The Chevron Rug

So, I am total a herringbone fan and that's why I am loving these Chervon rugs out there. But, I also love the idea of being a able to create a rug design of my own. My inspiration came from the very talented, Dana, over at MADE. So here's what I did...

Supplies:

• Tulip Fabric paint (must be PERMANANT)
  
• Sponge/foam brush
• Reynolds Freezer Paper (found at grocery store NOT WAX)
  
• Scissors/Paper Trimmer
  
• Iron
• Cheap, low Pile Rug
  

1. So I measured out little rectangles to my desired length and cut out over 200 pieces for this 3' x 4.5' rug. Then very carefully, I ironed all the little pieces to the rug with took HOURS (shiny side down). NOTE: for a 100% Olefin Rug or any other synthetic, keep the heat semi LOW when you begin so you don't melt the fibers of your rug.

2. Then paint your rug. I wasn't rug how successful this would be so I used fabric paint that I already had at home. You don't want the paint too watery. I used the brand Tulip (they make a different version that is softer that I will use next time):When you paint, try not to push the paint under the freezer paper. Let it dry.3. When it's dry, pull the freezer paper off.

4. And there it is. I made this for my son's room.

And when you buy the rug for $8.99 at Ross,
it makes the rug look super fabulous! :)

So, now I am in the search for a large enough blank canvas.
I am feeling so inspired by the following rugs...