The paper is easily removable and has a realistic look for wood flooring. I did a test run with the dark roll in the Villa Sibi. What do you think? Any other Con-Tact paper users out there? I'm hooked!
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| This "rug" is actually from a roll of non-adhesive shelf liner. Lots of possibilities! |
Credits: Couch is Hall's Lifetime Toys; chair is by Logan of OneFortyThree; boomerang coffee table and MCM shelving unit is PRD; rug is by Fran Made Minis; planter is Manor House Miniatures; magazines and Eames pillow are hand made by The Shopping Sherpa; light fixture and side table are eBay finds; round table and chairs are from the Adda-Room set; bench is brinca dada; marble heads are my husband's; standing lamp was my mother's; wallpaper is scrapbook paper from JoAnn. Accessories are AG Minis, toy store finds, beads, ELF Miniatures, and Mighty World.
The time it took me: 22 minutes
It looks great! I have used the stainless steel contact paper (from Lowe's) to cover a few things. It works great! When is Logan from Onefortythree going to put more mini things on Etsy? I love his work!
ReplyDeleteLooks great! I have seen the contact paper but I was also concerned about bubbles, hence never used it. But I have discovered something else to use as a throw carpet...place mats. In some restaurants they are using these new, very thin, plastic weaved placemats. They can be cut to size and come in really neat weaved colors and patterns. No fraying like with other materal (furniture sits well on them). Wal Mart sells some. They look realistic and modern. Just a thought. Melissa
ReplyDeleteamazing mini scenes! the furniture pieces are so beautiful and delicate!
ReplyDeleteI remember that stuff, too. Looks great on dollhouse floors...much better than schoolbooks.
ReplyDeleteI love the Contact paper on the floor! Super cool!
ReplyDeleteI actually bought some contact paper samples from an online shop for the Giant challenge. They were charging $30-$60 per roll so I only bought the samples for $5, but they came folded up so they have creases in them. Boo. I did find some fun patterns for wallpaper and I bought a silver/aluminum looking one to try to use for a tin ceiling effect. One problem I found buying online, was the scale was totally off, which I couldn't tell from the small pic on their site. I definitely think hitting up hardware stores or maybe higher end kitchen stores for designer contact paper could provide some really cool inspiration. Oh and I LOVE what you did with your rooms, as always! :D I'm not seeing any air bubbles, did you finally get them all out? :P
ReplyDeleteHi Mad for Mod! I saw the stainless paper online and am intrigued!! Looks amazing. Not sure when Logan will make more, but you can reach out to him for a custom order. :)
ReplyDeleteHey, Melissa! I LOVE placemats, and do use them all the time, but I have not yet tried the ones on a roll. The one I used in this scene in the dining area is weaved shelf liner that I would imagine is close to that, and it worked well! I need to investigate more!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Stephanie! I owe you an email about our swap ;) I love your new little plates!!!
ReplyDeleteI agree, Hunky Dory!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Angie Martin Hall! It was fun to work with!
ReplyDeleteYo, Mini Dork! Thanks for sharing your adventures with adhesive paper! The scale is indeed a bit of an issue here...technically it is way too large, but I like the design anyway! I missed some bubbles...there is one by the green rug. Shhhh...
ReplyDeleteYou are so inspiring! Thank you for the wonderful ideas, that require creativity and not a lot of money; I love your ideas!
ReplyDeleteHey Call Small,
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to see that weaved shelf liner paper here. I always notice it at The Container Store but never picked it up. I had also considered using it as window blinds. ha! Now that I see it looking cool here, I may have to snatch up a few. I, too, have that aluminum/stainless steel shelf paper. Have I used it? No. I think I took the term "shelf paper" literally because it is sitting on a shelf and waiting to be used. I like the scene here!
Thanks a lot, Neen! I too like those economical solutions! Always on the lookout for those! ;)
ReplyDeleteHey, MC! GREAT idea about blinds! It's very easy to cut to size, so I will have to try that. I might be intimidated by the stainless shelf liner...how to use it? Flooring? Mirrors? Divider? Perhaps you might take it down off the shelf to experiment...hint, hint!
ReplyDeleteI always use fake wood paper for my minis photos.
ReplyDeleteAnother great use if you want to use it for flooring is making little folds with the back of your scissors or something similar. This is a very quick way to do wood parquet.
For my project dollhouse I wanted a more realistic look so I cut little stripes and glued them as a normal parquet. I had to add more glue for that project because the glue on the back of my wood paper wasn't strong enough to hold the little pieces on the floor.
I only have this horrible photo http://www.flickr.com/photos/annetta/6094752324/in/set-72157626473603842
Great suggestions, gingeranna! And I think your floor looks amazing in that photo (it is *not* a horrible photo)!
ReplyDeleteWow, it does look extremely effective and seems far easier than glueing (permament),individual tiles or planks. Thanks for the tip =0)
ReplyDeleteHi, Pepper! Glad you like it! I am definitely going to experiment more. I might even try to cover a few wood pieces that are plain and uninteresting...we'll see!
ReplyDeleteA friend of mine got this contact paper for the dollhouse she's making and it works great! I need to go get some!!!
ReplyDeleteNew follower here, I've just started my own doll blog where my girls are building their own shop... so I think all your info and tips and finds will be very useful!
Hi, Heather! Go on and get some ;) Thanks for following and congrats on your doll blog -- keep it up!
ReplyDeleteYou have done excellent work. I am so impressed. These are so beautiful pictures.
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