DIY//Drop Cloth Zebra Print Rug

If you are anything like me, you are always a sucker for a cheap DIY project. Well this one was no exception.

We have carpet virtually everywhere in our house and with the mini craft queen running around I can't bare the thought of cleaning anymore playdoh ground into the carpet.

We needed a rug and nothing plush and nothing that would matter if it got ruined.

I have seen a ton of drop cloth rug tutorials. Some I am amazed by and others I wouldn't step foot on. It was time to take my own quest.

First gather your materials, all of my materials came from Home Depot and I spent about $15.00

-permanent marker

-pencil

-6x9 drop cloth

-primer/paint

-another drop cloth or something to protect the surface you are painting on

-scissors

-paint color of your choice

Step 1

Fold the drop cloth in half and trace the shape of your rug in sharpie

Step 2

Cut out the shape. Don't worry about the edges fraying this helps it take on the look of a natural Hyde

Step 3

Unfold and make sure the shape is exactly how you want it

Step 4

Iron the rug

Step 5

Layout protective drop cloth and apply primer to rug

Step 6

Let it dry at least one hour.  I opted for 24 hours just to be sure it was dry.

Step 7

Draw on the zebra pattern. Do not be afraid this is a very natural pattern it does not need to be perfect. Find a rug online that you like and look at the photo as you draw.  You may try practicing on a sheet of paper if you are nervous about this step

Step 8

Paint the stripes

Step 9

Let your rug dry overnight before walking on it.

Oh my goodness, I am in love!