DIY Large Scale Stenciled Art

Date
Jun, 08, 2016

Thank you to Royal Design Studios for sponsoring this post. All thoughts and opinions are entirely my own. Thanks for supporting the brands that allow me to keep creating!

The Monthly DIY Challenge

The master bedroom progress continues with the addition of some art above our bed. This is always tricky to pick out and I thought long and hard about what I wanted to do. I could have purchased something, but when we picked Royal Design Stencils as our theme for today’s Monthly DIY Challenge, I knew it was the perfect opportunity to make something myself. My painting skills were totally put the test but I’m pretty proud of this DIY Large Scale Stenciled Art that I created 🙂

DIY LARGE SCALE STENCILED ART

Large Stenciled Art

Picking my palette was the first step. I promise our whole bedroom isn’t completely blue ha. 😉 I picked some dark and light shades of blue along with a hint of soft pink.

Mixed paint for Large Art

My stencil of choice was the Tribal Batik Stencil which I just love. It comes in a few different sizes, but I made sure to get the largest one so that I would only have to paint with it once and not line it up and repeat it over and over again to get the size I wanted. I bought some white canvas material from the craft store to use as my base and cut a piece out based on the size of the stencil. Also, I gave myself about 3-4 inches around each side and then I just went to town with the paint.  Abstract is what I was going for, but I didn’t want it to be too busy, since my stencil was pretty bold.

I haven’t painted like this in a loooong time. Besides furniture, I usually steer clear of the diy large scale art because it usually turns out looking like a 3 year old created it. But you can’t really screw it up with abstract, right? Humor me 😉

Using a combination of paints including some left over furniture paint and then some basic craft paint, I started painting!

Paint Stroke Wall Art

I started with a solid base of navy blue and then added some strokes of lighter colors on top. I loved it, but wanted to blend it in a little more so the stencil would still pop.

Blended Painted Wall Art

Once I was happy with my design, I let it dry. Then I brought the stencil over and taped it down in place.

Tribal Stenciled Wall Art

They make special sponge like brushes for stencils, but I didn’t have any so I just used a roller. Make sure the paint isn’t soaked into the roller and you use it sparingly so it doesn’t seep through the edges of the stencil. I had this happen in a couple places where I first started rolling, but I kind of like the imperfection.

White Stenciled Wall Art

I rolled one light coat of white paint on and could not wait to peel back the stencil. It’s the best part right?! Kinda like pulling away painters tape. You can’t wait to see the crisp line it leaves behind.

Blue Stenciled Wall Art

This was one of those projects where you do a happy dance because it turned out way better than you were expecting. Even the hubs was impressed and he knows how terrible my painting skills are. Now if I attempted to freehand this, it would not look nearly as cool ha.

The only thing left to do was frame it. Totally forgot to take any photos of this process but I’ll tell you a little bit about how it all went down. My initial idea was to have a stained wood frame so I had the hubs build me one. It was perfect, I gave it a quick stain and stapled the canvas to the back of it and hung it up. Something about it just didn’t work and I kept playing around with some of the other decor in our room, but the wood color just didn’t look right.

So I decided to paint it white. Hung that up and still didn’t love it. I wanted it to look a little cleaner and more professional so I now decided it needed a mat. Of course I waited until this past weekend to do all of this. I went to A.C. Moore and of course they didn’t have any white frames in the size I wanted. No problem, I’ll just have to spray paint it. So I bring my frame over to the custom frame counter and ask the lady if she can cut a mat for my frame. To which she replies “I’m not allowed to do that.” I thought she just meant she wasn’t really a “frame” worker and needed to grab someone else to do it. Nope.

Apparently at a custom frame center they can’t make custom frames. Seriously? I gave her some choice words and expressed my displeasure. She wasn’t amused. I asked why they sold the huge mats if they didn’t cut them and she said, “Well people can buy them to cut themselves.” jgfnoengirogniobvfe. Annoying. Who the heck wants to do that? I had E with me and wasn’t about to go test my luck at 3 more stores so I just bought a stupid mat and my brown frame and peaced out.

So I get home and spray paint my frame and now I have to make my own mat which I did not have the patience for. I did the best I could, but of course one side wasn’t perfectly straight which threw the whole thing off. On top of that, the art didn’t quite fit right and the stenciled part was cut off on two sides. Go me.

I resorted back to my old frame and made a makeshift mat out of left over pieces that isn’t even one solid piece. It’ll do for now, but I’m going to need to fix it later on 🙂 Who knew framing this piece of art was going to be such a nuisance? Jeesh!

Anyhow, it’s done and this is probably the biggest peek at our room you’ve gotten so far!

Large Scale Stenciled art

If you’re into this style and want to incorporate it into your home, there are so many beautiful blockprint fabrics out there!

Large Boho wall Art

Large wall Art

What do you think? Does it need more blue? 😉 Can’t wait to share more soon! And don’t forget to check out all the other fab stencil projects below!

DIY Large Scaled Stenciled Art

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60 Comments

  1. Reply

    Richa

    September 11, 2018

    Thank you for sharing the bundle of ideas to decorate walls. Now I can quickly transform the look of my walls. Thanks for sharing.

  2. Reply

    tara

    January 11, 2018

    which stencil did you use from royal stencils?

  3. Reply

    Ima Jonsdottir

    September 7, 2017

    Hi, I love this whole look. Already am ordering pillows from that Etsy shop 🙂 Wondering where the headboard/bed is from.

    Thanks!

    • Reply

      brepurposed

      September 12, 2017

      Yay! Thank you! Our bed is from Wayfair 🙂

  4. Reply

    marcie

    October 15, 2016

    Love that stencil and the way you varied the color underneath. If you go to an independent frame shop and not a chain they will cut a mat for you! Shop small not chains. I worked my way through school (art school) at an indie frame shopand gallery!

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      brepurposed

      October 17, 2016

      Ah so good to know! I was so frustrated when they said they couldn’t cut one for me! Thanks for the tip!

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    Ali Hutch

    September 19, 2016

    I’ve been looking everywhere for a white comforter/duvet cover with the subtle texture/detailing that yours has! Where is yours from?

  6. Reply

    Madeleine

    September 6, 2016

    Love this room, the DIY artwork is impressive and brings it together perfectly. Where’s your bedroom rug from, if you don’t mind my asking? Thanks!

  7. Reply

    Elishia

    August 25, 2016

    I know I’m late to the party but what a stunning idea! It’s so effective, I think I’ll have to do something like this to feature on our gallery wall 🙂 Thanks so much!

    http://www.englishgirlinnewyork.org

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    Payton

    August 4, 2016

    Where are those two pillows on the left and right from… I’m in love!!

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    Kim~madeinaday

    June 29, 2016

    What a great pic & it goes great with your bedroom pillows. I am totally smitten with that blanket w/ the large tassels too! Gorgeous! Thank you so much for sharing this pin on the P3 party Board! I love it and it will be featured on the blog and my social media Friday! So look for a little traffic from me!
    Best,
    Kim

  10. Reply

    Joy

    June 29, 2016

    Love this! I’m going to try it.
    Thanks!

    Joy

  11. Reply

    Nicole B.

    June 19, 2016

    Ahhhhhh I absolutely LOVE how your master bedroom is turning out! And your paint skills are so much better than you give yourself credit for! This turned out amazzzzzing 🙂

    • Reply

      brepurposed

      June 27, 2016

      ha thank you so much, Nicole!!

  12. Reply

    Erica @ Dwell Beautiful

    June 13, 2016

    Girl, you know I love it when people DIY their own art! This piece turned out FANTASTIC and it blends in so seamlessly with your bedroom design. I just adore this space so much!

  13. Reply

    Lucy

    June 13, 2016

    I love this! I am wondering where you got some of the items in your room because I love the boho look. I was wondering where you got the lamp on the right side of the photo, the pillow in the middle, and the tassel blanket. Thank you so much!

    • Reply

      brepurposed

      June 13, 2016

      Thank you so much Lucy!! The lamp on the right is from Target, the pillow in the middle is from Norwegian Wood (they are a shop on Etsy) and the tassel blanket is from Target, but I added the tassels myself. You can see the tutorial here: https://brepurposed.porch.com/2016/05/16/diy-giant-tassel-throw-blanket/

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        Lucy

        June 13, 2016

        OMG it means the world to me that you responded! Thank you SO much!

        • Reply

          brepurposed

          June 13, 2016

          Ha you’re very welcome!

  14. Reply

    sara | alice & lois

    June 10, 2016

    Bre – this is amazing!!! I adore everything indigo!

    • Reply

      brepurposed

      June 12, 2016

      Thanks Sara! I just can’t get enough 😉

  15. Reply

    Anima

    June 9, 2016

    It is a genius idea and stunning art. What I like most is that I don’t need to be a painter to pull this off and it matches the indigo shibori trend. Spot on.

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      brepurposed

      June 12, 2016

      Thanks Anima!

  16. Reply

    Kendra @ www.joyinourhome.com

    June 9, 2016

    It’s beautiful Bre! Love the design and your bedroom is gorgeous! Have a great weekend!

    • Reply

      brepurposed

      June 12, 2016

      Thank you so much, Kendra!!

  17. Reply

    LEigh Anne

    June 8, 2016

    This is truly STUNNING!

    • Reply

      brepurposed

      June 12, 2016

      Thanks girl!

  18. Reply

    Bre @ Average But Inspired

    June 8, 2016

    Um, this is FANTASTIC! That was really smart to paint the base layer the way you did. This is 100% perfect for your new bedroom!

  19. Reply

    Amy | Canary STreet

    June 8, 2016

    Framing issues or not, this turned out absolutely gorgeous! I love everything you’ve been doing with the gorgeous blues and tribal patterns.

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      brepurposed

      June 8, 2016

      Thanks Amy!! I just can’t get enough of it!

  20. Reply

    Emily @ Table & Hearth

    June 8, 2016

    This stencil is so YOU Bre! And I actually never would have guessed it was a stencil, it looks just like fabric!

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      brepurposed

      June 8, 2016

      Thanks Em! I knew it was meant for me the second I saw it!

  21. Reply

    Kristi

    June 8, 2016

    WOW! It’s absolutely GORGEOUS Bre and goes so perfectly in your new bedroom space! LOVE it!!!

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      brepurposed

      June 8, 2016

      thanks girl!! I’m loving how this room is coming together!

  22. Reply

    Chelsea Leveille

    June 8, 2016

    Love it, the blue and pink palette is literally gorgeous. Looks great, can’t wait to see more!

    • Reply

      brepurposed

      June 8, 2016

      thanks Chels!

  23. Reply

    Katie @ Little House of Four

    June 8, 2016

    I LOVE how you mixed colors, it’s perfect! And your entire bedroom is gorgeous!

    • Reply

      brepurposed

      June 8, 2016

      ah thanks girl!

  24. Reply

    cassie @ primitive & proper

    June 8, 2016

    i LOVE how you created this art and i am dying over the whole bedroom!

    • Reply

      brepurposed

      June 8, 2016

      thank you cassie!! I’m loving how it’s coming together!

  25. Reply

    Kimm at RoadKill Rescue and Reinvented

    June 8, 2016

    OH MY GOSH, Bre, I am IN LOVE with this!! The blue is amazing. I painted some “art” for our room this week, but your is way cooler. :).

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      brepurposed

      June 8, 2016

      Thank you so much, Kimm! And I’m sure your art is beautiful!

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        KC

        December 2, 2019

        THANKS for your inspiration. Not sure if it was answered, would LOVE a rug recommendation.. xKC

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