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". 

Help Me Help You

Morning! I am getting ready to do my next How to Happy Hour and I need some feedback. I have a couple things I want to do, but can't decide. What would you guys like to see...


1) Be Your Own Fabric Designer: How to make your own handpainted fabric.
 Can be used for drapes, pillows you name it in. And I'm not talking about using Puffy Paint or the stuff you buy at the craft store.  You will be so estatic you will be rolling naked in it...

2) Zebra Floorcloth and/or Table...I had a couple of emails about my floor cloth I made from way back when and also about the Zebra table in my first HTHH...

So please pick one for me to do because my decision making braincells are on strike.

Thanks! Oh, and if you have any great cocktail suggestions I'll love you forever!