Fourth of July Place Mat Tutorial

Create an all-American motif for your holiday table setting with this DIY woven place mat. Top off the star-spangled backdrop with red and white dinnerware, a casual striped napkin, and a simple bow tied on the flatware. Follow our step-by-step instructions to fashion this subtle homage to Old Glory.

Materials
plain woven place mat
spray adhesive
a star stencil
small paint brush
blue latex paint

Step One
Apply spray adhesive to your stencil and lay it flat against the place mat.

Step Two
Using a small paint brush, apply the blue latex paint over the stencil in each star section. 

Step Three
Let the place mat dry completely over 24 hours before use. 

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