Disclosure: I received this stencil for free to review. All opinions are my own.
One of the projects on my never-ending “to do” list is to clear out the clutter in our garage and create a glam, girly DIY workshop. I finally got started by working on a stenciled pegboard to hang all of my tools on. I used the Herringbone Shuffle stencil from Royal Design Studio. (P.S. Stay tuned for a fun giveaway at the end of this post!)
I started with two basic white 2’x4′ pegboards from Home Depot.
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I set up shop in the driveway with a plastic drop cloth underneath the pegboards and got to work. Royal Design Studio was nice enough to send me the stencil as well as a pot of their stencil creme and a stencil brush. I originally requested the Antique Gold stencil creme, but at the last minute changed my mind and ordered the Bright Gold. I thought it would be a better fit for this project, but I look forward to using the Antique Gold in the future.
For the other colors, I purchased Behr paint samples since I knew I wouldn’t need much paint. A little bit goes a long way when you’re stenciling. I wanted a peachy coral/mint/gold color scheme so I chose Cool Melon, Reef Green and Lemon Drops in the Behr Premium Plus Ultra formula, which has primer built in.
A quick tip when you are stenciling a wall or a large surface: I like to fold a little bit of painters tape and stick it underneath my stencil to keep it from sliding around while I work. If it’s a wall you’re stenciling, you could just tape the edges down.
It’s also important to blot most of the paint off of the brush. If your brush is too saturated, the paint will seep under the stencil.
I love Royal Design Studio stencils because they are really easy to work with. They’re not too flimsy and they’re just the right size. They’re big enough to cover a large surface, but not so big that they’re difficult to manage. I think the Herringbone Shuffle pattern is a lot of fun. I loved mixing a few colors for a little bit of a whimsical effect.
Here are a few shots of the process:
Sadly I haven’t had time to clear out the garage yet and hang these pegboards, but I will very soon and I can’t wait to show you my progress as I create my little workshop. I’m looking forward to seeing these with all of my tools hanging on them.
I’m so excited to share that one of you will win a Royal Design Studio $50 shopping spree! To enter, just wait for the Rafflecopter box to load below and follow the instructions. The giveaway ends Tuesday, September 24 at midnight EST.
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what a fun way to hang all the tools!
What a cute project! Adds some fun to your workspace.
I would love the Moroccan Geometry Stencil.
Such a clever use for a stencil. I love that the plain peg board now has a fun graphic print on it. Good job 🙂
This looks so cute! I like the chain link stencil – I can see something like that in my laundry room on a focus wall!
Love the stenciled peg board – such a great idea!
Thanks Katie!
I’d love to use the Curved Connection Moroccan Stencil in my bedroom.
I love the French Bistro Lettering Stencil Set and great idea to make a work spacwe more girly.
I love the Classic Damask Stencil!
I would love to use the Chain Link stencil!
I really love the starry night Moroccan stencil. And bonus…no squares to drive The Man crazy. But seriously, who hates squares?!
I am getting ready to etch my glass front door and need a great stencil for it. I really love the teardrop tresllis for this project. Thanks.
LOVE it! Such a fun piece to your GLam Garage!
I love your board. You have turned something boring into something lively. Well done! I also love the Mykonos Trellis.
Thanks for hosting a great giveaway!
Najda
I love Royal DEsign Studio! I love how your pegboard turned out, Erin! I would love to try the Khanjali Ikat Stencil, because I am obsessed with everything Ikat!
I like the Polka Party Stencil.
I love the dot dot polka dot stencil the best
I was just filling my cart on royal design studios website!
I like the Fleur de Lace Stencil. <3
i like the Small All The Angles Stencil
I like the Sonic Border Stencil
I have never seen Royal Design Studio stencils before ~they are absolutely gorgeous. I can’t believe how many I found that I wanted but if I had to pick just one it would be the Big Bloomers stencil set.
The small step up triangle stencil has my eye! I have a roll-top desk I’m hoping to refinish and then stencil…I think it would be perfect! Thanks for the giveaway.
I love the Hip to Be Square stencil, it would be perfect for our soon to be office!
I’d love the triangle stencil!
i love the skylar’s lace floral stencil
That looks like so much fun. I’m an artist anyway and I love the Indian Paisley Demask design also, they had one called the ModAll 100. Beautiful. I could work with that and a canvas. Love it1
I love Grande Peacock Feathers Wall Stencil!!! I can think of three place i would add in my house, Thanks for the chance to win
I love this! I am in the process of getting my tool area organized! I have my peg board ready!!
Thanks Holly!
Love it! I was just telling Mr. Frugalista the other day how I want to paint the pegboard in my shop – thanks for giving me the inspiration to “get er done”!
Thanks Marie! Can’t wait to see yours too!
I love the Atlas Allover Moroccan Stencil! Great givewaway!
I would love the Catherine Lace Doily Stencil it’ll be nice to style up my room
I love the Curved connection stencil.
you would create something all chic and beautiful out of something so boring and utilitarian! i’m totally loving the honeycomb or triangle stencil for my nursery closet!
Thank you Carissa! 🙂
I like the tangier lattice moroccan stencil.
That is a cool idea. It turned what have been an otherwise boring work space into a more refreshing one. This gives me an idea with my work area.
Thank you! Glad you like it!
I love the Palace Trellis Moroccan Stencil
Love your peg board.
I like the herringbone stencil and the skylars lace local stencil
What a great project!
Thanks Myrna!
I’m not sure – there are a lot of great patterns. I like Elegancia Allover Stencil as one of them.
I love the Japanese Flower Garden B Stencil for my youngest’s room, but I would leave it up to her if I was lucky enough to win. Thank you for the wonderful giveaway!
YAAAY! You did a great job and I do agree that it’s really a girly and I liked it so much. If it were a guy they would just hang that pegboard and hang the tools like that lol. #toolgirlthing
Thank you! I appreciate that! Yeah, guys don’t seem to pay attention to detail as much as girls do. 🙂
Hey Erin! Tool keeper was a great idea.. Nice one!
Thank you!