tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post7241677924135705470..comments2024-03-27T03:15:55.367-04:00Comments on EPBOT: DIY Sherlock Wall Stencil: WE ACTUALLY DID IT!Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-42521624019634755972018-09-11T15:24:50.001-04:002018-09-11T15:24:50.001-04:00I don't remember if we ever measured the finis...I don't remember if we ever measured the finished stencil, but it's somewhere around 18 inches wide, maybe 24 high? (The graphic I provide above is the exact size we used, so you can print it true-to-size.) If you're talking about using a Cricut machine to cut it, then you may have to scale it down.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-47096308038629951692018-09-10T19:22:43.364-04:002018-09-10T19:22:43.364-04:00Hi, what dimensions did you use for your template?...Hi, what dimensions did you use for your template? I'm thinking of just purchasing a stencil-type thing and use that to save the hassle of cutting it out and everything, but would love to know what size I'll need it to be. Thanks, Ryan.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14702613238766248553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-40093452811591927742018-05-23T12:43:56.868-04:002018-05-23T12:43:56.868-04:00Amazon sells rolls of template plastic for Cricut ...Amazon sells rolls of template plastic for Cricut machines that come if different lengths, as long as your template isn't greater than 12" wide, you can use that too.JenGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04350214484744956147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-71130222103483269042018-05-17T17:12:57.908-04:002018-05-17T17:12:57.908-04:00I stumbled on this stencil material today and thou...I stumbled on this stencil material today and thought of you: https://www.sciplus.com/blank-xray-film-49723-p. Apparently using x-ray sheets for stencils is a thing!Alihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04349006750254993592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-26507068738944456502018-05-07T02:11:27.999-04:002018-05-07T02:11:27.999-04:00Ugh.. Henson, not Benson.. Autocorrect.😡Ugh.. Henson, not Benson.. Autocorrect.😡Capn Badgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09966242933186821785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-13487475036429314882018-05-07T02:10:43.833-04:002018-05-07T02:10:43.833-04:00That short was the first episode of jim Benson'...That short was the first episode of jim Benson's storyteller, from the late 80s. If you can find it, its absolutely fantastic. The story was called "the soldier and death." Capn Badgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09966242933186821785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-12965452140150379922018-05-02T20:51:02.533-04:002018-05-02T20:51:02.533-04:00I'm more concerned about the bullet holes... ;...I'm more concerned about the bullet holes... ;)crydwynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05111274748281584091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-1906206214709370952018-05-01T16:02:42.713-04:002018-05-01T16:02:42.713-04:00Chris and Christie are amazingly lucky to have you...Chris and Christie are amazingly lucky to have you as (local) friends! I can't wait to see more of this room.KarenMhttp://renleigh.tumblr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-13681367280926248222018-05-01T15:59:35.698-04:002018-05-01T15:59:35.698-04:00incredible!!! I am so impressed!incredible!!! I am so impressed!Just Rnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-5073651493928548642018-05-01T13:53:32.806-04:002018-05-01T13:53:32.806-04:00No, I haven't heard of that! I'll have to ...No, I haven't heard of that! I'll have to look it up and see if we have it here in the States.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-37299623533432987612018-05-01T13:51:16.250-04:002018-05-01T13:51:16.250-04:00I think it could absolutely work, and I'd love...I think it could absolutely work, and I'd love to see someone experiment with an airbrush! Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-35562545679352627842018-05-01T13:49:51.253-04:002018-05-01T13:49:51.253-04:00We used to purchase big sheets of plastic for maki...We used to purchase big sheets of plastic for making stencils when we were faux finishers, but now they're hard to find. Where do you find yours? The only option we found was buying in bulk online, so it would have cost us $50 or more. o.0 <br /><br />Also I need to see that short! The Labyrinth showing snuck up on me, so we missed it. (Oops.)Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-39609668841535189612018-05-01T13:24:50.915-04:002018-05-01T13:24:50.915-04:00Did you ever try a kind of lamp foil for the stenc...Did you ever try a kind of lamp foil for the stencils (in germany, its "lampenfolie", a sturdy kind of foil used for lampshades) I used lamp foil for stencilwork on cakes and it was just fine, perhaps ist easier to use than your paper/packing-tape stencilAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-19670489998952024192018-05-01T11:37:02.468-04:002018-05-01T11:37:02.468-04:00so, a completely random idea on this, would it wor...so, a completely random idea on this, would it work to use an airbrush for such a delicate stencil? that way you won't have to worry about losing paint on the cardboard... but then again, it'd have to be thin enough to spray...shaunfatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05722833445747864399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-68340206805683897192018-05-01T09:27:37.513-04:002018-05-01T09:27:37.513-04:00holy crap. Jen, I can't even...this is like on...holy crap. Jen, I can't even...this is like one of my favorite things you guys have done!!!Maggiek22https://www.blogger.com/profile/00978380067850924803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-38263555011191159052018-05-01T08:37:54.723-04:002018-05-01T08:37:54.723-04:00Gorgeous! I wonder if anyone's come up with a ...Gorgeous! I wonder if anyone's come up with a stencil for Irene Adler's wallpaper, because that was to die for...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-4031415262392663202018-05-01T03:54:25.116-04:002018-05-01T03:54:25.116-04:00Gorgeous!
When you said, "Even better, John&...Gorgeous!<br /><br />When you said, "Even better, John's already done the work for you."<br />I thought for a minute, John Watson?<br />I think that means it's time to get some sleep ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-90652653162881574992018-05-01T02:28:07.467-04:002018-05-01T02:28:07.467-04:00P.S.S. Knew I forgot something. Labrynth was pai...P.S.S. Knew I forgot something. Labrynth was paired with another story but we arrived late and missed the title so I don't know what it is but it was a good story. John Hurt was the narrator and of course Jim Henson did the creatures. It was a story about a soldier that gave a biscuit to a card player and ended up with his deck of cards and a bag. Adventures ensued forthwith. I would like to watch that story again and hope that it plays with all the showings of Labrynth and not at just select theaters.<br /><br />Maureen<br /><br />P.P.S.S. (And believe it or not) It was (still) great to see you in Pittsburgh! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-56939531851560813592018-05-01T02:00:10.407-04:002018-05-01T02:00:10.407-04:00Jen,
You guys are amazing! Such wonderful work! ...Jen,<br /><br />You guys are amazing! Such wonderful work! I stenciled my daughter's nursery with a bunny family at chair rail height. It had five colors in it. Some craft stores sell sheets of plastic at different mils. These sheets can be found poster board sized. Printed design underneath, Exacto knife (I have a stencil cutter)... stencil.<br /><br />On a personal note, we went and watched Labrynth yesterday. It was wonderful to see on the Big Screen! So many small details are noticeable that you would not pick up on with a TV, such as Jareth's pants are not a solid grey but have a pattern to them. I first watched Labrynth on video tape, my Aunt recommended it, and had to have it. Wore out a VHS tape and now own it on DVD. So worth seeing a movie I've seen/listened to 100 times! I can't say the same for Jurassic Park when it came out in 3D.<br /><br />What did you name the kitten?<br /><br />Maureen<br /><br />P.S. It was great to see you in Pittsburgh!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-57428770823268539692018-05-01T01:55:43.114-04:002018-05-01T01:55:43.114-04:00Awww! Thanks for the update!
I love all the decor...Awww! Thanks for the update!<br />I love all the decorating posts you've been doing. It inspired my daughter and me to create a Harry Potter shelf on her bookshelf.<br />Alihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11479986195076770746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-50471638332003955732018-04-30T22:38:49.137-04:002018-04-30T22:38:49.137-04:00Kitten is terrorizing all my desk toys as I type t...Kitten is terrorizing all my desk toys as I type this - my poor Kermit statue seems to be getting the worst of it. She's also perfected the art of scaling my bare legs to reach my lap, and I have the bloody scratches to prove it. <br /><br />It's a good thing she's cute, is what I'm saying. :D<br /><br />And thank you!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-78776892510980792352018-04-30T22:35:00.096-04:002018-04-30T22:35:00.096-04:00We actually made our 2nd stencil with a clear adhe...We actually made our 2nd stencil with a clear adhesive carpet covering - very similar to contact paper - and found it to be thinner & less durable than the packing tape. It's also harder to apply to the paper, because you get tons of air bubbles in between the plastic layers when you're handling large sheets. The tape, on the other hand, has few-to-no bubbles since you're working in smaller strips.<br /><br />All that said, feel free to experiment: contact paper could absolutely work!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-56963404166769199002018-04-30T22:30:53.222-04:002018-04-30T22:30:53.222-04:00It's both, but mostly the cream; we've onl...It's both, but mostly the cream; we've only been using the brown to darken any areas where the brown paint didn't cover completely. We've found it easier to touch up edges with the cream, even though that does make the interior lines larger.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-31471700342974440522018-04-30T20:36:53.817-04:002018-04-30T20:36:53.817-04:00Yes, yes, very impressive...
But what about Kitten...Yes, yes, very impressive...<br />But what about Kitten?!?!<br /><br />In all seriousness, this is amazing! I am in awe of the intricacy and beauty of the finished wall! So pretty!Alihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11479986195076770746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-61154020604894874292018-04-30T16:03:27.635-04:002018-04-30T16:03:27.635-04:00Would clear contact paper work as well as tape or ...Would clear contact paper work as well as tape or was there a specific reason to avoid it?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15255271858313488711noreply@blogger.com