Exclusively at Walmart 12 Beautiful Home Décor Projects DIY DECORATING A BEGINNER’S GUIDE Everything you need to know about Waverly Inspirations Chalk, Super Premium, and Multi-Surface Paints, Stencils and Tools. ABOUT WAVERLY INSPIRATIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS THE WAVERLY INSPIRATIONS Waverly is well-known in the world of home decorating, Renowned for its line of sophisticated and elegant home DECORATING SYSTEM as it is America’s number one name in sophisticated decor textiles, Waverly has established itself as a home Ever wanted to transform a space in your home from • Once the colors and formulas of paints have been home-decorating fabrics. As a home decorating decorating authority. For over 90 years, Waverly has drab to fab? With Waverly Inspirations Decorating chosen based on the fabric design inspiration, begin to authority, Waverly, has been designing stylish fabrics for been designing stylish, fabrics while also providing real- System, updating your home is easy even if you feel think about embellishments for the chosen project. over 90 years while at the same time, providing real-world world decorating expertise. you are not talented or artistic. And with Waverly Think about stenciling a coordinating design onto decorating advice to the eager-to-learn home decorator. Inspirations, there is a huge variety of design and painted dresser, or stenciling over fabrics creating Introduction ........................................2 product options to select from. artwork that can be mounted or framed, or simply Trends for the Waverly Inspirations product lines are accent a lampshade with a stenciled design. Waverly Waverly Inspirations Decorating System ..............3 often pulled from vast archives of stylish fabric designs Inspirations Stencils are available in a small format along with a fresh, yet classic, vision for home decor. size for accenting smaller projects and in a larger Miscellaneous Supplies ..............................4 Gorgeous fabrics designed with fun patterns, bold size to be used on walls or furniture. All of these personalities, and vivid colors all at the center of the Surface Preparation .................................4 stencils were created from the variety of Waverly decorating hub, provided inspiration for Plaid Enterprises Inspirations fabric designs. to create three amazingly different home décor paint Waverly Inspirations Application Tools ................5 formulas, beautiful stencil designs that effortlessly • And lastly, be sure to review the complete assortment coordinate with Waverly Inspirations fabrics and easy-to- Waverly Inspirations Stencils .........................6 of brushes and paint applicator tools, all created to use tools all with the home decorator in mind. Not only is make the design redo a snap! WAVERLY INSPIRATIONS CHALK the total Waverly Inspirations home decorating product line easily affordable, it is easily accessible exclusively at With the proper design inspiration, paint formula, color Product Overview .................................7-9 Walmart and Walmart.com selection, stencil embellishments and of course, the Farm Fresh Vintage Chest .........................10-11 proper tools, all created under the Waverly Inspirations There is so much for today’s DIY enthusiast to learn about brand, a piece of furniture, a small area, or an entire room Waverly Inspirations. What exactly are the three formulas Cottage Rocking Chair ...........................12-13 can be transformed in a very short time with professional of home décor paint and how or when do you use them? looking results! What are Waverly Inspirations Home Décor Stencils and Geo Modern Dresser ..............................14-15 what is the best way to apply that stencil design to a piece Garden Inspired Wall Art .........................16-17 of furniture? What are the best paint applicator tools to use so that painting and stenciling is a breeze? WAVERLY INSPIRATIONS SUPER PREMIUM PAINT THE WAVERLY INSPIRATIONS DECORATING SYSTEM Let’s dive into the Waverly Inspirations Decorating System Product Overview ................................18-19 IS SIMPLE TO FOLLOW: and see how fabrics, paints, stencils and easy-to-use tools all • Begin by identifying areas to be changed or updated. work together, shall we? Let’s get busy learning and doing! 1950’s Secretary Goes Modern ...................20-21 It may be fulfilling the desire for new fabrics sewn into curtains or pillows, a fresh look at artwork, a different Bright and Bold Dresser .........................22-23 color of paint on a favorite dresser or even a complete room make-over. Made with Love Pillows ..........................24-25 • Next, identify your tastes, styles and color palettes Apothecary Style Side Table .....................26-27 by taking a look at Waverly Inspirations fabrics Town and Country Nightstand ...................28-29 available at Walmart. You will find a wide variety of design styles and color palettes to choose from, WAVERLY INSPIRATIONS MULTI-SURFACE PAINT everything from traditional to contemporary. Product Overview ...............................30-31 • Once fabrics have been chosen, use those textiles as inspiration to select colors from. Under the Waverly Sleek Contemporary End Table ..................32-33 Inspirations brand, you will find three different paint formulas: Waverly Inspirations Chalk, Waverly Glitzy Serving Tray ..............................34-35 Inspirations Super Premium and Waverly Inspirations Metallic Finish Candlesticks ......................36-37 Multi-Surface Paints. Although formulated completely different from one another, all three paint formulas are easy to use, clean up quickly with soap and water, and offer a complete color selection making it easy About the Designers ................................38 to coordinate with selected fabrics. All three Waverly Inspirations paint formulas are described in detail Social Media .......................................38 within this eBook. 2 3 MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES SURFACE PREPARATION WAVERLY INSPIRATIONS APPLICATOR TOOLS These are everyday household items you may need . Depending on the surface to be decorated, it is possible The key to proper paint application is a combination of having the best tool at hand as well as knowing how to some preparation may be required. properly use them. Waverly Inspirations tools include several sizes and styles of brushes as well as a set of dense foam sponge wedges. • Brush Basin or container for water • Unfinished Wood – Wipe the surface clean All Waverly Inspirations brushes are manufactured with light gray dyed bristles which offer a neutral backdrop to removing dust. If the unfinished wood surface is • Paper towels the colorful Waverly Inspirations paint palettes. Each brush is made with natural, wood handles that are dipped in rough, a light sanding with medium grit • Soft, lint-free, cotton cloth gorgeous colors. The brush handle finish is sleek and smooth and feels wonderful in your hand! Each metal ferrule sandpaper following the natural grain of the is made with a functional crimp which keeps the ferrule firmly attached to the brush handle. And with all water • Foam plates or bowls (to be used as palettes) wood might be necessary. based Waverly Inspirations paints, tool cleanup is a breeze with soap and water! • Craft knife (to open heat seal on bottle) • Finished Wood – No need to sand, strip or prime a previously finished wood surface. However, it • Stencil Tape or painter’s tape (for masking borders should be clean of dust, dirt or grease by wiping and stenciled projects) down with household glass cleaner. However, if • Pencil previously finished furniture no longer has a • Ruler varnish finish, a stain blocking primer should be • Medium – fine grit sandpaper applied prior to painting. • Tack cloth • Metal – Wash all new metal surfaces in warm, soapy water; allow to thoroughly dry. Moisten a • Household glass cleaner paper towel or soft cloth with distilled white vinegar and wipe over surface then allow to dry. • Papier Mache – No prep is necessary when WAVERLY INSPIRATIONS WAVERLY INSPIRATIONS decorating papier mache surfaces; simply wipe to remove dust. BASIC BRUSH SET WIDE BRUSH SET • Fabric – Prewash fabric to remove sizing, dry • Set of four high quality nylon bristle brushes. • Set of four high quality nylon bristle brushes and iron wrinkles without use of fabric softeners. Designed for heavy paint load yet maintain their shape. manufactured to withstand heavy paint loads all Waverly Inspirations Chalk and Super Premium • Perfect for basecoating small areas, painting designs while maintaining the brush’s original shape. paint formulas should be used for decorative and touching up painted areas. • Best used for covering larger project areas. purposes only as they are not washable. • Designer natural wood handles dipped in gorgeous • Can be used to basecoat or decorative paint areas. • Terra Cotta – No prep is necessary when salmon color. • Designer natural wood handles dipped in beautiful decorating the exterior of terra cotta flower pots. • Conveniently packaged No. 6 round, 1/2˝ angle brush, yellow color. The interior should be sealed to prevent moisture 3/4˝ flat brush and 3/4˝ chip brush leaking through the wall of the flower pot. • Conveniently packaged: 1˝ flat brush, 1/2˝ flat brush, 3/4˝ angle brush and No. 10 round brush. • Canvas – No prep is necessary when decorating gessoed canvas surfaces; simply wipe to remove dust. • Cement – Coat with distilled white vinegar (to neutralize lime), let dry, rinse, then allow to dry thoroughly. Waverly Inspirations paint formulas are not recommended for concrete areas subject to foot traffic such as a patio or garden walkway. WAVERLY INSPIRATIONS WAVERLY INSPIRATIONS • Rigid Plastic – Wash plastic surfaces in warm, soapy water to remove existing dirt, dust, and DETAILING BRUSH SET BASECOATING BRUSH grease. Allow to thoroughly dry. • Set of five smaller sized high quality nylon • High quality nylon bristle brush designed to accept • Ceramic and Glass – Wash in warm soapy bristle brushes heavy paint load. water, rinse well then wipe with rubbing alcohol • Designed for detail painting while holding their shape. • Perfect for basecoating large surfaces as well as to remove remaining grease or soap residue. applying brush-on varnish. • Designer natural wood handles dipped in beautiful Waverly Inspirations Chalk and Super Premium light blue color. • Designer natural wood handle dipped in beautiful paint formulas should be used for decorative blue paint. purposes only. • Conveniently packaged: No. 2, 6 flat brushes, No. 10/0 spotter brush, No. 3 round brush and No. 1 liner brush. • One 2˝ wide flat brush. 4 5 • Perfect for home décor projects such as furniture and accessories like frames, artwork, trays and more. • Great for multiple surfaces such as: wood, metal, papier mache, terra cotta and canvas. Can be used on fabric or glass for decorative purposes only. • One 2 fl. oz. bottle covers 5 sq. ft., an 8 fl. oz. bottle WAVERLY INSPIRATIONS covers 20 sq. ft. and a 16 fl. oz. bottle covers STENCIL BRUSHES approximately 40 sq. ft. • Set of three high quality natural bristle stencil brushes. • Wide mouth bottle allows for easy brush • Natural bristles are firm yet flexible creating the load/application. perfect combination for stenciling. • No priming, sanding, or stripping prior to painting • Designer natural wood handles dipped in beautiful WAVERLY INSPIRATIONS STENCILS is required. purple color. • Created for active DIY enthusiasts wishing to • Dry to touch shortly after application, however, • Conveniently packaged: 3/8˝, 1/2˝ and 5/8˝ brush. coordinate home décor projects using both Waverly allow to dry two hours between paint applications. Inspirations Paints with Waverly Inspirations Fabric. • Fully cures to surface in 24 hours. • Attractive, on-trend stencil designs inspired by • Can be used for stenciling using Waverly Waverly Inspirations Fabric. Inspirations Stencils. • Perfect for any size home décor project, available • Seal with water based Wax for velvety smooth finish or in 6” x 6” and 12” x 12” format. WAVERLY INSPIRATIONS CHALK seal with Matte Varnish for a more durable matte finish. • Packaging provides color palette suggestions to Waverly Inspirations Chalk is a highly pigmented acrylic- • Non-toxic, water based. coordinate with Waverly Inspirations Fabric swatches. based paint designed to dry with a matte chalk finish. • Clean up with soap and water. This specially formulated paint works perfectly WAVERLY INSPIRATIONS • Clear, see-thru Mylar allows for perfect design • Made in America. when decorating new or slightly used furniture and placement and easy-to-repeat design alignment. INDIVIDUAL STENCIL BRUSHES home décor accents while creating truly beautiful • Gloss surface allows for easy stenciling as paint • High quality natural bristles that are firm yet flexible; statement pieces. glides over stencil. the winning combination for the perfect stencil brush. WHITE PLASTER IVORY CRYSTAL • Clean up with soap and water while wet. The full, rich color palette, of 28 colors, inspired by • Designer natural wood handles dipped in beautiful Waverly Inspirations Fabric, ensures that there is just green color. the right color for everyone. However, this paint can also • Sold individually as a 5/8˝ or a 1˝ stencil brush. be intermixed creating gorgeous custom colors for any • Waverly Inspirations paints clean up with soap and project. Waverly Inspirations Chalk can be used alone BALLET SLIPPER RHUBARB CRIMSON LACQUER water while wet. or layered with multiple colors to create a beautiful, distressed effect. The Waverly Inspirations Chalk product line also includes PUMPKIN MAIZE CURRY CELERY products used to seal and protect a completed project. Waverly Inspirations Waxes available in three different wax finishes. Clear, White and Antiquing as well as a Matte Varnish all will seal and protect while providing a MOSS FERN BERMUDA POOL finishing touch. WAVERLY INSPIRATIONS WAVERLY INSPIRATIONS Working with the correct tools when designing home SPONGE WEDGES ALPHABET STENCILS decor projects is always important, and Waverly AGAVE LAGOON PEACOCK OCEAN • High dense foam sponge wedges are perfect as • Personalization is a snap with Waverly Inspiraitons Inspirations offers high quality, beautifully crafted paint applicators or stenciling tools. Alphabet Stencils. brushes which allow smooth, even paint application on flat surfaces as well as in tight, detailed areas. • Medium gray color offers “neutral” color backdrop for • Designed for the art of personalization on almost colorful Waverly Inspirations paints. any surface. LAVENDER CASHEW HAZELNUT TRUFFLE • Available in convenient package of three sponge wedges. • Two fonts: Basic and Serif are available in a 5” letter size. • Waverly Inspirations paints clean up with soap and • Two fonts: Serif and Script are available in 2” letter size. water while wet. • Heavyweight paper stencils can also be used as SILVER LINING MINERAL ELEPHANT INK letter templates. 6 7 WAVERLY INSPIRATIONS WAVERLY INSPIRATIONS VARNISH MATTE CHALK AND WAX BRUSH COMBO Apply Waverly Inspirations Varnish as a protection coat Perfect for smaller home décor chalk projects, the Waverly over a completed Waverly Inspirations Chalk project. Inspirations Chalk and Wax Brush Combo is manufactured Waverly Inspirations Varnish dries to a matte finish that to the same high standards as the larger Waverly compliments the velvety smooth matte finish of the chalk Inspirations Chalk Brush. The smaller chalk paintbrush decorated surface. Also, this varnish is perfect for home with its oval shaped ferrule and smooth finished handle décor items that experience high traffic such as kitchen fits perfectly in your hand making all home décor projects tables and chairs because it dries to a very durable finish. easy to accomplish. The Waverly Inspirations Wax Brush • Beautiful matte finish varnish perfect for topcoating with its round metal ferrule and stiff bristles work best chalk surfaces that are not waxed for protection. when applying wax in tight crevices. • Chalk and Wax Brush Combo is perfect for painting • Provides durable, non-yellowing, smooth finish and waxing small surfaces. for long lasting wear. • Firm bristles designed to hold large amounts of paint. • Best to apply two to three applications allowing ample dry time between coats. • Tapered shape of bristles allows paint to be spread easily. • For use indoors or outdoors. • Bristles provide sturdiness to spread paint into tiny • Dry time between applications depending on grooves and detailed surface areas. humidity, is two to four hours. • Seals chalk finish to a water and mar resistant surface. • Each 1 1/8˝ wide brush with bright green paint handles, WAVERLY INSPIRATIONS WAXES fit comfortably in hand. • Non-toxic, water based. After completing a Waverly Inspirations Chalk decorated • Wash brush in warm soapy water while paint is project, it is always a good idea to apply a finish to the • Clean up with soap and water while wet. still wet. surface to seal, protect, and preserve the completed • Made in America. project. One such way to apply protection is to use • Allow bristles to dry between paint applications. WAVERLY INSPIRATIONS Waverly Inspirations Wax. Once applied and cured to CHALK BRUSH the surface, Waverly Inspirations Wax provides a velvety, smooth-to-the-touch finish. The finished sheen can If professional looking results are desired when easily be adjusted, as the longer the application of wax is revamping a piece of furniture, the use of the proper buffed, the higher the sheen is achieved. paint application tool is a MUST! Waverly Inspirations • Three beautiful wax finishes, Clear, Antique and White, Chalk Brush is the perfect tool to use when applying add rich texture and enhance surface details while Waverly Inspirations Chalk to large surfaces. protecting Waverly Inspirations Chalk decorated surfaces. Ergonomically designed, the Waverly Inspirations Chalk Brush is also the perfect tool for paint application, • Provides velvety smooth finish. washes up nicely and can be reused many, many times. • Wide-mouth bottle for easy brush application. • Perfect for painting large surface areas such as • Waverly Inspirations Chalk can be mixed home décor furniture. with Clear Wax to create custom color wax. • Designed to hold a large amount of paint requiring • Brush thin coat of wax onto thoroughly dry painted less frequent brush loads. surface, allow wax to dry approximately 24 hours; then • Sturdy bristles allow paint to be easily and smoothly buff to desired sheen using soft, lint-free cloth. applied in tiny grooves and tight detailed areas. • Fully cured to surface in seven days. Can be reapplied • Can also design with texture allowing brush marks every 6 – 12 months or as needed for extra protection. to exist using a slip/slap application technique. • An application of Clear Wax prior to finishing with • 1 3/4˝ size with bright, red colorful handle fits either Antique or White Wax will make it easier to smoothly and comfortably in hand. move the colored wax. • Wash brush in warm soapy water while paint is • Non-toxic, water based. still wet. • Clean up with soap and water while wet. • Allow bristles to dry between paint applications. • Made in America. 8 9 FARM FRESH VINTAGE CHEST by Julie Lewis Inspired by Waverly Inspirations great fabric designs, this gorgeous three drawer chest could be displayed in a bedroom, an entry way or even as a small buffet in the dining room. With this decorator piece, the subtle choice of its top color and the rich, deep brown base beautifully combine to create the illusion of time-worn age providing lots of character. Waverly Inspirations Fabric INSTRUCTIONS 1. Using a screwdriver, remove all drawer pull 6. Sand along the edges of the chest, around the hardware, creating a smooth surface for painting. drawers and near the drawer pulls using a medium grit sandpaper to create a heavily 2. Clean surface with household glass cleaner to remove distressed finish. dust, dirt and grease deposits. 7. To seal and protect, apply Waverly Inspirations 3. Pour a small amount of Waverly Inspirations Clear Wax using a Wax Brush 24 hours after the Chalk - Truffle into a foam bowl as a palette or topcoat of paint has been applied. Apply wax load a Waverly Inspirations Chalk Brush directly over the entire painted surface using a circular from the paint bottle. motion allowing the wax to penetrate the surface. (photo 3) Clean the wax brush, then allow 24 hours for waxed surface to completely dry. 8. Next, buff the entire waxed surface to desired sheen using a soft, lint-free cotton cloth. The longer the surface is buffed, the higher the sheen. 1 2 3 9. Replace hardware and allow surface to cure seven days before heavy use. 4. Apply Truffle to the entire surface of the three drawer chest using long, smooth brushstrokes. (photo 1) Clean the chalk brush with soap and water then allow both the brush and the painted chest of drawers time to thoroughly dry, approximately two hours. 5. Following instructions above, paint a topcoat of Waverly Inspirations Chalk – Celery over the Truffle base. (photo 2) Allow to dry two hours. TIPS & TRICKS • When distressing furniture, sand areas that would naturally show wear such as table edges, chair arms and seats as well as near SUPPLIES drawer pulls or knobs. • Thrift store find - small chest of drawers • When creating a two-color layered effect, • Waverly Inspirations Chalk – Truffle be sure to choose paint colors that offer • Waverly Inspirations Chalk – Celery contrast. If the colors are too similar in hue, • Waverly Inspirations Clear Wax the distressed difference may be too subtle. • Waverly Inspirations Chalk and Wax Brush Combo • Until waxed surfaces are completely cured, • Refer to page 4 for miscellaneous supplies, keep free from moisture and heavy traffic. plus screwdriver (used to remove hardware) 10 11 COTTAGE ROCKING CHAIR by Julie Lewis Creating a soft, cottage vignette in your home has never been easier. Waverly Inspirations Chalk with its heavily pigmented formula, provides this wood rocker a beautiful matte chalk finish. When enhanced with White Wax, not only seals and protects; it also offers a soft, feminine cottage feel that can be created in a day or two! Waverly Inspirations Fabric INSTRUCTIONS 1. Lightly sand the entire unfinished wood rocking chair to smoothly even out any rough areas as well as open the pores of the wood. Wipe to remove sanding dust with a tack cloth. 2. Pour a small amount of Waverly Inspirations Chalk - Rhubarb into a foam bowl as a palette or 1 2 load a Waverly Inspirations Chalk Brush directly from the paint bottle. 5. To seal and protect, apply Waverly Inspirations 3. Apply the paint directly to the entire surface of the White Wax using a Wax Brush. Working a small rocking chair being careful to cover all sides of the section at a time, brush on the White Wax spindles as well as between each slat on the seat. making sure to cover all areas including the (photo 1) Clean the chalk brush with soap and water dimensional groves. (photo 2) While White Wax is then allow both the brush and the painted chair to still wet, lightly wipe over the surface with a soft, thoroughly dry approximately two hours. lint-free white cotton cloth to remove excess wax 4. If needed, lightly sand to smooth out any rough allowing some wax to stay in the grooves or areas, then reapply a second coat of Rhubarb. dimensional curves. Clean the wax brush, then Allow to dry for 24 hours before sealing. allow waxed surface 24 hours to dry. 6. Next, using a soft, lint-free cotton cloth, buff the entire waxed surface to desired sheen. The longer the surface is buffed, the higher the sheen. 7. Allow waxed rocking chair to cure seven days. TIPS & TRICKS • Simply by changing the color of this rocking chair, the entire feel or vibe can change from a feminine cottage feel to a nautical or beachy theme using Waverly Inspirations Chalk – Ocean! With the variety of Waverly Inspiration Chalk colors, the sky is the limit. • When protecting a finished furniture piece with colored wax such as White Wax or Antique Wax, a beginner may find it easier to apply a layer of Clear Wax and buff well before applying colored wax. The layer of Clear Wax will seal the surface and allow additional time to move the colored wax about or settle into surface grooves. • If repurposing a thrift store find, be sure to SUPPLIES clean the rocker’s surface well to remove dirt, • Unfinished wood spindle back rocking chair dust and grease deposits before painting. • Waverly Inspirations Chalk - Rhubarb • Sew a comfy seat cushion or soft pillow using • Waverly Inspirations Chalk and Wax Brush Combo Waverly Inspirations fabrics to embellish and • Waverly Inspirations White Wax finish this sweet spindle back rocker. • Refer to page 4 for miscellaneous supplies 12 13 GEO MODERN DRESSER by Julie Lewis The clean straight lines of this three drawer dresser combine well with the modern graphics of the Waverly Inspirations Mini Geo stencil. Together the straight lines and modern style stencil create the perfect decorated dresser offering storage with a stylish design. When using any color combination of Waverly Inspirations Chalk, easy-to-achieve professional looking results are possible! Waverly Inspirations Fabric INSTRUCTIONS 1. Create a smooth painting surface by removing all 7. Working with one drawer front at a time, stencil drawer hardware using a screwdriver; set aside Waverly Inspirations Mini Geo design. Begin by hardware until project is complete. Remove drawers measuring to find the center of each drawer front and from the chest. mark with a pencil. Position the center of the stencil directly over the center mark; secure in place with 2. Clean surfaces with household glass cleaner to stencil tape. remove dust, dirt and grease deposits on the surface. 8. Using a dry brush technique, load a Waverly Inspirations 3. Pour a small amount of Waverly Inspirations Chalk – Stencil Brush with Cashew by dipping the stencil brush Cashew into a foam bowl as a palette or load a Waverly into a small puddle of Cashew, then offload excess Inspirations Chalk Brush directly from the paint bottle. paint onto a paper towel. Begin stenciling using a 4. Apply the paint to the exterior of the chest. circular clockwise/counter-clockwise motion until the entire design area has been stenciled. (photo 2) Lift to reveal the design. (photo 3) To complete the stenciled drawer front design, reposition the stencil to the right of the center stenciled design, align the stencil, tape in place, then stencil. Repeat for the left side of the drawer front. Then complete for each of the drawer fronts until 1 2 3 all have been stenciled. Allow to dry 24 hours. 9. To seal and protect the dresser, apply an even coat of 5. Prepare the drawer fronts with an application of Waverly Inspirations Clear Wax using the Wax Brush; Waverly Inspirations Chalk – Ink; clean chalk brush then allow to dry overnight. Using a soft, lint-free cotton allow surface to dry two hours. (photo 1) cloth, buff to desired sheen. 6. When dry, lightly sand smooth using fine grit 10. Replace drawer hardware. Allow seven days for curing sandpaper. Wipe with a tack cloth to remove sanding before using heavily. dust, then reapply second applications of both Cashew and Ink. Allow to dry two hours. TIPS & TRICKS • When stenciling, it is always best to use the dry brush technique referring to a stencil brush that has been loaded with paint and then offloaded so the brush bristles are almost dry. Stenciling with a “too-wet” brush can create paint smudges under SUPPLIES the stencil design. • Thrift store find - 3 drawer dresser • Although Waverly Inspirations Chalk dries to the • Waverly Inspirations - Cashew touch fairly quickly on the project surface, it is • Waverly Inspirations - Ink always important to allow thorough dry times • Waverly Inspirations Chalk and Wax Brush Combo allowing all moisture to evaporate. • 12˝ x 12˝ Waverly Inspirations Decor Stencil - Mini Geo • Try something new, create a time worn stenciled • Waverly Inspirations Stencil Brush Set look. After stenciling, sand to distress the project • Waverly Inspirations Clear Wax surface including the drawer front edges creating • Waverly Inspirations the illusion that this project had been artistically • Refer to page 4 for miscellaneous supplies, created many years ago. plus screwdriver (used to remove hardware) 14 15 GARDEN INSPIRED WALL ART by Suzanne Cook When combining Waverly Inspirations beautiful fabric selections with exciting Waverly Inspirations stencil designs, instantly, beautiful works of art can be created in an afternoon! Design and color choices are only limited to your imagination! Waverly Inspirations Fabric INSTRUCTIONS 1. Begin by first designing the layers of both the 3. Pour a small amount of each of the Waverly wood canvas panels (by size) and the co- Inspirations Chalk colors onto a foam plate. Load a ordinating Waverly Inspirations fabrics (by colors Waverly Inspirations Stencil Brush with one color then and patterns); then cut fabric squares 3” larger offload excess paint onto a paper towel. Begin than each wood canvas panel they will cover. stenciling each design using a circular clockwise/ counter clockwise motion as follows: • 10˝ x 10˝ wood canvas panel – 12˝ x 12˝ Waverly Inspirations Décor Stencil – Floral. Stencil flower petals Agave blending to Peacock. Stencil flower center Curry then highlight with Maize. Stencil the leaves Fern and the stems Hazelnut. Allow to dry. • 6˝ x 6˝ wood canvas panel – 6˝ x 6˝ Waverly 1 2 Inspirations Décor Stencil – Floral Ornate. Stencil 2. The top layer of each pair of fabric coordinates flower petals Agave blending into Peacock. Stencil will be stenciled. Working one top layer of fabric the base Curry and highlight with Maize. Allow to dry. at a time, secure the fabric to a firm work surface • 4˝ x 4˝ wood canvas panel – 6˝ x 6˝ Waverly using stencil tape. Position the stencil where Inspirations Décor Stencil – Floral Ornate. Stencil the desired and secure with stencil tape. NOTE: each entire design Peacock. Allow to dry. stencil design can be positioned directly in the 4. Wrap all Waverly Inspirations fabrics over the wood center of the fabric square or off center so that canvas panels and secure to the backside using a the design seems to flow off the edges of the panel staple gun. For added interest, allow some of the once wrapped. stenciled designs to flow onto the sides. 5. Layer each fabric panel; secure in place using hot glue. TIPS & TRICKS • To achieve clean, crisp stenciled design edges when stenciling on fabrics, be sure to stencil against a firm yet smooth work surface; secure fabric to that work surface too so that it does not shift during stenciling. • When stenciling a design using many colors of paint, it is advisable to have one stencil brush per color of paint. SUPPLIES • For decorative purposes, like this trio of canvas • Wood Canvas Panel - 1 – 12˝ x 12˝, 2 – 10˝ x 10˝, panels, it is not necessary to pre-wash Waverly 2 – 6˝ x 6˝, and 1 – 4˝ x 4˝ Inspirations fabrics. • Waverly Inspirations Fabrics - 3 styles – 1/2 yard each • Waverly Inspirations Chalk – Agave, Peacock, Hazelnut, • This project offers many design possibilities. Fern, Curry, Maize Change the shape of the wood canvas panels, • 12˝ x 12˝ Waverly Inspirations Decor Stencil – Floral change the choices of Waverly Inspirations • 6˝ x 6˝ Waverly Inspirations Décor Stencil – Floral Ornate fabric coordinates, and change the colors • Waverly Inspirations Stencil Brush Set of Waverly Inspirations Chalk and an entirely • Refer to page 4 for miscellaneous supplies, plus staple different look and feel can be achieved! gun, hot glue gun, glue sticks, and fabric scissors 16 17 WAVERLY INSPIRATIONS WAVERLY INSPIRATIONS SUPER PREMIUM PAINT SUPER PREMIUM PAINT Waverly Inspirations Super Premium Paints are • On trend color palette of 54 colors inspired by • Great for use on wood, tin, terra cotta, canvas, formulated as highly pigmented paints that offer Waverly Inspirations Fabrics. papier mache, plaster, cement and Styrofoam. amazing coverage. Developed with many home Fabric and glass surfaces should be used as • Highly-pigmented, lower-viscosity formula decorating projects in mind, these paints brush-on decorative only. provides amazing, easy-to-brush smooth smoothly with even coverage. surface coverage. • Clean up while wet with soap and water. • Wide mouth bottle allows for easy brush • Can be used for stenciling using Waverly Super Premium Paint dries to a beautiful semi-gloss, load/application. Inspirations stencils. durable finish making it the perfect paint for heavily- used home décor projects. It can be used on surfaces • Dries to a durable, semi-gloss finish perfect for • No priming, sanding or stripping prior to painting such as: wood, tin, terra cotta, canvas, papier mache, furniture and other home décor projects. is required. plaster, rigid plastic, cement and even Styrofoam. • Can be used on indoor and outdoor surfaces • Non-toxic, water based Projects using fabric, glass and glazed ceramics should and is fade resistant. • Made in America. be used as decorative-only projects because the paint • Can be inter-mixed to create new color. will not be permanent on these surfaces. Waverly Inspirations Super Premium Paints is so durable it can also be used both indoors and outdoors. No additional sealers or varnish is required. SNOW WHITE PLASTER IVORY BALLET SLIPPER POOL LAGOON AGAVE PEACOCK Available in a wide variety of colors and manufactured in both 2, or 8 oz. wide mouth bottles, Waverly Inspirations Super Premium paint colors were chosen to coordinate BLOSSOM BUBBLE GUM FUSCHIA POPPY SKY CORNFLOWER BERMUDA CRYSTAL with all Waverly Inspirations fabrics. Therefore, the coordination of home decorating projects incorporating both fabric and paint is a snap! If desired, Super Premium Paints can be intermixed to create custom colors too. JASPER LACQUER CRIMSON PERSIMMON CAPRI COBALT OCEAN LAVENDAR Waverly Inspirations Super Premium Paint can be used alone as a base color or it can be stenciled, sponge painted or used for embellishments and hand painted RHUBARB CORAL TANGERINE PUMPKIN VIOLET ORCHID PLUM IRIS decorative flourishes. When applied as a smooth, even coat, Waverly Inspirations Super Premium Paint will dry to the touch very quickly, however, it is advisable to allow one hour between LEMON CURD SUNSHINE LEMON PEEL MAIZE CROCUS CASHEW HAZELNUT CHOCOLATE applications. Super Premium Paint decorated surfaces will be cured 24 hours after the last paint application. CURRY LEMON LIME GRASS CELERY TRUFFLE SILVER LINING STEEL MINERAL KELLY MOSS FERN EVERGREEN ELEPHANT INK 18 19