DIY Drop Cloth Table Runner

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Drop Cloth is all kinds of fabulous!  It’s versatile, functional, and fun to work with.  I’ve used it on my painted soap wraps, stuffed bunnies, and Easter bunny favors.  Today, I’m sharing a DIY Drop Cloth Table Runner as a part of an amazing Ready, Set, Paint Blog Hop brought to you by ScotchBlue™ Painter’s Tape and The Home Depot.   You’ll be able to check out some of the other participants projects at the bottom of the post too!

DIY Drop Cloth Table Runner with livelaughrowe.comLet’s get this DIY party started, shall we?  First things first, we’ll need to grab a few supplies.

Supplies. DIY Drop Cloth Table Runner

The very first thing I did was wash my drop cloth.  I then cut it the length and width I had in mind.  I cut mine to approximately 65-1/2″ x 14-1/4″.  Keep in mind that if you’re going to fray the sides, you’ll want to cut a little wider and longer.  Now we’re ready to the get to the stenciling part of the project.

Preparing for Large Stripe on DIY Drop Cloth Table RunnerI started by taping the prep work for the wider stripe.  This stripe is 1/2″ thick.  Paint and remove tape.

Stenciling large stripe on DIY Drop Cloth Table RunnerYou’ll then move onto the smaller stripe, which is approximately 1/8″ wide.

DIY drop cloth table runner thin stripe how-toYou’ll then move on to measuring and marking your smaller stripe.  We used a pencil to mark where we needed to place the tape.  For the smaller stripe, you will need to place the one piece of tape over your first stripe.  No worries if the paint isn’t completely dry either.  As we did earlier, you’ll tape, paint and remove the tape.  Do this on both sides of your runner and voila!

Stenciled Drop Cloth Runner with livelaughrowe.comStenciled Drop Cloth Table Runner with livelaughrowe.comHopefully you’re feeling inspired!

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  1. Denise says

    I am slowly getting around to re-painting our patio swing chair this summer. Thanks for the giveaway – it could help me get it done!

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  15. Chelsea says

    What a fun project! It looks so easy and I would’ve never think to use a drop-cloth!
    Here’s my favorite project that Alea and I have done this summer. We made a painted flower pot for her very own flower this summer. -Chelsea

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  20. Janet Thaeler says

    So creative! I’m not very familiar with drop clothes, do you buy them in a bulk pack? Is the idea that it’s less expensive than fabric or just has great qualities?
    Blog On
    Janet

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  21. Pam says

    I would not have thought to paint my own table runner. This is the perfect craft because it is easy and beautiful.

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  27. Jen Goode says

    I love this project idea! It’s brilliant, elegant and simply enough that a DIY novice can be successful. Awesome job, thank you for sharing!

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  30. Breenah says

    I made my husband a pair of those and an R2-D2 pair, plus a Slender Man pair for his sister for her birthday. Painting shoes is definitely my favorite thing right now.

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  35. lesley mcquade says

    this would be perfect for my daughters college rental dining table ..great idea and techniques

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  45. Diane L says

    Home Depot is second best to craft shopping for me! I’d love another reason to go spend some time and money there! Thank you for the chance to make that happen.

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  63. Laura Kelly says

    LOVE this! I love using drop cloths to make stuff. We made great curtains and a puppet theater awning from one a while back. Thanks for spreading your creative magic.

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  75. Inspire Me Heather says

    Your drop cloth table runner turned out beautiful, love the stripes!! One of my favorite DIY’s this Summer is my driftwood garland, and I’m taking all Summer long to make it. Thanks for the chance to win the gift certificate!!

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  103. MARY WOOLLARD says

    i have a couple that i really like, one for the living room and one for the bedroom.
    http://www.styleathome.com/img/photos/biz/Style%20at%20Home/paint-effects-colourblock.jpg with http://images.search.yahoo.com/images/view;_ylt=A2KJkCF94_5RQjEAkEGJzbkF;_ylu=X3oDMTFzc2VtbWQxBHNlYwNzcgRzbGsDaW1nBG9pZAMxM2I1MWY2ZTcwZDE3YmNhOGZjZjFmYzBlZjhjNDM2MQRncG9zAzg5NA–?back=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.search.yahoo.com%2Fyhs%2Fsearch%3Fp%3Dwall%2Bpainting%2Btechniques%26_adv_prop%3Dimage%26va%3Dwall%2Bpainting%2Btechniques%26fr%3Dyhs-Babylon-002%26hsimp%3Dyhs-002%26hspart%3DBabylon%26tab%3Dorganic%26ri%3D894&w=800&h=1067&imgurl=assets.davinong.com%2Fimages%2Fentry%2F2011%2F11%2F28%2F12775%2Fpaint-stripes-on-walls.JPG&rurl=http%3A%2F%2Fdavinong.com%2Fdesign%2F12775%2Fmural-maker-and-more-painting-stripes-on-walls&size=114.7KB&name=Paint+Stripes+On+Walls%2C+Mural+Maker+And+More%3A+%3Cb%3EPainting+%3C%2Fb%3EStripes+On+…&p=wall+painting+techniques&oid=13b51f6e70d17bca8fcf1fc0ef8c4361&fr2=&fr=yhs-Babylon-002&tt=Paint+Stripes+On+Walls%2C+Mural+Maker+And+More%3A+%3Cb%3EPainting+%3C%2Fb%3EStripes+On+…&b=871&ni=96&no=894&ts=&tab=organic&sigr=12fbtqjsp&sigb=15jj3c108&sigi=12cvhs3ee&.crumb=vXd/gelU8rt&fr=yhs-Babylon-002&hsimp=yhs-002&hspart=Babylon

    and teh bedroom with these…http://www.homeizy.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Kids-Bedroom-Paint-Ideas-Girls.jpg and http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YWcKMYRPhUs/UAc3tVTJrJI/AAAAAAAAD_w/JjZlu1dfoWo/s1600/11+-+Ombre+Wall.jpg

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  110. Michelle F says

    I rent so I’m trying to find some ways of personalizing my apartment that won’t be too expensive and are easy to return to as is.

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  121. JaneEllen says

    Great tutorial for the table runner. Been wanting to do a grain sack striped runner. Making different style, fabrics, you name it so I’ll have a good assortment to pick from for buyers, there will be buyers won’t there? Sure hope so. Really like the fringing at sides and ends also. What is there about stripes and fringing that makes us like them so much? The natural look? Whatever I love the look. Happy days Kelly

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