Phase 2 of The House Behind The Trees ~ The downstairs #TeelsBuildaHouse

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So we are starting the downstairs ... I HATE to say basement because we had a basement in our old home, where you opened a door and went down stairs separated from anything else. It was a finished basement complete with a bedroom, craft room, family/game room and we spent a lot of time there ~ our oldest son moved down there in jr high and stayed through high school ... until we finished the master suite in the attic then he moved back up to the bedroom floor with his brother and sister.  So here our downstairs is open to the rest of the house, you can see through to the outside from the top of the stairs going down because we have a wall of windows down there as well.  We really didn't plan to have a kiddo down there but since we are having to do a switch-a-roo with rooms (I'll explain later) he is moving home soon and will be downstairs. Anyhoo, our downstairs will house our main family room, our middle sons room, a full bath and kitchenette.  I thought it would be fun ...
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DIY Stencil Projects

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Floral Stencil ~ Give a plain wood floor new spark with a floral motif. If you don't want to commit to painting your wood floor, follow the same instructions, but apply the stencil to a vinyl mat or floorcloth instead.

Butterfly Pillow ~ Create a whimsical pillow with inked-on butterflies. Find a pattern you love, cut it out, and trace onto a pillow cover with a fabric marker. Then fill in the design with the marker.

Chalkboard Stencil ~ Create an easy-to-change wall that starts with a foundation of chalkboard paint. Apply chalkboard paint according to the directions on the can. Scribble chalk over the painted surface and erase with rags or a chalkboard eraser. (This gives your final design a uniform surface and prevents "ghosts" if you change the design later.) Trace the pattern onto cardboard, and use the cardboard as a template to trace the medallion pattern on the wall with chalk. Tip: Start in the center and work your way outward.


All Over Floor Stencil ~ This diamond pattern emits a decidedly cottage vibe. Use the motif on walls, floors, cabinets, and more.

Chirpy Tray ~ Turn a plain wooden tray into a stylish server with a vine-and-bird template. First, paint the tray a base color, then tape off a rectangle to whitewash, and mask the vine pattern so that it remains the base color. Trace around the tip of a vine stencil and paint it another color, trace around another vine pattern and fill in with a contrasting color. Add a few bird silhouettes in a fourth color and once all the paint is dry, seal the design with several coats of polyurethane to protect the surface.

Wall and Floor Stencil ~ A whimsical medallion motif stenciled onto the floor and wall brings this dining room to life. Applying a pattern to just one section of a wall, as was done above this buffet, can create an interesting focal point.

Welcome Mat Stencil ~ Craft a cheeky welcome mat or shoe-cabinet liner with this shoe-tread stencil and a carpet tile. Paint the bottom of a shoe careful to only get the pattern with crafts paint and/or a stencil brush. Place on mat like a stamp and Viola!

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