To keep my fall centerpiece anchored, I created a chevron centerpiece base using FrogTape® Shape Tape and scrap wood.
Materials:
- FrogTape® Chevron Shape Tape
- scrap wood (mine is left over from a shelving project and measures approx. 12 x 35 x 1 in.)
- white paint (I used left over Glidden toasted white)
- Martha Stewart stain
Tools:
- foam roller
- rags
- small paint brush
DIY Chevron Centerpiece Base Tutorial:
1. Place Shape Tape onto board. I started at an area near the middle (to be able to paint over a pen line on my scrap wood) and worked my way out. I used an extra piece of Shape Tape to measure the distance between sticky pieces of chevron tape.
2. Peel off half of the backing, place Shape Tape. Press down. Remove the other half of the paper backing and smooth into place.
3. Go over each border of the Shape Tape with thumbnail.
4. Dip foam roller into paint, coat the entire roller by rolling on a paper towel then paint over the bare chevron spaces in the direction of the wood grain. I wanted a worn/distressed look so I only did one coat.
5. While paint was still wet, I carefully removed the Shape Tape then let the paint dry.
6. Next I brushed on Martha Stewart stain and wiped it off.
7. Let dry. I didn’t, but you may also want to seal your project with a clear coat.
Now my fall centerpiece is all grouped together and doesn’t feel so lost.
I love how this turned out. Great for any decorating, any vignette, may be repurposed as a shelf, tray (great for sitting on an upholstered ottoman), or DIY sign in the future. 😉
Linking up to Prodigal Pieces and Centsational Girl.
*This is sponsored by FrogTape®. FrogTape provided by Shurtech. As always, the opinions are completely my own based on my own experience.
What a great idea to make a table runner out of wood! I love it! Do you know if the shape tape is available in Canada? (Toronto?) Thx
Hi Joan! It’s only available in the US but hopefully soon for Canada too!
I really love the look of this and it can be used in so many different settings. I saw the Frog Tape Shape Tape last week and didn’t buy it {I put things off!} but I’m going to get it the next time I see it for a wall I’ve been wanting to jazz up. Thanks for the inspiration. 🙂
DUDE! FrogTape makes chevron tape! Genius!
Okay that tape is very cool I have never seen it anywhere before, I am going to be on the hunt for it. This turned out so good.
This is such a cute idea! I’m def pinning it!
– April
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Love the simple, straight-forward design and project!! Great job, Roeshel. 🙂 I’d love it if you linked it up to my new party: http://www.prodigalpieces.com/2013/09/its-party-time-whats-your-prodigal.html
Larissa ~ Prodigal Pieces
Thanks, Larissa! And thanks for the invitation! Popping over to link up right now. 🙂
Love it! That tape is one of my new favorite things…I painted a little coral side table using it, and adore it!!! I’m totally stealing your idea!
I love it! So unexpected and fun!
Love the idea of a wood runner! Came out great Roeshel!
Thanks, Abbey! I have a feeling it’ll be shown in a lot of vignette photos. lol I love it too!
I keep catching these awesome projects made from wood used for shelving. I love it!
This is such a great idea. If you were to somehow be able to do this to make it food safe and waterproof, it would be a great serving piece. I’ve seen large cutting boards with cheese, crackers and fruit displayed on it.
Super Cute Roeschell! And simple!
I love this! I believe behind it is a fireplace mantel? Did you paint it by chance? I really like that look. If you did can you provide instructions pls? Thank you. Jann
Hi Jann! Actually – I found that mantel in our barn loft. I think it’s original to our house. It’s the original paint…probably white about 80 years old (all bubbled too). I just have it a good scrubbing. I also love the look so I haven’t had the heart to paint over it. So sorry I can’t be more helpful! Thanks so much for stopping by and noticing that. I loved it so much, I made it a stand alone faux fireplace that I move from dining room to family room. lol
Have a great weekend!
Shape tape?! This is life-changing! Thanks for sharing. I love the runner!
-Tyler @ The 20 Somethings
I absolutely LOVE this Roeshel – sooo pretty. I was thinking of using a shutter as a table runner but I love your idea so much more. Pinning and sharing on my Facebook site:) Have a great weekend!
Krista! You are so sweet! Thank you SO much! I love your creative genius – a shutter would be so pretty too!
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love this idea but i might love your glitter nails more! Have a great week!
Awesome! I’d love to know where you found the tape! Checked my home depot and it wasn’t there… Love the runner!
Katie, Lowe’s has it for sure! I’ve seen it there on an end cap near the paint! Good luck!
Thank you! I’ll look today!
I love that Martha Stewart stain.
Gorgeous, Roeshel ~ I’m stopping by from Kate’s. You’ve captured the perfect mix of rustic and glam!
LOVE!!!! Looks lke a fun project too!
Tam@ spinstersnacks.com
So pretty! I’ve used Frog Tape but had no idea about their Shape Tape.
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