I am going to show you how I paint a diamond pattern.
I like this saying and this is a good piece to put it on.
let the paint dry
Now for the Diamonds!
Now for the Diamonds!
1 – Measure the height then divide that number by how many diamonds you want.
example: 22 inches high divided by 2 diamonds = 11 inches
2 – Measure the width then divide that number by how many diamonds you want.
example: 28 inches wide divided by 2 diamonds = 14 inches
3 – Find the center and mark it with pencil.
(I am using dots of white paint)
Divide your diamond numbers in half and measure & mark with a pencil and level or T square – making sort of a grid. Measure out your diamond from the center first and tape it off. I like the diamonds to end on a half diamond. Like this…
See the white diamonds?
I tape one diamond at a time by connecting dot to dot and paint.
This works great for a painted wood floor rug, too.
Once the paint is pretty dry – pull off the vinyl words.
This saying is for my family because they always complain about Mondays.
It sits in the window in my office right now but I am moving it up to the hallway by the bedrooms.
I have been wanting to paint something on this crate lid for a while now.
I am happy with it. Homemade art around the house is fun and personal.
Have a GOOD Monday…and everyday!
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Holly, I LOVE your sign (I hate Mondays too). Thanks for the painting trick ; )Hugs ~Deanna
That turned out really cute. I don't even want to remember the first time I tried to paint diamonds….NOT pretty. I love the sign- xo Diana
That turned out so cute! It's nice to be reminded to appreciate every day too.
Great sign and thanks for the tips. I am not a lover of Monday either.Cynthia
I love this, Holly. Thanks so much for sharing how you created it.Hugs,Laura
Great tutorial! Painting patterns kinda scares me…but this is something I can probably do 🙂
Holly, This is a very cute look you have created.Blessings,Linda
So cute! I just love black and white diamonds, my kitchen floor was like that in my last house and I just LOVED it! It was very creative the way you did the words, and your sign is a good reminder…everyday!!!Hugs,Pendra
I too love diamonds or harlequin patterns. Your art turned out beautiful. I love the rustic charm.
Great idea! 🙂