“This is what the LORD says— He who made a way through the sea, a path through the mighty waters, “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” - Isaiah 43:16, 18-19

PB Inspiration~Starfish Table Runner


I saw this pattern on a bedding set in the Pottery Barn catalog and loved it a first sight! Very Beachy! I love Beachy!
I didn't want to create an entire comforter though!
I have a lot of left over Home Depot drop cloth material pieces from making slip covers for my couches. So, I decided on making a simple, table runner. I like the raw, casual edges!
I dug through my old craft paints....
Oh, BTW, I just added these new turquoise mercury glass votive holders to my collection, from Big Lot's. $2.40 each! They look like the PB ones! But I digress...........
Anyhoo, I started out using a regular starfish.
Right away didn't really like the way it was turning out....
so I improvised by tracing the starfish on a thin piece of craft foam.
I glued a cork to it with Gorilla glue. This finally worked out really well and I might make some other shapes!
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22 comments:

  1. I too love "beachy and tropical"! You did such an awesome job with all of the above and you did it at a great price! Wow, I'm impressed.

    Take care, Sue

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  4. Ahhhh...so cute and beachy at the same time! Thanks for coming to my PARTY:)

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  5. That is GORGEOUS! i noticed it right away in the whatever goes wednesday links.

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  6. This project made me heart go pitter pat. Well done.

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  7. Looks fabulous! Love the raw edges. Visiting from SDC. Hope you are enjoying your week! ~Stephanie Lynn

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  8. mAKEs me want to go to the beach... or your house! Beautiful!

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  9. Cute runner, very summery! I like your new votives too!

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  10. I can do this and will do this for my beach house as I love this idea. It looks so cute. Off to craft store today for the right color paint.
    Joyce

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  11. I'm in love! The color is just so pretty! And why doesn't my Big Lots have these?! Argh! Nicely done! Definitely going to try this for my table!

    Jeanine

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  12. Love this Mary! Wonderful project! Maybe I could do Placemats!! Oh, and napkins, that would be fun! Great idea!

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  13. So cute and clever and thrifty. I will totally add a project like this on my to do list! I'm following you now, BTW.

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  14. Love the star fish runner!!! I'm changing my decorating style and leaning more and more towards the beachy look, glad I found your blog!

    Rondell

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  15. I found one of those votive holders at Target but I think I paid more than you for one! Love them...the star shaped dishes are fantastic!

    Rondell

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  16. I love this! & PB but not so much the PB prices...please come link up to our Fabulous Friday linky party!
    Heather @ www.savingmoneylivinglife.com

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  17. That is so pretty! What a gorgeous motif.

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  18. it turned out great. i've been needing a runner. you have inspired me.

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  19. Mary, I adore this, it is really designer wonderful!! I have a starfish, maybe the cutouts are better....

    I am having a special Giveaway I hope you will join.

    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  21. LOVE that starfish runner. I might give it a shot myself.

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  22. I agree with Ali. The raw edges are really good.

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