Hello stencil friends! Tonight’s project is a soothing, floral creation hosted by Renee from Flip Flop Furnishings, an Essential Stencil ambassador. She walked us through how to use rub-on transfers to turn a simple wood arch into a beautiful art piece you can proudly display indoors. No stenciling required—just a few paints, transfers, and a whole lot of love.
1. Stain the border
Use a damp sponge to apply watered-down Elmwood Fusion paint around the outer frame of the arched board. This gives it a beautiful stained wood effect.
2. Sand the edges
Once dry, lightly sand the border using 220 grit sandpaper. This helps soften any rough spots and adds a lightly distressed look.
3. Paint the center
Paint the center of the board with two coats of white paint, switching brush direction between coats for a soft linen texture.
4. Apply the vase transfer
Cut and position the vase design from the Chinoiserie Vase Transfer Set slightly off-center. Rub it on gently with your fingers, then burnish firmly using the Essential Transfer Tool.
5. Add the florals
Choose a floral transfer and layer it above the vase so the arrangement appears to bloom out naturally. Burnish and peel away the top sheet slowly.
6. Add subtle shadows
Dab on a bit of Blue Pine paint with a damp Clorox wipe around the white center to create a shadowy frame that blends into the stained edge.
7. Seal with wax
Once the paint and transfers are fully dry, rub on a light coat of clear furniture wax. Buff gently to bring out the richness of the design.
Final Result:
Want to create this look yourself? Grab your Chinoiserie Vase Transfer Set and Essential Transfer Tool today.
Created by Renee of Flip Flop Furnishings. Catch her tutorials in the Stencils of the Month Club and follow her beautiful projects on Facebook!
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