Another Canopy

Here is a bright and colorful ribbon canopy chandelier seen on Pinterest 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Table Cloths

In the previous post about Pantries I showed this awesome tablecloth storage.

I don't know if I like the storage idea or the lace tablecloths best.  Both are awesome!

 

 

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Here is another way to store table cloths.  I have seen this done before and have tried it myself, but don't continue doing it because I don't have the closet space for it.  I don't have this many table cloths either.  This closet from The Tablescaper looks lovely, and the other side of this closet is full of table cloths too.

 

 

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Here is most of what I own. 

Not as beautiful or as easy to get to as the table cloths on the rolls.

Not as many or as nicely stored as the table cloths on the hangers.

They are however kept in zipper bags or clear boxes to keep them together and away from dust.  (That doesn't help with the wrinkles tough.) 

 

 

Most of the table cloths I own are for our round tables.  I have two sizes of white and one size of ivory (about 9 each size).   The things on the floor are top sheets that can be used for table cloths or for buntings some day.

 

I do have a few cloths (and valances) that fit nicely in a drawer.

 

 

 I love to use pieces of fabric, dyed flour sack dish cloths, or cloth napkins over the white cloths to add the color.

So I store them in a similar manner to the cloths.

 

 

Assorted pink fabric squares are stored in a box with other décor I used for the Valentine Dinner Dance décor here.  I know right where they are when I want them.

 

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So, that's how I store table cloths - wanna see how I use them?

 

I  used black squares over white for our 3rd son's wedding in November 2008. 

(This was only days after our room was finished, so there is nothing on the walls in that back corner at that time.  I promise that it is full today.) 
 

It isn't visible in the photo, but the black is sheer fabric with white dots.  It's very lovely.
Then the runner is another strip of fabric (raw edges).

 

I love these candle chandeliers too, but the photos just don't show how beautiful this tablescape was.

 

 

I used this black fabric again for a graduation luncheon here.

 

  The dyed flour sack dish cloths were most recently used for a farewell here. 

 

They worked great for our extended family Thanksgiving gathering here.

 

Colored napkins work great too, I used them here.

 

For this wedding luncheon, for son #4 in 2010, we just used 12x12 paper squares and it was just what we needed - hard to see in this photo, but look closely. 

 

FYI - These water bottles turned out so cute, I wish I had a close-up photo of them on the tables.  I took the label off the water bottle, wrapped and tied a sheer ribbon around them and added beads to the bow area.  I had one left over, so I put it on a bottle I have.
 

 

and here are some green beads I have left over from those we used with the green ribbon.



 

 Burlap runners and doilies were used in the wedding for son #5, in  August 2011.

 

The same assorted pink fabric squares used for our Valentine Dinner Dance here, were used again for a dinner when our 6th grandchild was blessed. 
I didn't get a finished photo, but we scattered some salt water taffy around the tissue poms before the guests came.  (The poms were also used at the Valentine event.)

 

 Well, that's my table cloths, unless you count the quilts I use on tables for cloths, but that's another story.

 

 

Just Crafting

This cute wrapped wire letter is from a magazine I saved in my files some time ago.  I couldn't find any info to tell me what magazine it was or any sort of date.

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Ribbon wrapped bracelets look fun, and any shape, including the letter above would look great with colorfully designed ribbon.
This is another page from my paper files, saved from a Family Fun magazine from April 2007.

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Confetti shapes.  This one is a heart shape, but it could be any shape, including any letter of the alphabet.  Learn how at Dollar Store Crafts

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Ribbon and Ripped Cloth Veil

Okay, I've seen ribbon and cloth backdrops, even made one myself, but here is a new way to use ribbon and cloth strips - check it out at DIY Bride - she tells how she did it.

 

Ric Rac Flowers

It was fun to see this from The Crafting Chicks

because of these ... from hubby's parents estate.

The colors weren't what I wanted, and the plastic greenery they were in (not shown) was not very appealing anymore, but I just couldn't toss them out.  So I removed the greenery and left these flowers sitting for ... who knows what or when.  Somebody went to a lot of work ... I wish I knew who!

I wondered if I would some day take one apart to find out how to make them.  I wondered if I'd use them in some fall decor.  I haven't decided yet, but options are still open.

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More ric rac flowers - tutorial at Oh for Sweetness Sake



 

Ribbon Dispensers

It's Show and Tell Time!

This is not a paid advertisement - it's just a review of one of my favorite things.
This is one of those things that I'm grateful for, because it makes life a bit easier in simple ways.

Keeping with my scrapbooking theme from the last couple Show and Tell posts of a few of my favorite things, I'm sharing these Ribbon Dispensers.

 I like how they keep the ribbon clean (away from the dust) and yet have them available at my finger tips when I need them. I can just cut off a few inches as needed.
They have inside section dividers that you remove if your roll is to wide - notice the wide blue and brown ribbon in the upper photo - I think I had to take out two sections for that one.  These are my extra dividers that I keep around for later.

I found mine at Wal-Mart several years ago.  I think I paid seven - almost eight dollars, but they aren't even available now.
However, I did search Amazon for ribbon dispensers and found them.

Craft Mates Ezy Stack Ribbon Rack Organizer from Amazon

It looked like Amazon would be the place to look if you are shopping for ribbon organizers. I saw several options.   If you shop local stores it might be a little trickier to find ribbon dispensers, but not to worry - I also use the good ol clear plastic boxes for ribbon too.



I love clear storage containers so I can see what's inside without having to open it first.

More Lace and Ribbon

It's plain to see that I love lace and ribbon.  I keep finding it!

A Princess Bride Inspired Shoot From Style Me Pretty

Great Wedding Looks

Decor and Photo Ops from a wedding at Green Wedding Shoes.
I do love a tent or canopy, and this sheer or mesh or tulle fabric makes a great look and a great place for a photo.

Balloons add a wonderful look too, in that beautiful gold color with the soft tone colored ribbon dangling from each.  It's a great place for photos too.

Love the Look! It must have been a beautiful wedding.

There is another wedding look on the same sight ... this one adds a different personality to the occasion.  It's an Eclectic Backyard Wedding - an outdoor area, with a great look.

The lounge area includes several sofas (check the site) and this bale sofa.

The bouquet is bright and beautiful.

Pinwheels grace the fence.

The dessert area includes great homemade mini pies.

Some drinks were served in this awesome sink tub in back of an old pickup.

Lace and Ribbon Backdrop

Love the lace and ribbon backdrop at this Romantic Bridal Show from Celebrations at Home.  The colors are great.  I would like to have seen more of it though - a bit wider backdrop.  It's so lovely I want more!

Bunting, Envelopes, and Pretty Paper Liners, ... oh! and Lace & Ribbon

Cute Bunting!  Cute Envelope Liners!   Cute background for their add! From 100 Layer Cake

Peach and Gold Tones

These colors always catch my eye.  This lovely setting from Style Me Pretty is beautiful.  I do love the look ... the backdrop, the cake, the color ....

And the favors are perfect - cookies wrapped in assorted peach and gold fabrics, displayed on white or gold tiers. 

These colors seem to be ever popular for more than just my eye.  They show up quite often.  Here is a board from The Finer Things using those, or similar color tones.