Painted Wallpaper FINALE

[@makeupdiaries6438]

I kinda miss the green stripes now

[@olivegreyavenue]

😂😂

[@ltlwlwl5057]

Me too

[@Patton0911]

😂✌🏻😂💚

[@saschamudge2311]

I was devastated when I realised it was tape 😂

[@catiemyers3429]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@EgyptianRocker]

Honestly the green painters tape giving wasabi calligraphy brushstrokes was really working for me. Pair that with some neutrals/muted furniture and I think it’d be cool. The final result was nice, though! Well done.

[@olivegreyavenue]

Not exactly my color pallet but I know some people like it!

[@jacquelinegreen7796]

Could be a new design feature though. It looks great now. We'll worth all the time and effort. X

[@wouldntyouliketoknow514]

First time here. I thought the green was part of the pattern and I loved it! The finished wall looks amazing, but I was sad to see the green go 😆

[@olivegreyavenue]

I was not a fan of the green 😂

[@h.s.5437]

​@@olivegreyavenuewe can see that you don't like greens... or fruits

[@olivegreyavenue]

@@h.s.5437 what’s that supposed to mean?

[@avernion]

It’s not just the skill that impresses me here, it’s the patience.

[@OurHappyNutHouse]

It turned out amazing, I love it! Great job with the super crisp lines. This is an impressive project, your patience and many, many hours paid off!

[@olivegreyavenue]

Thanks so much!

[@donnabacon4681]

YOWZA! That's amazing! Such time and attention; so much detailing! I like both with the green tape and this! You have waaay more patience that I will ever have! Beautiful! So beautiful!!

[@Makeitbymandy]

That turned out great. But I don’t see the reason for the last bit of paint with the sponge brush. Could you give us a close up? :)

[@olivegreyavenue]

It’s just a little lighter to look like the lines overlap

[@lailaunknown3989]

Would it not have been darker if they overlapped 🤔

[@laurenbrewer1313]

​@lailaunknown3989 in actual plaid, it's more like the white lines would be darker bc they'd have the blue peeking through, and where the white lines overlap its just white, giving it a lighter look

[@talliyahrose]

Very satisfying to see the finale... I hope all the tortu... work was worth it for you. Gorgeous work!

[@olivegreyavenue]

Thank you very much!

[@jtcphw51121]

Looks incredible!! Great job!!! Very inspiring and loving the darker color!!!

[@chatsnoirblamo]

Brooks brothers timeless and sensual. A+++

[@Otterice]

It looks great! I don't see enough of a difference with the last step to justify the torture but it may be different in person.

[@rainbowsuspendrs]

I always wanted a plaid wall but after seeing this, I'll just admire yours and you for having intense patience ❤😊

[@anagabrieltrevino5439]

Perfection. The lines are so crisp. The result is so perfect.

[@olivegreyavenue]

Thank you!!

[@sweetgreengoddess]

This is gonna be cute around Christmas

[@malaika224]

I love it so much! I wish i had the patience and steady hand to do this. You crushed it ❤❤❤

[@mikki_s1100]

It looks so good! Awesome job!

[@MarieBSleepin]

Omg, girl bye. Could never be me, but I am jealous of your dedication and energy.

[@BarbieBarbieto19]

I love your attitude about this. Gorgeous results, too! 🎉

[@olivegreyavenue]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@allcolorsandnone]

I adore this! I can't believe you spent so long, but it looks so good!

[@D_Parks]

So cool looking!!

[@jenelle6132]

I think it's nice. And the tape pull is chefs 💋😘

[@olivegreyavenue]

So so good!

[@adrianabarnard6402]

That is gorgeous!!!

[@feitme]

Looks great! There's a line that looks splotched with navy at the end of the reveal.

[@MiniBrandsObsessedMama]

Beautiful! Love it!

[@olivegreyavenue]

Thanks!

[@TheRustyTrike]

I say this with the upmost respect and love. You crazy girl but it real pretty. ❤

[@olivegreyavenue]

Thanks 😂

[@t.w.parker7528]

Oh no I love the messy green

[@ittybittyADHDcommittee]

I actually thought the green was part of it. 😅 like a cute, messy plaid. It was really cute 😂

[@user-vl9tn2jy3g]

And the world takes a collective sigh of relief

[@ravena1441]

It looked so much better with the green tape there 😭😭 was seriously vibing with the messiness of the paint over the tape too-- also didn't know it was tape so thought it was an artistic choice paint wise and was loving it

[@olivegreyavenue]

Haha I very much disagree

[@nicokelly6453]

The colors didn’t really go together. It works if you’re the type of person who enjoys it being slightly silly/chaotic. This is a more sophisticated and calm style.

[@tg21857]

Here's a like and comment for you for sharing the final results. I hate when videos don't. It's a waste.

[@gillianboate]

You could have made a little moveable tape-stencil using thick pieces of silicone tape. You could cut off the backing plastic where needed (of the side to be pressed onto the wall), or just peel the whole bit off and then offset it back onto the tape so that you have only a thin edge that will actually try to stick against the wall (think like if you outlined the small squares in small post-it notes with the sticky sides against the edges, which would work as is for a flat wall; so you'll have the un-glued parts to hold on to, if needed, to pull it off easier, and place it perfectly on the next square/s quickly and easily); basically you'd uncover only about 2or3mm of the sticky part of the (wider) tape. I'd expect to get it done on that wall, you would need more rigidity, and ease of pressing the whole stencil so the tape gets right in there all round; so that it can be used as a one-handed tool (so your other hand can quickly paint the four bits). For something *that* size, I'd use a few lollipop sticks going right along the edges you're going to paint make sure they're all pressing on the same level, it's easy to cut them so youre essentially making a straight # around each little square. It's a touch easier to accomplish the well joined edges (that will cause even pressure on the tape), if you sand the slightly rounded edges (not the ends, and you only need to do one side of each stick) of the stick where it will be framing the squares. In case that doesn't make sense about the lollipop-stick frame: 1-Sand (fine grit, a regular cheap nail file might be plenty for this if you've no other sandpaper to hand) the rounded sides so it's like a plank of wood with proper, squared corners. 2- Lay out a tape version of the needed frame, on some paper (on a flat table) as an *exact* guide of the wall sized squares, that you'll use to build on top of. 3. Put down four full sticks vertically, lining them along all four squares' vertical sides. 4. Cut more sticks to the size of the horozontal spaces you need to frame. Pro-tips: a chisel will give you a great punch-cut though the stick, an old nail clippers will do a good job of a quick tidying the edges if you use a saw/knife to cut them (you'd have to sand them to flat corners of course), but also, a regular pair of snips should give you at least one good corner (you need two on one side), just make sure you cut feom the same side, and then sand them down to the exact fit afterward. Always overshoot your measurement as lollipop sticks can sort of crush/splinter at the edges when being cut, and you'll need them to fit *exactly* into the gaps for the horizontal lines to get great sharp lines and corners. 5. Make two sets of gap parts in total (16) 6. Lay the 8 small pieces out in their right positions on the guide which will look like a completed frame (but it wont evenly press just yet). 7. Glue full sticks over the broken lines so the horizontal ones are rigid. 8. Glue the second set of 8 small pieces down, filling in the vertical gaps so the whole frame will be two (flat) sticks tall, and each line has one rigid full stick for support (all with squared edges on the inside of each square in the stencil youre making. 9. Affix your silicone tape to your sticks, (if it is the type to not stick well to wood, you can have encased each "plank" in electrical tape, and when the tape is fully stuck to that, but only slightly stuck to the wall, you won't have any tape stay on the wall instead of the stencil) If all that is done, you've a rigid stencil that you can press the right down into the uneven wallpaper, and paint right up against the tape inside the squares with a small brush, or a good sponge cut to size; you should be able to lime it up, press it down, do four dots, then whip it off immediately and move onto the next one, and then all the ones after that. I realise that it might seem silly to some to take some time to make the tool, but it means no standing or stretching at a wall putting down more tape all around each tiny square, until you're ready to paint!

[@lovingmayberry307]

Love it!!

[@maybe_ronin.]

The finish, technique and overall positivity/vibe is as pretty as the maker! Gorgeous job!

[@olivegreyavenue]

Thank you so much!

[@FrostingyFrog]

I wish the light color in the stripes you did was more visible but it looks great!

[@olivegreyavenue]

Thanks

[@TheCalebMoline]

The final result is BEAUTIFUL. I can’t believe it looks that clean and crisp. What painter’s tape did you use?!

[@erinkarpinec3678]

I like the green tape against the blue

[@aprilelder6818]

Omg this would drive me insane. Props to you 🎉🎉

[@froggedupp]

It looks great!

[@bobcatred]

I hope those teeny tiny paintbrush squares show up better in person because on camera I can’t see them at all

[@olivegreyavenue]

They do!

[@sammyb1629]

Looks amazing x

[@balesshippolova]

I didnt realize thay was tape. I really liked it with it.

[@olivegreyavenue]

haha

[@mariluzreal7784]

wow, so much work!

[@janzitterkopf1630]

Incredible!!!💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@boopmcgoo]

it looks amazing! personally i love the navy and green but I'm a weirdo who loves color and maximalism lol the final product looks incredible though! I'm tempted to do this to the backing of my bookshelves with different colors

[@pinkapotamus9266]

It’s lovely!

[@noneyabusiness1565]

It looks great. It just isn't giving me plaid vibes, though. Your dedication and patience are way more than I could ever muster up! ❤

[@mariabou7178]

Sooo pretty, you did an amazing job😊

[@olivegreyavenue]

Thank you!

[@lils1988]

I liked it before taking the stripes out. It was so fun

[@saradelgado-grant5945]

That is insane motivation and follow through, so worth it! It’s beautiful❤

[@olivegreyavenue]

Thank you!!

[@casadona409]

I might have used a handmade stencil for the 4 little squares. I afmire your patience!

[@kimberlysatele1007]

Wowsa! Longer reveal please😊

[@grcarie]

The layer needed a little more white contrast. But very detailed and beautiful. I would lean towards a monochrome or supplementary pallet.

[@cameronjadewallace]

It came out beautifully. The green really did make it pop tho

[@1012chart]

AMAZING! and you are so funny!

[@jessivilleneuve7939]

You could just sand down the wall and get the texture out. Or replaster with a thin layer if you can't sand.

[@pattieegger8187]

Gorgeous!! Love it!!

[@elishahankin6465]

I love the colors!❤

[@helloerinlaurel]

Bless your patient soul

[@allthingsaremadenew236]

That is gorgeous!

[@theginalondon]

Bravissima!! 👏👏👏

[@lynnburlingham8160]

Nice job!

[@tallulahraccoon3832]

That looks amazing ❤ The dedication ❤

[@dianehooperangello6330]

Looks amazing

[@stephanie5878]

Beautiful job. I wish I had your focus but I'd get the tape on the wall and decide to go paint the bathroom instead...adhd brain 😂

[@sarabpreetkaur3360]

The green looked cool. Now it has no zing.

[@cathyguevara4802]

I think it looks better painted than the wallpaper option ! Nice job ! Also where are your biker shorts from they look so soft and comfy ?😊

[@olivegreyavenue]

Glad you like them! These are my very favorite bike shorts: amzlink.to/az0Rr5Y22WfV8

[@mindymercier7233]

Absolutely love it!!!

[@olivegreyavenue]

Thanks!

[@jessmtnz]

You have so much patience! Great work! Unfortunately, it was difficult to see the teeny tiny P.I.T.A square color difference! I hope it showed up better irl, or I know you'll feel frustrated. Great work!!

[@maryann3820]

It looks really good... but i cant see those tiny squares you did at the end. Do they show up better in person?

[@olivegreyavenue]

Yes they do!

[@solala1312]

I'm genuinely impressed

[@olivegreyavenue]

Thanks!

[@rebeccalouise81]

It’s great 😊

[@shadeinthedesert]

I always paint the base color over the tape for super crisp lines! Love your finished look - but I'm curious... did you look at wallpaper? I love to paint - I just don't think I have it in me to be that detailed! Great job, it looks amazing. ✌️ ❤ 🎨

[@olivegreyavenue]

This was actually an imitation of wallpaper I liked from pottery barn which was obviously extremely expensive

[@karlbradshaw1424]

Ooh! I kinda preferred the green. It was very plaid-y...

[@olivegreyavenue]

Haha I did not 😂

[@patriciagibson6879]

And when you get tired of it you have to sand the whole wall to get it back to smooth!

[@catherineButterfly]

Gorgeous, I love it ❤

[@lisabaker1796]

So upscale look😊

[@greenmissy]

I spent 20 hours on my daughter's room and around 10 on my son's. I get making it right. 💚

[@olivegreyavenue]

That’s awesome!

[@flaggov6949]

Yes, it was worth it! ❤

[@olivegreyavenue]

Thanks!

[@puffschick420]

Looks like it was a pain in the ass lol. But the end result looks awesome! 💜💜

[@FayeisHere]

Looks good. Make a stencil for the small bits would go a little bit faster

[@fulltimeonfire8536]

GORGEOUS!

[@usa45CC]

The final results were so quick. Why do people who do projects only expect good comments??? Not everyone is going to like it. Personally, I love it, the one second you showed us.

[@juliasugarbaker9032]

People like to stay in their Internet bubble echo chambers and any opinions dissimilar to their own immediately make them furious. It’s really not their fault though, it’s the way social media works because it means more clicks, I blame Mark Zuckerberg. Also, shorts only show you the result for one second to get you to repeatedly watch the video, it’s a way of artificially boosting their view count. Everything is for clicks

[@ern1228]

Its beautiful! Great job!

[@olivegreyavenue]

Thanks!

[@elizabethmaxwell2267]

Beautiful well done you I can’t imagine how long it took you to do this but it looks amazing 👏👏👏🥰🥰

[@olivegreyavenue]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@theholistictraumahealer]

Well done ❤

[@mermiefasmart1387]

Very good !

[@RaisingKittens]

It looks great! But time & effort vs end result? For me the end result does not justify the effort you had to put forth. But that's completely subjective and you love it so it's perfect!!!

[@grammaurai6843]

Yes, beautiful - probably not worth the time if you could find a similar wallpaper 😂 but it does look fantastic!

[@kerriep8809]

Looks great!!

[@olivegreyavenue]

Thanks!

[@greedygamblerslots]

We need a video on each step and how long each step took time wise

[@GorlTings]

I saw someone take plaster over a textured wall and ten use a window squeegee to smooth it down. Giving flat surfaced walls.

[@rowanwoolsey3184]

That. Looks. AMAZING ❤

[@olivegreyavenue]

Thank you!

[@pastelxpocket]

That’s a lot of effort! I’m so glad for you. But why didn’t you opt for a wallpaper?

[@olivegreyavenue]

It’s much more expensive and feels like a bigger commitment

[@viceb7]

How are you gonna show the reveal for only 2 seconds?! 😂

[@lindseysgreencanvas]

I love it! 😍

[@olivegreyavenue]

Yay! Thank you!

[@sammygecko_]

I think it’d be cool if you find a way to repurpose that tape! Worries about waste is what’s stopping me from ever doing huge stencil projects like this

[@olivegreyavenue]

It would be but tape isn’t really repurposable

[@SoraJack]

I thought the green was intentional, that in itself was art.

[@brittanywinn3955]

I feel like those squares should be darker...where the 2 grey stripes overlap the colour should be more saturated not less? Maybe not.

[@TheLololourdes]

Looks soooo good!

[@olivegreyavenue]

Thanks!

[@mochi4926]

100% worth it ❤