Tomorrow, we'll tie this all together and I'll have a centerpiece idea, simple placemats, a name tag idea plus a giveaway! Hope you've enjoyed these ideas this week!
Let's start with a few basics - the main thing you'll need is construction paper - I've chosen to just do all primary colors. Lots and lots of colors is what you'll see once I show you my table! But this is the foundation.
One sheet of each of seven colors should be all you need for the runner, a little favor and the centerpiece for four children at least! You'll also need some ribbon or twine - I love this twine that is $1 a spool! Lasts a long time and works for so many different projects! I consider this one a staple in my crafting cabinet!
Cut out a triangle to create a pennant look - then fold the top edge back and trim off the points to get this shape - use your first one as your pattern:
Now, using your pattern - cut one triangle from each of the colors (you can cut at least three sheets at a time!) for each child you are planning to have at your dinner. Go ahead and fold those edges back across the top - this will make a simple "casing" for you to glue the twine on!
Now, glue the triangles onto your length of twine - I did mine in rainbow order - but you can do whatever you like!
Once your garland is created - decide which child this garland is for and start writing things you are thankful for about that child. This will be a sweet and small, yet very meaningful gift you can put at each child's place and show them how special they are. I hope to hang these over my children's beds for a while!
Gather the garland and slide into a cute little cellophane bag:
Incidentally, I made four of these garlands during one hour of Quiet Time - they are not time intensive and I think my children will appreciate this special idea!
If you are going to have a child at your dinner that is not one of your children - how about making up a blank garland and giving it to their parents ahead of time so it can be a special gift from them?!
Once you have those cut out, glue them to the seam of your runner on the under-side.
8 comments:
Great idea with neat results!
Monica, you are so inspiring! What wonderful memories you are making with your children by using the gifts and talents God has given you. Love~Christy S.
I absolutely LOVE this idea! If we were having Thanksgiving here I would have to do this. I may do something like this for Christmas.
GREAT idea Monica! Thanks for sharing. Can't wait to see the centerpiece.
Monica you have shared such great ideas this week for a beautiful table for the Thanksgiving holidays.
looking forward to seeing what you use for a centerpiece.
What a way to celebrate your children...and others! Yay for M&J!! :-) So thoughtful!
I like this idea a lot! I'm worried a bit about the my boys tearing the paper but I might try this with fabric - it would be more durable. Great idea - thanks!
I love seeing your creativity. And the way you shelter your sweet family is precious.
Love this idea, and since I already have the same burlap roll, I think I will make them for my children. I had already cut mine to use as a runner down the center of my dining room table and also on my mantle. I like the idea of adding twine to prevent fraying.
For the triangles, I was thinking of making the construction paper a square and then cutting out 4 triangles from each square. Do you think that is about the size of yours?
Just wondering--are you a fast worker? I wonder how you are able to accomplish so much craftiness. I have yet to even put away stuff I got from a craft store yesterday.
I have never been to a Hobby Lobby. My husband shopped for me in one in Denver and said that I would love it.
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