Good morning!
I decided to experiment the other day. It actually started with a reader of mine. She asked me how to stencil on a door mat. I said simply the same way you would stencil anything else. However, I never tried stenciling on a rug. I have stenciled on a bamboo mat years ago and that did indeed work. I picked up a few cheapo remnant rugs from Walmart. They were a whopping $1.88. I figured I had not much to lose if they did not work out.
I did this experiment live on facebook. I was seriously sweating bullets. I thought to myself if this doesn’t work, oh boy would I look foolish. A chance I was willing to take, because quite frankly, I can laugh at myself as I do often. This is nothing to take too seriously in life. A failed project is a failed project. You just try again or move onto to something else.
I won’t jibber jabber too much in this post as I am leaving the live experiment video down below for you.
I used two stencils. One of course my own gather here stencil
and the other a sunflower stencil I found online. I believe it was Jo-Ann fabrics. I did however find another similar one on Amazon and will leave my affiliate link below.
The paint did dry nicely and is somewhat crunchy in those areas. I sprayed the adhesive spray over it lightly once all the paint was completely dry. I waited until the next day to do that. Believe it or not, I was patient. A reader just recommended scotch guard. DUH! Why didn’t I think of that? I just so happen to have a can under that sink.
Pin it, try it:)
I have another remnant as I mentioned, but I think I am holding off on that one. I have other plans in mind.
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Affiliate links for supplies:
Waverly craft paint (found at Walmart) I think any craft paint or chalky paint would work.
Farmhouse/rustic stencil line by Debbiedoo’s HERE
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Peggy Renie says
October 1 at 10:06 amDefinitely a success and looks great too.
Mrs.T says
October 1 at 11:27 amWhat a nice project, Debbie! I have often wondered if something like this would work, and am happy to see that it does. Thanks for sharing!
Nancie says
October 1 at 12:16 pmI believe you can do anything if you put your mind to it! You did it! This DIY was a success! I love the look. Thanks for sharing this awesome project!
Jeanie says
October 1 at 12:45 pmAwesome!!
Margie says
October 1 at 1:40 pmHow cute,could do an outside mat ? Going to order your gather stencil,love it.
Karen Robbins says
October 1 at 2:07 pmI really like that. It is such an improvement from must a plain rug and special because it is your own design. It is something I might try in the future. I have already gotten your “Market Day” stencil and plan to order the “Gather” one soon.
debbiedoo's says
October 1 at 3:11 pmThank you Karen. Enjoy. Yes the market cow would look great on a white remnant and stenciled with black:)
Marlene Stephenson says
October 1 at 3:02 pmLooks wonderful, great job.
Brenda says
October 1 at 3:52 pmI actually did these in the late ’80’s… and sold them… I used acrylics mixed with gel medium and the paint wasn’t as “crunchy”!
I love yours, awesome stencils!
Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces says
October 1 at 5:13 pmSuch a fun, budget-conscious idea! Looks beautiful, Debbie!
Lisa@ Sweet Tea N' Salty Air says
October 1 at 7:04 pmA beautiful inexpensive craft…so nice!!! Lisa@ Sweet Tea N’ Salty Air
Doris Raab says
October 1 at 7:12 pmTurned out great!
Shirley@housepitalitydesigns says
October 1 at 8:11 pmWow!…What a great project..you nailed it Debbie…and you cannot beat the price!!
Char Fisher says
October 2 at 6:54 amWhat a great idea Debbie! Very creative, decorative, and useful! Thanks for sharing!
carol bittner says
October 3 at 1:25 pmI love how you ‘just go for it’; if it works that’s great and if it doesn’t…..ok well, learn and laugh about it.
This project definetly worked; the rug looks fantastic. Great job Debbie.