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Paint your own decorative napkins

Want to set your table with a little DIY attitude? Give white cloth napkins a colourful, custom boost. Check out this simple guide for stencilled napkins that’ll leave guests thinking you’re DIY royalty.

What you’ll need:

GULLMAJ napkins
White paper
Black felt tip pen
Sheet of clear plastic
Utility knife
Chopping board
Roller
Fabric paint
Bowl

Step 1 Draw a pattern on a piece of paper. Think basic shapes and big sections. We chose a diamond as it’s simple to draw and matched our royal theme. Use a black felt tip pen to colour in thick lines, so it’s easier to see.

Step 2 Place a sheet of plastic on a chopping board. Lay the paper on top. With a utility knife, cut the pattern through the paper and plastic. A ruler helps for super-straight edges. Tape can help keep the sheets in place. Discard the paper.

Step 3 Place the plastic sheet on top of the napkin. (We lined it up with a corner to emphasise the diamond’s geometric shape.) Put some fabric paint in a bowl. Use a roller to apply paint to the napkin. Let dry.

We love to see our customers get creative with our products. Go for it! But please note that altering or modifying IKEA products so they can no longer be re-sold or used for their original purpose, means the IKEA commercial guarantees and your right to return the products will be lost.

Made by

Interior designer: Nathalie Kamkum
Photographer: Mats Ekdahl

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