I’ve had a blast being challenged by the folks of ScotchBlue™ Painter’s Tape to create some fun household uses. There are so many unique uses for using painter’s tape. I’ve been seeing so many around the web lately, my last one was a DIY Drop Cloth Table Runner. I decided to do this project using a step stool. I love having little stools around the house for decorative purposes, and they come in handy when I need to reach something in a pinch too {smile}.
I found this sweet little foot stool at Hobby Lobby and thought it would be fun to add a tribal (aztec) design to the top for use in my work room… I’m starting to mix patterns more in my decor and I think it fits in perfectly with my design and color scheme!
Let’s grab a few supplies and get this party started!
Supplies:
ScotchBlue™ Painter’s Tape
Paint (color of choice)
Paint Brushes
Stool (or other piece of furniture)Sand Paper or Block (no pictured)
The stripes are self explanatory. The thinner stripe was created by cutting a long strip into two thinner pieces. To create the arrows, I simply cut 2″ pieces and laid them on top of each either.
Once you’re design is completely in place — it’s time to paint over your painter’s tape stencil.
Once you’ve completely covered your stencil area, allow to dry and carefully remove the tape.
Look at those crisp lines! I love it.
Technically you’re done here. I sanded mine a bit around the edging and corners. You can also apply a varnish or wax to seal your masterpiece {wink}. The designs you can create with painter’s tape are truly endless. All that’s required are your creative juices!
What do you think? I adore this simple piece and it truly compliments the colors and patterns in my current space. Be sure to follow along with ScotchBlue Painter’s Tape around the web too. Find them on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.
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Dana says
Love this! Great job Kelly!
Rachel says
I love this! I’ve been looking around for a little step stool, and totally forgot Hob Lob has those unfinished ones. Will be heading there later…. 🙂
Liz says
It’s beautiful Kelly. Thanks for the good idea.
Emerald says
Love this!! Great idea to really spice up something that’s usually pretty plain!! xxo, Emerald
JodeeWeiland says
What a clever idea! The mixture of patterns and colors is designer perfect. I wondered if that Scotch Blue was as good as they said. You certainly did a great job using it. Thanks for sharing…I may try my hand at this!
Marni @ Haberdashery Fun says
Love this!! you make it look so easy. Plus your photos are fabulous and so crisp
Christy@Confessions of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer says
This turned out so cute, Kelly! You can only do chevron or stripes so many times before you need a new idea! I love this! We are kicking off our Get Your DIY on Fall Party Challenge and this week’s theme is blue! I’d love for you to share it! http://www.confessionsofaserialdiyer.com/get-your-diy-on-fall-party-challenge-week-1/
Hope to see you there 🙂 have a great week!
Kayla @ Home Coming blog says
This turned out so great!!
Julie @ This Gal Cooks says
I love it, Kelly! The color of the stool and that chair go so well together! Pinning and sharing on G+, Facebook and Twitter. Thanks so much for sharing at Marvelous Mondays! 🙂
Zuni says
Wow! How cute!! I can’t believe you were able to cut the tape so straight. Hint to the ScotchBlue folks: How about making the tape in different widths?! Thanks for the inspiration. ~Zuni
Leslie Lambert says
You did such a great job…so crafty! This would be great to link up to Create It Thursday #19…hope you’ll join us!
T'onna says
Super cute stool! I’m pinning it!
Cara @ Craftdictator says
I wish I could use painters tape this well!! You did an amazing job on this! Found your blog on the block party. If you like to link up come over to Craft Frenzy Friday at http://www.craftdictator.com! I hope to see you there!
Ann says
Wow..this looks great and super easy! Thanks for posting!
Krista @ the happy housie says
This is seriously so adorable Kelly! I picked up a neat little vintage stool recently and I just might have to copy your design!! Love it:) Thank you so much for sharing this at the Fall Get Your DIY On Challenge: Blue Projects. We were so thrilled to have you and hope you will be back tomorrow to share you fall wreath with us!! It goes live at 4pm PST.
Christine says
Totally digging the stool Kelly!!! Looks fabulous!!!! xoxo