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DIY Rustic Wood Table Runner

I am pretty excited about this project.  I love how my DIY rustic wood table runner turned out and I can’t wait to show you how to make your own!  It is easy and budget friendly.  What could be better than that?

 

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DIY Rustic Wood Table Runner

Jeff and I always have some extra wood hanging around.  This time of year I like to find things I can use to create some holiday fun!  I found some great pieces of 1 x 8 pine boards in the garage.  First I made our Grinch inspired stocking wall hanger and now I am making this rustic wood table runner.    These wood pieces were a great find.  So get ready for this fun farmhouse style table runner!

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Materials Needed:

4 foot long 1 x 8 piece of pine

2 – 3 inch pieces of 1 x 8 pine for the ends

Palm sander or sanding block

Wood Stain

Foam Brushes

Rags

2 – Handles

White Paint

Stencil – I made my own using my Silhouette Cameo

Vinyl

Transfer Tape

Drill/Screwdriver

Let’s Do This!

There are really only a few steps to this table runner.  Let’s get started.

Step 1:

Make sure your board is the length you need for your table.  Mine is 4 ft long.  Also cut the two end pieces at 3 inches wide.  The length should be the same as your runner piece.  These two pieces get glued at each end and the handles get attached to them.  They are decorative so if you don’t like them you can leave them off.

Sand all of the pieces so they are smooth.  This was a nice board to begin with so I didn’t have to do too much sanding.  

 

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Step 2:

Stain Your Wood Pieces

I used Minwax Red Mahogany stain because it was what we had left over from making Ian and Hailey’s dining table and bench.

Plus I love the color.  Don’t you?

 

 

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Apply the stain with a foam brush.  Wait about 5 -10 minutes then wipe off the residual stain with a clean, non linty cloth.  Old tshirts work really well for this.

Step 3:

Stencil the board (optional).  I wanted a fun saying on my wood table runner so I chose to stencil the words “Let’s Eat” with white paint.  Wait until the stain is dry and cured for a couple of days before I painted it.

Creating stencils with my Silhouette Cameo is one of my favorite ways to get a custom look.  I designed this stencil and cut it out of vinyl.

 

Create your own DIY Rustic Wood Table Runner with just a few materials. It is easy and it looks great! - www.michellejdesigns.com #michellejdesisgns #woodtablerunner #tablerunner #farmhousestyle

 

 

I used the StyleTechCraft transfer paper and a ruler to get the design centered perfectly on the wood table runner. 

If you are new to transfer paper or a little scared of it like I was I created a video of the process from cutting the transfer paper to removing it after the paint is dry.  Check it out!!

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If you did not watch the video, grab your paint and apply it to the wood after you have the stencil in the right spot.  If the letters are wide like the “let’s” that I used try the regular paint brush.  I started with a small stencil brush and did not like the brush strokes.  

When you are done painting, remove the stencil.  It works perfectly 99% of the time.  (There is always that one time when things just don’t go as planned.)

Step 4:

Add the side pieces and handles.

 

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I love the look of the rustic bulky handles on the sides.  It just adds to farmhouse look of the wood runner.  In my opinion!

Use wood glue to attach the pieces then use the drill to add the handles.

You are done!

Doesn’t it look fabulous? I can’t wait to use it for my Thanksgiving Dinner.

 

Create your own DIY Rustic Wood Table Runner with just a few materials. It is easy and it looks great! - www.michellejdesigns.com #michellejdesisgns #woodtablerunner #tablerunner #farmhousestyle

 

 

 

Create your own DIY Rustic Wood Table Runner with just a few materials. It is easy and it looks great! - www.michellejdesigns.com #michellejdesisgns #woodtablerunner #tablerunner #farmhousestyle

 

 

Create your own DIY Rustic Wood Table Runner with just a few materials. It is easy and it looks great! - www.michellejdesigns.com #michellejdesisgns #woodtablerunner #tablerunner #farmhousestyle

 

I hope you love it as much as I do.  

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Michelle

 

 

Create your own DIY Rustic Wood Table Runner with just a few materials. It is easy and it looks great! - www.michellejdesigns.com #michellejdesisgns #woodtablerunner #tablerunner #farmhousestyle

 

 

Anita

Sunday 25th of August 2019

Can you leave hot pots on the paint?

Michelle

Monday 26th of August 2019

I think we did that over Thanksgiving and it was fine. But they weren't super hot. Just hot food that was transferred onto platters and plates!

Roxanne

Monday 12th of November 2018

I really love this idea, pinning!

Michelle

Monday 12th of November 2018

Thank you Roxanne! I can't wait to use it.

Julie Briones

Monday 12th of November 2018

Michelle, this is SO pretty, and looks great on the table! Love the little handles on the end of the wooden table runner, that makes it look like a tray! Pinned to two boards!

Michelle

Monday 12th of November 2018

Thanks so much Julie. I am so glad you like it and that you pinned it. I hope you make one too.

Patti

Monday 12th of November 2018

Michelle, I love this idea. It's so rustic. You can use it all year round. I also love that you can easily move it from the table if you want to share the food family style when you sit down to eat. It would also make a great appetizer or charcuterie board for a party. Nice job. Pinning.

Michelle

Monday 12th of November 2018

Hi Patti! Thank you so much. Those are all great ideas for this. I just love the way it turned out and thanks for pinning.

Nancy Lou

Thursday 8th of November 2018

Nothing better than a table runner that doesn't have to be washed and ironed! Also one that gives so many decor options. Great idea, Michelle!

Michelle

Thursday 8th of November 2018

Omg yes. I hate ironing table linens. Thanks Nancy. I really love it and can't wait for it's maiden voyage during Thanksgiving.

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