Happy Monday, Friends! Have you ever admired gorgeous paper placemats but passed on them because they just aren't practical? Several years ago when I went to Canton with Cecilia B, I couldn't resist several placemats with charming vintage postcard inspired designs. I brought them home and styled a pretty spring tablescape. However, since the paper isn't practical, I've always wanted to find a more suitable use for them, and I finally came up with a solution...
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You may remember last year I shared reverse canvas art I created by flipping painted thrift store canvases to the back, which creates a rustic farmhouse style frame. I've been on the lookout for more canvases, but the placemats were larger than most I've come across. I didn't want to cut the art as I wanted to preserve the original design. Then...I found these at Hobby Lobby--5 16" x 20" canvases for $10--probably less than I would pay in the thrift store! Yay! To make your own: First, attach a saw tooth hanger to the front side of the canvas.
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Next, arrange the placemat inside the back frame of the canvas. Make sure it is smooth and even. Then, attach the placemat with double-sided tape. {TIP: Use a pretty gift bag or printable to create a similar look if you are unable to find paper placemats!}
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Voila! Charming spring farmhouse art you can whip up in no time! {Look here, to create my DIY dollar store peony garland!}
![Psst! Want to create charming farmhouse art for a fraction of the cost? Check out my reverse canvas art tutorial using repurposed placemats! Repurposed placemat reverse canvas art](https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5CobzLQQfns/XIvww3uyc5I/AAAAAAACMCY/txuBooI-wscLU7EhDbrgJaopFfcVe7ROQCLcBGAs/s16000/Lead-lamb-placemat-art-frame%2B.jpg)
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![Want to create charming farmhouse art for a fraction of the cost? Check out my reverse canvas art tutorial using repurposed placemats! DIY Reverse canvas farmhouse art](https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yQClnUhYOlA/XIwF4tYtCfI/AAAAAAACMEg/oxNY-exYKE8FVeH_GTuCWP84TLh90nOwgCLcBGAs/s16000/Pin-Lamb-placemat-art-frame.jpg)
Stay tuned...in a few weeks, I'll share the other repurposed placemats at my Easter home tour!
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Great idea, Cecilia! I was wondering what became of your placemats. Laurie Anna's moved to a bigger store - I haven't been in yet. Maybe I'll get to go the end of the month. Hope all is well!
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Cecelia,
ReplyDeleteThis came out great! I too just did a similar post using placemats!!
Thanks so much for stopping by!!
Hugs,
Debbie
Cute! I am loving more and more vintage stuff as I come across it!
ReplyDeleteI have seen paper placemats and always passed them up. No more. Great idea!! Thanks!!
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