DIY Tanzania Wall Paper

Amanda C, Hometalk Team
by Amanda C, Hometalk Team
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.
SUPPLIES:


-Piece of heavy card stock or plastic


-Scotch Tape / Painter's Tape


-Marker


-Black Paint (I know this is a tube of chalkboard paint, but it does not need to be. I just found this for $1 and had it on hand so I decided to use it)


-Paint brush (you will want a sponge one as well as a small bristle brush)


-Exacto Knife
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 3: Tape your stencil cut out to the wall where you are wanting your print.
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.
Suggested materials:
  • Card Stock   (Michael's)
  • Tape   (Lowe's)
  • Paint   (TJ Maxx / Lowe's)
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