How to stencil furniture and get amazing results 

Lel you can talk as much as you like. It is all informative.

The two of you work so well together.... I so enjoy how you talk your ideas out and that you can change your idea and go for it... I cant wait till your designed paper comes my way.... The wait is sooo worth it.... Sunday mornings coffee in hand... A great day... Like you say just take your time... Dont rush it... Step back fresh eyes... I could have all your work in our home if I had the room.... Have a great week you two... Thank you.. See ya next Sunday....

I love it when you talk and when you talk with Martin. It’s more like we’re there with you and when you’re sick in bed, it makes your tiny world bigger. It’s like getting to hang out with the two of you while I learn some things and see you work your magic. And I’m sure I speak for most of us when I say, we love listening to you and never once have I thought oh she talks too much. Seriously just not so. And I want to tell you again that I am excited this is such a long episode. It’s perfect for a slow Sunday morning and to really learn things and see how you create them and how you fix mistakes. It’s The whole package with you and Martin and I thank you. Now I’m gonna watch you do your magic and I do know that I love the colors you did. I love red and my second favorite color is maroon. So I’ll shut up now and watch your video lol.

Hi ya Lel and Martyn. Boy OH Boy just ❤this little cupboard. It can certainly go anywhere in any room . Just ❤the colours , and that touch of gold leaf inside the doors , and just ❤the gold leaf stencils inside the cupboard. You’ve created another Beauty Lel . Oh and for the piece of resistance the gold tassels ❤❤them . And want to CONGRATULATE you both 5k just Brilliant you deserve it 👏👍 Till nxt time Beautiful people ❤ya x

Stencils on steroids! Stamps, stencils, decoupage….I have learned to love them all from YOU! And I don’t have a big stash yet but as you have said, you can make it work with what you have. And it does. I have to say the use of acrylic paint pens has totally transformed my work….and where did I learn that from? YOU! No words to say thank you, just know I wait eagerly for my Sunday night date with you and the lovely Martyn. And when my current pens run out I’ll be getting Posca! 🥰😘😍🙌🏻

Stunning Lel, and great job Martin! ❤❤❤

I cannot find the words to fully express just how much I love this piece. It would work perfectly in my living room and I love it so much that even if it didn’t, I’d put it there lol❣️❣️😍😍. Oh, and Martin that music at the end did justice for this piece 👍🏼👏🏼

I love the colors and the gold leaf. It's exotic.

Love it! Thank you both so much. My Sunday mornings are so sweet because I enjoy your videos and always learn so much!

Wow that’s fabulous Leslie, thank you so much, a very inspiring video, I always learn so much. My stencils always bleed and now I know why, cheers Kathryn 😊

Great tutorial, thank you for all the tips and advise. It's a really beautiful piece of art. When you opened the cupboard doors the stencilled flower looks like the sun rising and lighting up the golden shelf. Beautiful.

Luv luv luv it!! Absolutely perfect. I just completed a double chair to a bench. I used dixie belle shine. It is like gold leaf, but it never flakes off the paper. You dont get all the waste and mess like gold leaf. You helped alot with explaining stenciling, now i wil be hearing "swirly twirly", when i do it again! Fabulous piece guys.

You guys always make me smile. Thank you, SUCH A fantastic little treasure is this one! I love it! 🥰🥰 Congrats on the 5k!!!

Lel I can't wait for your stencils to come out. I often make my own as I'm skint and can't find what I like for a decent price. Looking forward to seeing your creativity in a stencil and buying one or two 😁

Oh WOW❣️this is the most fancy little cabinet. I love it. I love the inside of the cabinet! The gold is perfect inside and the handle are perfect too. You are so talented. I love watching you work. I am working on a chair that will take forever because I keep changing my mind 🤣Thank you for sharing all of your tips with us. Oh tell Martin he did a great job too!

OOh, lovely ! Love it!!

Amazing piece and tons of information!! Love it and love you both☺️☺️☺️

You are amazing and fun I get happy when I watch your videos. these are all my colors that green is awesome that's my jam

Och another exquisite piece, love it, and all very useful info...

Absolutely stunning 😍💜💛💚

This is wonderful! Can you steer me in the right direction to find those stencils or some very similar? They are wonderful! Thanks so much!

Hi Lel, Hi Marty, Lel, you looked and sounded much better. I hope that you are feeling better. Thank you for an awesome video. You are one of the best youtube furniture artist teachers. Not only did you teach us about stenciling, but you also gave a great crash course on blending... I am still struggling with it, but I will save this video for the next time I am blending. Staying in the same color family (or something like this) is a HUGE help. Thank you for this pointer. I also love all the pointers with stenciling. I will have to use baking soda to thicken the paint. I love this furniture piece. It came out really handsome and elegant. By the way, since you asked, I thought I would share. After your video, there was a video from Kacha about "how to stencil gold leaf" in which she used tacky glue spray on her stencils. Here's the link in case you are interested and you can judge the results for yourself: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xNTQOci5VXU.html Marty, these videos are not only great for the awesome creative teamwork between the two of you, but also because of the fun, varied music you play at the end during glamour shots. I really enjoyed today's selection of music. Thank you. I wonder, when Lel works on a particular bit, do you have to stand still with the camera or are you able to place it on some sort of stand. I was just thinking how much your arms must hurt from holding the camera for such a long time. By the way, nota big deal, but here's a bit of feedback. I hope that you don't mind. The first 4 seconds of this video were a bit confusing because there was no sound and I had no idea what was going on. I thought that maybe my speaker didn't work. So, here's my suggestion. Add some music with this form of introduction and this way, we, the viewers, can sit back and enjoy it, instead of fiddling with our volume controls. Ha, ha. Congratulations on passing 5000 subscribers. Your channel is awesome! Thank you both for a fun and very educational video. Have a good week. Hugs, Eve

Oh bring on the chit chat 😊 Congrats on the 5k🎉🎉🎉🎉 brilliant ❤

Oh! I also ordered me some Posca paint pens. 😊

Love the cabinet. I tried the tacky spray for gold leaf and I got a smeary mess...no crisp edges and half the part I wanted got brushed away and the part that was supposed to erase...didn't. It was probably my technique but I'm sticking with the way I know to do it from now on.

I love this

Stupendo!😍

Sunday mornings with Lel and Martin is a great start for the week. Instructional, detailed, and brilliantly designed. Thank you for sharing, and please keep rotating subjects, always something new.

That was just so fantastic. I had my note book to hand to write down all your tips and hints! I feel much more confident to try gold leaf now on my next piece. And you prove that stencilling really can be an art form in itself. Brilliant tutorial Lel. Thank you so much 💓

Gosh this was such a fantastic session. You are just so talented, and so very generous in the knowledge that you share, in such a friendly and helpful way. Thank you.

What a detailed and informative stenciling lesson. Gracias

This is gorgeous! I learn so much watching you. 55:21

Enjoyed your video. I learned so much about stenciling. You were very thorough. I need to practice blending. Thank you.

Thanks for the stenciling tips Lel. I always seem to make a mess of it & yes, I've always "pounced" the paint on, not the circling application. Have you ever used stencil adhesive? I have some but never tried it. This piece is beyond gorgeous!!!! Hope the both of you have a lovely day!!!

It’s absolutely beautiful. I picked up some more tips and understanding for how to get the look I’m wanting. But I have to say that piece of furniture in the background beside you. I hope you did a video on that one because if you did, I can’t wait to see it❣️❣️ Even if you don’t have a video of you doing that piece beside you, I’d love it if you could do a quick showing of the piece. When I say quick, it’s to not put you out an inconvenience you not because I want it to look to be super fast lol.

This piece is absolutely beautiful! Thanks for all the hints with stenciling and how you blended on them. Can you give me any advice when stenciling on glass/window? I tried a brush and get scratch like marks and when I use a sponge, I get bubble looking marks and even if I go over them several times, it still looks bubbly. Hope you've had tried that before and have some suggestions. you're work is stunning, thanks for making these videos.

Wow, I love those colors

Another extraordinary piece of furniture art! Such a whimsical expression and lovely use of stencils/color.

Are you planning to attend the Painters Business Academy in September? I hope to go and would love to meet you. I really enjoy your videos. Your work is inspiring and I love the way you are so natural. Its refreshing to have a British accent instead of an American one.

Absolutely gorgeous work...💙❤️💜💚... Love all the colors... You know you're a pro when you make it look so easy... And you my dear are a pro...❤️❤️❤️

WOW, I'm speechless. Gorgeous doesn't even come close. It is amazing. Do you know in USA dollars how much something like this would be priced. I can't say it enough, you are an amazing artist 😊 And you are so cute ,I love your attitude .

Absolutely, Gorgeous 😍 Hugs from Indiana,Candy Hoard ❤

I like what you have to say....and never said or thought you talk to much.....watching this for the 3rd time because I am getting ready to do this on a small computer desk

Sunday morning coffee with Lel and Martin! Gorgeous stenciling and gold leaf. Whee!

I was so excited to see that I had another of your videos to watch! I missed this one. I had to look at the staging at least 3 times because this piece is so phenomenal. Another masterpiece! 👏🏻. ❤❤❤❤❤. It seems like with every video you make it gets better and better. Someday you should do a tour of your place in one of your videos. It looks so quaint and cottagy 😊

Love the cabinet. I am also so excited about the llama decoupage paper. I should be receiving mine on Tuesday along with the beautiful Santa paper. Can hardly wait! Thank you for all the information, it is so helpful.

This turned out great. Thanks for the lessons. I,m totally not familiair with the Posca markers but want to try them out. I saw that there are different ones thicker or thinner points, I guess that you use the finer ones? Let me know if you have time! Greetings from Holland🖐️

Love, love, love it! Particularly love the dots! (I want to see that massive piece sneaking in from the left...)

Love you chatting! Baking soda; who knew?? Thanks again. Love the colors as always!!

Love it! I’ve tried using paint pens but when I seal it the paint from the pens smears. So frustrating. I’ll try to find the pens you use.

Beautiful ❤❤❤ I was looking at this stencil yesterday I shall now get it thanks for the inspiration xx

I don’t think I have yet come to really realize the power of stencils and how much they can truly transform a piece. I love the custom hand painted look you get thats really guided by the stencil. I love the color choices on this one too. Great job Lel❤❤❤

Itˋs a fantastic design ! Thanks for the inspiring ideas.👏👏👏

Good morning, Do you varnish where you gold leaf??

Ooh wow just gorgeous! Lovely Martin spot on with the music 🫶

What is Martin making buttons bleep?

You are amazing. I love this piece.

Amazing just what some dots make.

I've read all the comments.....I've nothing to add. You are BRILLIANT!! Your work, AMAZING!! AND I LOVE listening to you. Your accent is just delightful to this southern American. I alwwys look forward to Sunday mornings. Time to learn, laugh and enjoy. Thanks to you both!! ❤

Love this piece❣️🦚 You two create the most amazing tutorials, videos, artworks. Sunday Art Class filled with information & inspiration! Gonna put Gold Leaf, Posca Pens, and baking soda in my shopping cart right now. Happy Sunday!🌻🌻🌻

I think this cabinet is a huge whoopteedoo 😂

Wowza! This little cabinet is now a statement piece 😍 You continue to teach me how to up my game! You and the lovely Martyn are fantastic, thank you!

Love the music too, shout out to Martin 😉

I love how you put the lump of baking soda back in the box 😅😂, that is pure me haha

Hello from Southern Illinois, United States. I love your work. I just discovered your channel a few days ago and have just loved watching your videos. You are so amazingly creative and make such beautiful furniture. I wanted to share that I have in fact used the 3M Super 77 Multipurpose adhesive spray to do gold leaf with using stencils and works very well. No issues with it later coming off either. I also use it to hold ky stencils in place and it does not leave any residue on the piece when u remove it. The trick to that is to spray ot on the back of the stencil and let it sit for a minute and become tacky then it's good to go. Same for using it to gold leaf. Spray it on the stencil design let it become tacky and gold leaf it then let it sit for a few minutes and brush the excessive off as usual. Works like a charm for me. Thank you for the great tutorials you are doing. I'm learning so much especially about using alot of color and being more colorful in my designs. Much love from the U.S. Becky

Beautiful!! And great “add ons” with the dots. I love watching you and listening to you and Martin. You’re lovely to watch! Such an artist. Thank you from Montana

Stunning😍

I know what you mean about some lessons being too complicated. Such cute stencils! Your shoes!!! Adorable. The pens enhance the piece so well... I love how Martyn gets the surprise of something Lel suggests and then he laughs and laughs! "Don't panic Martyn!" Eye Twitch...too funny.! Lel, just beautiful! Congrats on 5K... Where did you find that jazzy music, Martyn?

Well, I hate you and I love you! I'm so envious of your talent, and I absolutely love the artistic pieces you share. How many times can I say, "WOW?" Something new and unique each and every week! How do you do it? Plus, you never miss a week sharing a video lesson. How industrious you are, and how organized. Your pieces are so well planned, and these Sunday morning creations are just one of many pieces you paint each week. Again, "WOW!" I went looking for the peacock stencil you used and found it, but it is not inexpensive to buy in the US. The overseas postage triples the cost ~ sigh... I just completed a smallish chest using peacock stencils, transfers, and stamps, but the stencil you used is what I want to own. Also, just saying, I HATE cleaning my stencils. It takes forever to scrape off the paint even if I do it relatively soon. If the paint dries it sticks and needs tons of scrubbing. Had to complain... The golden interior makes this small chest a treasure box. Just BEAUTIFUL! Also, want to ask about the super detailed piece to the side of you in this video. Do you have any photos of it so it can be fully viewed? I want to admire all you did to that piece. Many thanks for helping to encourage me each week. (((HUGS))) Love always, Sydni

New subscriber! This stencil tutorial was exactly what I needed to see. Many years ago I stenciled a border on my walls but wouldn’t dare do it on furniture. You’ve opened many options to me now. Great tutorial. Absolutely gorgeous piece. I can’t wait to share this with my husband. He’s always suggesting I stencil a piece. I’m legally blind. Anything I do takes an enormous amount of energy. You’ve inspired me to try something on furniture I wouldn’t have dreamed of doing. Thank you.

This is so absolutely unbelievable. I wish I had that piece! I need that stencil! Jacob Zook is one of my favorite artists, he makes Pennsylvania Dutch art (or used to). Anyways, love the folk art look with the blended paint and in the stenciling. Then the gold doors inside! 😍 you are inspiring me so much, I can’t wait to try something like this! ♥️ thank you both for your beautiful job and thanks again for explaining how to do all this, what steps you’re looking forward to doing (helps me to understand your process, which will help me!), and just the techniques you’re doing, helping to take the intimidation factor out of it all. You’re one of the greats, please don’t stop making these videos! Appreciate you.

Outstanding just love this piece ....and as always You and Martyn are adorable Thank you both

Hi Lel and lovely Marty i continue watching you because it’s so much fun everytime. A tutorial packed with top tips, i love the one with the baking soda! Of course the piece turned out beautyfully like usual. Is there a video for the piece you showed in the background? ( or something similar) The tazzels are awsome!!

Gorgeous! I have learned so much from your Tutorials! Thank you!

Lel, this is absolutely stunning! As much as I love your textured finishes, this smoother finish allows more of the detail in the stencils & the gold leaf to have centre stage…love it 🤩🤩🤩👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

I am holding my breath and waiting so if I pass out it's all your faul. i am so excited I could squeeze a grape big sassy love Marc ❤

I am always in awe of the balance you bring to each piece, so beautiful yet "less" which is unusual but nice for a Sunday morning!!

I cant wait for Sundays to come around to see what you come up with❤Your work is always so fun to watch

Amazing! You have big talent!

I absolutely love you two so much!!!!! ❤❤❤❤

5K Subscribers! Yay, congratulations!!! Well done you both deserve it.

It's looks lovely. I love the gold tassel handles.

Спасибо замечательная работа

Where can you get these stencils?

what kind of paint did you use?

You need to put your volume up please

Love it. Beautiful.

This is a true "Indian Treasure Box". Gosh, how I love this... ❤💜💛💚 I could kiss you :) Thank you for sharing all your wonderful projects.

Very cool!

Molto molto carino, complimenti. Guardandolo e confrontandolo con i progetti precedenti, mi accorgo che forse preferisco questo stile più uniforme e pulito a quello più chippy e pieno di timbri e stencil. Anche se in generale adoro tutti i tuoi progetti❤️

Amazing once again. 🥰🥰🥰

🩷💝💜 Amazing work, I am lucky to have come across your wonderful work, thank you so much for sharing 💞💗💕👅👅