tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post4722896545764843190..comments2023-06-04T05:09:11.271-07:00Comments on sarah m. dorsey designs: Bookcase to Secretary Desk + Custom Stencils sarah m. dorseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14409724935239296352noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-32073005098278200712014-12-22T18:40:53.746-08:002014-12-22T18:40:53.746-08:00Sarah, I love both these stencils. I just keep com...Sarah, I love both these stencils. I just keep coming back to it. I'm curious as to the color of the large stencil as well as the small print inside the bookcase. Would you mind sharing?<br />My other question is regarding size....I have a small guest bathroom with only 8' ceilings. What size wall stencil would you suggest for a small room? I couldn't get away with the large size you've so boldly used (sniff sniff) but I'd like to go as big as I can. Any suggestions?<br />Thank you!!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07676326438377027543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-72013337998861872142014-03-03T19:31:35.078-08:002014-03-03T19:31:35.078-08:00I always love when someone's art degree helps ...I always love when someone's art degree helps make the world a more beautiful place! Kudos, Sarah!Laura Desporteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12923798438733988214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-63711068270232873722014-03-03T12:35:10.280-08:002014-03-03T12:35:10.280-08:00Hi Brenda! I did plan on adding feet at the beginn...Hi Brenda! I did plan on adding feet at the beginning, prior to adjusting the desk height, I took into account the feet height too. sarah m. dorseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14409724935239296352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-50352002458379043932014-03-03T11:28:08.377-08:002014-03-03T11:28:08.377-08:00I love this secretary transformation. I was curio...I love this secretary transformation. I was curious if you planned from the beginning to add the feet? How did you account for making it desk height between the feet and the wood you added?Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13017783702978548133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-85207826379212724892014-03-03T10:47:10.178-08:002014-03-03T10:47:10.178-08:00Thank you! I probably spent 2-3 days (including br...Thank you! I probably spent 2-3 days (including breaks and paint drying time too) The chair is from World Market!! sarah m. dorseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14409724935239296352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-81755809923224122472014-03-03T08:54:55.097-08:002014-03-03T08:54:55.097-08:00It turned out so beautiful! How many hours did you...It turned out so beautiful! How many hours did you spend working on it from start to finish?<br /><br />By the way, is that chair from Restoration Hardware?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-44594510173836867892014-02-16T11:46:11.069-08:002014-02-16T11:46:11.069-08:00Hi Andrea! It's Sherwin Williams Alabaster - i...Hi Andrea! It's Sherwin Williams Alabaster - it's a great soft, neutral white! Pro-classic, semi gloss. Make sure to use a good primer too, oil based is great .. it's stinky and a pain to clean up though. sarah m. dorseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14409724935239296352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-59451125597159909922014-02-16T11:40:25.382-08:002014-02-16T11:40:25.382-08:00Hi Sarah! What color of white is the secretary pai...Hi Sarah! What color of white is the secretary painted? Did you use SW Pro Classic in semi gloss? Getting ready to paint a dresser to use as a console table, and scared to pick the wrong white! I also want a hard coating, and durable top surface to set lamps, etc on top. Thanks!Andrea @ Life Love Larsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04742182533993244129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-38891466464459245892014-02-04T16:14:44.152-08:002014-02-04T16:14:44.152-08:00Hi Christine! I'm not sure..sorry! I'm pre...Hi Christine! I'm not sure..sorry! I'm pretty sure that it's from the Benjamin Moore Affinity line. sarah m. dorseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14409724935239296352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-49858049115759874262014-02-04T09:50:19.165-08:002014-02-04T09:50:19.165-08:00I love that blue! what is the name of that color?I love that blue! what is the name of that color?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05349377300655417491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-13169323341556009412013-05-14T07:52:16.686-07:002013-05-14T07:52:16.686-07:00Hi Reichel! Send me an email a sarah.m.dorsey@gmai...Hi Reichel! Send me an email a sarah.m.dorsey@gmail dot com and we can talk about a few options that I have in mind :) sarah m. dorseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14409724935239296352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-35300862628074412772013-05-13T21:13:02.360-07:002013-05-13T21:13:02.360-07:00Hi Sarah- I know you said above that you aren'...Hi Sarah- I know you said above that you aren't going to be offering the larger wall stencil in your shop, but can I beg you? ;) Can you print out the sheets for me and then I will tape them together after you mail them? It's just gorgeous. I've been lusting after that fretwork print forEVER :)Reichel Broussardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00263517750415278343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-75272638983302651842013-05-13T07:33:36.939-07:002013-05-13T07:33:36.939-07:00It was from Marshalls :) It was from Marshalls :) sarah m. dorseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14409724935239296352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-39014996531558632072013-05-13T01:40:35.631-07:002013-05-13T01:40:35.631-07:00Absolutely gorgeous! Where did you get your large ...Absolutely gorgeous! Where did you get your large vase? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-57837620795156787202013-04-26T08:45:16.757-07:002013-04-26T08:45:16.757-07:00Hi Jodi, I use a a thin clear craft plastic. I don...Hi Jodi, I use a a thin clear craft plastic. I don't think that it has specific name (the packaging just says clear craft plastic) Hope this helps! :) sarah m. dorseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14409724935239296352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-61541034211268956192013-04-26T08:35:52.820-07:002013-04-26T08:35:52.820-07:00Love this idea! What type of paper/cardstock did ...Love this idea! What type of paper/cardstock did you use for the stencil? I have a Cricut that I've been dying to try to use as a stencil maker, but I'm afraid I won't use the right medium to help it stand up to the process. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06917503465546593232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-7743986001075490882013-04-24T17:24:03.036-07:002013-04-24T17:24:03.036-07:00Thanks didn't know if there was a certain bran...Thanks didn't know if there was a certain brand you recommendedBretnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-15539000009465069972013-04-24T17:16:32.049-07:002013-04-24T17:16:32.049-07:00Hi Shannon, Thanks so much for following along!:) ...Hi Shannon, Thanks so much for following along!:) Stencils are my absolute favorite!! Love them!! Sorry for my delayed response! xo sarah sarah m. dorseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14409724935239296352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-62185696987065721912013-04-24T17:14:49.829-07:002013-04-24T17:14:49.829-07:00Hi Bret, I use a a thin clear craft plastic. I don...Hi Bret, I use a a thin clear craft plastic. I don't think that it has specific name (just clear craft plastic) Hope this helps! :) sarah m. dorseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14409724935239296352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-5309399556335196202013-04-24T16:54:28.466-07:002013-04-24T16:54:28.466-07:00Sarah-
What kind of material do you use to make st...Sarah-<br />What kind of material do you use to make stencils with your cameo? Bretnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-82256738488340531252013-04-03T13:48:49.427-07:002013-04-03T13:48:49.427-07:00Looking at these projects I totally need to bust o...Looking at these projects I totally need to bust out my RDS stencils from our old house!<br />I'm a new follower (by email, fb, twitter and pinterest) from Creating With The Stars. <br />xo,<br />Shannon<br />AKA Design<br />Blogger HomesShannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16780462913876693255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-77413958995370990712013-03-28T15:51:40.487-07:002013-03-28T15:51:40.487-07:00Way cool...thank you for the added details. I'...Way cool...thank you for the added details. I've seen this pattern as wallpaper and thought I could do as a stencil. I just may give it a try. Thanks again!Michaelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-75725992399770768282013-03-27T19:15:55.540-07:002013-03-27T19:15:55.540-07:00Great idea! Great idea! Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18310433329104191685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-77051119630725211382013-03-27T18:27:17.981-07:002013-03-27T18:27:17.981-07:00Loved, and voted for it. (And was pretty confident...Loved, and voted for it. (And was pretty confident that it was yours.) Sure wish we lived next door and I could make you a pie (or cookies?) to bribe you for ideas on my house... :) (I don't mind getting my hands dirty, I'm just short on ideas right now.)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16209393227573216241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-25910554747528790282013-03-27T17:25:21.705-07:002013-03-27T17:25:21.705-07:00Hi Michael!
I unfortunately can only cut up to ...Hi Michael! <br /><br />I unfortunately can only cut up to 12x12 and it takes too much time to tape together, Royal Design studios has a similar one (smaller and more curvy) called contempo trellis, you may want to check that one out. <br /><br />Here's how we did it. <br /><br />We created the design in illustrator and then cut out on our silhouette cameo (to scale and then moved the design over to cut the next section)9 times, then we taped them together and put thin cardboard around the sides for extra support. <br /><br />Thank you! :) Sarah sarah m. dorseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14409724935239296352noreply@blogger.com