# How to Decorate an Umbrella With an Old Tablecloth
Breathe new life into an old vinyl tablecloth by using its sturdy fabric on your outdoor patio umbrella. Use vinyl -- not cloth -- tablecloth cutouts to make cute, creative embellishments for your umbrella that will endure rain showers and other problematic weather. Your end product will be a customized and brand-new item that is water-resistant and brightens up a dreary day. This is a project your children can help you with in preparation for sunny days on the deck.
Things You'll Need
- Vinyl tablecloth
- Cookie cutter or stencils
- Permanent marker
- Scissors
- Hot glue stick
- Hot glue gun
Instructions
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Spread out your vinyl tablecloth on your workspace, with the vinyl part down and the fuzzy cotton fabric part facing you.
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Place a cookie cutter or a stencil that's in the shape of a heart, butterfly, baseball or letter on the tablecloth. You can also use objects from around the house, such as a glass or small plate, as stencils.
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Trace the shape onto the tablecloth with a permanent marker.
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Cut out the shape with scissors.
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Open your umbrella, and lock it so it stays open.
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Squeeze hot glue on the fuzzy cotton side of the cutout. Blow on the glue for about three seconds so it cools down a little and does not melt the umbrella fabric. Press the cutout directly onto the umbrella. Repeat with more shapes, if desired.
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