Thanksgiving is less than three weeks away (!!!) and I have a project to share with you now... you can utilize some or all of the components and be ready for Turkey Day ahead of schedule. :-)
I used the Welcome Fall Hybrid Kit and Welcome Fall Tags from Marks Paper Company to create a beautiful Thanksgiving table-scape. Everything is coordinated for you, and Stacy has such beautiful colors and designs in this line to choose from.
Click on images to see them larger.
I used the tags to make a pretty banner across the back of the chair.... simply punch holes and string a length of ribbon through (I used vintage seam binding)....
I accented the glass candle holders with strips of paper that are punched with a scalloped edge....
I made a little wine glass charm by adding a tiny tag and a pretty bead to a length of wire, then twisting the ends into curls....
The napkin holder is made from a strip of paper with the scalloped punch on one side. I added a bead, a tiny tag and a larger tag to a length of wire and twisted the ends again... I also added a green velvet ribbon accent....
The place mat looks complicated, but it is so easy to make. I printed out my design (created in Adobe Illustrator) onto two sheets of 8.5 x 11 paper. I flipped one of the papers 180 degrees and then trimmed the two sheets to match. Finally, I lightly adhered them together along the seam. The stitching is basically for show, and it makes the place mat look like a little quilt! I slipped the place mat under a vinyl tablecloth protector so it won't get gravy or cranberry sauce on it!
Pass the turkey, please! :-)
wow!!!! your table is gorgeous!! i'm LOVING your tag garland on the chairs....and your quilted place mats are fabulous, too! and since you've already got your table all set up for thanksgiving, does that mean that you have some extra time to come over and help me with mine?!! :))))))
Posted by: lori vliegen | November 06, 2009 at 08:57 PM
Patty I have my mum here looking over my shoulder oohing and aahing at your wonderful creations! It looks just magical!! You have done a fantastic job - really inspirational - love it!!!! :))))
Posted by: Petrina McDonald | November 07, 2009 at 01:53 AM
Oh my goodness! You place mats are gorgeous! Those patterns are so Fall. You can really feel the Fall season in the colors! :)
Posted by: presiousluv1@yahoo.com | November 13, 2009 at 12:28 PM