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

34 comments:

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

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

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  3. this is such a cool idea!

    if you hate word verification why do you have it for your comment? because that one happened when I tried posting a comment here ;)

    xoxo

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

    xo erica

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  5. That's super cute Erica - love it!

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

    Hannah Tattoos and Pearls

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

    xxx
    www.ladyalamode.com

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  8. Thats adorable! Loving the DIY decor! So chic!

    XO

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  9. This is a wonderful idea, ombre looks so cool!

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

    toni

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  11. So cute!

    I would like to kindly invite you enter my Vj Style giveaway, I would really appreciate!

    http://memyselfandmycloset.blogspot.it/2012/05/vj-style-giveaway.html

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  12. CHE MERAVIGLIA, SEI MOLTO BRAVA!
    http://sisters-style.blogspot.it/

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  13. Holy Moses that is a great idea, that seriously looks like it came from an upscale home goods boutique :)
    Brooke @ what2wear, monikabrooke.blogspot.com

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

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

    <3james

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

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  17. CUTE DIY post. Love it.

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

    -Jenn

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

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

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

    xx

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  22. So nice! and it looks so pretty !
    Maybe want to follow each other? Let me know on my blog ^^

    XX Tali
    http://hersecondskintali.blogspot.com/

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  23. cool inspiration, im fallowing!

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  24. wow love it!!
    Thank you for sharing with us :)
    Have an amazing day beautiful!
    xoxo
    www.scarlletgs.blogspot.com

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  25. Great blog and really great tutorial!! :)

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  26. I love the new look, such a great idea!

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

    C x

    thegirlacrossthepond.blogspot.com

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