Adding Pattern to Wood - A DIY Trick!

Hey guys! Have you ever just had the urge to try something different? Something totally new that you've never done before? This little wooden shelf, that I picked up at a yard sale, had me itching to test out a new technique.

For whatever reason, I felt this shelf wanted some pizzazz in the form of pattern. But I wasn't convinced a paint stencil would do the trick.





So I used some paper napkins I'd picked up at the grocery store for $2.50 and some Mod Podge. Seriously! Why hadn't I done this before!





The wood grain peaks through - but it's now saturated in all this lovely colour. There's no way I would have ever achieved this level of detail with a stencil on my own.
So there you have it! I'm not even sure where I'm going to put it. Maybe the downstairs bathroom? Perhaps in the sunroom as a plant shelf?
Either way - I love the end results and will likely be trying this trick again!You can see all the details and the full reveal at the link below.
Thanks so much for reading - have a wonderful and 'boho chic' day ;)












Original article and pictures take http://www.hometalk.com/10159299/adding-pattern-to-wood-a-diy-trick site