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They're either a little off from what you want or a bit too trendy to spend a lot of money on. This surprisingly simple DIY costs about $20 and you can customize it however you want. Plus, you won't feel guilty when you want to make a different one next year. Or when you want to make one for each of your rooms! ;)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhat you need:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E-Canvas (at least 10 oz, 4ftx7ft - or desired size)\u003Cbr \/\u003E*-Sewing Machine\u003Cbr \/\u003E-Iron\u003Cbr \/\u003E-Yard Stick\u003Cbr \/\u003E-Pencil\u003Cbr \/\u003E-Permanent Markers\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-FgeML88rwns\/VCNVKAmzErI\/AAAAAAABPsI\/S84lsejmh58\/s1600\/HandPrintedRug2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-FgeML88rwns\/VCNVKAmzErI\/AAAAAAABPsI\/S84lsejmh58\/s1600\/HandPrintedRug2.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;How to make it:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E*If edges aren't already finished: Fold in 1\/2\" along edge and iron in place. Fold again and iron - so raw edge is turned under. Use your sewing machine to straight stitch across fold. Repeat for each side.\u003Cbr \/\u003EIron canvas out flat.\u003Cbr \/\u003EMeasure and lightly sketch out desired design.\u003Cbr \/\u003EUse permanent markers to go over design.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-FcD9QjQFP_E\/VCNUUIRrJkI\/AAAAAAABPrc\/IMTwSp85edo\/s1600\/Instructions1.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-FcD9QjQFP_E\/VCNUUIRrJkI\/AAAAAAABPrc\/IMTwSp85edo\/s1600\/Instructions1.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-j3Z9c_UvIws\/VCNUVUxyetI\/AAAAAAABPro\/oeL95NVgXB8\/s1600\/Instructions2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-j3Z9c_UvIws\/VCNUVUxyetI\/AAAAAAABPro\/oeL95NVgXB8\/s1600\/Instructions2.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ut1KIjH_mbs\/VCNUW6MOIoI\/AAAAAAABPrw\/8-x7wzgW2Og\/s1600\/Instructions3.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ut1KIjH_mbs\/VCNUW6MOIoI\/AAAAAAABPrw\/8-x7wzgW2Og\/s1600\/Instructions3.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-zvyjD5XffNo\/VCNUX3LKEHI\/AAAAAAABPr4\/0dIUVd9n5Ps\/s1600\/Instructions4.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-zvyjD5XffNo\/VCNUX3LKEHI\/AAAAAAABPr4\/0dIUVd9n5Ps\/s1600\/Instructions4.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-hOP3KxBP8TA\/VCNUP7txrmI\/AAAAAAABPrU\/A1P-ROGQtW8\/s1600\/HandPrintedRug3.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-hOP3KxBP8TA\/VCNUP7txrmI\/AAAAAAABPrU\/A1P-ROGQtW8\/s1600\/HandPrintedRug3.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-MbbAeTEs32M\/VCNUTWAgICI\/AAAAAAABPrY\/-HIS10w6S0E\/s1600\/HandPrintedRug5.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-MbbAeTEs32M\/VCNUTWAgICI\/AAAAAAABPrY\/-HIS10w6S0E\/s1600\/HandPrintedRug5.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-5xza-Mi-V_k\/VCNUaNZjXZI\/AAAAAAABPsA\/0uah6cJEQpo\/s1600\/HandPrintedRug1.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-5xza-Mi-V_k\/VCNUaNZjXZI\/AAAAAAABPsA\/0uah6cJEQpo\/s1600\/HandPrintedRug1.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAdd a rug pad underneath and you're all set!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E**If you use a lower weight canvas or the rug is for a high traffic area (think mudroom), you might want to double up the canvas when you sew it.\u003Cbr \/\u003E**This is washable, but permanent marker will fade a bit with each wash.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAbout the Contributor \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Azno0ZMNQPo\/Uykv7yIARsI\/AAAAAAABLGM\/NZfVEK9fSNA\/s1600\/download.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Azno0ZMNQPo\/Uykv7yIARsI\/AAAAAAABLGM\/NZfVEK9fSNA\/s1600\/download.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1395206864364_21842\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1395206864364_21841\" style=\"line-height: 22px;\"\u003ECaitlin    McGrath lives in a small town in Western New York. 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