Q. I've seen a lot of little gift stores using what looks like scarves in sheer materials (like organza) to decorate tables along with knick-knacks and strands of beads. What on earth do they call this fabric? I've been calling it a table scarf because it isn't a table runner, but no one seems to know what I'm talking about when I describe it. Does anyone know what I'm talking about and if there is a proper name for this piece of material?
A. Hi danagator414,
I think you are referring to a Table or 'Mantel' Sash. Though I doubt the industry has named them as such. You are absolutely correct, they are not table runners as we know them. However, if you are looking to achieve this look in your home, here is my tip. You can purchase or make a window scarf. Which is approx 108 inches in length of a sheer material x 24 inches width. You can easily cascade the fabric around your design elements. <The window scarves usually hang across the top of a window on hooks. not an actual valance though. It just rather a swagging piece of fabric.> Again, it seems to me you have a keen eye on design elements and you could easily achieve this look. *Happy Decorating*
I think you are referring to a Table or 'Mantel' Sash. Though I doubt the industry has named them as such. You are absolutely correct, they are not table runners as we know them. However, if you are looking to achieve this look in your home, here is my tip. You can purchase or make a window scarf. Which is approx 108 inches in length of a sheer material x 24 inches width. You can easily cascade the fabric around your design elements. <The window scarves usually hang across the top of a window on hooks. not an actual valance though. It just rather a swagging piece of fabric.> Again, it seems to me you have a keen eye on design elements and you could easily achieve this look. *Happy Decorating*
What type of Baskets should I make for Xmas?
Q. I am making home-made presents for my family and friends, and I am wondering if anyone out there has any ideas what to put in their baskets?
I have my Mom, Grandmother, Grandfather, Fiancee, And a few friends, I also have my Maid of Honor and her family.. Any Ideas from anyone?
I am looking for ideas, that are going to be less than 50.00 for each basket...
I have my Mom, Grandmother, Grandfather, Fiancee, And a few friends, I also have my Maid of Honor and her family.. Any Ideas from anyone?
I am looking for ideas, that are going to be less than 50.00 for each basket...
A. For the past 25 yrs I have made holiday baskets of every kind. Here is the basic plan and idea, Go to thrift stores to find medium size baskets with handles that come up at least 6 inches from the rim of the basket. If the basket has 1 or 2 flaws, these are an easy fix with a glue gun and probably will be covered anyway. I get most of my decor from thrift, dollar and craft stores that have sales (just the craft stores with sales). For time sake hire some kids around 10 yrs old to gather the wide pine cones off the ground at parks, neighbors with pine trees, etc. Its ok if they are wet as they dry out, they open up. When the kids bring the plastic bags with the pine cones, spritz some bug killer in them and tie them up for 3 days before doing anything else with them. So when the cones are debugged and dry, they will go in the bottom of the baskets. As you make each layer, put glue stick glue between each touching cone, just a dab. You'll only need 2 or 3 layers. You will need a lot of glue sticks so buy the big bags. List of items for the rest of the basket: 1. sets of mini christmas lights with 35 lights per strand. They come in clear and multiple colors. ($ store) 2. 1 figurine for the center under the handle (e.g Santa, Angel, pretty girl, child with toy, hobby,etc. 3. assortment of mini silk poinsettias (at $ store come in bunches of 6 )that you are going to cut off about 2 inches down from the petals. They come in a variety of colors, some with glitter. 4. variety of additional decor like a bunch of mini shiny presents, selection of small, various holiday, wedding, hobby decor. 5. Roll of wired edge ribbon, 2 1/2 " wide and 30 ft long ($ store) comes in multiple colors with or without glitter. NOW CONTINUED INSTRUCTIONS FOR ASSEMBLY (bowl of a few ice cubes for when you burn your finger on the hot glue! its not a matter of if but, when) OK.... after putting cones in and spots of glue wait a few minutes and do a touch test to make sure they are secure.
Next: take the strand of mini lights and unwind them and plug them in to make sure they all light up. Starting with the end with the plug, go to the first light and one side spot glue cord by bottom of handle. Wrap strand around the handle about 3" between each wrap and when you get to the other side of the handle, wrap around base of handle once and spot glue. Go back and spot glue on cord 3 or 4 places on handle. Keep going around the rim of basket and spot glue again every 3 to 4 ". (you will need some type of clamp to hold the strand down in between the spots of glue. Proceed intertwining the light strand through the cones until it is fairly even covering the basket of cones. After glue has cooled, plug lights in again to verify all lights are working. The strands come with replacement packs. Now you can glue the main figurine in the center on top of cones. Next poke flower stems down in between cones and spot glue. Add additional decor and secure with glue gun. I like my flowers and decor to drape over the edge in the front. The basked handle is oriented side to side for you. The main center figure will face you. Now for the final step.... yeah.... start with taking the whole roll of ribbon off the holder and fold in half and cut so you'll have 15 feet per basket. Find center of ribbon and place on top of handle. Wrap handle in between mini lights and secure with spot glue at the base of handle on both sides. Continue with putting spots of glue on the outside of rim and press ribbon on until the ribbon covers around the out side of rim.
I like to find some thing that can hang down from the top of handle a little or glue a silk poinsettia on top of handle. Add your own finishes. Some times I tie a bow with the wire edge ribbon and glue it to the front of the basket. Play around with them and have fun. I use to sell mine for 25 to 45 $ a piece and some were gifts. Its so fun to place them around a room and you will need 6 ft. extension cords ($ store) to go from the light plug to the extension to the wall socket. They make wonder gifts that people use year after year. GOOD LUCK AND HAVE FUN. I know my answer is long but it is so worth it.
Next: take the strand of mini lights and unwind them and plug them in to make sure they all light up. Starting with the end with the plug, go to the first light and one side spot glue cord by bottom of handle. Wrap strand around the handle about 3" between each wrap and when you get to the other side of the handle, wrap around base of handle once and spot glue. Go back and spot glue on cord 3 or 4 places on handle. Keep going around the rim of basket and spot glue again every 3 to 4 ". (you will need some type of clamp to hold the strand down in between the spots of glue. Proceed intertwining the light strand through the cones until it is fairly even covering the basket of cones. After glue has cooled, plug lights in again to verify all lights are working. The strands come with replacement packs. Now you can glue the main figurine in the center on top of cones. Next poke flower stems down in between cones and spot glue. Add additional decor and secure with glue gun. I like my flowers and decor to drape over the edge in the front. The basked handle is oriented side to side for you. The main center figure will face you. Now for the final step.... yeah.... start with taking the whole roll of ribbon off the holder and fold in half and cut so you'll have 15 feet per basket. Find center of ribbon and place on top of handle. Wrap handle in between mini lights and secure with spot glue at the base of handle on both sides. Continue with putting spots of glue on the outside of rim and press ribbon on until the ribbon covers around the out side of rim.
I like to find some thing that can hang down from the top of handle a little or glue a silk poinsettia on top of handle. Add your own finishes. Some times I tie a bow with the wire edge ribbon and glue it to the front of the basket. Play around with them and have fun. I use to sell mine for 25 to 45 $ a piece and some were gifts. Its so fun to place them around a room and you will need 6 ft. extension cords ($ store) to go from the light plug to the extension to the wall socket. They make wonder gifts that people use year after year. GOOD LUCK AND HAVE FUN. I know my answer is long but it is so worth it.
What are some good homemade Christmas decoration ideas?
Q. We just moved into our new home with our Baby, so $ is going elsewhere. I am looking for in & outdoor decor ideas.
I am going to wrap my pictures on my wall to make them look like gifts & buying a few things from second hand stores. All ideas are welcome. Happy Holidays!
I am going to wrap my pictures on my wall to make them look like gifts & buying a few things from second hand stores. All ideas are welcome. Happy Holidays!
A. Well I don't know what kinds of things you have around already, but these are all fairly cheap even if you don't have any of the things:
Make paper snowflakes
Make these cool 3D paper snowflakes! They look a lot more complicated than they are, they're actually very easy. http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-3D-Paper-Snowflake
Make sock snowmen. Just take a longer, old sock and fill it partway with stuffing or plastic beans (or rice, or regular beans), tie the stuffed part off with a rubber band or ribbon, fill the next part, tie that off if you want a three-ball snowman. Leave enough leftover cuff to fold down for a hat and sew or glue buttons/fake gems/pebbles/etc on for eyes, mouth, and buttons.
Check out Family Fun for inexpensive ideas. I think this one is interesting: http://familyfun.go.com/christmas/christmas-decorations/christmas-ornaments/retro-ornaments-807089/
If you have a tree in your yard or a place nearby to go hiking, pick up some twigs/sticks. You can spray paint them (silver or gold works well) or leave them plain and arrange them in vases. If you have some spare ornaments you can hang them on the sticks.
Pick up some pine cones too.You can paint them, dip them partially in glitter, or leave them plain and arrange them in bowls or hot glue a ribbon on for hanging.
Buy a few sheets of felt at the craft store (usually less than $1 each) and cut out fun, festive shapes. Use a cookie cutter to trace the shape onto the felt if you're not good with drawing. You can leave them plain or use acrylic or fabric paints to give them faces or decorations. You can snip a little hole in the tops and put a string or ribbon through for ornaments. You could even do little gingerbread men and tuck them slightly behind your wrapped pictures, so it's like they're hiding behind them!
Squeeze regular Elmer's glue onto the waxy side of waxed paper in a festive shape or snowflake design and cover with glitter. Let dry at least 24 hours then carefully peel the shapes off! You can hang them in windows facing the street for a festive look or use them as ornaments.
Cover an old bud vase with glue and roll in glitter. Or do stripes with glue (one at a time, let each dry before you do the next), or shapes. You can also roll it in seed beads or micro beads if you prefer.
If you have some scrap wood around, cut a piece into a sign. Paint whatever holiday message you like onto it.
If your baby has a teddy bear that he or she doesn't like or use, tie a ribbon around it's neck and display it somewhere.
Drape a long piece of thick ribbon across the top and down the sides of a window (like a curtain). Use a couple different colours if you like, or just stick to one piece. Tape it in place if you need to.
Arrange candies in a tall, clear, vase or cup. Just be sure it's wrapped, so bugs don't get in!
Ask a friend or relative to take a picture of you, your husband or wife, and your baby all wearing Santa hats. Display it somewhere in the house.
Get sheets of white or black cardstock and acrylic paint in red, green, and white. Dip your baby's hand into the paint and press it to the cardstock. Cut around the hand prints, DATE THEM on the back (or in a fancy script on the front if you prefer), use a hole punch or scissors to make a hole in it, put a string or ribbon through, and hang it on your tree.
That's all I've got right now, but I hope it helps!
Make paper snowflakes
Make these cool 3D paper snowflakes! They look a lot more complicated than they are, they're actually very easy. http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-3D-Paper-Snowflake
Make sock snowmen. Just take a longer, old sock and fill it partway with stuffing or plastic beans (or rice, or regular beans), tie the stuffed part off with a rubber band or ribbon, fill the next part, tie that off if you want a three-ball snowman. Leave enough leftover cuff to fold down for a hat and sew or glue buttons/fake gems/pebbles/etc on for eyes, mouth, and buttons.
Check out Family Fun for inexpensive ideas. I think this one is interesting: http://familyfun.go.com/christmas/christmas-decorations/christmas-ornaments/retro-ornaments-807089/
If you have a tree in your yard or a place nearby to go hiking, pick up some twigs/sticks. You can spray paint them (silver or gold works well) or leave them plain and arrange them in vases. If you have some spare ornaments you can hang them on the sticks.
Pick up some pine cones too.You can paint them, dip them partially in glitter, or leave them plain and arrange them in bowls or hot glue a ribbon on for hanging.
Buy a few sheets of felt at the craft store (usually less than $1 each) and cut out fun, festive shapes. Use a cookie cutter to trace the shape onto the felt if you're not good with drawing. You can leave them plain or use acrylic or fabric paints to give them faces or decorations. You can snip a little hole in the tops and put a string or ribbon through for ornaments. You could even do little gingerbread men and tuck them slightly behind your wrapped pictures, so it's like they're hiding behind them!
Squeeze regular Elmer's glue onto the waxy side of waxed paper in a festive shape or snowflake design and cover with glitter. Let dry at least 24 hours then carefully peel the shapes off! You can hang them in windows facing the street for a festive look or use them as ornaments.
Cover an old bud vase with glue and roll in glitter. Or do stripes with glue (one at a time, let each dry before you do the next), or shapes. You can also roll it in seed beads or micro beads if you prefer.
If you have some scrap wood around, cut a piece into a sign. Paint whatever holiday message you like onto it.
If your baby has a teddy bear that he or she doesn't like or use, tie a ribbon around it's neck and display it somewhere.
Drape a long piece of thick ribbon across the top and down the sides of a window (like a curtain). Use a couple different colours if you like, or just stick to one piece. Tape it in place if you need to.
Arrange candies in a tall, clear, vase or cup. Just be sure it's wrapped, so bugs don't get in!
Ask a friend or relative to take a picture of you, your husband or wife, and your baby all wearing Santa hats. Display it somewhere in the house.
Get sheets of white or black cardstock and acrylic paint in red, green, and white. Dip your baby's hand into the paint and press it to the cardstock. Cut around the hand prints, DATE THEM on the back (or in a fancy script on the front if you prefer), use a hole punch or scissors to make a hole in it, put a string or ribbon through, and hang it on your tree.
That's all I've got right now, but I hope it helps!
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