Thanksgiving Place Cards Ideas

As family and friends gather 'round the Thanksgiving table, we love to find our place with

a little something that says "this spot is especially for me". Place cards can be simple

or fancy but they always make us feel a bit more special.

 

 

I have used all of the above at one time or another. The little frames have held names printed on my computer and also mini pics to save the spot. Purchased place cards are fun and so easy.

But, so is writing a name on a leaf, faux or real. The white name was done with a chalk

marking pen (available at Michael's). A frog (floral type) holds a baby picture of my

son with his first turkey leg. Old photos are fun for everyone,

especially the childhood favorites. 

 

 

Flowers and candles can be simple too! This bouquet was purchased at our local grocer

for $4.99 and I added a few dried leaves. Don't sunflowers just make you smile?

I found several sites like the following that have wonderful ideas to share...

http://www.bystephanielynn.com/2011/11/50-thanksgiving-place-card-crafts-projects-saturday-inspiration-and-ideas.html , http://www.hgtv.com/holidays-and-entertaining/printable-thanksgiving-place-cards/index.html, http://www.marthastewart.com/269071/thanksgiving-clip-art-place-cards.

 

 

Wishing you a blessed time with your loved ones this Thanksgiving.

Melin

Baby Shower Buffet Idea

I am busy getting ready for our Soroptimist Baby Shower and I thought I would share

 this quick tip. I must have seen it somewhere before but have never tried it.

A basket of eating utensil babies make the buffet fun and easy!

 

 

You start with a napkin, utensils, a plastic twist tie or ribbon and a Sharpie.

 

 

Stack the knife, fork and spoon upside down.

 

 

   Gather the napkin "blanket" around the "baby" and secure with

 the twist tie, like a swaddled baby.

 

 

Draw a curl, eyes and a mouth on your baby. Don't worry about your artistic skills.

Make some smile, coo and cry. Each baby is unique, just like real babies.

The most important part is to have fun!

Melin



Easter Table

 

I love a festive table for Easter that will delight the kids and the kid in all of us.

 I found the light pink metallic tree at Michael's for 75% off at the end

of last spring. I just knew it would come in handy. It even  has a few

 clear flowers on some of the ends of the branches.

 

 

First, I set the base of the tree into the spring bead wreath,

then I added Easter ornaments, all from WE.

 

 

 I sprinkled small malted milk eggs in matching colors around the base.

 I like to mix in a few edible treats into the centerpiece. 

 

 



I set a few fillable paper mache bunnies around the tree and a favor at each place setting. Who

doesn't love a favor? You can add a slip of paper with their name on it to personalize.

 

 

A retro ornament decorates the vintage napkins that were a lucky find at an antique store in Paradise, CA. Most of my pink dishes were found in a set in Folsom, CA. I love them for Easter and showers!

Occasionally, I find pinks at thrift stores but it is getting more rare in my neck of the woods.

 

 

See what you have collected to pull together for your Easter table. Make a list of what to

look for in the future that will take your table to the next level of fun for you family and YOU!

Melin