Hello again, friends! It’s me again! I love being here at Housewife Eclectic, since my blog (just Lu) has taken a backseat to my new job (which I adore) as a virtual assistant. A big thanks to Debra for letting me moonlight here while she is hopefully getting some sleep and snuggles with her cute girls.
The project I have for you today is one of my favorite Doctor Who projects ever: a TARDIS umbrella! And it is not as daunting as it looks — just dive in! If you do it, please use fabric paint or a fabric medium — a white fabric paint pen would be perfect! I was anxious to just do it with the craft paint I had and then ended up crying a little bit when the paint started to chip off the first time I folded it up. Live and learn!
How to Paint a TARDIS Umbrella
Supplies
- blue umbrella (I got mine at Big Lots)
- white fabric paint or paint pen
- chalk or air-soluble fabric pen
- thin, flat paintbrush
- (optional) waterproofing spray, like this that you’d use for waterproofing shoes or a camping tent
Using the chalk or fabric pen, sketch out the basic design on the umbrella. I did the same design on each side of the umbrella: POLICE BOX and PUBLIC in a box at the top of the umbrella, and then windows in each section of the umbrella. I did 6 windows in each because it looked right and fit with the size of umbrella (average sized, not mini or jumbo).
Once you’ve got a design sketched that you like, carefully paint it. I used a thin paintbrush just shy of ½ wide, perfect for the thick lines and letters that I needed.
When the paint has thoroughly dried, you’re all set to go! If you’d like, you can spray the umbrella with waterproofing spray, to help set the paint. I didn’t do this, but if (when!) I do it again I think I will.
This is such a creative idea. I have never seen anything like it but it would definitely be a lot of fun!
I really like this idea! thanks for sharing
My husband loves Dr. Who and would be ALL OVER this. What a cool idea.
What a great idea. I love this! Thank you for a great future project.
I've never gotten into Doctor Who, I watched an episode and couldn't watch any more sadly.
I haven't been geeky since like forever, so maybe it's about time to. This is such a fun project.
I have a friend who loves Dr. Who, I forwarded this link to her. This is brilliant!
Awesome job! I can almost feel your pain when I read about the paint chipping. All of that hard work!
That looks like a fun project. I would have never thought to paint an umbrella.
Michelle F.
That is a really creative idea.. I would have never thought of that at all.
Cool idea and I LOVE Big Lots 🙂
I can't believe you did that yourself. What an impressive job.
What Liz said in the comment above me ^^ . You did an awesome job!
That looks amazing … you did such a great job!
Very creative! Wish you could have shared some pics though 🙂
What a great idea! And the umbrella looks amazing!
Thanks for all the love, y'all! I love this project and definitely need to make another one soon!
I've never watched Dr. Who but I know enough about the show to recognize this! That's amazing!
This is so cute and very unique! I love the London feel.
That looks so cool. I have afriend who would love it.