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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
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Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
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 Posted - Oct 18 2013 : 05:00:38 AM
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Girls - I am absolutely in love with the look of stenciled windows. I would love, love to stencil a "lace shade" design on all of my windows, but don't even know where to start. Have you ever done this, or do you know anyone who has? Any insight, suggestions or tips? Do you have any idea where I might find a premade stencil for this purpose? It's just such a pretty look. My hubby is going to think I'm crazy, considering we 22 windows on the first two floors alone... I know it'll take me a while, but I'm game! I think I'd like to try the front windows on the first floor and see where it takes me. Nothing ventured, nothing gained! :)
Thanks so much for your help -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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lovinRchickens
True Blue Farmgirl
3440 Posts
Kelly
Pipe Creek
Texas
USA
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Posted - Oct 18 2013 : 06:12:07 AM
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Nini
I am sorry I can not help with how to's but it does sound pretty. I agree totally with nothing ventured, nothing gained. Maybe others will soon chime in. I would like to hear what others have experienced.
Farmgirl #5111
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Oct 18 2013 : 07:40:20 AM
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It is so pretty, girls. Here is a link to a project a girl did on cabinet glass: http://www.town-n-country-living.com/stenciled-glass-cabinet-doors.html Isn't it lovely? Her instructions look very simple - I'm just wondering how long it will hold up, and whether I would need to do some sort of finishing spray to seal it. I used to make those liquid glass stained glass pieces for my windows (still have one in the entry and one in the kitchen), and people loved them. But after a while they would start peeling off due to heat and cold stress. I'd hate to go through all that work just to have it chip away after a few months, you know? Plus our home and windows are very, very old. I wouldn't want to damage them in any way, so I want to be sure it's going to be okay to do this in the first place. I'm also concerned about their removal as time goes on and tastes change. On YouTube, I found a wax stenciling project, but that's not the same thing. I haven't had a lot of time to really research it there yet, though. I also found a wonderful website for SUPER expensive stencils, but I am not about expensive - although expensive looking would be okay. ;) Plus the stencils I found are in England - I don't think I'll need to go that far to come up with a design I like. I'm sure I can figure out how to make something suitable form the stencils at the crafts store, or even design one myself. I am just trying to make this as easy, smooth-going, and long-lasting as possible. I just really hope some of the farmgirls have tried it and can share their perspectives and pointers - you are always my go-to girls, after all! :)
I am eager to see what we find out, aren't you? I would love to do some windows before the holidays. :)
Let me know what you think, or if you find anything out there, okay? Thanks so much!
Hugs -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
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Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
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Posted - Oct 18 2013 : 07:52:28 AM
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Wow that looks really neat---and sorta easy. BUT--I know if I did that it would look like a 2 year old did it. all smeary---but I am going to try. Thanks for the info. MB
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
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Posted - Oct 18 2013 : 08:46:23 AM
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Don't think of it as "smeary," Mary Beth - think of it as "shabby chic!" That's where I'm going to go with mine, anyway! ;) Please post pictures when you finish with your creation, okay? I will, too. Just want to do a bit more research first. Our windows get mighty cold in the winter and mighty hot in the summer... If I'm going to go put my heart and soul into something, I want it to last! :) Happy creativity! Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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auntsmelly
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jenny
Pitman
NJ
USA
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Posted - Oct 19 2013 : 7:10:49 PM
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I love this idea. Thanks for sharing it. I have an old cabinet in my bedroom that I'm painting black and I'd like to do something
interesting to the window panels on it- this seems like a winner! Please let me know how you make out. I think I may use a sponge
brush instead of spray paint. Not sure....
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lovinRchickens
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kelly
Pipe Creek
Texas
USA
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Posted - Oct 21 2013 : 04:36:22 AM
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Oh Nini, that really is pretty. I may try it on something small and see how it goes. I am with you on sealing it though, sure looks like too much of a job, just to have it chip off.
Farmgirl #5111
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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rksmith
True Blue Farmgirl
858 Posts
Rachel
Clayton
GA
USA
858 Posts |
Posted - Oct 21 2013 : 5:02:46 PM
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Martha Stewart has lots of glass stencils and paints. Check out PlaidOnline too, they have lots of cool glass paints & stencils also. The paints that I have used from the Martha Stewart Glass Collection is fabulous.
Rachel
Farmgirl Sister #2753
True enlightenment is nothing but the nature of one's own self being fully realised-- His Holiness the Dali Lama
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Oct 23 2013 : 4:02:56 PM
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Thank you, Sharon! That is kind of what I'm looking for! COOL!
Rachel - thank you so much for the recommendations. I will definitely have to check them out! I'm so excited!
Hugs -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
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Posted - Oct 23 2013 : 6:35:50 PM
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Gosh, that really is beautiful. And I bet, you could remove it if you grew tired of it...
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