5.31.2012

If You Want Something Do It Yourself: Ombre Desk Decor


I can never keep the same surroundings for too long when it comes to my desk. I like to change things up a bit so that I'm constantly inspired. When I saw this rhino decor, I knew I had to have something like it for myself. And because I couldn't find a rhino, I went with a deer instead...they're just as cool you know. Anyway I've really been into the whole ombre trend so I thought it would be perfect to apply it to this diy project.

Want one too? Here's how to do it yourself:


Just a few tips:

If you have white spray paint, I would use that instead for the first step.
If you don't, when applying the paint I found the color went on better when I sponged it rather than painted it on.
Oh and yes I know the supplies picture has red paint but I changed my mind and went with yellow...go with whatever color will make you happiest.

xoxo erica

35 comments:

YeamieWaffles said...

Amazing work as usual Erica, that spray job is quite simply perfect.

Lilli said...

lol so cute!

Kyla said...

Oh, what a fantastic DIY! I wish I had saved all my old toys...I could have an army of these ;)

Jenni said...

this is such a cool idea!

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xoxo

erica marie said...

@ Kyla, an army of these would be pretty cool.

xo erica

rooth said...

That's super cute Erica - love it!

Sara S ♥ said...

That's such a cute idea! Love it!
~Sara

Hannah @ Tattoos and Pearls said...

This is a really great idea! I love repurposing things- it's too fun to pass up!

Hannah Tattoos and Pearls

Caitie Schlisserman said...

how clever are you?! I love this - would make a great addition to any place!

xxx
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Well... said...

So smart of you! I love how the deer turned out. Very cool :D

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April said...

Thats adorable! Loving the DIY decor! So chic!

XO

Sensaatio said...

This is a wonderful idea, ombre looks so cool!

The Love Hanger said...

This is so cool! It gives off a very cool effect and it is definitely unique! <3

toni

Marella said...

So cute!

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Hotchocolate4Sunshine said...

this is genius. great post!! x angie

ely said...

CHE MERAVIGLIA, SEI MOLTO BRAVA!
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B Allen @ What2Wear said...

Holy Moses that is a great idea, that seriously looks like it came from an upscale home goods boutique :)
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Mackenzie said...

That is really such a great idea. I would like to try it with other figures or animals.

jamie said...

ahh! i'm SO gonna do this! it's so cute! hope you are well babe!

<3james

Juneli said...

Wow, Erica, that's a wonderful DIY! Loving the shaded effect!

Shelly { @ Quiet Luxury } said...

CUTE DIY post. Love it.

Tamaras Blend said...

Haha, that's genius! Looks very nice!

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Jennifer Hanson said...

OMG! Love Love Love this idea!!! I totally want to do a gold ombre figurine now.

-Jenn

Hilary Inspired said...

Such a clever idea Erica! Thanks for sharing. And thanks for the sweet comment on The Everygirl!! That really made my day. :-)

Kristen said...

How creative! I love it and I totally never would've thought to do that either...its so cute!

The Desert Fox said...

This is really cool! Time to dig out all those tacky animal figures ;)

xx

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Clara Turbay said...

Nice blog!

MateaTPol said...

cool inspiration, im fallowing!

Scarllet Gonçalves said...

wow love it!!
Thank you for sharing with us :)
Have an amazing day beautiful!
xoxo
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Andrea said...

awww this looks so lovely!

Devin said...

Great blog and really great tutorial!! :)

Bohemian Kate said...

I love the new look, such a great idea!

Nicole Marie said...

So pretty! Love this idea.

Cassie said...

just doing some DIY redecorating in my room and I will definitely be trying this!!!!

C x

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