08/22/2026
My Last Bookcase: A Labor of Love & A Little Faith ✨
My latest bookcase is complete, and I wanted to share the process behind this vintage wallpaper-inspired piece!
I started by painting the body and shelves with Debi’s Design Diary DIY Clay Paint in Vintage Linen. I primed the back wall with Wise Owl Primer, which gives the raised stencil something to grip onto.
Next, I mixed joint compound with a little Dixie Belle Sea Spray to thicken the compound. I had purchased these beautiful tropical leaf stencils from JRV (Jamie Ray Vintage) some time ago and thought they would be perfect for this bookcase. 🌿
I placed the stencil where I wanted it, applied a thin layer of the compound, and carefully lifted the stencil. Once the raised leaves were completely dry, I lightly sanded them smooth. I then sprayed Krylon Clear Matte over each leaf to help prevent the joint compound from lifting while I painted.
Now the fun really began! 🎨
I painted Wise Owl Celtic Fog that I purchased fromRoses Untold Stories at The Thrifty Turtle over the raised stencil, giving it two coats. Then I added color washes of Debi’s Design Diary DIY Clay Paint in Walk on Water, Monet’s Garden, and Bohemian Blue to each individual leaf. All DIY Clay paint was purchased Pineapple Picasso
Once that dried, I dry-brushed Wise Owl Blush over the raised leaves to bring out their beautiful shapes. I finished by brushing on a little Debi’s Design Diary DIY Golden Ticket for just the right touch of shimmer. ✨
My goal was to create the look of vintage wallpaper, and I love how the layers of color and texture came together!
Finally, I protected the entire piece with two coats of Wise Owl Matte Clear Coat.
And, of course, this project is about more than paint and furniture. As I finish this chapter, this verse reminds me that faith means believing even when we can’t yet see the finished picture.
Romans 4:20–21 (KJV)
“And he staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; And being fully persuaded, that what he had promised, he was able also to perform.”
This bookcase is currently available for purchase at Cape Coral re:MADE❤️