Meet: Riva. She loves to create, loves fashion and enjoys learning to cook. I love her motto: “I’ll try anything once, twice if I like it, three times to make sure.” – Mae West
Learn how to make a chevron rug using these materials:
Supplies:
- Tulip Fabric paint (must be PERMANANT)
- Sponge/foam brush
- Reynolds Freezer Paper (found at grocery store NOT WAX)
- Scissors/Paper Trimmer
- Iron
- Cheap, low Pile Rug
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Riva’s Inspiration: PB Worn Books
What you’ll need to DIY:
- Cheap paperback books – you can’t go wrong at the dollar store,
- A sink, container, and/or casserole dishes for the soaking,
- Herbs, tea bags, or flowers to soak in the..
- Water you’ll need,
- Twine, thin rope, or embroidery floss (I used the floss),
- Scissors
- Child’s watercolor kit and sponge brush.
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And lots of beach-themed projects to inspire thoughts of vacation…
Thanks for sharing your creativity, Riva! Welcome to blogging! I look forward to seeing more of your fun DIY projects!
Wow! So much goodness! I love the DIY painted rug.
The painted rug is outstanding!!
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Awesome,Riva!!!
Wow, so much creativity it makes me want to try something. Thanks for the great ideas.
I love all of these ideas…the books are my favorite because I have small stacks in 3 of my rooms. They are a cheap accessory but surprisingly you can do alot with them!
MJ
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I love all of these ideas…the books are my favorite because I have small stacks in 3 of my rooms. They are a cheap accessory but surprisingly you can do alot with them!
MJ
Lucky 7 Design
The rug is stunning – love the color!
Mind is swimming right now with thoughts of repainting rugs with all kinds of things on them!! Letters, chevrons….etc.! Great stuff.
Roeshel,
You just made my day! Thank you so much for the awesome opportunity to be featured on your blog and the sweet stuff you said. And wow, thanks for following up on my blog – you are absolutely fabulous!
Big fan of yous!!
Riva
That chevron rug is awesome! Chevron pattern is my favorite (: