DIY Sheepskin Cloud Rugs
Chris Gardner
Psst... have you heard? Clouds are the new moustaches, which were the new cupcakes, which were the new owls, which were the new bird silhouettes, which were the.... Whatevs. Clouds are cool, and they bring a fine element of the outdoors and some playfulness to your home decor. To get in on the nimbusness, try this quick and easy DIY cloud rug how-to from Lifeflix.
"I purchased a yard of "Grey Shaggy Pile Faux Fur" fabric from this ebay seller (they also have a website). At first I was afraid the fur was too long, more hairy than puffy... but now that I'm done and the rugs are in place, I love the way they look and feel! Keep in mind that because I painted my floors using paint with an eggshell finish, I didn't need to attach a non-slip backing to my rugs. Depending on what type of floors you have, you may need to add some sort of anti-slip pad or stickers to the bottom. Ikea sells really cheap anti-slip pads."
The trick seems to be in Fray Check, a liquid seam sealant for fabrics, available at the craft store. [How to: Faux Sheepskin Cloud Rug at Lifeflix, via Creature Comforts]
