A few months ago Cutting Edge Stencils contacted me about reviewing one of their reusable stencils. I knew right away I would use the stencil for the plywood subfloors I was painting. After looking through all of their great choices, I chose the Paisley Allover Stencil.
I knew going in that this was going to be a huge project, but the actual stenciling went much faster than I anticipated. It took almost as long to tape and paint the border as it took to stencil the entire floor.
I used the tips from their handy how-to videos and the stenciled floor came off without a hitch.
I am extremely happy with my stencil choice. The pattern really hides the imperfections in the plywood floor. And all the curves and details of this design easily hide a few places where I got a little heavy-handed with the paint and there were minor splotches. You can see for yourself what a dramatic difference this simple stencil made for some plain old pieces of plywood.
I already have some great furniture projects in mind for this stencil.
Even better, one of you is going to get the chance to win a stencil from Cutting Edge Stencils too! One lucky Lovely Etc. reader will win a stencil of their choice (up to a $50 value) from Cutting Edge Stencils.
How to enter
- Be a follower or subscriber of Lovely Etc. and let me know in a comment below. (One entry)
- Go to Cutting Edge Stencils and come back and let me know what your favorite item is in a comment. (One entry)
- Like Cutting Edge Stencils on Facebook and let me know in a comment below. (One entry)
- Facebook, Tweet, or blog about this giveaway and leave a comment letting me know. (One entry each)
Good luck! And don’t forget to vote in round 3 at One Month To Win It. I made it into the top six! This week there are lots of awesome banner and bunting projects to check out.
195 comments:
i am a follower!
i would love the birch trees for my hallway!
i like them on fb!
I'm a follower and I like them on facebook. I like any of the damask designs. Loverly!!
I am a follower and really love your floor! I love the Weeping Cherry tree wall stencil. I have never tried stenciling cause I'm chicken ;-)
I was going to use the Paisley stencil in my bathroom behind my mirror in a subtle shade and sheen. I think it will look beautiful.
I'm a follower!
I'm subscribed to Lovely etc.
I'd love the Zamira Allover Stencil! It would look amazing in my entry way.
I like Cutting Edge Stencils on Facebook.
I like Cutting Edge Stencils on Facebook as The Junk House!
I like the Zamira allover stencil.
I'm a follower!
I want to try there craft size stencils!
I liked them on Facebook!
I shared your giveaway on my Facebook page!
I follow C.E. Stencils on Facebook!
My favorite (for this moment but probably not the next!!) is the dandelion stencil!
I follow and love your blog! Such amazing ideas!!
I tweeted about this give-away as well! Love, love the floors by the way!
I'm a follower via Pinterest.
I liked Cutting Edge on FB and I would LOVE the new paisley pattern!
I am a follower!! :)
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Marrakech Trellis Allover Stencil is my favorite... I plan on using it in my master bath and my front room!
Subscribed!
I already like them on facebook :)
liked cutting edge on fb
fav stencil is the damasks & polka dot!
I shared the giveaway on facebook!
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I'm a follower! :)
I like Cutting Edge Stencils on Facebook.
I'm now following!
I love your floor! I have a new closet that needs to match my old 1928 hardwoods, but this will help beautify the ugly MDF until we can make that happen! I'm a friend of Cutting Edge on FB as I used their Acacia on the alcove wall in my bedroom (tone on tone green-gold) and it's gorgeous! Great product.
I have wanted the Rabat Allover stencil for a long time. Hopefully I'll be lucky and can finally get it! :)
love cutting edge stencils... I've used 3 of them already. They are good quality, flexible without being too thick, easy to clean. And great designs. I'm contemplating buying the morrocan theme and the birch tree for new 2012 projects. Love the floor! I think it would be overwhelming without the boarders around the walls which really break up the busy-ness and create flow - very cool
I LOVE your paisley floor! That one or the new chain link are my choices. Or maybe Orient. It's a tough choice. :)
I like Cutting Edge on Facebook!
My favorites are the Paisley Allover or the Entwined Allover - either would look great in our foyer!
I also liked them on Facebook.
I am now a follower of your blog!
Just visited their website, I love their Kerri damask stencil.
I like cutting edge stencils on fb.
Just tweeted about this giveaway! Thank you for hosting it.
I just became a follower!!
I really really REALLY want the Marrakech trellis stencil for my kitchen that we are renovating....dreaming of this stencil helps me get through the mess I am currently living in!!
I liked cutting edge stencils on FB!
I like the Funky Wheel Wall Stencil.
i am a follower!
I'm a follower now :)
And I love their Anastasia Damask Stencil, already limed their fb page (that's where I heard about this giveaway actually )
And I am facebook sharing this giveaway news now! :)
I am a new follower. Thanks
sawstrunk@aol.com
I like cutting edge on facebook and love the Marrakech trellis stencil for my bedroom wall
Marrakech trellis stencil
is the one that I am dying to try
I shared this giveaway on facebook thanks Fawn strunk
i'm a new follower.
my favorite is the Harlequin Trellis Allover Stencil. simple and beautiful!
i like cutting edge on facebook.
I'm now lurking/er following you!
I went over to Cutting Edge Stencils and my favorite is the craft size "Outside the Box" stencil. I also "Like" Cutting Edge on FB.
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I like them on Facebook!-
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I would LOVE the birch tree stencil!
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I would love to get the Zamira Allover Stencil
I'm following your blog!
I like Cutting Edge Stencils on facebook!
I just found you today through pinterest and am now a follower! I really really want want the aspen stencil and have for some time for my dining room <3
Hi. I am your newest follower. Love the stenciled floor.
I liked Cutting Edge Stencils on FB>
The Diamond Damasque Allover stencil is my favorite.
I'm a new follower!
What an amazing job you did! Just gorgeous, you should be very very proud!
I am a subscriber!
My favorite stencil is either the large lemon tree, the olive tree or the pear tree, along with your paisly stencil! It's too hard to choose; they're all so beautiful!
I "liked" and posted the link to Cutting Edge on FB.
And of course, I tweeted with their link!
Hey! I'm an email subscriber!
I'm a follower and want to win!
It doesn't seem fair that we have to pick ONE favorite ;-) I'll have to say that the Athena Allover comes in as my favorite right now - until I look again.
Oh I like casablanca or rabat or about 100 others!
I liked on facebook.
https://twitter.com/#!/BungalowDebra/statuses/159796689354489858
I tweeted
I am a follower.
emertins10@gmail.com
I like Cutting Egde Stencils on FB
emertins10@gmail.com
I love the Paisley All Over and I love what you did with it on the floor.
emertins10@gmail.com
I just found you through Addicted to decorating. Love the floors!
I just found your blog, and am your newest follower!! Thanks for this giveaway!
I am a brand new follower thanks for the awesome floor idea!
I like the Diamond Damask stencil
I would be using it on the floor as well and want to make it look like a giant area rug.
I liked them on Facebook.
I follow via email
daisy522 at (AOL) dotcom
I like Lily Scroll Allover Stencil
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I tweeted:
https://twitter.com/#!/Daisy522/status/159841418641285120
daisy522 at (AOL) dot com
I like cutting edge stencils on FB
daisy522 at (AOL) dot com
I am a brand new follower. Love the floor!
I would get the English Ivy Stencil Kit 3 pc and my plan is to paint my front porch with it.
I like Cutting Edge Stencils on Facebook, that's where I found your blog.
I shared the giveaway from The Cutting Edge stencil facebook page.
I love the paisley all over one that you used on the floor!
I love all their stencil choices. I think I might go with the Vision Allover Stencil. Thanks for the giveaway!
Liked Cutting Edge Stencils on facebook! Love the damask styles.
I'm a follower!
Oh, I love the Westbury Stair stencil - I'm thinking of using it on a dresser (across the drawers) that needs some sprucing up.
I'm a new follower. Love all the ideas I've seen so far!!!!
I think I'd go with the same paisley you used on the floor as I also have a floor to do & want it to look like the old 1930s carpeting.
Likes 'em on Facebook, too.
I follow you!!
sally.puckett@yahoo.com
The damask design is my fave!!
sally.puckett@yahoo.com
I like Cutting Edge Stencils on Facebook :)
sally.puckett@yahoo.com
I tweeted about this.
Your floors are fantastic. I painted my subfloor but it is not as smooth and gorgeous! Time to start over. I am a follower now.
I already "like" Cutting Edge on FB.
I love your paisley. Also Hand Forged and Chain Link.
I am follower of your blog!!!
I love all of there stuff but my favorite is the butterflies coming out from around a childs light fixture! It would be so cute in my baby dolls room!!
I am a new follower of your blog!!!
Love lots of the stencil designs, but I am a fan of paisleys. I think they are timeless and classy!
Carrie, I posted on FB--did you see that darling nursery?
OK Carrie--I posted comments on my FB and that is something I RARELY even do..
My favorite Cutting Edge Stencil would possibly be between your Paisley Allover or Kyoga Allover--they have so many that I LOVE!!!
Hi! I just became a subscriber!! Love your blog!
Shelly
Hi,
I would love to try the Rabat in my daughter's bedroom!
Shelly
Hi,
I am a follower on FB! I love the stencils, never tried them but they look so beautiful, I will give it a shot!
Thanks for the giveaway!
Shelly
I am a new subscriber! :)
deanna519 at yahoo dot com
There are so many great stencils!! I think I would have to pick Casablanca Allover Stencil as my fave right now!!
deanna519@yahoo.com
Already liked them on FB :)
deanna519@yahoo.com
Great job on the floors! I'm a new follower!
Briana @ babblingsandmore.blogspot.com
I like the damask patterns, but now I'm really liking the paisleys after seeing your floor!
I like them on fb!
Where have you been all my life?! I'm excited to start following and "pinning" your creations!
I "Like" them on FB!
My favorite is Birds on a Branch.
Casablanca is my favorite stencil. I liked them on Facebook, tweeted, shared, and pinned. I'm SO GLAD I found your post! We're about to start a rehab and I really wanted to find a good resource for stenciling floors. I will be visiting your blog often and Cutting Edge Stencils will be getting a lot of business from me this year!
I'm a follower!
Karen
dragonflyu (at) verizon (dot) net
I totally want that paisley stencil!
Wow, your floors came out beautiful!
My daughter wants the same floor for her room, and we've been tryting to decide what to do if the hardwood under her carpeting isn't in great condition. Well, now we know.
Karen
dragonflyu (at) verizon (dot) net
I love the floor. It's amazing.
I follow your blog.
I follow cutting edge on fb!
I want a chandelier stencil BAD!
I'm a follower!
I liked them on facebook. :D
MOROCCAN DREAM ALLOVER STENCIL is my favorite. But I love the damask ones too... There's so many beautiful choices!
I'm a new follower! 4 yrs ago we tore up the carpets in our kitchen dining and fam room and put down plywood that was cut into 12" wide strips (like wide plank flooring only cheeper) we stained. But now I want to paint and stencil!!! Great idea!!!!!
I'm a new follower! 4 yrs ago we tore up the carpets in our kitchen dining and fam room and put down plywood that was cut into 12" wide strips (like wide plank flooring only cheeper) we stained. But now I want to paint and stencil!!! Great idea!!!!!
I just can't decide. Paisley, damask, flowers oh my!!!! All of the above!!! Paisley for kitchen and fam room, damask for ceiling in master bedroom, and flowers for the bathroom!
I liked cutting edge stencils on Facebook.
I just posted on Facebook about ur giveaway and told everybody to check out your blog!
Following your blog now! And would love to follow you with this project if I win!
I'm a followr!
Forgot to leave my email
I like the peony, I liked on Facebook, and tweeted a message about cutting edge!
I love the chainlink stencil
savyredhead@gmail.com
Started following Lovely Etc. today. :)
I just started following you. Your floor is gorgeous!!
I am a follower : )
I visited the site but I can't just pick one stencil. I like about 10! Hope I win this so I can re-do my foyer ! Thanks for the opportunity!
1. I am a follower
2. I liked Cutting Edge Stencils on Facebook
3. I like the Casablanca Allover Stencil - So pretty!
i LOVE your floors!
Already a follower, Carrie! dcrim4@gmail.com
Hard to decide what stencil from Cutting Edge I would try first. I have always loved birch trees though.... dcrim4@gmail.com
OK, I'm following you now! Love the floor...
Sooooo many options -- it's hard to choose. I really like the Hand Forged Allover design, though. Looks quite versatile, too.
I love the rabat all over stencil.
I follow your blog!
I like cutting edge on fb
I will for sure be a follower. Love the new design stencil
I am following you. I have been but not through google. Love the floor. It is amazing.
I can't pick a favorite because this company has so many awesome stencils. The branches and trees, the damask, the medallions. Too many to choose from.
I tried to like them on facebook but they are not there. I did share though.
I am a follower of your blog!!
I love the tree and branches stencils!!! There are just too many great ones to choose from!
I'm a follower!
I like the Vision all over stencil!
I LOVE this idea. I am your newest follower :)
And I love the vision all ove stencil!
I follow you with Google Reader.
I like the Moroccan Dream Allover Stencil.
I like Cutting Edge Stencils on Facebook.
I am a new follower! I love what you did with your floor.
There are so many beautiful stencils to pick from that is hard to select just one favorite! I am really loving the Rose Damask.
I have to say that the Allover Paisley that you used would definitely be my choice should I win the give-away! Your results are amazing!! Thanks so much for sharing
Nikki
(greenhow5611atrogers.com)
I am a new follower, too, all because of that gorgeous floor!
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I already like Cutting Edge Stencils on fb!
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I love all of their stencils but especially Marrakech trellis. Trying to figure out where I can stencil...
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I am a follower, I love the paisley stencil that was done on the floor. I have shared. The Cutting Edge Stencils is an awesome place to check out. I love your blog!!!
I am now a subscriber.
I think the chandelier stencil would be adorable!
I am now a subscriber!
I posted about this on my facebook wall!
im a follower and i love the paisley stencil you picked out!
i like cutting edge stencils on Facebook and i love the all over paisley and all of the Damask stencils ~ so hard to choose!
I hope its not too late to enter. I love the Dandelion stencil with the seeds, and I am also in love with the Paisley. I am a paisley gal! I love your blog and I am a new follower!
I love the Lily scull all over design!
I follow your blog
I follow your blog
i like Cutting Edge Stencils on FB
What a great project! Can I have a dumb question? The floor looks shiny, did you gloss over after stenciling?
I am featuring your stenciled floor on the 16th at www.decor2adoreable.com
Cheri
I really love this paisley pattern. It is so vintage-looking. You absolutely made a wonderful job. Stencilling really is a fun thing to do and it does not require special trainings to make your floors look so great. Thank you for this post.
You really did an incredible job on this. Indeed, stencilling is one creative way to add more life to floors. It is fun and easy to do that you will not even need the assistance of professional flooring contractors. You also have several design choices, such as this paisley print, to match your preferences and interior designs.
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