What s more you can stencil anything your imagination can conceive, so let your mind run riot. There are plenty of ready made stencils on the market to be found in books and on the web. However, stencils aren t too hard to make on your own, even if you re no artisan for art. A stencil can be a series of images, like Laurence s Aboriginal designs , or a simple line, like Linda s curved retro design .
Celtic designs are always effective and provide a very strong theme.
A country house, or traditional effect can be created using stencils of leaves and berries. Use low-tack tape to attach the stencil to the wall. This will allow you to remove the stencil without damaging underlying paint or wallpaper. Apply paint with a sponge for a mottled effect, or use coloured filler for a textured finish. Find out more about your favourite member of the Changing Rooms team .