Ok so we are already to week two for the Paint-a-Rug Party being hosted by Linda at My Crafty Home Life. If you are new to the party basically it is a group of bloggers who have signed on to try their hand at painting a rug. It’s the latest DIY trend and there are tons of cool versions popping up online!
My original plan was to use this rug from IKEA:
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But for one of the first times in my life, IKEA let me down. Our Charlotte store is remodeling so their stock is really low. My precious rug is not coming back in stock until November! Sooo, plan B. I picked up this rug instead:
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The color is listed as black but it is really more of a slate or navy, which is totally fine by me. And just to note: the blue is true to what you see online but the “red” is definitely fuchsia!
I love this rug but it will not really work with my original plans so I am trying to quickly brainstorm a new idea. Here are some images I pulled for inspiration…
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If that doesn’t help you understand the direction I am going in, don’t worry, I don’t have a clue either!! I do have a Plan C if I can’t get a clear vision for what to do with this innocent little rug which is to use a rug I already own…
It already lives in my kitchen and did not cost much to begin with so I won’t feel bad if I totally botch it. So I guess my update is stay tuned! I will be back, along with all the other ladies next Thursday with my big reveal (EEK!)
Elizabeth @ The Little Black Door says
Love your second inspiration pic. I know you'll come up with something great.
desingpostinteriors@hotmail.com says
I hope! Your plans look way more promising than mine!
Patty Day @Pattys Epiphanies says
Hang in there. I would be on Plan Y!
desingpostinteriors@hotmail.com says
Ha ha! I am quickly working my way there!
StagerLinda says
Oh no, Ikea is remodeling. My DIL and I were going to make a special trip to the Queen City just for Ikea. Thanks for the heads up. We'll wait for it to be fully stocked. I'm sure whatever rug calls you to paint it will be a success.
desingpostinteriors@hotmail.com says
Yeah I would wait because right now there is not a lot!
SHERRY HART says
I think you are smart…start small with this! It could get out of hand and then you will have a big mess 🙂
desingpostinteriors@hotmail.com says
It could out of hand real quick 🙂
charmaine says
I also love the second inspiration pic but that would mean a lot of work! Good luck!
desingpostinteriors@hotmail.com says
I know! I went to Michaels today and found some "tools"…we'll see!
My Crafty Home Life says
It will look great. The key is plenty of tape and patience. Good luck!
pam {simple details} says
Glad you joined in Beth, the stripes and geometric look fun! So do those pops of orange and aqua! Good luck!
Heather Moore Grahling | Vivid Hue Home says
i know you can do it! can't wait to see what you pull out of your hat next week!
Junell says
Looks great! Y'all are so much braver then moi….