Cutting Edge Stencils: Review and Giveaway

I am SO excited today, friends! 

Yesterday, this little blog hit a major milestone...1000 GFC followers!  {Not to mention all of you who follow via Linky, blog lovin' and email!}

I wanted to do something special to celebrate.  A few weeks ago, I got in contact with the wonderful folks at Cutting Edge Stencils and asked them if they would be willing to let me host a review and giveaway for their fabulous products...and they said YES!! 

I got to pick out what stencil I wanted to try {which was a tough decision because they're all so fun}!  I decided on the Cassablanca Craft Stencil, size small, which is the perfect size to use on canvas, pillows, and furniture.  They have the same pattern available in Medium Craft size, as well as an Allover stencil that's great for on the wall.  Last Saturday, my stencil arrived, along with a stencil brush and a small roller.  I almost immediately ran to get a 12x12 canvas I had in the craft room and got started on this...my first stencil project!

I painted the entire canvas a light turquoise, then mixed a custom darker turquoise color to stencil on top.  I used painter's tape to secure the stencil in place, then got to work.  I learned that it's important not to have too much paint on your brush when you're working {my bad!}, but otherwise I found it pretty easy.  I had to move the stencil one time in order to cover the entire surface of the canvas, but it was simple to line up and you can't tell where I did it.  If you're a stenciling novice, Cutting Edge even has helpful how-to videos to get you started.

It was perfect timing, actually, because I've been wanting to "spring-ify" my dining room.  I was looking for a cheerful tablecloth, but couldn't find what I wanted.  Instead, I found some fun turquoise placemats and a canister on clearance at Target to add a pop of color to the room.  I put some silk hydrangea in the canister for a centerpiece, and was really liking the effect, but the room still needed something.

Stenciled art, of course!  Ta-da!  A cheerful, springy dining room just in time for the new season.

Once I finished that first project, I was hooked!  I made this canvas for the front hallway.  I traced the wooden bird from my spring wreath and freehanded the branches.  Meanwhile, if you like birds and branches, check out this Cutting Edge stencil...love it!

Want to know my favorite thing about Cutting Edge Stencils?

It's not that their stencils are easy to use {which they ARE!}

Or that they have so many fun designs {which they DO!}

Or that the products arrive quickly {which they DID!}

Or that they're reasonably priced {which they ARE!}

Or that the stencils are so versatile {which they ARE!}

Or that you can reuse them forever {which you CAN!}

It's that they even thought of Little Crafter.

Yup, that's right!  Not only did they send me my stencil, brush, and roller, they included two surprise stencils {complete with smiley face stickers} just for the little man; a frog and a sea monster.  He took to it like a fish to water...look at him go!  And hey, if Little Crafter can do it, you can too!

He is obsessed.  Now he and I have the same problem...we want to stencil everything in the house that doesn't move.  I already have plans for a filing cabinet hubs brought home from work and the old yucky vanity in our master bathroom...look out, house!

Now, here's the good news for you!

Not only did Cutting Edge Stencils want to let us try their great products, one of you gets to try them for free too!  One lucky winner will get to choose your favorite stencil, up to $50 in value!  Rafflecopter will walk you through the entry process!  Good luck!

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