“Ciao,” the friendly word for both “hello” and “goodbye” in Italian, makes it the perfect word to greet guests as they come and go from your home. Constructed of heavy duty, indoor/outdoor grade materials this rope mat can be made in an afternoon and adds a hint of quirky international flair to any abode. You’ll need 24″ of clear plastic hard surface runner, 1/4″ thick white heavy duty rope, 1/4″ thick black heavy duty rope, 3/8″ thick black heavy duty rope, 5/8″ thick black heavy duty rope, heavy duty double-sided carpet seam tape, scissors, a ruler, a lighter, a printer, 8.5″ x 11″ copy paper, clear tape. Read the tutorial here.
