Fourth of July DIY: An Simple-Breezy Blueberry-Impressed Tablecloth by David Stark

This week we’re combing by the Remodelista archives for a few of our all-time favourite summer season tales. Right here’s one:

Right here’s a DIY tablecloth for Fourth of July that’s really easy that actually anybody—from kindergarteners to the arts-and-crafts-averse—could make it. Maybe better of all? It’s blessedly understated, which implies it might probably have a life effectively after the fireworks are over.

You don’t want any instruments (only a couple new pencils, a field, material, and a few paint) to make this blueberries-inspired DIY tablecloth. Why blueberries? Other than the apple, is there a extra American fruit? In addition to, “July is prime time for this seasonal fruit. Why not give it the quarter-hour of fame it deserves?” says David Stark, our go-to knowledgeable for occasion design and the mastermind behind this intelligent mission.

Under, the three-step directions for crafting this exceedingly straightforward DIY. Be aware: Whereas David and his staff opted to make a tablecloth, you’ll be able to simply as simply vogue placemats, a picnic blanket, or a butcher-paper runner utilizing the identical technique.

Images by Corrie Hogg and Susie Montagna for David Stark Design.

The Supplies

• Acrylic paint, in brown and two shades of blue
• Cloth or paper
• Pencils with new erasers
• Small paint brush
• Small field or field lid

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