Hello PS Readers! It’s Megan, from The Homes I Have Made, back with another fun and simple tutorial that I hope will help make your home a bit brighter for Spring! The second the calendar officially rolled over to Spring a few weeks ago, I excitedly began pulling out our bright-colored outdoor furniture and accessories. One project that I didn’t get to last year was some sort of ground covering or rug for our covered porch, so it was at the top of my To Do List once it began to warm up!
Let me show you exactly how I did it!
I started with a 6’x9′ canvas dropcloth from the hardware store. Look in the paint section – there are lots of shapes and sizes to choose from. This one cost me about $10.
To replicate my pattern, start by painting the red skinny stripes and then the blue medium stripes; don’t paint the final turquoise color just yet!
Next, remove ALMOST all of your tape. Peel off all the skinny tape from the red lines and the 2″ tape next to the navy blue stripes. Keep the 2″ tape that borders the red skinny stripes.
Our red bench with flower cushion (made over last year), a red crate acting as a plant stand, and some bright Spring flowers bring the whole front of the house to life!
Thanks, as always, to Amy for the opportunity to be here with you today! See you all next month!
Thanks to Megan for stopping by to share this terrific idea today. Get to know a bit more about Megan by checking out a terrific about-me post she recently shared at The Homes I Have Made!
Having grown up in a home brimming with sewing notions and paintbrushes, Amy has a deep love for all things creative. On any given day, you’ll find her knee-deep in her latest creative endeavor, with projects ranging from sewing and crafts to home decor and kid-friendly ideas. Amy believes that everyone, regardless of skill level or experience, possesses the ability to create something beautiful, and Positively Splendid was born of her passion for helping others harness their innate creative potential.
Ann says
Oh my gosh you make it look so easy! I’m pretty sure this would take me a long time but it would be so worth it in the end. Love the bright colors too!
Beth Perry says
what an awesome tutorial!! thanks for sharing!
Diane | An Extraordinary Day says
Your rug is beautiful! I made one last summer and used a paintbrush which laid down a bit more paint than I could with the roller and really was quick to do. I’m wondering about the heat setting. Is that really necessary? My paint really seemed to become one with the canvas. My biggest concern is for the unpainted canvas which looks so snappy. I noticed that it easily gets dirty and isn’t easy to clean. I was thinking of coating it front and back with a sealer of some type…and that’s where the project gets expensive. I’m interested to hear how your rug fairs with the elements and soil. I pulled mine up and am not using it until I get that last detail worked out.
Blessings!
Jenni says
you can paint it with a non yellowing varnish to protect it. then you could sponge wash it.
Gina says
If this gets rained on will it be ruined?
Carrie - Worth Pinning says
Megan- I really love it. Looks like you have it in a non-traffic pattern area. Can you wash the painted drop cloth when it starts showing signs of dirt?
Crystal says
Love the rug!! It’s so fun and bright!!! Love it!!
Laura Bray says
I was wondering how you can keep it down? Maybe some two-sided tape? Once you start walking on it, does it get bunched up? I love, love, love your porch! Can I come over for some lemonade?
Amy @ Positively Splendid says
Carpet tape might be a great option for preventing the rug from slipping. Thanks for stopping in!
PiperPixieDesigns says
This is AMAZING! Super brilliant idea, thanks for the post!