Love the look of wallpaper but can’t take the plunge because you live in fear of your landlord dropping by?
Renters unite!!
In December, Amy posted this image from Southern Living. I fell in love with the large scale harlequin patterned wallpaper. The wheels started to turn and I began formulating a plan for “wallpapering” my entry.
Then Caitlin posted this picture of her home. She used floral tape and a little dab o’ glue to “wallpaper” her entry and it encouraged me to get my rear into gear!
I placed a $20 order for four rolls of 1/2″ aqua Japanese masking tape from happytape (use the code “odds10” for 10% off).
I played with the tape on the wall until I found the right proportion for the diamond and then I measured. {My diamonds are 9″ wide and 16″ long}
Then I made some tiny registration marks with a pencil and a ruled level.
After I put up all the tape lines, I used an Xact-o knife to clean up the edges and I was done!
I finished my entry and long hallway in less than two hours. And I think it is pretty cute.
I like how the aqua lines add some subtle color and pattern. And the great part about the Japanese masking tape is that it looks more like vellum than masking tape. It’s almost transparent and creates a more understated look.
you are too clever! Another fantastic project! well done, you astound me! KG
what a great alternative! Wonderful job!
How creative!
Brilliant! Now, MY wheels are spinning! ;)
Fantastic job!! At first I thought CC was crazy but I really love it now! Thanks for sharing.
Have a wonderful day!!
insanity!
oh my gosh, that's fabulous! You have an awful lot of energy for a business owner and mom to a brand new baby and two other little girls! What is in your water?!!
Great idea!
Looks fabulous. Also -it's great how you share your exact source, how to get and even the discount code. My daughter may be interested in doing something like this in her room – thanks!
such a great idea- I had never seen the tape you used before either -thanks for sharing!!!
How smart are you?! Love it.
Oh…My…Goodness! This is fantastic! I am ready to do the exact same thing now! But I'm worried that I wouldn't be able to make it look as good… I could do it, right?! :)
so good. happy tape for lots of projects please.
This is such a great idea! I LOVE your baby blue choice!
That is really impressive – I love the finished look. Great color choice too!
wow love it. I can see doing that on a wall in my guest bedroom.
oh my gosh! that's awesome! you inspire me!
looks fabulous jenny!
Bookmarking this page. One day I will learn not to be shocked and impressed by what pops up on my screen from Little Green Notebook.
Very, very creative. I love design that is long on creativity and affordable for all. You are an inspiration.
I'm constantly reminded of the need for economy as my kids feather their nests and look to me for ideas and inspiration.
Today I am sewing ribbon along the edges of inexpensive curtain panels purchased at TJMaxx (54W x 90L for $5.99 each). We will have the perfect curtains for our little girls' bedrooms–practicality combined with whimsy.
Looks fabulous! Bravo, Jenny!
It looks great! Inspiring me to tackle some things around my house…
I really really like this!
Who knew? This looks fabulous – as does everything you do!
This is a great solution for a small spot… I have just the spot in my house!! Thanks!
Just lovely — you have such an inviting home!
I remember this one, I think it was Kitty, the Interior Designer this was a feature Christmas Home issue from Cottage Living. It was one of my favorite homes. It seems like it was a Southern home and the homeowner had a couple of little girls. The ceiling in that room was a wonderful metallc shiny lustr finish too.
I like your version in the aque too!
Wow! It looks great! I have to say, I think I would have wound up with a big ball of tape stuck to my thumb. I can't believe it only took you two hours. Amazing!
This is awesome! Any other tips for renters? Do you know if those decals actually DO come off? I've always wondered.
GENIUS! Speaking of tape, I used a version of your biased tape idea (duvet covers) in a nursery. I used grograin tape instead, but the idea was sparked from your blog. Thanks for the inspiration!
Looks great! What a great idea.
As a fellow renter I am always looking for creative ideas – I like this one! I wrote a a few posts on my blog regarding tips for renters!
OOOOOO I cannot tell you how awesome this is!! You just might save my living room walls – they make me crazy with all their whiteness!
that looks amazing!!! i may try that in my kitchen back-splash area but as vertical stripes!!! may i ask what your tape source was???
This is fabulous! I want to do this in my bedroom, only maybe stripes instead of diamonds. I'm filing this away for every house I live in. Thanks!
very fun. I don't know if I would have the patience for this, but I love it.
you are insanely creative..!!! i love that fabric too??can you share the source?
Brilliant! So much easier than painting…
Great job! There is that parrot again. I thought about you because in the latest issue of Elle Decor, Steven Gambrel used a parrot too.
WOW… Love it!
xoxo,
Alexandra
Well done, to clever!
wow, that's fantastic! it looks like your walls are smooth, do you think it would work on textured walls? – it's a medium texture, nothing too crazy
Wonderful idea and solution!! It looks just perfect. Janell
fantastic! really fantastic! you inspire the masses! thanks for the tape source!
absolutely adorable! I've been trying this in my laundry room with 1/2" lime "frog" tape. love the aqua!
That looks great!
awesome!!! great job! STILL love that skirted table!
I'm speechless. This really puts the stripes of color I made on my moleskin with japanese masking tape to shaaaaaame.
And to think, I was so proud of my little strips I even posted about it!
oh my, I LOVE IT!
If I wasn't totally in love with your work before, then I am now. How cool is this!?! I have been so inspired by you that I have enrolled in an online interior design course this past weekend. Thanks for the inspiration! I'll keep you posted…