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DIY Tanzania Wall Paper
by
Amanda C, Hometalk Team
(IC: paid contributor)
5 Materials
$1-5
4 Hours
Easy
Ok so I stinkin' love wallpaper. I know I know... kinda old school, but it is coming back in style for sure! Problem is now it's SUPER expensive. With that being said there are several options to get a "wallpaper" look on the cheap. For this specific look I did a stencil style treatment with a cut out piece of paper and some paint to achieve a faux Tanzania print.
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STEP 1: Trace out a nice Tanzanian print on a piece of heavy card stock. The great thing about this print is that it doesn't have to be perfect and can sort of be a sporadic variety of spots.
STEP 2: Cut out the spots you traced on the card stock with your exacto knife.
STEP 4: Paint in the free space of your stencil until all spaces are full.
STEP 5: Move your stencil over and re-tape it to the wall and repeat step 4.
STEP 6: When you remove your stencil from the wall fill in any gaps or open space with spots painted free hand.
Ok so I did this in a closet because I was so indecisive as to where to put it, but I just love it and can't wait to spread the love and do it on a main wall.
I just love the way the gold pops with this print. I also love the way floral prints look with it.
Ok so serious truth here my closet does NOT look like this on the regular. I haven't put what belongs in this closet back in place. I love seeing this when I open the door though so I am going to have to reorganize so that I can enjoy it a bit more.
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Suggested materials:
- Card Stock (Michael's)
- Tape (Lowe's)
- Paint (TJ Maxx / Lowe's)
- Exacto Knife (Had on hand)
- Marker (Had on Hand)
Published August 30th, 2016 12:52 AM
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