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.
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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mary says
what a fun way to hang all the tools!
Pamela says
What a cute project! Adds some fun to your workspace.
Kelly F. says
I would love the Moroccan Geometry Stencil.
Elizabeth @ Southern Color says
Such a clever use for a stencil. I love that the plain peg board now has a fun graphic print on it. Good job 🙂
Lindsey, the Redhead Baby Mama says
This looks so cute! I like the chain link stencil – I can see something like that in my laundry room on a focus wall!
katie | deranchification says
Love the stenciled peg board – such a great idea!
Erin @ DIY on the Cheap says
Thanks Katie!
Destiny says
I’d love to use the Curved Connection Moroccan Stencil in my bedroom.
Sharon Flasche says
I love the French Bistro Lettering Stencil Set and great idea to make a work spacwe more girly.
Natasha says
I love the Classic Damask Stencil!
Erika W. says
I would love to use the Chain Link stencil!
julie w. says
I really love the starry night Moroccan stencil. And bonus…no squares to drive The Man crazy. But seriously, who hates squares?!
Courtney A says
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.
Erica @ Spoonful of Imagination says
LOVE it! Such a fun piece to your GLam Garage!
Najda says
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
Allyson says
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!
Elizabeth G. says
I like the Polka Party Stencil.
Jessica W says
I love the dot dot polka dot stencil the best
Katie Loehr says
I was just filling my cart on royal design studios website!
Hollie says
I like the Fleur de Lace Stencil. <3
rebeka deleon says
i like the Small All The Angles Stencil
Katie Bellamy says
I like the Sonic Border Stencil
Mary Beth @ Cupcakes and Crinoline says
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.
Lauren @ The Thinking Closet says
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.
Erin says
I love the Hip to Be Square stencil, it would be perfect for our soon to be office!
Jennifer says
I’d love the triangle stencil!
Carissa Bonham says
i love the skylar’s lace floral stencil
Evelyn Chuter says
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
chanda says
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
Holly says
I love this! I am in the process of getting my tool area organized! I have my peg board ready!!
Erin @ DIY on the Cheap says
Thanks Holly!
Marie@InteriorFrugalista says
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”!
Erin @ DIY on the Cheap says
Thanks Marie! Can’t wait to see yours too!
Tamara - Moogly says
I love the Atlas Allover Moroccan Stencil! Great givewaway!
Siedah says
I would love the Catherine Lace Doily Stencil it’ll be nice to style up my room
Brandy Davis says
I love the Curved connection stencil.
carissa says
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!
Erin @ DIY on the Cheap says
Thank you Carissa! 🙂
Helga says
I like the tangier lattice moroccan stencil.
charina says
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.
Erin @ DIY on the Cheap says
Thank you! Glad you like it!
tina reynolds says
I love the Palace Trellis Moroccan Stencil
Sandi Allen says
Love your peg board.
I like the herringbone stencil and the skylars lace local stencil
Myrna says
What a great project!
Erin @ DIY on the Cheap says
Thanks Myrna!
Carmen says
I’m not sure – there are a lot of great patterns. I like Elegancia Allover Stencil as one of them.
Jessica H. says
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!
Andrea NC says
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
Erin @ DIY on the Cheap says
Thank you! I appreciate that! Yeah, guys don’t seem to pay attention to detail as much as girls do. 🙂
Student Inspector says
Hey Erin! Tool keeper was a great idea.. Nice one!
Erin @ DIY on the Cheap says
Thank you!