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DIY Painted Chevron Rug

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I love to pour over all of the gorgeous catalogs from 
Ballard Designs, One Kings Lane, and Pottery Barn, 
for decorating ideas and inspiration.  
But, the price tag that goes with all of the drool-worthy 
pretties is usually more than I would want to pay. 
 I am fairly thrifty but will splurge 
on a classic item that is high quality.  
I know I am not alone when I say that my style 
and tastes have changed and continue to over time.
  Do you see that yours has changed and continues to?
Do you often look back and
wonder if you will every be “done” decorating?
 I don’t think I would ever want to be done.  My home
is my refuge and nest.  And my hobby, passion, 
and place I am most happy. Working on it 
brings me so much joy.

I  found the rug below on One Kings Lane site recently, 
and while my version is not “exactly” the same, I am enjoying it. 
 I wanted to make another one of my thrifty 
Dollar Tree doormats for my back porch.  
I couldn’t decide if I wanted to stencil a brocade design, 
or use large stripes.  So the mat sat in my 
craft room for months.  
Then I found this irregular chevron pattern 
and I really liked the color combination. 
Source
 I gathered up some pouncer brushes, masking tape, 
a few different colors of acrylic paint and taped out my design.
I have not had an issue with my paint fading on the last
rug I painted, as acrylic paint is very hard to remove once 
it sets from just about any porous surface.

I used about three layers 
of paint on each section.  And let it dry overnight before I 
removed the tape.  Once I did I was really pleased with the
complimentary contrast between the mustard and greys.  I used 
less white than the “original” rug, but since this would be 
going by my back door, and we are in the rainy Pacific Northwest
I used more gray and mustard to hide dirt. 
And mud, cookie crumbs, crayon marks…
 
These clean up easily with a good sweeping, 
and the kids liked it too.  
I have quite a few pictures with hands, toes, 
and faces photo-bombing my photography efforts.  
But I know I have their approval when they begin 
standing on, jumping on,
and taking ownership of something I make.  
So, it’s toddler approved as well, 
which makes it perfect for my house!
 See you tonight for the Pretty Thing Link Party! 
The party begins every Monday at 5pm PST. 
 I cannot wait to see what you have been working on!!

xo-Tanya 
 

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  28. Hi Tanya – I had to jump over from Mod Vintage Life to see your great chevron rug. Thanks for the tutorial. I have a Target rug that has been sitting in my laundry room for a couple of months as i've been trying to decide how I want to paint it. Good to know that acrylic is durable and ESPECIALLY in the PacNW! So fun to find a fellow blogger that lives nearby. Hugs to you, Patti@OldThingsNew

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  29. I LOVE IT T!! I want it!!!!! You did such a GREAT job!!

    Thanks for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer… From Dream To Reality! Can't wait to see what you link up tomorrow evening!

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  33. I love your blog.. very nice colors & theme. Did you create this website yourself or did you hire someone to do it for
    you? Plz reply as I’m looking to create my own blog and would like to know where u got this from.
    appreciate it

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  34. Good day! Do you use Twitter? I’d like to follow you if
    that would be ok. I’m absolutely enjoying your blog and look forward to new posts.

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