Roundup: 8 DIY Table Runner Ideas
![credit: Jenny Batt [http://www.thesweetestoccasion.com/2012/06/diy-dip-dye-runner/] table runner](https://images.curbly.com/aarw7He7MQ5Jme1qjisXHy3_e6dnCptRruKfdZskmYg/w:709/plain/https://assets.curbly.com/photos/0000/0016/0474/dip-dye-stripe-runner-600x400_large_jpg.jpg@webp)
There are so many options our there for DIY napkins, placemats, and table runners, it's hard not to want to make them all (even for a non-cook like myself). I mean, just because I can't make buffalo chicken mac and cheese doesn't mean I don't like to decorate the table when I have guests come over.
So let's start with a table runner roundup, and work our way up to the napkins and placemats later. Sound good?
1. Make a dip dye striped table runner with Jenny Batt on The Sweetest Occasion.
![credit: Hey Look [http://blog.heylook.fi/2012/04/diy-chalkboard-table-setting.html] created at: 06/19/2012](https://images.curbly.com/CVKPPAAq3_s1_bgu9RWZF-wav-2CBk3zfxdnwX2IEy4/w:709/plain/https://assets.curbly.com/photos/0000/0016/0472/chalkboard-runner_large_jpg.jpg@webp)
2. Write messages to your guests with this clever chalkboard runner.
![credit:Elsie Larson [http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/my_weblog/2012/05/hand-printed-table-runner-diy.html] block printed table runner](https://images.curbly.com/Iew6neD32dMlO--x52P4uYDE1xrqI3fEdPh17fi-I_Y/w:709/plain/https://assets.curbly.com/photos/0000/0016/0473/6a00d8358081ff69e2016305898cbb970d-800wi_large_jpg.jpg@webp)
3. Use cardboard to hand print geometric shapes on a textured table runner.
![credit: Carrie Patterson [http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/11/17/diy-table-runners/] burlap table runner](https://images.curbly.com/8K6NVvFY_RNawGzRLO7Z1MLVIGrBCeLhtYwgLTJn6WE/w:709/plain/https://assets.curbly.com/photos/0000/0016/0475/DIY-Table-Runners_large_jpg.jpg@webp)
4. Style Me Pretty shows us how to create a simple runner with a roll of burlap.
![credit: Kinda Living the Dream [http://www.dontknowhowtorelax.com/2012/04/diy-table-runner.html] painted table runner](https://images.curbly.com/m0zmwRExpC3EiMvSdxZaqt1x3hsWwMTgv8lczvcpEc8/w:709/plain/https://assets.curbly.com/photos/0000/0016/0476/lovey+255_large_jpg.jpg@webp)
5. Grab a roll of tape and mask off the perfect design to paint a long runner for the dining room table.
![credit: Tara Dennis [http://www.taradennis.com.au/create/jutetablerunner/tabid/999/Default.aspx] created at: 06/19/2012](https://images.curbly.com/6cgu8XcWFnZ5YhgZqwzMCP6DfZPfMjDEw12BESUs0Uc/w:709/plain/https://assets.curbly.com/photos/0000/0016/0471/tablerunner_large_jpg.jpg@webp)
6. Use jute webbing to create a rustic runner for outdoor parties.
![credit: Better Homes & Gardens [http://www.bhg.com/decorating/do-it-yourself/fabric-paper-projects/stylish-projects-from-vintage-books/#page=5] book page table runner](https://images.curbly.com/LvMbuz8Z0nUpfvKCJAJ_nhQ4YssLZ9VDZjg320lwtV0/w:709/plain/https://assets.curbly.com/photos/0000/0016/0477/550_101699619_large_jpg.jpg@webp)
7. Create a non-traditional runner with the pages of an old book, a little tape, and a decorative hole punch on Better Homes & Gardens.
![credit: Emily Takes Photos [http://apracticalwedding.com/2012/04/how-to-make-an-ombre-dip-dyed-wedding-table-runner/] created at: 06/19/2012](https://images.curbly.com/rlv7txPVsahvDTnDr4fzXDaehp59tlYVADJxm4BM7hQ/w:709/plain/https://assets.curbly.com/photos/0000/0016/0470/ombre-runner_large_jpg.jpg@webp)
8. Then make an ombre table runner with some of the talented ladies that put this project together for A Practical Wedding.
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Lindsy on Jun 25, 2012:
thanks for the shout-out!
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