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Walk This Way

September 27th, 2007 @ 12:31 pm by Mrs. Penguin

After 3 days of intense slaving, I finally finished my DIY aisle runner. Here’s the step by step and what I used to create this 55 foot masterpiece:

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First: Design your motif in a program like Photoshop. Be sure to create your image with really high DPI (Dots Per Inch), that way when the image gets blown up, it doesn’t become too grainy. I worked in 300 DPI, which transfered to a large image (4 feet across) just fine. Take your creation to your favorite local copy shop, and have them blow it up to the size you need. I blew mine up at Kinkos for $4.50.

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I used acrylic paint ($6) and some cheap paintbrushes ($2 for a set of 3) from Michaels. I was afraid that craft paint might be too thin for the cloth and bleed too much, but this might not be the case….I’ve just never worked with it before so I erred on the safe side and used the thickest oil based paint I could find. I also purchased 18.5 yards of Muslin cloth (5 feet wide) from the dollar bin at a fabric store ($18)

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Tape your paper design to the underside of your aisle runner. You might want to do a better job of ironing beforehand than I did.

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Paint.

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Voila.

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I also painted stripes up the sides for a more finished look. I hope it will add a personal touch to our ceremony! It will definitely have to be ironed the week of the wedding.

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24 Responses to “Walk This Way”

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kp

wow - i just double-checked the date of your wedding! you’re in tip top shape making a DIY aisle runner now! go you!! you make me look like a big ‘ol lazy bum! haha. thanks for posting your DIY..I was contemplating making our own as well~ :D

 
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karebearlbc

I think that was probably one of the best explanations I’ve ever read on how to do an aisle runner! I love when people spell it out so simple!

It came out great! Love the design because it’s not your typical wedding initials! I’m not the wispy girlie type so it’s nice to see a design like this! ;-)

 
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Miss Cherry Blossom (message)  723 posts, Busy bee

That is fantabulistic awesome Miss Penguin! I LOVE LOVE your gorgeous design!

 
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Tea

great tutorial. you make it seem even easier than i thought. i’m also digging the design too. great job!

 
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davis2b

Great job! I think I’m going to have to pay an arm and a leg for a custom aisle runner because I’m creatively-challenged, and my wedding is in 30 days…

Now that I think about it, they might not even be able to make one in that short amount of time!!

 
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Miss Kiwi (message)  424 posts, Helper bee

It looks AWESOME! I am so jealous of you!

 
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Miss Jasmine (message)  1,170 posts, Bumble bee

Awesome job!

 
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Caroline

LOVE IT!! For the actual aisle runner itself did you just buy one or make it?? I’m having a hard time finding one that I like…Thanks!!

 
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Angel

Very nice! The stripes definitely give it a finished look, and I love the design you came up with. Way to go!

 
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stargazerlily (message)  942 posts, Busy bee

Caroline -

the fabric is just plain ol’ muslin…the stuff that dressmakers use to make their “mock” designs or patterns with before they make couture dresses. If you dont know what it is just go ahead and ask a sales clerk, its super common, and I guarantee EVERYONE that sells fabric has it. They sell the stuff in varying widths at any fabric store, it usually comes in “natural white” (mine) and “bleached white”…its CHEAP, right around $2 a yard. Wait till your local fabric store has a sale (Joann’s CONSTANTLY has a 40% off coupon, maybe once every few months, if not more frequently) and you might be able to get it for around $1 a yard like I did!

I just used stitch witchery on the two unfinished ends just to make it look more finished.

 
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Michelle

That looks great! Aside from the time it takes, it doesn’t seem all the hard to make!!

 
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jw (message)  167 posts, Blushing bee

how did you get the lines on the sides straight? you didn’t blow up sheets of stripes did you?

it looks great! i love the pattern.

 
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stargazerlily (message)  942 posts, Busy bee

JW- haha, no simply laid down strips of masking tape. I plowed through 2 big rolls of it.

 
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stargazerlily (message)  942 posts, Busy bee

(and painted in between the tape)

sorry for being vague :)

 
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rzblna

Beautiful! Great job! I may have to steal the idea.

 
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Moi

Thanks for the how-to. Looks kind of tattoo-inspired, like LA Ink?

 
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styleish (message)  95 posts, Worker bee

FABULOUS! absolutely love it. Thanks for the step by step instructions.

 
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Anna

WOW! Thanks for sharing that. I think I may give it a go. Your’s came out so great!

 
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Miss Tulip (message)  661 posts, Busy bee

That looks absolutely amazing!!! Like a few others said, I love the stripes — they really give it a finished appearance. Well done!

 
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Amanda

Fantabulous! I love it! I’m most def gonna have to steal this one from you ;)
Great job and explaination!

 
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Mrs. Penguin, Northern California Age and Occupation: 27, Weddingbee Editor in Chief Fiance's Age and Occupation: 30, Doctor of Physical Therapy Engagement Date: January 29, 2007 Wedding Date: June 7, 2008 Blogging Since: September 14, 2007 Venue: Winery in the Gold Country About Me: I love the Spice Girls, dogs with underbites, bean burritos, making messes, high fives, avoiding showers, crossword puzzles, blogs, weddings, and blogs about weddings!

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