shower curtain is finished, the rest of the details for the bathroom are coming together.

Here’s a little sneak peek…

If the idea of a stencil project appeals to you, check out the Cutting Edge Stencil blog for more design ideas.

I’ll be back tomorrow to reveal the completed bathroom update so stay tuned.   And, I’ll have a giveaway too!

The great folks at Cutting Edge Stencils are giving you a chance to win a stencil of your choice, with a value up to $50!  So check out the incredible array of stencils at www.cuttingedgestencils.com  and come back tomorrow to enter to win!  (contest open to US residents only)

This is a product review for Royal Design Stencils. All opinions are 100% mine.