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    Home » Repurposed Items » Harlequin/Fleur-de-lis stenciling

    Harlequin/Fleur-de-lis stenciling

    Published by Gail | Published December 9, 2010 | Updated April 6, 2022
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    Let’s review a little of yesterday’s post--

    Scotch Blue Edge Lock
    Mythic Paint
    taped with scotch blue edge protector
    Mythic Paint
    how to harlequin pattern

    I measured and drew my lines for a Harlequin pattern.

    scotch blue harlequin pattern

    I used the  Painter’s Tape to mark off my diamonds.

    scotch blue harlequin pattern (2)

    I painted the diamonds blue.

    pretty harlequin pattern

    Okay, this is where we left off yesterday. I have a nice repurposed cabinet door with a pretty harlequin pattern painted on it.

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    Those of us who do not have a vinyl cutter have to get a little creative.

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    I used some Scotch Blue with Edge Lock Protector to cover my piece of waxed paper, slightly overlapping the edges.

    make your own stencil

    I have my piece of waxed paper covered with the tape. I think it’s best to use the non-waxed side of the paper. You can test this by scratching with your fingernail.

    diy stencil fleur de lis

    I printed out this free template available at Scotch Blue’s Flickr page.

    diy fleur de lis stencil

    I taped the template to the tape/waxed paper sheet.

    scotch blue stenciling

    I used my exacto knife to cut out the fleur-de-lis on a self healing mat. Have you noticed I’m working on my new island/bar/craft table?

    scotch blue stenciling (2)

    I’m not very good at this step, but having the three layers was easier for me than just cutting paper.

    harlequin stencil

    I removed the black portion that I cut out to see how my fleur-de-lis is going to look on my pretty harlequin pattern.

    fleur de lis stencil

    I dry fit the “template to see how it would fit.

    how to stencil

    I carefully removed the waxed paper from the Scotch Blue Painter’s tape.

    easy stenciling

    This is my “stencil” upside down with the sticky side up.

    decoArt paint

    I placed the “stencil” on the harlequin pattern and burnish only the edges of the fleur-de-lis.

    stencil brush

    I used some of my DIY Club prize pack supplies for this next step. If you have not linked up your project to their monthly contest yet, what are you waiting for? The paint is from DecoArt, the stencil brush is from Cutting Edge Stencils.

    stenciling fleur de lis

    I blotted the black paint over the fleur-de-lis.

    stenciling fleur de lis (2)

    I of course removed it while it was still damp. I was hoping to move it to a new piece of waxed paper so that I could use it another time. However being a fleur-de-lis, it has those tiny little pieces and they did not stay in tact.

    harlequin-fleur de lis

    You can see that I have a couple of little flat edges on my fleur-de-lis. I got out a tiny paint brush and touched it up a little.

    harlequin-fleur de lis (2)

    I really like fleur-de-lis for some reason. I think this one looks great on the harlequin pattern.

    repurposed cabinet door fleur de lis

    This is how it is now. I am undecided where I’m going with it next. I’m not sure if I want it to be artwork or put handles on it so that it can be a tray.

    If I leave it as artwork (for my kitchen) I will probably paint the outer edge gray so that it will show up on my beadboard wall.

    If I make it a tray, I will probably leave it painted as is and add handles and some cute little feet.

    What are your thoughts? Do you think I already have enough blue and gray in my kitchen? Do you think the diamond pattern “clashes” with the square pattern on the floor? I’m interested in hearing what you think.

    gail

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    1. Jo Ann

      December 20, 2014 at 1:36 pm

      thanks for the info. going to use this ideal to paint on a homemade game board my husband cut out for a Christmas gift.

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    2. LAYNA JAN WILSON

      November 22, 2014 at 9:59 pm

      correction to my posting - should read 'white or beige' not 'with or beige'...lol. l.

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    3. LAYNA JAN WILSON

      November 22, 2014 at 9:57 pm

      hELLO THERE - Since you asked...Yes, there is alot of light blue there - and with the beautiful black fleur de lis - plunked down in the middle - it needs interest and 'grouunding' - kind of like when you rustic a room, and then leave an expansive ceiling, with or beige - which makes it seem to be flying and not connected to the lower, liveable space.
      Anyways, my suggestion, would be to add another color - metallic - gold paint - to the inside frame rim - and the outer edge - a thin strip of the same black paint - you could invert this - putting the black in the inner frame rim and gold on the outer edge of the cabinet door - but, with the wall being one solid flat color of light blue - and the c.door being, again, the same color - it's just too much of the same thing.

      I love harlequin - that was a good idea and the fleur de lis, I use in one corner of a cupboard door in my kitchen, next to the pull.

      Otherwise, you did good. L.

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    4. Dayna

      January 11, 2011 at 7:52 pm

      Looks awesome! Do you have any tips or perhaps a tutorial link on how to do the harlequin design? Thanks!

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    5. One Life Many Journeys

      December 16, 2010 at 2:12 pm

      Love the whole thing. The tape stencil is pure genius!

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    6. Holly

      December 16, 2010 at 8:37 am

      LOVED the harlequin and then you added the fleur de lis! I adore fleur de lis! Pretty colors too...I love Mythic Paint.

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    7. Stencil Search

      December 10, 2010 at 7:00 pm

      My first thought when I saw the final result was "That would make a great tray!", so that's my vote. It would also look great with some cabinet knobs across the bottom as hooks.

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    8. Suzanne@Meridian Road

      December 10, 2010 at 5:47 pm

      Very cool! I vote for a tray. (Which can also be propped up like artwork when you aren't using it.) Your stencil looks great. I think it turned out just as well as one you'd get from a vinyl cutter.

      I don't think it clashes with the checkerboard on the floor. If it bugs you, just add another pattern somewhere else. Like stripes or a floral. Or~polka dots!

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    9. Attempting Aloha

      December 10, 2010 at 3:25 am

      Ha! I just linked up to the Shabby Nest party, and when I went to check the link, your post was directly after my fleur de lis clock! How ironic. 🙂

      Must be meant to be that I become a follower. 😉

      Aloha and Mele Kalikimaka,
      charlie

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    10. Anita @ GoingALittleCoastal

      December 10, 2010 at 3:10 am

      Brilliant idea to make your stencil out of tape. I will try to remember this one. I think I will star it in reader. I say make a tray too. I can picture it as one with little feet and handles. So cute.

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    11. Meghan

      December 09, 2010 at 7:09 pm

      I love the design and how it all turned out! I personally think it would clash and be too much for the kitchen (with the floor), so my vote is for a tray!

      SimplyStoked.blogspot.com

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    12. Shelly

      December 09, 2010 at 5:07 pm

      I vote tray!! Maybe because I have a fondness for trays? Cute little feet? I can't wait to see!

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    13. Proper Prim

      December 09, 2010 at 4:23 pm

      Love the fluer de lis... I vote for a tray too... but I also like the clock idea. Great project Gail... thanks for sharing all your tips. I will have to remember the tape trick for a stencil.

      Hugs, Deb

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    14. Michelle @Shellsshabbyshack

      December 09, 2010 at 4:07 pm

      Great idea to make your own stencil! I will have to check out that painters tape. I use tons of it but I haven't bought any in awhile so I'll have to try it.

      Love how this turned out! I think it would be great as a tray with black handles.

      Nice work! xx

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    15. Debilou~Mississippi Mama

      December 09, 2010 at 2:35 pm

      Very cute Gail,,I like the idea of a tray. I have to get creative with how to do stencils too,, but never thought about using the tape,, will have to try it.

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    16. Cindy @ LeChaiseParfait

      December 09, 2010 at 2:14 pm

      I think the handles would look really cute on both. You did a really good job I love the colors.

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    17. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper

      December 09, 2010 at 1:45 pm

      i vote for a tray, or i would add a clock to it and make it a clock and then hang it on the wall. i love the fleur de lis in black though- it stands out nicely!

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    18. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper

      December 09, 2010 at 1:45 pm

      i vote for a tray, or i would add a clock to it and make it a clock and then hang it on the wall. i love the fleur de lis in black though- it stands out nicely!

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    19. Valerie

      December 09, 2010 at 1:13 pm

      I have to agree...go with tray. Before you even said anything and I just saw the picture of it leaning against the wall the first thought in my head is how it would make an awesome tray! It spoke to me. ;-P Love your blog keep up the awesome inspiring ideas. Some of our brains don't work that way so we have to steal ideas from awesome people like you. It's totally a compliment. ;-D

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    20. Megandvd@Beauty in the Attempt

      December 09, 2010 at 1:05 pm

      Forgot to tell you...go with the handles for a tray. I can only imagine what cuteness will result. 🙂

      Cheers~
      e

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    21. Peggy

      December 09, 2010 at 1:03 pm

      OH Gail, this is incredible! I absolutely love it! Hmm I agree with Rose. A dual purpose tray/wall decoration! Now I need to find some old cabinet doors... I've been looking for a tray haven't seen anything I would want to spend money on. Thank you for the inspiration! You know I really do LOVE your blog!!! I always come away learning something and inspired! Thank you for all the hard work you put into it!!

      Reply
    22. Megandvd@Beauty in the Attempt

      December 09, 2010 at 1:01 pm

      You love them bc your a Louisville girl! It all is so cute..and I am not surprised. I think you can do about ANYTHING!

      Cheers~
      e

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    23. Marla @ Always Nesting

      December 09, 2010 at 12:56 pm

      Gail, I love this project!!!!!!! You really make your instructions easy to follow. Maybe you need more practice? I think you should have a giveaway with this same project (in red) and add handles for a tray 🙂

      Reply
    24. Suzanne

      December 09, 2010 at 12:54 pm

      So beautiful! I think it makes a fabulous tray too! Amazing.

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    25. Eates-A-Lot

      December 09, 2010 at 12:35 pm

      I love it! I think the design is perfect. I would make it into a tray. Thanks for posting this.. I have bout 20 -25 cabinet fronts that I need to do something with, and this has TOTALLY fueled my creativity! Thank you SOOO much!

      Reply
    26. Coleen's Corner

      December 09, 2010 at 12:16 pm

      I say make one of each : ) Really, that is so nice you just won't be able to get enough of it unless you make two and I do you hope make a tray because it sounds absolutely charming with handles and little legs!

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    27. Rose @ Confessions of a Curbshopaholic

      December 09, 2010 at 11:06 am

      I'm going to vote for a tray, just because I like trays. But it could definitely work on the wall too! Ooh, how about you add the handles to make it a tray, go easy on the feet(maybe just some cork pads) and use it for both wall art AND a tray when needed. Double duty! Another thought I had when looking at it, it would look cute with some words painted around the frame edges in a black cursive font, something to do with food/entertaining. Not that you need to put any more work into this, it's also perfect the way it is! Love the way that fleur-de-lis shows up against the harlequin pattern.
      Your homemade stencil technique is great. I have to remember that one!

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    28. Heidi@TheCraftMonkey

      December 09, 2010 at 8:01 am

      LOVE! I'm a sucker for a fluer de lis!

      Reply

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