My Painted Toile Piano

Some of my most creative ideas come out of the blue like a thunderbolt,

like the random idea to paint my white piano with a toile pattern.

After watching some amazing makeovers using a stamp product line created by

Iron Orchid Designs, I was interested in trying it out, but wasn't sure where.

After repairing a leak in the ceiling and repainting the wall, I just thought to myself

I would use up more of the wall paint on the piano with the stamps from IOD.

 Stamping is a way to create a one of a kind personalized decor effect on

walls, furniture or fabrics.  I watched several of the videos from the IOD website

and found myself becoming so inspired to create something using a stamping method.

After purchasing two packages of different patterned stamps for IOD retailers (see below for links)

I created a toile pattern that fit the shape of the piano, kind of winging it as I went along.

 Because the paint is the color of the walls, the overall pattern is restful, instead

of busy.  I couldn't be happier with the result, and it only took me one day!

Mr. Maison Decor is away on a trip, wait til he gets back....

I actually don't think he will notice for a few weeks.  Then he will say

in a surprised voice, " When did you paint the piano!??"  

Our living room had been in disarray since the leaking ceiling, and tonight

he will get back and check the wall and ceiling that I finished up after his repairs.

And there will sit the Toile Piano, unnoticed.

But for me, she is a SUPERSTAR, and I am in LOVE with her!!

My son took a brief 15 second video of me applying one of the stamps

to the border of the piano.  Click the big arrow to watch.

Here is a photo showing the top a little bit better.

Is there a toile piano in your future?

Check out Iron Orchid Designs HERE

Retailers where I purchased my stamps:

Kathie Lee Jordan Designs (Canada) HERE

 Collette's Cottage (USA) HERE

Wall Paint used for Stamps: Ben Moore Woodlawn Blue

White Piano:  Annie Sloan Old White Chalk Paint

I used a combination of stamps from the Laurel package 

and the Pastoral Toile package, along with a large stamping block.

Due to the curved shape of the piano, I applied many of the stamps feehand,

and some of the prints were a bit muddy and not as clear.  But it didn't

effect the overall feeling, and after the paint dried, I sanded the entire paint job

with 220 grit paper to soften the overall look.