3 Creative Eye Catching Rug Projects That No One Else Has!
Step 1: Measure and cut sisal rope
Make sure you have at least 3-5 different sizes. Get tutorial here
Step 2: Coil rope using hot glue
Make a few coils like this, with just plain rope. Get tutorial here
Step 3: Coil rope with spandex
Hot glue the spandex to the end of the rope, and wrap around the rope. Get tutorial here
Step 4: Arrange design and hot glue together
Make sure the good side is facing down! Get tutorial here
Step 5: Glue and cut out rug pad
Measured and cut a piece of rug pad and glue it to the back of the circles. Get tutorial here
Step 1: Cut a rug mat into the shape you want
Cut it to the size and the shape you need. Get tutorial here
Step 2: Wrap yarn around toilet paper rolls
How many times will depend on how fluffy you want them and the yarn you're using (thick or thin). Get tutorial here
Step 3: Separately cut another strand of yarn
Cut a random strand of yarn separate from the roll you just wrapped (about 7-10" should be good). Get tutorial here
Step 4: Tie the new piece between the rolls
Tie the yarn together on one side, but don't create a knot just yet. Get tutorial here
Step 5: Remove roll and cut the loop in half
Slide one of the toilet paper rolls out from the yarn and cut down the center of the loop that is left. Get tutorial here
Step 6: Repeat for other side and tie well
Take the other toilet paper roll out and tie the strand that is wrapped around the the center into a tight knot. Get tutorial here
Step 7: Trim and shape the pom pom evenly
Trim the poof so that all the strands are even and consistent with one another. Leave the tail on! Get tutorial here
Step 8: Tie pom-poms to the rug mat
Feed the tail from the separate strand through the grids in the rug mat and tie it in place. Get tutorial here
Step 1: Clean your rug and cut loose strands
Vacuum your rug and spot-clean any major stains. Cut away any loose fibers or pilled threads. Get tutorial here
Step 2: Prepare your light paint
Use a foam roller for better coverage. You can use any light paint color you would like. Get tutorial here
Step 3: Paint your rug in two coats
If you'd like a flat base, you may have to apply several coats of paint. Get tutorial here
Step 4: Add guidelines with tape
The tape will act as guidelines for you to draw out your pattern accurately. Get tutorial here
Step 5: Cut out cardboard shapes and trace
Cut out the desired geometric/bohemian-style shapes and trace around them with a Sharpie marker. Get tutorial here
Step 6: Draw and color the design
Bohemian style rugs are full of patterns that are overdyed or muted with a blend of bright colors. Get tutorial here
