...i did a similar project before, using spraypaint and lace fabric...this time i did not have the right colour of sprayaint on hand and used a lacy plastic placemat, as i really like the pattern.
it is such a great way to beautify nearly anything with an even surface.
have a look and enjoy the tutorial.
this is what you need
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij4xlZcS1Ayc3hw_yJ4_HRJe2gaqcwzUmTA-v4yRy45zMEDHHYjS-5DvL_PLc951envDo-xmUlyJsvpg_A7qRo-dc_d60MGGTJ1UxSyfC-k_CV3xu9_3zLdTXm0a53fP7_dHjdsOfSudWZ/s640/blogger-image-759666336.jpg)
- plain clipboard
- lacy fabric
- paint
- soft sponge
- adhesive tape
- scissors
this is what you have to do
- choose a nice excerpt of the fabric and the position on the clipboard
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn93aPiaXObLpLK8hUyjODz34qCB0ZCmGnNBjZMIMnn3wIWJLUaEe4WKtSiW02Nnbgg6LGzikyH3u7IwAWbDbixF9Af5onQ4GyH0RMHd7_62R728Xl9xjCutJL4qp-TgmQOptokzKPtwjE/s640/blogger-image-1057109624.jpg)
- secure the fabric on the backside on the board as tight as possible
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Ltewq_StbudhYxw2V5z5tmdn_frqio1JfzJPWhwcLV5FAR1fSrt5RUrvYacz5N3aBcimplJU2EBryjIMumUY3kFLleXTeq_2JI-81j6EiL6Q2CeAl2z0jweLU30MZ7Q3Rr1qSoyfPFfi/s640/blogger-image-824090242.jpg)
- apply some paint onto the sponge
- start dabbing the colour ono the farbic, trying to apply the paint evenly
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYsdk2iY7eZxf0XCuDzQ_rcI8MDa2ZH4avB4FvJH7kblVdpEHuZeQFUdIeA8WsnRYK0lfUgFQTmARfWsoMa3qA27umjiQCkCDTrvORX3u2BmTRhzqr5Nd1fgo74s3G1n3TesT147-Hyd68/s640/blogger-image-1437098212.jpg)
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH8hMVEFzd7UFHAOTDQyRJpAqcVs-F45WybfsLCP0Goj60lQ0r2MNyugaEBCYr1YPgFmOHAjYQYfBAr2JHlaRWnWpKouVz2MllISv36gAbMrn-zkzZ34Qu7rK3gel4jQn4QnOKH3JXsWAv/s640/blogger-image--2032542532.jpg)
- remove the fabric carefully
- optional you can secure the lace onto the table
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe7tXtMFmA-Xzvqb8X51Cah6oQ6L1yLSZBa5Mw6cGaDZ_WQSu7EtvHX9CdvkRkdmI3Ixez2Di9wCYyiB5XIPd2bPQx9JPch0FzAVEr8JKodt21r3xUxxPYbwHHO8vmrm9GmEIBypgbv66Q/s640/blogger-image-1093552929.jpg)
- enjoy the beautiful pattern
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmdybgkIs-EyJt-A6v4lSkH0-0h0UoiWOxKsY1Db1cE6yRTZs6P_b1e-ahDigf4BsH0AbS1ByWgn4FnQvTVAUlWjy34Ad0plkajlZlcQMx7TSACZ7XbY33FralW9ULg6GJjp43wb3xhGaQ/s640/blogger-image-1204674284.jpg)
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this is what inspired me
http://creativityindiyyoucandoit.blogspot.de/2012/10/from-trash-to-something-pretty.html