Introduction

Gather Supplies

Gather Supplies

This project requires just a few materials, including a roll of craft paper, paints, a 1 inch paint brush and a paint tray.

Photo by: Ellen Foord

Ellen Foord

Gather Supplies

This project requires just a few materials, including a roll of craft paper, paints, a 1" paintbrush and a paint tray.

Step 1

Measure and Mix

Measure and Mix

Measure a length of paper to fit the table. Rather than buying each paint color of the rainbow, mix primary colors to form each color.

Photo by: Ellen Foord

Ellen Foord

Measure and Mix

Measure a length of paper to fit the table. Rather than buying every paint color, mix primary colors to form each color.  

Step 2

Paint Strips

Paint Strips

Apply each color of paint in a long horizontal strip.

Photo by: Ellen Foord

Ellen Foord

Paint Strips

Apply each color of paint in a long horizontal strip.

Step 3

Paint, Paint & Paint

Paint, Paint & Paint

Repeat each color until the entire paper runner is filled with color.

Photo by: Ellen Foord

Ellen Foord

Paint, Paint & Paint

Repeat each color until the entire paper runner is filled with color.

Step 4

Set the Table

Set the Table

Lay the runner on the table before place mats and place settings.

Photo by: Ellen Foord

Ellen Foord

Set the Table

Lay the runner on the table, followed by placemats and place settings.