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How To Stencil A Bloom Where You Are Planted Garden Sign

Filed Under: diy and craft, home and gardenMarch 21, 2016

How to stencil a bloom where you are planted garden sign that is perfect for your garden decor.

How To Stencil A Bloom Where You Are Planted Garden Sign

Creating a Stencil project sounded easy, but it proved to be quite the Challenge. I was honored to be asked by Carol from Garden Up to participate in her Spring Stencil Challenge outdoor ideas for a great back yard. The challenge also features other awesome bloggers. Make sure you visit everyone’s project using the links listed at the end.

The project was to stencil  “Bloom Where You Are Planted” on whatever we felt would make a fun spring project. I had some old vintage wood that was made into frames. The stencil size was 18 by 20, so it fits perfectly on the frame. There are several components to this project. Each one is to be done in a step by step fashion to avoid bleeding into the sides of the stencil. But as I learned with this project, nothing ever is perfect! The first attempt of applying the paint on stencil was a mess, I had applied the paint on too thick. I searched for a Stencil Tutorial and found this great video on how to avoid bleeding.

How To Stencil A Bloom Where You Are Planted Garden Sign perfect for spring

MATERIALS

bloom where you are planted supplies

STEPS

  1. Clean the surface where the stencil will be taped on. Center the 12 by 20 stencil onto the surface you are using.
  2. Prepare a palette of paint. I used white paint and a large artist’s paintbrush.
  3. Dab the brush in the paint and gently apply the white paint to the stencil. Make sure it does not bleed into the sides. Let it dry for a few minutes.
  4. Remove the stencil gently. If you notice any slight bleeding just use a baby wipe to gently remove any unwanted bleeding. Don’t be a perfectionist, there are always tiny flaws when you stencil. On my E there is a little bleeding, but I was able to get most of it off.

Carole @ Garden Up Green

Angela and Laura @ About a Mom

Patti @ Garden Matter

Susan @ Momcrieff

C.D. @ C.D.’s Country Living

Bon Bon @ Farmhouse 40

How To Stencil A Bloom Where You Are Planted Garden Sign perfect for garden ideas

For more stencil projects check out the botanicals pillow.

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  1. Patti Estep says

    March 21, 2016 at 11:02 am

    Hi Maria,

    Wow, yours turned out beautiful. I love the subtle colors, almost like a watercolor. Very pretty. I had a lot of fun being challenged and am looking forward to the next project. Have a great week!
    Patti

    Reply
    • Maria Brittis says

      March 21, 2016 at 2:56 pm

      Gardens are my favorite project to work on… I love taking walks through my garden and getting inspired! this was very inspiring.

      Reply
  2. Carole @ Garden Up Green says

    March 21, 2016 at 11:12 am

    Maria this is fun, I love all the details next to the sign, it really accents the statement perfectly. Your stencil sign look great! .

    Reply
    • Maria Brittis says

      March 21, 2016 at 2:55 pm

      You did a fabulous job in organizing this! thanks and have a wonderful week!

      Reply
  3. Angela says

    March 21, 2016 at 12:13 pm

    Oh, Maria, I am loving how this turned out. I could totally see this sign out on my screened porch.

    Reply
    • Maria Brittis says

      March 21, 2016 at 2:54 pm

      I had the sign in different part of outside, but like this area the best! the lighting was hard in the front of my home! Great to meet you Maria

      Reply
  4. CD Loken says

    March 21, 2016 at 12:45 pm

    Stenciling is one of my BIGGEST challenges-so thank you so much for the tips! Your lovely garden sign makes the perfect addition to your porch!

    Reply
    • Maria Brittis says

      March 21, 2016 at 2:53 pm

      Me too! as you read in my post! great to meet you and hope the rest of the week brings you lots of positive energy! Hugs
      Maria

      Reply
  5. bon bon @ Farmhouse 40 says

    March 21, 2016 at 2:13 pm

    I love this sign. You porch looks so pretty and inviting. Great job!

    Reply
    • Maria Brittis says

      March 21, 2016 at 2:52 pm

      love yours too! Hope this week is a sunny and full of creative ideas for you
      Maria

      Reply
  6. Susan M says

    March 21, 2016 at 2:18 pm

    Love your framed quote! This was such a fun project because it relates to spring!

    Reply
    • Maria Brittis says

      March 21, 2016 at 2:51 pm

      Its a pleasure to be in this challenge with you! love to meet new people!
      Maria

      Reply
  7. Meredith @ The Palette Muse says

    March 21, 2016 at 5:42 pm

    I love the colors you used on this piece, and it looks so pretty on your porch! Happy Spring!

    Reply
  8. Samantha says

    March 21, 2016 at 10:15 pm

    So pretty! Love how it turned out!

    Reply
    • Maria Brittis says

      March 22, 2016 at 1:40 am

      Glad you stopped by to see the post and thanks for your lovely comment!
      Maria

      Reply
  9. Emil, Our house now a home says

    March 22, 2016 at 1:58 pm

    This is so cute! That porch is so dreamy!

    Reply
    • Maria Brittis says

      March 22, 2016 at 3:59 pm

      Thanks xoxoxo…. I appreciate your comment! so happy I met you and the group! you guys are amazing ladies!
      Maria

      Reply
  10. Linda Kilsdonk says

    March 24, 2016 at 1:39 am

    I love how your stencil project turned out! This would look adorable in my house. Isn’t it great to learn something new? Thanks, YouTube! Smiles, Linda at Paper Seedlings

    Reply
    • Maria Brittis says

      March 24, 2016 at 1:00 pm

      Thanks,appreciate the input! I saw that you have youtube, do you use that much, i’m trying to learn it, is it easy to use.
      Maria

      Reply
  11. Cookilicious says

    March 24, 2016 at 2:59 am

    wow..this surely looks so beautiful..love your home..and all the DIY that you do! 🙂

    Reply
    • Maria Brittis says

      March 24, 2016 at 12:59 pm

      I am having second thoughts about the colors of the flowers, I think I may experiment and add some pastel roses! Ill let you knowif I do.lol… plus it gives a chance to see what you cooked. Hugs and great to meet you Maria

      Reply
  12. Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says

    March 24, 2016 at 10:36 am

    Ciao Maria! Thought I’d stop by and visit. I can always stand some interior decorating ideas and advice. I love gardening and that will be coming up as soon as we get home. We live in an older ranch ( we downsized) although our last home we built from the ground up. That was a major undertaking and our kids were small. Now it’s just hubby and I but I want to freshen our home. Looking forward to lots of great ideas 🙂

    Reply
    • Maria Brittis says

      March 24, 2016 at 12:56 pm

      Hello Marisa, so happy to have you stop by! its great that you did we have so much in common, I too with my hubby are alone and kids are in there own life, but recently my son came back because he wants to go back to school.He is a pleasure to have around again, but alone time is good too :)Your ranch sounds like a perfect size. Again lol I too downsized from a huge home to a smaller one that we built.I have lots of ideas I can share but I am sure you have lots as well with gardening and cooking. Let keep in touch! Warmest Regards Maria

      Reply
  13. Liz says

    March 24, 2016 at 1:56 pm

    What a cute sign! And I love that saying… last year I put it on my chalkboard for Spring! (this is the link for it… http://simpledecoratingtips.com/2015/04/03/chalkboard-art/ but it was in chalk, not stencil, so alas it’s gone forever replaced with the next season’s chalk artwork)

    Reply
    • Maria Brittis says

      March 24, 2016 at 4:29 pm

      I will head over to see your chalk board, so excited to have met you! just love meeting up and communicating!
      Maria

      Reply
  14. Janet Vinyard says

    March 24, 2016 at 3:11 pm

    Hi Maria, I love this saying and your stenciling is superb! Thanks for sharing! Blessings, Janet

    Reply
    • Maria Brittis says

      March 24, 2016 at 4:25 pm

      The saying is very popular, i’m thinking of changing up the flowers and doing a different theme with roses! Thanks for stopping by! Love to meet new people.
      Maria

      Reply
  15. Jen @ Fresh Crush says

    March 25, 2016 at 3:34 pm

    So pretty! And your porch is gorgeous!

    Reply
    • Maria Brittis says

      March 29, 2016 at 1:15 am

      Hello jen

      Thanks for visiting my stencil project post! it was my first stencil and it was not easy at first but like in anything it became easier.
      Maria

      Reply
  16. Pattie @ Olla-Podrida says

    March 25, 2016 at 4:32 pm

    This is lovely! I used to stencil pretty much everything back in the 80s when it was so popular. I think I should look into doing it again. I love to see what everyone is creating these days.

    Reply
    • Maria Brittis says

      March 29, 2016 at 1:14 am

      This was my first stencil project, I never had done a stencil project before and it was challenging. Thanks for visiting and hope to see you tomorrow at Dream Create and Inspire.
      Maria

      Reply
  17. Debi says

    March 31, 2016 at 1:01 pm

    How can I buy the stencil! I love this. I don’t know how to make a stencil! Your home is beautiful! Thanks

    Reply
    • Maria Brittis says

      March 31, 2016 at 11:14 pm

      Thanks so much! if you want to make it i got the stencilfrom etsy. here is the link! https://www.etsy.com/listing/223893659/inspirational-stencilbloom-where-you-are, if you need direction just follow my post

      Maria 🙂

      Reply
  18. Meg says

    June 18, 2016 at 4:55 am

    I have always loved this verse & your sign turned out amazing! Perfect for a porch or garden. Love your adorable little model!

    Reply
    • Maria Brittis says

      June 19, 2016 at 7:25 pm

      The kitty and dog are always trying to get into the action, they love to get there picture taken, such hams.
      Thanks for stopping by.
      Maria

      Reply
  19. Barbara Chapman says

    March 9, 2020 at 5:02 pm

    This is a really cute sign, Maria! Love your cat next to it up on the window ledge… <3 Happy to share.

    Happy spring to you,
    Barb 🙂

    Reply
    • Maria Brittis says

      March 13, 2020 at 9:37 pm

      Thanks Barb, I miss him he passed several years ago.

      Reply
  20. Deana Landers says

    March 9, 2020 at 5:56 pm

    Maria, I love this, especially the location. I have a window just like this and it gave me the idea to put this piece there. The flowers are a wonderful compliment to your lovely sign.

    Reply
    • Maria Brittis says

      March 13, 2020 at 9:36 pm

      Thanks, Deanna, that is such a great place.

      Reply
  21. Michelle Leslie says

    March 10, 2020 at 1:07 pm

    I really struggle with stencilling too. it’s always a hot mess and I end up sanding most of the lettering off so I can claim it’s distressed 😀 Love how your garden sign turned out and thanks for the tip on using a baby wipe. I’ll give that a try next time

    Reply

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