Ditsy Blooms Paint Inlay (IOD) Iron Orchid Designs– 12×16 Pad

Wrap your painted furniture in the irresistible charm of an English cottage garden with Ditsy Blooms Paint Inlay by Iron Orchid Designs. This utterly romantic collection layers lush full-blown roses, delicate ditsy florals, ribbon-and-bow trellis, and cheerful gold-stripe grounds into eight generous 12”×16” sheets — a complete decorating vocabulary for anyone who believes more flowers is always the right answer.

Picture a painted dresser paneled with a dense climbing rose all-over, its drawer fronts framed with twisted ribbon garland columns and anchored by a ribbon-and-bow trellis, the whole composition finished with a gold-stripe-and-ditsy-rose ground. Ditsy Blooms is joyful, layered, and endlessly versatile — equally at home on a grand armoire or a petite side table.

What’s Included

• 8 sheets of paint inlay, each 12” × 16”
• Sheet 1 – Gold Stripe & Ditsy Rose: full-sheet repeating pattern of warm gold vertical stripes with scattered small rose and bud clusters on a white ground
• Sheet 2 – Climbing Rose All-Over (Light): full-sheet dense climbing rose and tendril all-over in blush, coral, red, and sage on a white ground
• Sheet 3 – Ribbon Trellis & Bouquets: full-sheet repeating ribbon-and-bow ogee trellis in soft grey/lavender with rose bouquet clusters nestled in each cell
• Sheet 4 – Twisted Ribbon Garland Columns & Floral Sprays: three full-length twisted ribbon garland column strips (left half) paired with four large loose rose spray clusters in varying scales (right half)
• Sheet 5 – Climbing Rose All-Over (repeat): second full-sheet climbing rose all-over — same colorway, slightly varied layout for seamless large-surface coverage
• Sheet 6 – Dark Floral All-Over: full-sheet dense small-scale floral all-over in deep burgundy/crimson on a dark ground — ideal for moody contrast panels
• Sheet 7 – Climbing Rose All-Over (third repeat): additional full-sheet climbing rose all-over for extended surface coverage
• Sheet 8 – Mixed Floral All-Over: full-sheet loose climbing rose all-over with varied bloom sizes and additional bud and leaf detail
• Palette: blush, coral, deep red, sage green, soft lavender, warm gold, and cream — pairs beautifully with white, cream, sage, dusty blue, or any soft neutral background

About IOD Paint Inlays

IOD Paint Inlays are not transfers — they are a decal. When applied, artisanal paint is embedded into your surface, leaving an almost leather-like finish. The results are visually interesting, texturally complex, and may appear inherently distressed. The paint formula remains ‘active’ until sealed, allowing you to blend, soften, or add color before finishing.

How to Apply

1. Plan the layout of your designs on your surface.
2. Trim away the excess margins on each inlay sheet.
3. On an appropriately prepared surface, apply a generous and even coat of mineral-based chalk type paint. Work in small sections no larger than 12”×16”, managing the drying window.
4. While the paint is still wet, lay the inlay sheet design-side down (grids are printed on the back for easy identification). Keep it taut.
5. Spritz lightly with an even mist of water. Using a smooth damp sponge or folded soft cloth, pat down with even light pressure to ensure the design makes good contact. Avoid excessive moving or dragging.
6. Repeat steps 3–5 to complete your design, lining up sections as appropriate.
7. Allow to dry thoroughly. Drying time varies by conditions; typically an hour or two is sufficient.
8. When ready to remove, spritz the sheets evenly with water and allow 15–30 seconds to absorb. Starting at one corner, gently pull the paper up at a low angle. Re-spritz and wait if it does not release easily.
9. Once dry, you may use water to blend out or soften the design, or add color — the pigment remains movable and active until sealed.
10. Seal with at least two coats of a water-based sealer (50/50 sealer/water dilution spritzed on, then brush on your finish coat). A minimum of two coats is recommended.

Tips for Best Results

• Store at room temperature in a dry area until ready to use.
• Use a chalk-type paint that does not contain polymers for best results.
• Paints and coatings vary dramatically between manufacturers — always test on a scrap when uncertain.
• The inlay will appear a shade or two lighter before sealing, and will darken a bit when sealed. If doing a low-contrast color combination, test first.
• You can often get a beautifully faded impression with residual pigment on leftover sheets — sometimes even a third impression is possible!

US Patent 11,345,183. Made in China. All designs are property of Iron Orchid Designs®. All rights reserved.