First off, thank you Jessa for
letting me take over your blog today!
My name is Ursula and I blog over at
Northern Ambitions. I write about triathlon
training, my favorite healthy recipes and of course, DIY projects. If you want
to know a bit more about me, check out my "about page"; but for now, let's talk crafts.
I'm super excited to share a do-it-yourself project
that was both simple and cheap. In other words, it's my favorite kind of
craft.
Here's what I used:
- 1 meter x 1 meter of white canvas
- 1 fabric dye kit
- rubber bands
- a plastic bucket
- plastic gloves
- scissors
I started by washing the canvas to
remove any stains and dirt. Next, I hand ripped the material into four sections
to give the edges a frayed look.
I folded the placemats lengthwise in one inch folds (like an accordion) before tying three rubber bands along the length of it. Here's a tip, when tying your rubber bands, tie them really really tight. In other words, when you think you've tied it tight enough, tie it tight once more (trust me). I made the mistake of having loose rubber bands the first time around and the dye soaked through the fabric. They looked horrible and I had to start again. Not fun.
Wet your fabric and then follow the
fabric dye instructions. I placed mine in a bucket with hot water and dipped the
placements in it for 15 minutes before wrapping them in plastic wrap for 30
minutes. Next, I rinse the placemats until the water ran clear and laid them
out to dry in the sun. Dying techniques will vary depending on the type of
fabric dye you use, so for the absolute best results, follow the instructions down
to the last letter!
Once they were dry, I ironed them out
....et voila! Done and done.
Have you ever made placemats before?
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Cheers!
Urs
Thank you Urs so much for taking over my blog. It has so been amazing getting to know you this month!
