Dreaming of Fall

I created this table runner for the fall season almost a year ago, and I thought I'd share the process. I purchase this rough linen runner on clearance at Home Goods for $7, and its texture and plainness were begging to  be stenciled on. Here's the steps:

1. Tape the Large Oak Leaves stencil to the surface using removable tape.

2. Using acrylic paints with a dry stencil brush, pounce the paint into the surface through the stencil, changing brushes with changes of colors.

3. Repeat design randomly over runner, and set aside to dry. Clean stencil and brushes immediately with warm water and a soft scrub brush. Let dry.

Create a wonderful table-scape by adding more fall themed items. Consider creating place cards, matching napkins, and invites using the same process!

We hope we have you dreaming of crisp, cool days ahead as you follow the links to the rest of the teams posts:

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Bring on the Fall!

WHOOOO would think to color an owl in turquoise, lime, and orange? Me, of course! I just love this whimsical new Cling Harvest Owl stamp design from Stampendous...one of several new seasonal designs in this fun square shape with cute overload. You can find them all on the Stampendous website, and shortly in your favorite rubber stamp/craft store.

I used my Chameleon Color Tones markers to create this colorful character, adding more color to the images plaid background as well. For a matching background, I used the same markers along with the Dreamweaver Plaidmaker stencil by tracing the striped lines down, and then across my kraft card.

Some bright and fun buttons were added for dimension, and just 'cuz I love them!

Check out WHOOO else is playing with our Fall theme for today:

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Jamie Martin