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DIY Zebra Hide and Giveaway!

My 5 yr old: "Mom, why are you painting a dead zebra?"
Me: "I'm making a zebra rug for my blog."
5 yr old: "But why does anyone want a dead zebra on the floor?"
Me: "Because it looks cool."

Can you ever have too much zebra?
Of course you can!

You can also have too little (ie. the zebra speedo).
But we're not going there. Moderation my zebra lovers, moderation.
Today we are making the above rug. Just the right amount to punch up a room with some
 graphic black and white.
 Here is what you'll need...

-6x9 canvas drop cloth (got mine at Home Depot for $9.97)-larger if you want a GIANT zebra
-White primer
-small roller
-tape
-2 brushes- one about 1/2 inch, the other 1"
-Black or brownish black paint (I used C2 French Roast)
-Latex Polyurethane-satin finish
-rug pad (optional)
-rubber cement, or other adhesive to attach rug pad
-scissors
-tape
-images of zebra hides as a reference
-plastic dropcloth
-comfortable clothes because you're gonna be crawling on the floor for a bit




                        And if you don't feel like making your own this rug could be yours! I'm giving it away.
To enter "like" my Facebook page, Follow this blog, or Tweet this. Leave a comment below for each one you did. You know the drill, I just want to feel popular. Winner will be announced Friday.
Now go watch another boring DIY video of yours truly and get your learn on.
 Its short. I promise.
No zebras were harmed in the making of this "hide". 


51 comments:

  1. SamanthaMarch 15, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    Hey, do I get extra points for being the first to enter the giveaway?

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  2. ehorsburgh@hotmail.comMarch 15, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    The rug looks great! I absolutely love it! I just "liked" your facebook page. I also would love to know where you got the white coffee table in the first photo. The table with the pig on it.

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  3. ehorsburgh@hotmail.comMarch 15, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    I love the rug. I could never make one this good so I am going to tweet about it for my second comment. (This is my 2nd)

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  4. AshleyMarch 15, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    How do you manage to make everything look so easy?? It's fantastic, Danika!

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  5. CharlieMarch 15, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    ummm this rug is AMAZING! i am a follower! i gave up facebook for lent! WAHHHH! do i get extra points for being a good religious girl?! haha

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  6. CharlieMarch 15, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    ummm i just tweeted for the first time in over a year! i want that rug in my houseeeeeee!

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  7. Hyphen InteriorsMarch 15, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    That is hilarious! Poor kid. Awesome pic of too much zebra. Love the post! I wanted to let you know, as requested, that the (painted upholstery) chair reveal post is up - http://hypheninteriors.blogspot.com/2011/03/painted-upholstery-chair-reveal.html

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  8. AnonymousMarch 15, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    I love your DIYs!! Keep 'em coming!

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  9. UnknownMarch 15, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    I'm having a little trouble commenting, but I liked your blog :)

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  10. UnknownMarch 15, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    I followed :)

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  11. UnknownMarch 15, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    LOVE!!! Love, love the zebra rug!!!! I have been wanting one of these for the longest time, but have been hesitant to make the purchase because I wasn't sure how hide would hold up to my two little girls! This is perfect ... the wonderful look ... AND more durable! I just "liked" your facebook page ... would love for this "dead zebra" to come live with me!

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  12. Dina @ Honey + FitzMarch 15, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Honestly...you exhaust me. I can't believe how awesome that came out. I am loving this new series. Keep it coming!

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  13. KarenMarch 15, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Great job & I love zebra. I found some awesome zebra plates at one of my fav Goodwills. That rug is amazing. Karen

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  14. LilyMarch 15, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    That looks amazing !!! Thanks for the tips :)

    xxLily
    goldandgray.blogspot.com

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  15. NikkiMarch 15, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    You know where that rug will look good at? My house!!!

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  16. Titti @ Shoestring PavilionMarch 15, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    I love that zebra rug! If I wasn't going to zebra a table (it's been in the works for years...) I might make my own. But two zebras in a little house would probably be too much :)
    Anyway, I'm a follower so please enter me into the giveaway nevertheless. And you're way popular, at least with me :)

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  17. Amber InteriorsMarch 15, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    OH MY GAAAAAAWWDDD you have to stop. Your gonna make my head spin with al this greatness. I linked you over on mine. We were on the same wave length AGAIN...
    http://amberinteriordesign.blogspot.com/

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  18. Bri@MeyouandawienerMarch 15, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    You know the drill I just want to feel popular bahahaha

    I like that no zebras were hurt but I'm not crazy about them as a rug, now a moo moo cow on my floor that I like. I know I'm a horrible person. I liked you already on facebook a while back. Nate Berkus needs to come knockin' on yo door!

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  19. AnonymousMarch 15, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    Wow, great DIY!! I like you on facebook. =)

    Andrea S
    aaronswifey07 at yahoo dot com

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  20. Kim @ keller-creativeMarch 15, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    I just started to follow you....

    that rug would look killer in my office...

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  21. Amy KMarch 15, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    I like it! And everything else you do! For me your blog is a great procrastination technique!

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  22. Alex {Things That Sparkle}March 15, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Wow I am blown away that you made that rug!! So happy to have found your blog too! Your newest follower

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  23. RachaelMarch 15, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    Ok, ok. You're right! I do really want this zebra rug!!! My kids and I could have hours of entertainment :)

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  24. Tonia Lee SmithMarch 15, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    Great DIYd rug!!!

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  25. Cameron CurranMarch 15, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    Following & FB fan! Super cute rug :)

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  26. annaMarch 15, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    I am soooo glad you are making both the zebra rug and the hand painted fabric. I love your blog! xoxo

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  27. annie@mostlovelythingsMarch 15, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    I love this...I'm following. very funny post!!

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  28. LilyMarch 15, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    oh ya and I am following your blog :)

    xxLily
    goldandgray.blogspot.com

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  29. Danielle Sigwalt InteriorsMarch 15, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Yes please...I have just the spot and no time to make one myself right now! I love the look of dead zebras, but so don't like the real deal! I'm big liker on FB already!

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  30. Danielle Sigwalt InteriorsMarch 15, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    And but of course I follow gorgeous shiny things...who wouldn't!

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  31. Haley @ Cardigan JunkieMarch 15, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    Love this! I just came over from Bromeliad and am so glad I did. I just liked you on FB!

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  32. Haley @ Cardigan JunkieMarch 15, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    Also following the blog now

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  33. Caroline @ The Feminist HousewifeMarch 15, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    I'm your newest follower. And can I say this is just TOO cool!

    It would look so awesome in my son's nursery (we have a giant zebra picture hanging in there, but no rug!)

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  34. lisaroyMarch 16, 2011 at 5:32 AM

    It looks so great! I'm already a happy follower! :)

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  35. cheriMarch 16, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    Love the Zebra Rug. THis would be perfect for my girls room! I liked your page on Facebook. If you look under my FB page,under the inside renovations you can see the girls room that it would be perfect for!
    Cheri Phillips Perkowski

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  36. cheriMarch 16, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    I liked your Facebook page and this would be perfect for my girls room to place between the two beds. If you go to my FB page under Cheri Phillips Perkowski, you can see photos called Inside renovations and see the new room we are still putting together.
    Cheri

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  37. NicoleMarch 16, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    I just became a follower!

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  38. Marissa WaddellMarch 16, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    This is AMAZING. I have a spare dropcloth hanging around my office, and I am SO going to make this if I don't win it.

    Marissa
    www.roost-home.blogspot.com

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  39. Gypsy SparrowMarch 16, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    I'm a new follower... cuz I love this rug and I want it bad, lol!

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  40. AmandaMarch 16, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    I'm a new follower (found your page through Amber Interior Design)! I love this idea but am oh-not-so-handy, so my best bet might be winning rather than trying! :)

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  41. KimberlyMarch 16, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    This is so fun! I saw one of these in a home magazine but couldn't justify the cost. I could afford $9.97. :) I follow your blog with GFC.

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  42. KimberlyMarch 16, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    I shared on twitter. Thank you!
    http://twitter.com/Aerated/status/48185453110763520

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  43. TeriMarch 16, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    The rug looks amazing! I liked you on facebook!
    teri12481@hotmail.com

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  44. TeriMarch 16, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    I am a blog follower!
    teri12481@hotmail.com

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  45. VmommaMarch 17, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    I'm a blog follower!

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  46. SummerMarch 17, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    Oh ma gosh, i neeeeeeed this. I may not be able to sleep until it's mine actually. =)

    And YES I follow...giveaway or not.

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  47. SummerMarch 17, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    and because i know the "want to feel popular" feeling....i'll like ya on facebook. =)

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  48. Heather BienMarch 21, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    great idea!!! following your blog!

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  49. CindySeptember 17, 2012 at 2:38 PM

    I love it! Thank you so much for offering such a fun giveaway. I 'like' you on Facebook - Cindy Aiton

    clogzilla(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  50. CindySeptember 17, 2012 at 2:39 PM

    I follow you via GFC - Cindy

    clogzilla(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  51. CindySeptember 17, 2012 at 2:41 PM

    Tweeted!

    https://twitter.com/normawatson/status/247766941027147776

    clogzilla(at)yahoo(dot)com

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