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How to stencil on a remnant rug and make it your own

By Debbiedoo's Team Published: Oct 1, 2016 · Modified: Jul 15, 2022

How to stencil on a remnant rug and make it your own

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.

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I won’t jibber jabber too much in this post as I am leaving the live experiment video down below for you.

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I used two stencils. One of course my own gather here stencil

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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.

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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:)

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I have another remnant as I mentioned, but I think I am holding off on that one. I have other plans in mind.

Thank you so much for visiting with me today.

Affiliate links for supplies:

Sunflower stencil

Waverly craft paint (found at Walmart) I think any craft paint or chalky paint would work.

Stencil brushes

Spray adhesive

Farmhouse/rustic stencil line by Debbiedoo’s HERE

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Comments

  1. Peggy Renie

    October 01, 2016 at 10:06 am

    Definitely a success and looks great too.

    Reply
  2. Mrs.T

    October 01, 2016 at 11:27 am

    What 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!

    Reply
  3. Nancie

    October 01, 2016 at 12:16 pm

    I 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!

    Reply
  4. Jeanie

    October 01, 2016 at 12:45 pm

    Awesome!!

    Reply
  5. Margie

    October 01, 2016 at 1:40 pm

    How cute,could do an outside mat ? Going to order your gather stencil,love it.

    Reply
  6. Karen Robbins

    October 01, 2016 at 2:07 pm

    I 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.

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's

      October 01, 2016 at 3:11 pm

      Thank you Karen. Enjoy. Yes the market cow would look great on a white remnant and stenciled with black:)

      Reply
  7. Marlene Stephenson

    October 01, 2016 at 3:02 pm

    Looks wonderful, great job.

    Reply
  8. Brenda

    October 01, 2016 at 3:52 pm

    I 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!

    Reply
  9. Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces

    October 01, 2016 at 5:13 pm

    Such a fun, budget-conscious idea! Looks beautiful, Debbie!

    Reply
  10. Lisa@ Sweet Tea N' Salty Air

    October 01, 2016 at 7:04 pm

    A beautiful inexpensive craft…so nice!!! Lisa@ Sweet Tea N’ Salty Air

    Reply
  11. Doris Raab

    October 01, 2016 at 7:12 pm

    Turned out great!

    Reply
  12. [email protected]

    October 01, 2016 at 8:11 pm

    Wow!…What a great project..you nailed it Debbie…and you cannot beat the price!!

    Reply
  13. Char Fisher

    October 02, 2016 at 6:54 am

    What a great idea Debbie! Very creative, decorative, and useful! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  14. carol bittner

    October 03, 2016 at 1:25 pm

    I 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.

    Reply

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