As you know, last week, I worked on a star stenciled ceiling for a nursery project. My client wanted the feel of Osbourne & Little's star wallpaper, without the hassle of actual wallpaper. I have to admit that I was a little nervous about the painstaking part of this project (back aches! Neck aches! Math!), but it actually wasn't bad at all. I think that I have figured out how to tackle these types of projects at this point (after my ceiling striping from a few years ago!), so things come a little quicker to me now. Live and learn, ya know!?
I made a stencil:
and got to it:
The actual stenciling part wasn't bad at all. The measuring for where the stars should go was the hard part. I made a grid on the ceiling with measuring tapes and a yardstick, and was able to place my stars precisely that way. It took me about a day and a half/two days to finish.
in this photo, you can still see my lines:
in the works!
and, done:
What do you guys think? I have to say - I really like it, and I am trying to decide where I can do this in my own new house :)
Looks really good. I saw a pin on Pinterest with this same ceiling...you did an awesome job.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteLove it! You did such a good job!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great idea for a kid's room or nursery! I think it would be super fun in black polka dots or even triangles too.
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love it!! Know you client must be thrilled!!
ReplyDeleteLooks great! What paint did you use?
ReplyDeleteawesome! What kind of paint and brush did you use??
ReplyDeleteAmazing job!
ReplyDeleteAwesome. How did you erase the lines?
ReplyDeleteHi Kristen - I just wanted to let you know that I loved your ceiling stencil, so I just featured it on my weekly DIY post: http://www.organicallyopulent.com/top-ten-diys-issue-9/.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't seem to pull you up on Google+ but I wanted to get in touch. So cute! Great job!
Cortney@organicallyopulent.com
Super nice job. You make my arms hurt. Alison
ReplyDeleteHow did you get rid of the pencil lines?? Did you paint in between each of the stars when you were done stenciling?? Love it!
ReplyDelete-Emily
Love!!
ReplyDeleteadorable!
ReplyDeleteand i have to ask, where did you find those giraffe light fixtures? they are FANTASTIC!
http://www.wayfair.com/Robert-Abbey-Jonathan-Adler-Left-Facing-Giraffe-Wall-Sconce-in-White-Glaze-730L-RAB2495.html
ReplyDeleteLove the stars on the ceiling - well done! I did a similar project but used different colors for the stars which came out great - fun and colorful but not in primary colors. Actually I found the palette of colors to use in the Color911 app which I use for all my DIY projects when I need color inspiration.
ReplyDeleteGreat job!
What is the spacing of the stars on the Osborne and Little wallpaper? or would you recommend for stars?
ReplyDeleteIt's really wonderful! I have a question: what paint did you use?
ReplyDeleteThank you for your answer.
Laure (from France)