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Colorblock Placemat

It's a hit on the runways, now bring it home!

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/colorblock-placemat • Posted by Simply Spray

Colorblocking is a hit on the runways, and now is huge in home decor. See our placemat made with Simply Spray and check out http://divinedistractions.blogspot.com/2011/06/block-it.html for more tips on the colorblock trend in your home.

You will need

Project Budget
Almost Nothing

Time

0 h 30

Difficulty

Pretty Easy
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Description

Colorblocking is a hit on the runways, and now is huge in home decor. See our placemat made with Simply Spray and check out http://divinedistractions.blogspot.com/2011/06/block-it.html for more tips on the colorblock trend in your home.

Instructions

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    Fold the place mat into alternating rows. The cloth that is visible will be painted.

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    Using Simply Spray Soft Fabric Spray in Sand, coat the visible sections of the place mat.

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    Wait for the paint to dry and unfold the place mat.

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    Refold the place mat using alternating rows. You will paint these sections a different color.

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    Paint the visible sections of the new folds. Repeat steps 3 & 4, and paint the visible sections a third color. We chose Brite Orange and Chestnut Brown, along with Sand.

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    Here is the finished project. We used fall colors but you can use any combination!