Hi guys! After a week of being sick and away from blogging, it sure is good to be back! I’m really excited to share this DIY project with you all. A couple of weeks ago I was inspired by this polka­–dot placemat that I found on One Kings Lane. Unfortunately, they were sold out, which I was pretty bummed about…until I realized I could actually make them! They turned out to be absolutely adorable and the talk of the table!

What you need:
• Burlap—I was able to get this table runner from the craft store that was perfect for 4 placemats. I cut each placemat down to 15 in. x 17 in.
• Acrylic craft paint—Martha Stewart Crafts Satin paint (used color “Wild Salmon”)
• Scissors
• Ruler
• Dauber—a 5/8 in. dauber. Find similar here

How to make your polka dot placemats:

Step 1: Cut each placemat into a 15 in. x 17 in. rectangle. You can cut them down to any size you wish! Placemats usually range between 14–6 in x 16–20 in.

Step 2: Pull about 3–4 threads from the outskirts of the burlap to give a “fringe look” on the edges of your placemat.

Step 3: Dip your dauber into paint and dab onto the burlap to create polka–dots. Let dry for an hour.

Step 4: After drying, reapply second coat and let dry for an hour once again.

Step 5: Placemats are ready to be used!

Aren’t these polka–dot burlap placemats the cutest?! You can use them at your next BBQ, fiesta, or simply the next meal at home. They’ll definitely pop on your dinner table. Let the compliments roll in!