So all you need is some hessian (colour of your choice) it is only about $6 a metre and you can make it as long as you need. It is a great way of integrating different tables if you are adding them all together for the big family do! Some silver acrylic artists paint, a stencil brush and of course a stencil ( I used an old one that you may have seen several times already on this blog - I like to get my moneys worth!!!!!) Also you will need a ground cloth to put under the hessian so the paint doesn't go through and a chalk pencil to lightly mark the middle of the cloth.
I just used one of the medallions to be repeated down the middle and since I wasn't being over fussy, I just held it in place as I used the stencil brush. It only took minutes to dry as the fabric soaked it up, you could add a fabric medium to the paint but it works without it!
I didn't even hem the table cloth, I will just let it fray a little.... that is the great thing about hessian! How simple and effective is it! I have already made the silver bon bons to go with it but you will have to wait to see the finished table setting!!!
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I always use a black tablecloth at Christmas! It sets off the glow of the silver, china, and crystal so beautifully. I use a Christmas table runner and it pops on the black.
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ReplyDeleteThis is totally awesome! I love that you used black... it makes everything shine!
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Really lovely and elegant!
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ReplyDeleteUsing silver color for your chosen table cloth is really a great idea. The shimmering effect of its color adds a little bit of glam and elegant on the table. Thumbs up for your wonderful idea! Cheers!
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Wow, I never would of thought of doing that! It looks so lovely with the stencil running down the middle. Also never thought of black, but I guess it would make everything pop! good choice on the silver. Thanks so much for sharing your inspiration over at Sunday's Best! Make sure you come back now.
ReplyDeleteLovely idea; beautiful with the lit candles.
ReplyDeleteThat's very pretty! The black is a nice change!
ReplyDeleteI love that!
ReplyDeleteVery simple and cute idea. Kathi
ReplyDeleteVery pretty and creative. I love the silver against the black.
ReplyDeleteThat's a nifty idea! love the silver and black.
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