I love this blanket! I'm always looking for new ways to decorate our living room without spending too much. This design is bold, but still cute. You can make one too, here's how...
1. Supplies: throw blanket (we picked up a simple blanket at Target), Martha Stewart All Surface Paint
, paintbrush, scissors, cardboard, and cork. 2. Begin by cutting out various shaped hearts. We made three sizes to create a gradient design. Add corks to the back to make a handle for the stamps. 3. Begin adding layers of paint to the hearts and stamping them onto the blanket.. 4. Continue stamping until you have a pretty pattern! We did a fun pattern of large, medium, and small hearts. Touch up any spots with a paintbrush.
I'm not the only one who likes our new blanket....
When I walked by several hours later, this is what I found! (heart=melted) ♥ Hope you have a lovely day! Elsie
So cute!!
Posted by: Ashley | May 12, 2012 at 09:11 AM
Too sweet guys!
xoxo
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Posted by: Natasha Fatah | May 12, 2012 at 09:15 AM
Yep, that blanket is no longer yours. It's the dogs! I've seen that face before on my puppy. She has staked her claim on that blanket. You might as well start making yourself a new one. But she's darling. How could you ever be mad at that face.
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Posted by: Rachel | May 12, 2012 at 09:18 AM
Love it! And your dog is so cute!!
Posted by: Yana | May 12, 2012 at 09:22 AM
what a fantastic DIY, Elsie! I absolutely love it, one of my faves recently! thank you so much for sharing :)
Posted by: Ester | May 12, 2012 at 09:22 AM
Your dog is adorable! Awesome DIY!
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Posted by: Lisa Wieczorek | May 12, 2012 at 09:26 AM
With a friend of mine you started a blog where you upload photos of hearts. Hearts that you see in unexpected places in the city, photos of heart shaped things and etc. And now my eyes see everywhere hearts! I love that!
I am so happy to see that you like this magical shape so much.
much positive energy, deborah
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Posted by: call me debbie | May 12, 2012 at 09:27 AM
It looks great! I've been trying to think of a blanket I could somehow make for my room:)
Georgia
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Posted by: Georgia | May 12, 2012 at 09:27 AM
Love the expression of your puppy. Cute face!
Posted by: Duni | May 12, 2012 at 09:28 AM
Another amazing idea! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Miss K | May 12, 2012 at 09:29 AM
that is TOO CUTTTEEE! :) your puppy is adorable :)
Rory
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Posted by: rory | May 12, 2012 at 09:33 AM
Oh Elsie, look at your gorgeous little puppy! Great DIY tutorial - the end result looks so expensive! Love it. Katie. xxx
Posted by: Katie | May 12, 2012 at 09:52 AM
I love this!
Posted by: Marion | May 12, 2012 at 09:54 AM
I love the blanket but I hope your not disappointed if I dare say that I love the dog even more. Too cute! :)
Posted by: Caro | May 12, 2012 at 10:17 AM
what a sweet little face. Dachshunds are so adorable. (and also the blanket is super cute)
Posted by: Kyley and Ammo the Dachshund | May 12, 2012 at 10:23 AM
This is super cute...your blog has inspired some of my new MA friends and I to do DIY projects every few weeks this summer! This is definitely going to be one of them!!!
Posted by: Daniela Holmes | May 12, 2012 at 10:25 AM
Great DIY! And your pup is gorgeous!
Posted by: Vanessa {vanilla and rose} | May 12, 2012 at 10:39 AM
Absolutely lovely! I'll note this technique, it's so interesting
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Posted by: Sylvia | May 12, 2012 at 10:42 AM
So brilliant and simple-your DIY's are fabulous!
Posted by: Jessie | May 12, 2012 at 10:49 AM
Cutest Puppy EVER!
Posted by: Andi | May 12, 2012 at 10:51 AM