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Showing posts with label dining. Show all posts

6/18/14

DIY Hand Stamped Polka Dot Napkins

Hand pained polka dot napkins
DIY Hand Stamped Polka Dot Napkins
I love cloth napkins. They add a special touch family dinners, brunches with friends, or even eating pizza in front of the tv. A few days ago me and Jessica were in a major crafting mood and made these napkins, plus a few other DIYs that we will be sharing later, during a marathon of The Walking Dead (a completely typical show to watch while producing pretty napkins with purple polka dots). These napkins were incredibly easy to make and I thought it was kind of fun creating the pattern. It was a great while to be productive while also vegging out in front of the television.

supplies for hand stamped polka dot napkins
Supplies:
Cloth Napkins (like these)
Acrylic Paint (that can be used on cloth)
Q-Tips
Kraft Paper (not pictured)

Instructions:
1. Pre-wash and iron (which I did kind of poorly) the napkins.
2. Spread kraft paper over your work area.
3. Dip a q-tip into the paint and then press onto the napkin. Repeat until you cover the entire napkin. Ours are not perfectly spaced or lined up and I think that makes them even better.
4. Allow to dry.
diy hand painted polka dot napkins

11/25/13

Thanksgiving Table Settings

{ Rosemary Wreath Place Cards}

The star on Thanksgiving is the delicious food. Since that is where everyone's primary focus and time is I think that the table settings should be simple, easy, and elegant. I love table settings with earthy elements such as rosemary, craberries, or a recent favorite magnolia leaves. I have rounded up a few of my favorite DIY projects that anyone can accomplish.

{ Cranberry Candles}

{ Thankful Placemats}

{ Napkin Rings}

{ Gold Leaf Place Card}

{ Magnolia Leaves Garland instructions here}

{ Gilded Pumpkins}