During fall,? there are table decorations at any home d?cor or discount store.? There are tons of designs to choose from, however sometimes you want something that fits your style perfectly. You can create your own fall place mats pretty easy with out spending a lot of money or time
Here are some ideas to get you started.
Fabric Place Mats
If you have a sewing machine, it’s easy to make your own fabric place mats.? You can even sew them by hand if you like.? All you need is two yards of fabric.? Or if you’d like to have two looks in one, you could use a yard each of two coordinating fall colored fabrics.
To make a rectangular place mat, cut two pieces of fabric about 15 by 20 inches.? Fold each edge under 1/2 inch toward the wrong side of the fabric, and iron those edges into place.? Then place the wrong sides of the fabric pieces together, pin, and stitch 1/2 inch from the edge all the way around.? Stitch again 1/8 inch from the edge, and you’re done.
Laminated Fall Place Mats
If you have small children something to consider is laminated place mat. As a craft as well as to use for their meals.? These can be a fun rainy day project,? or created with their art projects. They clean up easy with a quick wipe with a damp cloth. Making these laminated place mats is fun and easy. .? Here’s what you’ll need to make them:
Cut the poster board to the desired shape and size.? Arrange the photos, post cards or drawings to your liking and glue them on.? Let dry.? Cover with contact paper, or laminate.? Another option is to take them to a local copy shop to have them laminated.
If you’re into scrapbooking, you could use scrapbook paper instead of poster board and create the place mat just like you would a page.? Create a layout, add photos and embellishments, and laminate, and you have a unique place mat that’s guaranteed to be a conversation piece!
Painted Fall Place Mats
If you are an artist, you can easily make beautiful painted place mats!? Simply cut canvas to the desired size, plus an extra half-inch.? Turn the edges under 1/2 inch, crease, and secure them with glue.? Then paint the canvas just like you normally would.? Once the paint is dry, add two coats of polyurethane.
Why buy the same boring place mats everyone else has when you can create your own?? With some inexpensive supplies and a little imagination, you can have great fall place mats that suit your tastes and dining room d?cor perfectly.
