tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post5618097284559846239..comments2024-03-27T05:20:57.996-04:00Comments on Monica Wilkinson: Orange PlacecardsMonica Wilkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17235919587298518908noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-1329668864926801792008-12-18T06:39:00.000-05:002008-12-18T06:39:00.000-05:00Barbara,I jut cut the oranges in chunks and freeze...Barbara,<BR/><BR/>I jut cut the oranges in chunks and freeze the whole thing. I would not see why you couldn't freeze the peel - it stays pretty firm. I'm not familiar with orange peel candy - but I would probably try it and see if it works!<BR/><BR/>MonicaMonica Wilkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17235919587298518908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-75295946955521836772008-12-15T11:53:00.000-05:002008-12-15T11:53:00.000-05:00I like the idea of using something they can take w...I like the idea of using something they can take with them and keep - candle, ornament, etc.<BR/><BR/>I've never done creative place cards (it's first come, first sit in our family!), but I love reading these ideas.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-66847514274604255942008-12-15T11:42:00.000-05:002008-12-15T11:42:00.000-05:00I was thinking of making little cards sewn with ya...I was thinking of making little cards sewn with yarn on the letters. Say person's intials, or a very small word that sums up the season for your family. Plus it gives the children something to do that is educational, and they learn good skills as well. Just a thought though.<BR/><BR/>ReneeReneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07365628016260943621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-21440825587813370952008-12-15T11:22:00.000-05:002008-12-15T11:22:00.000-05:00My favorite place card idea would be an actual pho...My favorite place card idea would be an actual photo of that person. A close up of their face cut out and placed on another cut out cirlce of pretty paper. You could then whole punch at the top (kinda like you did your garland) and then insert ribon and wrap around napking and place on plate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-62953090072572277922008-12-15T09:16:00.000-05:002008-12-15T09:16:00.000-05:00How about letting your girls decorate craft balls ...How about letting your girls decorate craft balls like tree ornaments and write the name of a guest on Christmas craft paper, attach it to a green or red toothpick, and then stick it on top with a small bow. You could place those on your ice cream dishes.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08412998517492613171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-7834475734731590152008-12-15T09:02:00.000-05:002008-12-15T09:02:00.000-05:00That is such a cute idea! I love his idea of putti...That is such a cute idea! I love his idea of putting scrapbook paper under clear dishes so that the pattern shows through and I bet you could add a name on there that way too when layering your plates.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10635304837180578317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-64155910480490151862008-12-15T08:22:00.000-05:002008-12-15T08:22:00.000-05:00I'm going to put candies in jelly jars, Christmas ...I'm going to put candies in jelly jars, Christmas fabric on the lid, and a ribbon tied on - then I will write the guest's name on the ribbon. <BR/><BR/>Another idea is to make 'ornament' cookies (just a simple circle) - ice with red for girls, green for boys (or whatever colors you use at Christmas) and write the guest's name across the cookie with white icing.<BR/><BR/>And my last idea is to write or print the guest's name on cardstock, attach a Christmas sticker, punch a hole in the corner and string through Christmas ribbon or raffia and tie around a napkin and place on the plate. <BR/><BR/>Can you tell me more about the oranges? Did you freeze just the peel or the fruit as well? My children are always asking me to make orange peel candy, but I feel like we never have enough to do it. I didn't realize I could freeze the peels - would that still work to make the candy? <BR/><BR/>Sorry this was long. Merry CHRISTmas!barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09939700227013533301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-85024290197839772442008-12-15T08:10:00.000-05:002008-12-15T08:10:00.000-05:00I like to use natural elements, too. Our table wi...I like to use natural elements, too. Our table will only be set for four this year, but I think I will use pine cones with a small tag tucked into the layers. Or I have some clear ornament bulbs. I may fill them with curled scraps of paper (leftover from making the Jesus garlands)and put an initial monogram or sticker on the outside of the bulb.angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00688991209865856563noreply@blogger.com