Hello lovely ladies! It’s time to spread some love. I thought I would share a fun tutorial that is is red, full of personality and multi-functional. A silk rose petal placemat or decorative piece for your sofa table, entry way, etc. Are you ready?
Let’s start with supplies: glue gun, glue sticks and [silk] rose petals and placemat. The rose petals have been sitting in my basement over three years ago, so it was time to put them into crafty use {smile} and the placemat I picked up at Walmart for about a $1.
Alrighty, now that we have our supplies — let’s get this DIY Tutorial started. Based on the picture below, you can approach the placement one of two ways. You can place a line of glue on the mat, but you’ll need to fairly quickly place the petals (see image one and two). You could also just dot each petal and place (see image three). However, the second is a little more tedious. I went between the two.
You’ll just keep placing the petals, row by row.
On the bottom row, you’ll angle the petals a bit — and, of course, after you’re done can fill in any visible gaps or holes. Voila! You’re done. Above you saw it pictured being used as a place mat, here we see it used in a decorative manner. I really don’t decorate for Valentine’s Day, but it does look rather nice pictured here. The idea of serving your romantic Valentine’s dinner on them is lovely as well. Hugs and Kisses!
Kristine says
Great idea! Thanks for sharing!!!
♥AdamAlexMommy♥ says
this is fantastic! pretty and romantic.:)
I am LOVD says
So lovely and creative (cheap too, in a good way).
Sharon says
I loved this tutorial, so awesome for a romantic Valentine's Dinner!
Emily @ 52 Mantels says
I love this idea!! So cute. I hope you link this up tomorrow 🙂
Emily
Danielle says
So beautiful! I love it!! Totally wouldn't have thought of hot glueing the rose petals, but it is perfect for vday! great idea!
Bunnie says
I really love this!!!! I cannot wait for LOVE DAY!!
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Danni Baird @ Silo Hill Farm says
Saw this at 52 Mantels Party. It's so cute. I love using something I've had around for awhile too! I'm following you now. Thanks for sharing.
Bronwyn says
What an adorable way to add colour and texture to a table. Thanks for sharing!
simplydesigning.blogspot.com says
This is super cute!! Thanks for the Vday inspiration.
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Carrie says
What a fun idea! Thank you for sharing it.
Susan @ Oh My! Creative says
What an easy project idea! Love the Valentine place setting!
Would love for you to share some of your craftiness on my website – http://www.ohmy-creative.com
Have a great weekend!
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Rebecca @ My Girlish Whims says
adorable! Such a cute little festive touch 🙂
Amy says
Wow! That's gorgeous! Not to mention inexpensive and totally do-able! Way to go, girl! Thanks so much for sharing it at Shine on Fridays this week!
cathy@my1929charmer says
How very creative, I just started working on a rose petal heart wall plague. Your tutorial is great. Such a pretty placement at such a frugal price. Thanks for much also for your free printable Family Tree. Pretty creative aren't you! Thanks for sharing such a great tip. Thanks for sharing your creative inspirations with Sunday's Best party.
Jayme and Mendi says
That is the cutest placemat! We have had so much fun with the Find Some Love Fest link up! It's so great to connect and support our fellow bloggers. We are following you and would love for you to visit our blog.
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Angie Ramirez says
Awesome idea.. love it!
Featuring it tomorrow at Create & Inspire!
Angie from ALI
Liz says
Such a great idea!!! Thanks for linking up 🙂
Six Sisters says
This is so pretty and something everyone could do! LOVE IT!! We're so glad you linked up to "Strut Your Stuff Saturday" We loved having you! Please come back next Saturday and share more of your great ideas! -The Sisters
Heather @ Raising Memories Blog says
What a fun idea!! Such a great idea & not hard to pull off!
Just wanted to invite you to share this at Sharing Time! Would love to have you over there! 🙂
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~Heather