With Valentines Day around the corner I’m ready to put some love in my decorating. literally. I made this easy Valentines Day table runner today and couldn’t wait to put it out. I fashioned it after my No Sew Burlap Table Runner I made for Thanksgiving. I love the design because it’s versatile and packs away easily until next year.
Ready to try your hand at making an easy Valentines Day table runner too?
OK then… let’s get started.
Here’s what you’ll need:
- 5″ burlap ribbon
- 4″ stencils in script – I used this one
- Heart stencil, you can also draw the hearts by hand, I did both
- Craft paint in red, white and black
- Paintbrush and a flat top stencil brush
- Black Sharpie
- Scissors
- Measuring tape and a ruler
- Drop cloth or newspaper
I made my table runner to fit both my sofa table and a dining table. I measured both and picked a table runner length that fit both tables nicely, which was 70 inches.
My Valentines table runner has the word “love” stenciled 4 times across the entire length. I left some space between the words for a few hearts. There is a larger space in the center of the runner so a centerpiece could be used without covering the stenciled words.
See below for a measurement guide. If you use a different size or brand of stencil, the measurements will most likely be different for you.
Spacing and lining up the stencil letters is simple. Read my No Sew Burlap Table Runner post for a few good tips.
Add a few hearts for fun. I had a stencil which I used for the red hearts. I drew extra hearts with a sharpie and filled them in with white paint.
That’s all there is to it! My easy Valentines Day table runner looks great on my sofa table and lends a happy splash of color to the room.
I like that the words are easy to read from both sides of my Valentines day table runner. I haven’t used it at the dining table…yet.
I’m thinking I’ll use it for a romantic dinner for two 😉 Along with some chocolate covered strawberries and some good wine. Yummy!
Don’t you just love this? Where would you put one of these in your house?
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Anita says
This is an amazing idea! Thanks for sharing. Hi, I’m Anita visiting from Foodie FriDIY.
Wendi says
Hi Anita and welcome:) Thanks so much for your sweet comment. This little table runner has been used all over the place and we stil love it as much as the first time we used it!
Emily says
This is really cute, and so festive for Valentine’s Day! Thanks for linking up with Merry Monday!
Wendi says
Hi Emily:) Thanks so much for your visit & sweet comment!
amy says
This is just too cute! Visiting from Something to Talk About!
Wendi says
Thank you Amy! It’s so simple which makes it easy to use in several different places.
Cara says
Oh I love this! I just so happen to have so extra burlap and this would look great in my living room. Thanks so much for sharing!
Wendi says
Thank you much Cara:) Don’t you just love burlap for everything? I hope you make one for your living room & please share a picture on the H2OBungalow Facebook page when you do!
Amy @ StowandTellU says
Such a cute project. I could see my nieces having so much fun making this!
Wendi says
Amy, this is the perfect project for kids! Not too messy, it doesn’t take too much time and they’ll love putting it out to display. Please share a picture on my H2OBungalow facebook page when you make one with them:) Thanks so much for stopping by:)
Deanna says
Where were you able to find the stencils? I can’t find that size
Wendi says
Hi Deanna. If you go back to the post, I created a link to the stencil I used in the supplies list. You can order it directly from there if you need to. Thanks so much for your visit!
KC @ The Real Thing with the Coake Family says
What an adorable Valentine table runner! It looks so pretty.
KC
Wendi says
Thank you KC. It was easy and quick to put together. It makes me smile everytime I walk past it…and who couldn’t use a few more smiles each day? Thanks for visiting & have a fabulous week!
Rebecca @ Love at First Book says
That is adorable. Aren’t Sharpies amazing? This would be great for lots of holidays and events, not the Valentine’s one, but in general!
Thank you for linking to this week’s Spread the Love Linky Party! I also pinned your post! 😀
Wendi says
Rebecca, I loved this table runner project. It was easy to make and it’s fun. Thanks for stopping by today:)
Steph @ Crafting in the Rain says
Really pretty!
Wendi says
Thank you Steph. It’s funny that sometimes the simplest ideas are the most fun and turn out the best. Thank you for visiting!
Diane | An Extraordinary Day says
Very fun Wendi!! I did a mini banner at Christmas for a wreath and loved it. You did an impeccable job with your lettering!
Thanks for linking up at Project Inspire{d}!
Hope your week has been Extraordinary!
~Diane
Wendi says
Thanks Diane! I’m starting to love lettering on projects and it’s not nearly as hard as it looks.
LuAnn Braley says
Very nice. This looks like something maybe even I could do, and it would liven up the supper table a bit as well! :O)
Wendi says
LuAnn – You CAN do this.. really, you can! **big laugh** This was an easy project that anyone can make. It adds a bit of color and a lot of cheer! Send me a pic if you make one! Thanks for visiting!
Marie@TheInteriorFrugalista says
Cute as a button Wendi!
Wendi says
AAawwww.. Thank you Marie 🙂 It is pretty cute isn’t it?