DIY Toile Tablecloth (and a Giveaway)

June 7, 2016

I saw it…I admired it…and then I decided to make it!

One day when I was surfing through the Neiman Marcus website, I spotted a beautiful green and white toile tablecloth. It had everything going for it except the price ($$$). I continued to search for more budget friendly options but the only color I found at the price I wanted to pay was blue and white.

Well, the universe must have been hearing my cries because just about the time I was going to settle for a blue and white tablecloth, Cutting Edge Stencils contacted me and asked if I wanted to review one of their stencil designs. A quick review of their collection and I said YES. They had the perfect toile stencil so I could make my own toile tablecloth and save lots of money. Plus I always love a good craft challenge.

♦ DIY Toile Tablecloth ♦

white tablecloth with a vibrant green paint color

you know I love chinoiserie

of course I had to style the table using some of my blue and white pieces

a fun accent color makes it even merrier

lots of vintage, thrifted and budget friendly treasure to give the table even more personality

So what do you think? Pretty darn cute if I may say so myself.

*****

If you’ve never given stenciling a try, I urge you to do it. It’s easy and a great way to create custom decor for your home. Making my tablecloth took just a couple of hours and a few supplies. Here’s how…

Supply list:

White Tablecloth –It’s best to get a 100% cotton or cotton blend which will allow the paint to absorb better

Secret Garden Toile Stencil (if toile isn’t your look, there are tons of designs to choose from)

Foam paint roller

Acrylic Paint –I used Anita’s acrylic paint in Christmas Green and purchased 2 of the large size bottles

Textile Medium–creates a soft, flexible and washable paint surface

Painters Tape, Spray Adhesive, Plastic paint tray or disposable paper plate

Gather your supplies and lay the tablecloth out on a smooth, firm surface. I used my dining room table and placed a plastic drop cloth under the white tablecloth to protect the table surface.
To ensure a clean paint application, use spray adhesive on the back of your stencil to prevent any paint bleeding. Spray the back of the stencil, let it sit for a few minutes and then place the stencil onto the tablecloth, starting in the upper right corner.
Mix 2 parts paint with 1 part textile medium and pour paint onto the disposable plate.
Coat your roller with paint and then roll the roller on the paper towel to remove most of the paint. You want the roller to have very little paint on it when you begin to reduce paint bleed.
Paint over the stencil–you may need to go over the stencil 2 or 3 times to get the depth of color you want.
Let the stencil sit for just a minute and then remove it. Move your stencil and repeat the process until you’ve covered the entire tablecloth.

Once my tablecloth was painted, I decided to add a decorative trim along the edge and added a canary yellow woven gimp I purchased on clearance at Hobby Lobby. I love the pop of color!

I’m thrilled with how my Toile Tablecloth turned out and will definitely to enjoy using it year round.

Now it’s your turn to get in on the stencil fun. Cutting Edge Stencils is giving away a $50 gift certificate to one of my readers. Enter below for your chance to win!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Disclaimer : This is a sponsored post but all ideas and opinions are 100% my own.

Guest Bath Update Reveal and A GIVEAWAY!

March 4, 2015

I just love it when a project comes together. After finishing my stenciled shower curtain, I set about pulling together the accessories to use in our guest bathroom.

The bathroom is all white so I had a clean and crisp color palette to work around. Since the black and white shower curtain is a bold graphic pattern, I wanted to keep the rest of the accessories elegant and pretty. The color palette is black and white with accents of gold, pink and grey.

I loved using the Drifting Arrows stencil from Cutting Edge Stencils to create my custom shower curtain.

I placed a grouping of decorative accessories on the vanity and this gold leaf tray is the star of the show. It is so gorgeous!

I placed a vintage brass stool I found last year at an antique store next to the tub.

I had this framed chalkboard and hung it on one of the side walls. The quote adds a little whimsy to the decor. The gold frame helps to tie all the gold elements together.

I replaced basic brass knobs with these beautiful crystal knobs. A decorative knob is such an inexpensive and easy updated for a bathroom.

I painted the shower curtain and changed all the decor in the bathroom when the hubby was at work and boy was he pleasantly surprised when he came home. We both love how the space turned out.

I hope you are inspired by our little bathroom update. I’ll be sharing more bathroom decorating tips with you next week, including how to make a simple bathroom look more expensive.

Enter the CUTTING EDGE STENCIL GIVEAWAY (giveaway closed)

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Product source list:

Crystal knobs–D. Lawless / Floral Artwork–HomeGoods / White Shower Curtain–Target / Drifting Arrows stencil–Cutting Edge Stencil

Brass Stool–Vintage/Antique Store / Gold Leaf Tray–HomeGoods / Glass Vanity Jar–TJMaxx (purchased years ago)

Scalloped Edge Brass Bowl–thrifted / Towels–HomeGoods and Ikea

Guest Bath Update with Cutting Edge Stencils

March 3, 2015

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.

Party Inspiration: UnExpected and Crafty Ways to Decorate

June 17, 2014

In my book every day of the year is a great day for a party. And when it comes to party decor, I’m always on the hunt for unique and creative ideas to add to my party planning file. On a recent Pinterest binge I came across a few images that were not only beautiful but that spoke to my creativity. These tablescapes look sophisticated and elaborate but it is the details that make them great. Details that can be achieved with a little creativity.

image via

…

Read the Post