I discovered wonderful placemats in a great homewares store. I loved the look but the price was enough to inspire me to create my own. My creative journey led me from the original painted placemats to many versatile alternatives. I'm certain you'll enjoy creating your version of table art.

The placemats are perfect to use indoors or out. They are easy to wipe clean, won't blow away in the wind and are a dream to store.

First Place

Each placemat measures 18" x 11". Cut from 1/8" hardboard, round the corners and sand the surface smooth. Paint only one side, or use a different treatment on each side, for variety.

 

Placemats

Spring Green

  • Beauti-Tone Designer Series paint 1858-243
  • paint colour: Unity
  • stencil: Craftsman 1682-624
  • stencil colour: Verdant

Memories

  • stencil: Old Script 1682-575
  • stencil: Alphabet 1682-593
  • stencil colour: Strong Espresso

Stencil Old Script directly onto the hardboard surface. Glue a photocopy of a photo in place. Stencil a message below the photo using the Alphabet stencil. Let dry. Finish both sides of the placemat with three coats of semi-gloss, clear base untinted paint. Allow each coat to dry between applications.

Wild Thing

Fabric application: Cotton or polyester blend fabrics are recommended. Trace, then cut the placemat shape from fabric. Coat the placemat surface with white glue using a foam brush. Place the fabric on top and smooth. Let dry.

Bon Appétit

  • Beauti-Tone Designer Series paint 1858-252
  • paint colour: Strong Espresso
  • stencil: Mini letters 1682-623
  • stencil paint: white

Paint the placemat. Let dry. Stencil 'bon appetite' using the Mini letters stencil. Finish both sides of the placemat with three coats of semi-gloss, clear base untinted paint. Allow each coat to dry between applications.

Spring Bouquet

Fabric application: Cotton or polyester blend fabrics are recommended. Trace, then cut the placemat shape from fabric. Coat the placemat surface with white glue using a foam brush. Place the fabric on top and smooth. Let dry.

Finish both sides of the placemat with three coats of semi-gloss, clear base untinted paint. Allow each coat to dry between applications.

Pinkie

  • Beauti-Tone Designer Series, suede finish 1858-252
  • paint colour: Gleaming

More In Store

  • Natura white glue 2020-510
  • Beauti-Tone Signature Series Exterior, semi-gloss, 1835-321/312/358/250/269/278

Fabric application:

Cotton or polyester blend fabrics are recommended. Trace, then cut the placemat shape from fabric. Coat the placemat surface with white glue using a foam brush. Place the fabric on top and smooth. Let dry

Fabric application

More of Bev Bell's Spring projects

Hall Monitor

Hall Monitor

 An organized home creates a relaxing space to nest. Bring order to busy entranceways by teaming up a RTA (ready-to-assemble) bench with a DIY (do it yourself) wall-mounted coat rack.

Find out more!

Create Lasting Memories for Mom

Create Lasting Memories for Mom

Make time stand still for mom this Mother's Day with a gift from the heart created especially for her. Capture a snapshot of a special time and showcase favourite childhood artifacts she will cherish forever.

Find out more!