This is not an earth shattering project. However, I think it is worthy of a blog post, and could potentially save you a few bucks, and perhaps give you some ideas of your own.
I had this plain bamboo rug tucked away in a closet and I thought I could jazz it up a bit.
I saw a few of these tattoo mats on
Home Decorators.com
I thought I would make my own, basically for free, because I already had the mat, stencil, and paint (stencil paint) on hand.
This is an inspiration mat
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| The plain BEFORE |
Simply find your stencil of choice
Tape down on your inexpensive bamboo mat.
Stencil with craft paint.
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Paint still wet! I am such a patient person NOT!
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And there you have your one of a kind Tattoo Mat.
I chose to write Est. 2006, as that was the year we bought our home here in South Carolina.
So if you have a bamboo rug, and you want to jazz up…GO for it, it was fun!
There are so many stencils out there to choose from. I just used what I already had. This, I am considering my first practice one. I learned it is not that easy to stencil on bamboo. I may use a small roller next time instead of a stencil brush….It kind of is blotchy in spots.
This mat is in the front of our bedroom patio door..I do go in and out of that door often. This will hopefully catch the muck I bring in sometimes.
This mat is in the front of our bedroom patio door..I do go in and out of that door often. This will hopefully catch the muck I bring in sometimes.
Debbie, that is so cool! I'll have to check out why they are called tattoo mats now.
It turned out so pretty in Turquoise! I have two large rugs like these at the old house that could use some help but you know I only paint every other odd full moon right?
Love it Debbie! Love the design and colors!
Love, love, luv! I actually have one of these mats that was about to be donated…now it's about to be painted 🙂 Thanks for the inspiration!
That looks great, Debbie. Very good idea.
I have never seen this! Thanks for sharing, what kind of paint did you use?
Very cool!
LOVE this idea!
Oh My Gosh Debbie Sweetie…
These are so darn cute. I love the crown and I especially love the blue on the second one. How cute this would be with our last night and est. for the front door mat. I am going back to Ross and pick up one I saw there. Now that I know what to do with it. So darn cute my friend.
Thank you for the beautiful share. Have a great week. I love seeing your latest. Many hugs and much love, Sherry
I love this ! We need a new mat and I can't find any I like that are not expensive, I will keep my eye open for a bamboo mat and go to work!
Beth
Great job! I love Ms. Mustard Seed's as well. It really is such a great idea 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Lina
Fancy Frugal Life
Debbie your gooood!! Love it! Martina
What a great idea…I can just see one with a beachy theme, maybe some seashells! I need new rugs! I would love to try this! Hugs! ♥
WEll, I'll just bet that was a pain in the butt to stencil. I think they are tattoo mats because they do look kind of like easy tattoos~ Nice job! xxoo Diana
What a cool way to jazz it up! I love it.
Debbie, I had no idea that you lived in South Carolina. So do I! Wouldn't it be cool if bloggers from our state got together? Love your mat!
Oh very cute mat. I love stenciling. Haven't done much in awhile, thought I might do some stenciling on my daughter's cabinet, but didn't fit the style. Thanks for the inspiration.
wow,, they have those mays everywhere and what a good idea,,
Debbie,
I'm going to look for the bamboo mat. I want one by my front door. I love the damask stenciling you did. It’s so pretty! Thanks for the idea.
Dee
Love it!!!
This is so cool, Debbie! I want to do one!
I'd love one with a shell tatoo….
Thank you for sharing this.
Debbie
I don't know your son's names, I thought one was Mat and he got a tattoo. Oh, I thought, this will be a good post! Glad it was a bamboo Mat!
Carol
Deb that is sooo cool! Just love it and I might just try this one myself!
Love the way turned it out, pretty and cool. We've lots of bamboo mat here. Will go for it. You're inspiring !
I love this idea, Debbie! It turned out really well…love the paint color, too!
What a great idea, Debbie! And I love the price tag! 🙂
Such a cute idea! I love how you put "Est. 2006"
Looks great & it's a clever idea to boot!
Wonderful idea, I wondered where the date was coming from.
Love this Debbie!!! You are so awesome at seeing something and using that lovely noggin of yours to spin it to make it your own! Love it lady! Fab job:)
Great idea, it looks really cute and if you want something different you can "tattoo" the other side!
What a darling idea, Debbie, the mat turned out beautifully! XOXO ~Liz
What a great idea! I love the colors you used.
Hugs,
Penny
You certainly know how to make the most of things. What an improvement.
i love this idea i gave Angela one of these a long while ago she will have to see what you did to make it pretty.And they are made of bambo wood so easy to wipe cleani love this 🙂
YEAH!…another great inspiring idea!
You are sooo creative my friend!
Love it,too cool!!
~Jo
LazyonLoblolly
Love it! I especially love that you included the year, such a sweet touch!
Hi lovely lady. I love this also Debbie You are so good with all the new Ideas!! I hope you are having a Great day with your lovely family.
XXOO
Diane
Looks awesome Debbie!! I love this idea!
I saw your comment over @ Wannabe Decorator about Pureology. I wrote a post about it a while back and have fine, thin hair. I love every Pureology product that I've tried.
http://adayinthelifeofrandc.blogspot.com/2010/09/your-hair-feels-thick.html
I love it Debbie! 🙂
Vanessa
Very cool and very Debbie!
Too cool, Debbie !! What a fabulous idea … might have to consider a "tattoo" myself. 🙂
Love the idea! I've never heard of a "tattoo" rug before. Will need to check into this. thanks for sharing 😀
Love this! I think it will work on the fabric mats too…the stiffer ones. Gonna try it and see. Thanks for sharing!
Great idea Debbie. I love how it turned out; would make a great wall hanging as well. This is my kind of "tatoo"; no pain. Thanks for sharing. Peggy
You're so creative! This is just as cute as can be ~ 🙂
xo
Pat
Thanks for linking this to my party, Debbie.
I love this, looks so good! Love the turquoise too! XO, Pinky
G'eve Debbie ~ Just wrote you an email … Love this mat idea. Now this is something that simple little me could do! TY for sharing.
Have a beautiful eve ~
TTFN ~
Marydon
What a great idea! I have a bamboo mat that could use some sprucing up. Thanks for the inspiration.
Cute idea! Definitely worth a blog post!
Debbie,
I love this so much! I featured you today on my WoW Wednesday project! Great job!
Hugs,
Sandra
http://theadoredhome.wordpress.com/2013/06/19/diy-tattoo-mat/