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Painted Drop Cloth Soap Wraps

08/05/2015 · Kelly Rowe · 79 Comments

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Where do you find your inspiration?  I find mine in soooo many places… TV, mailers, surroundings, stores, billboards, quotes, etc.  I’m excited to say that today’s project was inspired by an older Lowe’s Creative Ideas magazine!  I tucked the idea away and today I’m sharing these Painted Drop Cloth Soap Wraps.  It went hand in hand with my love for things that have that vintage feel.  I love-love-love how they turned out and I hope you do too.

Painted Drop Cloth soap wraps are great to gift soaps to guests, as favors or set out for unique bathroom decor! www.livelaughrowe.comSupplies:
Paint
Soap
Canvas Drop Cloth
Jute Twine or Cotton Twine
Buttons
Sponge Brush, optional
Paper Doily, optional
Painters Tape, optional

I used paints we had hanging out in the garage.  You can make some homemade soaps or I picked up a few bars at my local Dollar General.  You can’t beat that {wink}.  Let’s get started, shall we?

Step One:  Cut your drop cloth into strips. My strips measured  2-1/2″ x 8-9″

Step Two:  Create your dye.  Mix 1-2 tablespoons of paint with a 16 oz. of water in a small container.  Stir well.

Step Three:  Submerge the drop cloth strips into the paint mixture.  Remove the strip and lay flat to dry.  Do not wring the drop cloth out.   After the strips are dry, iron.

The paint colors I chose were from samples we had purchased when trying to decide on some paints for the house.  We bought new construction home, so LOTS of painting had to be done {giggle}. The colors were:

Valspar: Rustic Oak
Valspar: Bungalow Gold
Olympic: Mesa Verde

You could stop here and call it good.  However, you could also add a little extra fun to your soap wraps too. Grab some acrylic paint, a sponge Brush, a paper doily and/or painters tape.  Let’s do a little stenciling.

Painting stripes onto the paint dipped drop cloth soap wraps!
On one I chose to paint a light colored stripe using painters tape for the stenciling.

Stenciling (using a paper doily) onto the paint dipped drop cloth soap wraps!
On another I used a paper doily as the stencil.

The last strip of cloth, I left as a solid.  Now you’ll wrap the strip of painted drop cloth around the soap and tie with twine, using a buttons as an accessory.  That’s it!  Super easy.  I think these would make great gifts, stocking stuffers, favors and the list goes on.  So many fabulous uses!  The possibilities are endless! Another twist to this fabulous tutorial is that you could make some homemade soap for an even more personal touch.

Painted Drop Cloth soap wraps are great to gift soaps to guests, as favors or set out for unique bathroom decor! www.livelaughrowe.comPainted Drop Cloth soap wraps are great to gift soaps to guests, as favors or set out for unique bathroom decor! www.livelaughrowe.com
That’s it!  Feeling inspired?
Happy Crafting!

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Painted Drop Cloth soap wraps are great to gift soaps to guests, as favors or set out for unique bathroom decor! www.livelaughrowe.com
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  1. Eva Scott says

    09/03/2012 at 12:40 pm

    what a lovely and pretty gift!

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      09/03/2012 at 10:21 pm

      Thanks so much, Eva 🙂

  2. shoprubyjean says

    09/03/2012 at 12:41 pm

    Oh I LOVE this idea and the colors you used are Beautiful .. I do believe you would be missing some soap bars from your bathroom, if I came over for a visit.. 🙂
    Angelina

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      09/03/2012 at 10:22 pm

      Angelina, your comments just make me SMILE 🙂 You can come over and take some of those lovely soaps anytime you’d like {giggle}. Have a super fantastic week! Hugs.

  3. Holly @ My Sister's Suitcase says

    09/03/2012 at 1:20 pm

    This is such a wonderful idea! What great gifts these would make… thank you Kelly! Love the doily as a stencil 🙂

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      09/03/2012 at 10:23 pm

      Thanks so much, Holly 🙂 It was a fun project to put together. Have a lovely week. xo

  4. Jelli says

    09/03/2012 at 1:31 pm

    So pretty. You know, I always thought a drop cloth was made of plastic and used to keep paint off floors when painting indoors. Is that what it is? Pardon my dumb question, but what IS a drop cloth? Nevermind the answer, your soaps look lovely all wrapped up and ready to gift/decorate the home.

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    • Kelly says

      09/03/2012 at 10:28 pm

      Jelli… your comment made me chuckle. There are different types of drop cloths — the one I used is canvas. The plastic ones are more disposable is all. LOL. Thanks for loving on my project. Have a lovely week. HUGS!

  5. Jessica @ Dear Emmeline says

    09/03/2012 at 3:49 pm

    so simple and so pretty! just the kind of project I love!

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      09/03/2012 at 10:33 pm

      Thanks so much, Jessica! Have a lovely week.

  6. Danni Baird says

    09/03/2012 at 5:07 pm

    Oh those are gorgeous! I’m so glad I still have lots of drop cloth fabric!! What an elegant way to store your soaps!

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      09/03/2012 at 10:35 pm

      Thanks so much, Danni! Yay on having the extra drop cloth fabric on hand. too. Have a great week, friend. HUGS!!!

  7. Mel says

    09/03/2012 at 7:59 pm

    Oh I love these, Dani over at Silo Hill Farm, got me onto your blog, I love it!

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      09/03/2012 at 9:48 pm

      Welcome to LLR, Mel 🙂 I’m tickled silly that Dani sent you my way. She is the sweetest! Thanks for stopping by… don’t be a stranger, okay? HUGS!

  8. Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon says

    09/03/2012 at 8:14 pm

    precious!! love a project that is this fun and uses drop cloth!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      09/03/2012 at 9:47 pm

      YAY! I’m so glad you like it 🙂 It was a blast!!

  9. Danielle Faith says

    09/03/2012 at 10:50 pm

    I love. love. love. the idea. it is so unique and too cute!

    xxx,

    Danielle Faith
    DanielleFaith.ME

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      09/03/2012 at 11:30 pm

      Thanks so much, Danielle! Have a lovely week.

    • Danielle Faith says

      09/03/2012 at 11:45 pm

      Hope your week is amazing too!

      xxx,

      Danielle Faith

  10. Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Boutique says

    09/04/2012 at 2:23 am

    Asimple but great idea… thank you.

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      09/05/2012 at 11:07 am

      Thanks, Kerryanne! Hugs.

  11. Gina says

    09/04/2012 at 8:54 am

    Inspiration indeed! This gives me all sorts of ideas. LOVE IT!!! These came out so pretty!

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      09/05/2012 at 11:09 am

      Hi Gina! So happy to hear you found some inspiration. Thanks so much for stopping by too! Have a fantastic end to your week. Hugs!

  12. Katie says

    09/04/2012 at 9:41 am

    I LOVE this! It is SO cute! I will definitely be making some of these. Thanks so much for the inspiration!
    ps: I am a new follower and guest to your linky!

    http://www.katiedidit1.blogspot.com

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      09/05/2012 at 12:32 am

      Welcome to LLR! Thanks so much for visiting with me today. So glad you found some inspiration too. Have a lovely week! Hugs

  13. Ali | Gimme Some Oven says

    09/04/2012 at 11:44 am

    LOVE this idea!!! Bookmarking for Christmas presents. 🙂

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      09/05/2012 at 11:35 am

      Woot! So glad you like it 🙂 Great idea for gift giving! HUGS!

  14. Bre @ ~rooms FOR rent~ says

    09/04/2012 at 3:03 pm

    those are adorable Kelly!!! totally inspired 🙂 Thanks for sharing!! ~Bre

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      09/05/2012 at 11:40 am

      Hi Bre! Thanks so much for stopping by and letting me know you found some inspiration 🙂 Have a fabulous day! Hugs.

  15. Carissa says

    09/04/2012 at 4:07 pm

    Your styling is gorgeous, as well as your photos. I came over from NapTime creations link up, I’m excited to see more of your creations.

    Reply
  16. Nicole says

    09/04/2012 at 10:09 pm

    I love this use of left-over paints & dropcloth. The pics are great 🙂

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      09/05/2012 at 11:06 am

      Hi Nicole!! Nothing like using some extras you have on hand, right? Thanks so much for loving on my project. Have a great day. xo

  17. Kristine says

    09/05/2012 at 12:51 pm

    What a GREAT DIY!! uh,hum….that first picture makes me smile as a photographer! LOVE-LOVE-LOVE! I keep scrolling to to the top of the post. (hee, hee)

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      09/14/2012 at 10:46 am

      Thanks so much, Kristine… You know your opinion ALWAYS matters to me. Love ya, sis!!

  18. Christine says

    09/06/2012 at 10:28 am

    Oh wow Kelly!!!!!! AMAZING!!! I want some!! The photography is soooo GREAT too!

    Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      09/06/2012 at 1:29 pm

      Thanks so much, Christine! I had a blast working on this one. Sometimes I enjoy styling the photos more than anything 😉 Have a fabulous afternoon! Hugs.

  19. Desiree says

    09/06/2012 at 11:53 am

    I really love this! Thank you so much for sharing it and visiting my party!

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      09/06/2012 at 1:26 pm

      Thanks so much, Desiree 🙂 Always enjoy linking up to your party! HUGS!

  20. Bethany says

    09/06/2012 at 4:17 pm

    So pretty! Pinned! I found you on The Shabby Creek Cottage. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      09/06/2012 at 5:11 pm

      Thanks so much, Bethany! I appreciate you stopping by and pinning my fun project. Have a fabulous weekend. Hugs.

  21. Erin @ How to Nest for Less says

    09/07/2012 at 7:50 am

    Ummm…. LOVE THESE!

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      09/14/2012 at 10:47 am

      Thanks, Erin 🙂 I kinda fell in {love} with them myself. xo

  22. Sarah @ Alderberry Hill says

    09/07/2012 at 12:34 pm

    Thanks for linking to Make the Scene Monday Kelly..you are being featured later tonight!

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      09/14/2012 at 10:47 am

      Woot Woot! Thanks so much for the feature, sweet friend. HUGS!

  23. Randi - Dukes and Duchesses says

    09/07/2012 at 7:19 pm

    I love that! What a great way to use a dropcloth!

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      09/07/2012 at 9:54 pm

      Thanks so much, Randi! It was a super fun project 🙂 Have a lovely weekend.

  24. Roeshel says

    09/07/2012 at 8:15 pm

    These are so sweet, Kelly! (as always!) What a clever idea! Pinning and including a link back in tomorrow’s highlights. Thanks for sharing in the DIY Project Parade.

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      09/07/2012 at 9:53 pm

      Thanks so much, Roeshel! I {love} partying with you and I’m so appreciate that you’ll be featuring my project. Super excited. Thank you! Hugs!

  25. Deborah M Owen says

    09/07/2012 at 8:39 pm

    Love this idea!!!

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      09/07/2012 at 9:53 pm

      Hi Deborah! Thanks so much for loving on my project. xo, Kelly

  26. Diane @ home sweet homemade says

    09/08/2012 at 11:42 am

    so charming with the button on top – well done!! I really might need to try this too, you’ve inspired me!

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      09/14/2012 at 10:48 am

      Hi Diane! Thanks so much for stopping by and loving on my project… and tickled silly to hear you found inspiration. Have a fabulous weekend. xo

  27. Just Winging It says

    09/09/2012 at 5:58 pm

    I am inviting you to come and share this in my Show Your Stuff blog hop:
    http://juliejewels1.blogspot.com/2012/09/show-your-stuff-40-baked-cheesy-potatoes.html

    Reply
  28. Jaime from Crafty Scrappy Happy says

    09/10/2012 at 10:19 am

    how super super cute and simple! what a perfect inspiration! I will for sure be doing so cute drop cloth painting for the holidays!!!
    Jaime

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      09/14/2012 at 10:59 am

      Hi Jaime! Thanks so much for loving on my project. Have a fabulous weekend 🙂

  29. Kim says

    09/10/2012 at 3:09 pm

    SUPER cute! What a great gift idea. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  30. Jessica @ Mom 4 Real says

    09/10/2012 at 8:29 pm

    So simple, yet high impact…just gorgeous!

    Reply
  31. Susan @ Oh My! Creative says

    09/10/2012 at 8:56 pm

    What a lovely gift idea – just beautiful! I pinned it too!

    Reply
  32. Jenn @ My Fabuless Life says

    09/11/2012 at 9:25 am

    These are SO adorable!! I’m going to file this one away for the Christmas Wrapping for sure!

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      09/14/2012 at 10:57 am

      Thanks so much, Jenn!! Happy crafting 🙂 xo, Kelly

  33. Kim says

    09/11/2012 at 11:07 am

    So I”m pretty sure this is my second comment on this. What can I say, I love it! Stop by the blog later today, you are being featured, my friend.

    Thanks for sharing Kelly!
    Kim

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      09/14/2012 at 10:54 am

      Thanks so much for stopping by twice… LOVE IT 🙂 Thanks for the sweet feature, too. HUGS!

  34. Courtney @ Between U & Me says

    09/13/2012 at 2:07 pm

    This is so fun! I LOVE it! I would love if you would share this at my Crazy Cute Party happening right now! I’ve got a totally awesome giveaway that you could win just for linking up! Come on over! ;D

    Between U & Me Blog

    Oh! And I’m your newest follower!

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      09/14/2012 at 10:51 am

      Hi Courtney! Thanks so much for stopping by… and following 🙂 Have a fabulous weekend. xo, Kelly

  35. Aimee - It's Overflowing says

    09/14/2012 at 12:04 am

    Such a great idea! Thanks for sharing your creativity at It’s Overflowing this week! I’m featuring you tomorrow! XO, Aimee

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      09/14/2012 at 10:50 am

      Thanks Aimee! Super excited for the feature 🙂

  36. Abbie @ Five days...5 ways says

    09/14/2012 at 7:04 am

    This is sooooo clever and pretty!

    Love it!

    Featuring you! : )

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      09/14/2012 at 10:49 am

      Thanks a million, Abbie 🙂 Appreciate your kind words -and- the feature! Hugs.

  37. LUCY says

    09/14/2012 at 8:48 am

    One word….PINNING! xo

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      09/14/2012 at 10:39 am

      One word… THANKS! xo, Kelly

  38. Beverly {Flamingo Toes} says

    09/14/2012 at 2:20 pm

    This is so clever and pretty!! I love it! Thanks for linking up – I featured you today! http://www.flamingotoes.com/2012/09/crush-of-the-week-thnk-pink-features/

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      09/14/2012 at 6:55 pm

      Awww. Thanks so much, Beverly!! Doing my “I’ve been featured happy dance.” Hugs!!

  39. Jen @ Eat. Sleep. MAKE. says

    09/16/2012 at 7:02 am

    So pretty! What a great touch to make them look even prettier.

    Reply
  40. Chelsea says

    09/22/2012 at 11:04 am

    This is adorable! Would make such a great gift. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  41. Amy @ seventhtreesoaps says

    12/03/2012 at 3:01 am

    fantastic idea. they are so adorable.

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      12/03/2012 at 8:33 am

      Thanks so much, Amy 🙂 Have a fabulous week!

  42. Donna Wilkes says

    01/29/2013 at 11:20 pm

    Congratulations, Kelly, on being published in Somerset! When I saw the photo and read the credit, I was so excited, I turned to the lady sitting next to me and said I read this blogger’s posts! She wasn’t as excited. Did you know a small photo of the wrapped soaps appear in their ads in other publications?

    Reply

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