FOX 12 Oregon - 2015 Celebrate

WHAT YOU DO For place mats

1. Create place mat by using purchased decorative-edged paper or create your own by punching cardstock with a specialty border punch. Place contrasting cardstock behind any openings in the place mat and add punched circles to the front side.

2. Adhere the round place mat to a full sheet of patterned paper if desired.

For place cards

1. Cut cardstock to 4× 4½ inches and score at 2¼ inches. Fold in half to create place card “tent.” Cut a smaller piece of patterned paper to fit the front of the place card.

2. Print or stamp guest's name on a strip of cardstock a bit wider than the place card. Notch one end with scissors to create a banner, then adhere the strip to the place card.

Cut circles from matching cardstock and adhere to front of place card with foam dots. Adhere a holiday die cut or punched piece to the circles. Embellish with ribbon or twine.

For napkin rings

1. Cut and layer strips of patterned paper to fit around your napkins. (Our strips measure 2× 6 inches.)Adhere the ends of the strips with strong tape adhesive.

2. Cut circles from matching cardstock. Cut a short strip of cardstock and notch one end with scissors like a banner. Adhere to the back side of the circles, then adhere the circles to the napkin ring with strong tape adhesive.

3. Adhere a holiday die cut or punched piece to the circles. Embellish as desired.

For vase and place card containers (1 large, 2 small)

1. Cut strips of cardstock/patterned paper to fit around vases. Adhere with strong tape adhesive. Fill large vase with beads or mini ornaments.

2. Embellish small containers with die-cut or punched holiday shapes, twine, and ribbon. Place a votive candle in each small container. Note: Be sure that any ribbon or twine is kept away from flame. Never leave a burning candle unattended.

pretty paper place setting

You can create almost anything from the wonderful array of scrapbook papers available to crafters today. Try your hand at making paper place mats with matching napkin rings, place cards, and even a bright and sparkling centerpiece.

WHAT YOU NEED Patterned paper in a variety of coordinated colors/ designs • Matching cardstock • Decorative-edge paper or border punch • Ribbon • Twine or cording • Circle dies and/or punches in concentric sizes (large circles in our setting measure 2½ inches and 2⅛ inches) • Holiday dies and/or punches • Glass vase and small votive containers • Small candles • Beads or mini ornaments to fill large vase • Scissors • Scoring tool • Printer or stamps to create names for place cards • Adhesive, including strong double-sided tape and foam dots