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Valentine Table Runner

January 28, 2015 By Kim

I’m not big into decorating for Valentines Day. It’s not that I don’t love Valentines Day, it’s just that my son’s birthday is the day after, so we tend to get caught up in that. But I do like to have a couple of subtle ways that reflect the holiday, so I made this really quick No Sew Valentine Table Runner with a scrap of fabric.

Valentine Table Runner

 

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It’s actually a left over scrap of the drop cloth I’m using to recover my chairs. I’ve got a couple more to do.

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This DIY craft was very easy and I love the way it looks. It cost me nothing since I already had everything on hand. It blends with my decor and hints that it’s almost Valentines Day!

How to Make a Valentine Table Runner

Supplies Needed:

  • X & O Template from Word or PicMonkey
  • Cardstock printing paper
  • Scissors
  • Long canvas or Canvas Drop Cloth fabric scrap
  • Fabric Paint
  • Small stiff paint brush

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  1. In my word program, I created a large X and then a large O, printed one of each on cardstock.
  2. Cut the X and O out to create a template.
  3. Trim a scrap of fabric to fit your table. How ever long you need it. I pulled on the strings to create the frayed edges.
  4. Position and place the X onto your fabric and lightly trace with a pencil – repeat with the O.
  5. Using a small stiff brush, dry brush the pencil lines with black fabric paint. To dry brush, simply dip your brush in your paint, brush off most of it onto scrap paper. I use a paper plate to hold my paint and just paint off the excess there. After brushing off the excess, trace the pencil lines with your brush. It will show rustic faint brush marks. You decide how light or dark you want them.
  6. Allow to dry completely.
  7. I set the paint by applying a hot iron over the painted letters. This is only necessary if you’re planning on washing it.

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Keep in mind, it’s homemade and it doesn’t have to be perfect! If you wanted perfect, you’d buy it, right?
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Depending on where you’re standing, it starts with a hug, or a kiss. Both are fine.
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For more Valentine Ideas:

Confetti painted Valentines Day Mugs

Confetti Painted Coffee Mugs

free printable valentine lunch box notes | TodaysCreativeBlog.net

Valentine Lunch Kit Printables

Valentine Bag Toppers

Printable Valentine Bag Toppers

 

Follow my Valentine Pinterest Board for more inspiration.

Follow Kim Demmon (today’s creative blog)’s board Valentines Day Ideas on Pinterest.

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Since 2007, Kim has been sharing tips and tutorials on how to live a creative life. Owner/Founder of Today's Creative Blog and InspirationDIY.com where inspiration happens everyday! From the Pacific Northwest, Kim is a busy mom who adores her teen son, her middle aged husband and is constantly wiping the muddy paws of her adorable Labradoodle Maybelline. In her spare time, she teaches fitness classes and loves to decorate with thrift store bargains. You can also find Kim once a month on Portland's AMNW Morning show as their "creative expert". Life is more fun when it's creative!
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Since 2007, Kim has been sharing tips and tutorials on how to live a creative life. Owner/Founder of Today's Creative Blog and InspirationDIY.com where inspiration happens everyday!
From the Pacific Northwest, Kim is a busy mom who adores her teen son, her middle aged husband and is constantly wiping the muddy paws of her adorable Labradoodle Maybelline. In her spare time, she teaches fitness classes and loves to decorate with thrift store bargains. You can also find Kim once a month on Portland's AMNW Morning show as their "creative expert".

Life is more fun when it's creative!

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Comments

  1. Cindy says

    January 29, 2015 at 5:34 am

    Cute!

  2. Cindy says

    January 29, 2015 at 5:34 am

    Cute!

  3. Jillene@inkhappi says

    February 9, 2015 at 3:38 pm

    Super cute Kim! I just broke down and bought one but after seeing this I want to make one too! I love changing up my table runners and this post tugged at my creative side. 🙂

    • Kim says

      February 9, 2015 at 4:04 pm

      Thank you Jillene! It was SO easy!

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