Stenciling Wall Borders With a Grapevine Stencil

I'm excited about this adventure. We are stenciling wall borders using a free grapevine stencil (find it at the bottom of this page). I even have a video so that you can personally join me on this tour.

The first thing that comes to mind when we hear "stencils" is an image painted on a wall. There is so much more to stencil art but we are actually working with walls today and stenciling wall borders using a grapevine stencil.

Actually I'm doing this on video so follow along with me in person. There's so much more I can share with you this way! But after watching, don't miss all the other tips on this page. It's packed with helpful tips and ideas about working with free printable stencils and stenciling wall borders. And of course don't forget to print your free grapevine stencil down below.

Are you new to working with paper stencils? If so (or even if not) you should know that you can prepare your paper stencils so that they can be used again and again. Do you have clear, wide packing tape? Just use it to run even strips covering all of the paper surfaces before you cut out the stencil. Burnish or rub the tape down to get the air pockets out. That’s it.

Well, here's the Stenciling Wall Borders Video I promised you!

Hope you gained a lot from the video on stenciling wall borders. As I always say, stencils help us get a picture in place. From there you have the outline to paint. It’s easy.

Oh yeah! Don't miss this great video about Painting Stencil Wall Murals. For more on working with paper stencils see our article on Stencil Downloads. Once you get the hang of working with stencil downloads you’ll love the many advantages like how you can get your stencil design immediately, you can re-size the pattern to fit your project area and they are much less expensive (unless they come from our Free Stencils - which is even better).

If you think you're going to become a downloadable stencil fanatic then get yourself some clear shelf liner paper to cover your stencils before cutting them out. It’s so much easier and it’s really not expensive at all. You’ll love the ease this provides.

By the way, I like to do just the top side of the paper. If the bottom is slick it can encourage paint to bleed under the stencil and smudge your surface. The underside may get wet when you wash it but just let it dry and you can flatten it back out by storing it in a book.

Stencil Designs help us get an image in place. From there we need to add our own personal touches so that the end result is a hand painted masterpiece. Leaves can be complex but don’t worry because I have a few tips for you on putting the details in a Leaf Stencil (like the one pictured on the left).

We are thrilled to introduce our selection of downloadable and printable Stencil Designs. Instant gratification at its finest!

You don't need a special printer - these designs are specially formatted to print straight from your home computer on standard letter sized paper. Once downloaded, you will have your complete stencil booklet with patterns and instructions. No waiting on the mailman and no shipping fees. Just click, buy and print!

The first book below has a Wine and Grapevine Stencil Theme that I thought might interest you. The others may not be perfect for Stenciling Wall Borders, but I think you may find them interesting as well. Each book will come to you as a downloadable pdf file in your e-mail. Just check your e-mail after purchase for the link to connect to your file and print or save. It's that easy!

All designs can be adjusted to fit your project size. Instructions are included. Pages are 8.5” x 11”.

If you'd rather get your Stencil Books in Print, just click the blue button below each book.

Click on any of the Book photos for Project Ideas using those stencils.

Wine & Spirits: A Book of Stencils

This collection includes 4 designs- a Wine Glass, a Chianti Bottle, a Wine Bottle and a Bunch of Grapes with Leaves. These designs would be great for stenciling wall borders in a kitchen.

This purchase is of a PDF file with 31 pages.

Price: $9.95

To get this Book in Print for just $19.95 click here:

Fleur de lis: Book of Stencils

This collection includes 22 designs. Ten are easy single overlay. Six have 2 overlays and six have 3 overlays.

This purchase is of a PDF file which has 63 pages.

Price: $9.95

To get this Book in Print for just $19.95 click here:

Antique Door Hardware: A Book of Stencils

This collection includes 5 designs- Lion Head Door Knocker, Key Bow, Lock Plate and Mail Box Plaque (with two word options). These images should add a little fun and even some humor to the doors in your home while they introduce a touch of the past.

This purchase is of a PDF file with 25 pages.

Price: $9.95

To get this Book in Print for just $19.95 click here:

Oriental Designs: A Book of Stencils

This collection includes 16 designs- Chinese Dragon, Bamboo, Oriental Figure with Coolie Hat, Ying Yang Koi, Bonsai Tree and 3 Cranes plus 10 Chinese Symbols (Eternity, Friendship, Happiness, Harmony, Long Life, Peace, Prosperity, Tranquility, Truth and Dragon.

This purchase is of a PDF file with 40 pages.

Price: $9.95

To get this Book in Print for just $19.95 click here:

The Secret Garden

Create your own private garden retreat. This collection includes 12 designs-fountain, bleeding heart, iris, bee, butterfly, foxglove, grasshopper, hummingbird, trumpet flower, morning glory, stone wall and stone path.

This purchase is of a PDF file with 51 pages.

Price: $9.95

To get this book in print for just $19.95 click here:

Are you ready for another project along the same theme line? Then don’t miss this dresser re-do with Wine, Spirits and Grape Stencils.

Hey! Don’t forget that I (and everyone else) want to see what you have done with Stenciling Wall Borders. Just click on Stenciling Projects to get your masterpiece showcased here on this web site. Won’t that be exciting! Or if you have any questions or want to share information join in on the Stencil Blog. Well, I hope to hear from you soon.

Happy Stenciling,

Penny

P.S. If you’d rather get your Stencil Pattern Books in Print (like these or the one above), then visit our Printer’s Book Shop for the same designs in book format that will be mailed to you. You’ll find all of the stencils used as examples throughout this site.

Now here's that free grapevine stencil that I promised you. Enjoy!

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