Thanksgiving DIY: How to Make Beautiful Burlap Placemats

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Thanksgiving DIY Burlap Placemats Supplies:

Burlap fabric

Ruler

Pin

Scissors

Letter Stencil

Acrylic paint and foam brush

Thanksgiving DIY Burlap Wreath Inspiration:

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Burlap Placemat Directions:

1. Cut one 15″ tall x 21″ long rectangle or use an existing placemat as your guide (you can use pins to mark the edges). To achieve a straight cut, you can proceed like this: make a small snip at one end of your burlap, where you placed a pin, find a loose, vertical burlap thread and pull it out all the way. The fabric will create wrinkles, but that is fine. As soon as all the thread is pulled out, straighten out the burlap. Now you should be able to see a nice, fine straight line where the thread used to be. This line will be your cutting guide. Repeat the same steps for the other three sides of your placemat, and you will have created a perfect burlap rectangle.
2. If you want to create a fringe, remove a few threads on every side until the placemats have the look you want. If you want to make the placemats more lasting, you can stitch a seam around the borders before creating the fringe. Use the scissors to correct any loose threats.
3. You can iron at this point the placemats smooth.
4. Place your stencil over the placemat and paint the shapes with acrylic paint (you could use fabric paint so it may not fade if washed), using the foam brush. Remove the stencil carefully and let the paint dry completely. Once dried, your placemats are ready to decorate your festive table!
5. Alternatively, you can paint a pattern or phrase with paint freehandedly or even with a sharpie pen, if you have the skills!

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This easy Thanksgiving DIY is perfect for making your festive dinner standing out. If you make them individual for each guest, it would make a wonderful gift for them to take back home. Once you have the hang of this technique, think about other ways to make use of it, like making a burlap banner with letters, burlap table runners, burlap gift bags or burlap pillows, the possibilities are endless.

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Your dining room is one of the few areas at home where everyone gathers. It‘s where you share good food and share moments with your loved ones. A lot of wonderful memories are built to last for lifetime. This is why your dining room should have the perfect ambiance for any occasion.

Enhancing your dining room may sound tedious and a cut on your budget. However, with proper planning and research, you will find it so simple and economical. You will be amazed how your dining room will make the most of your dining experience even better. Check out these inspiring ideas for your dining room:

Inspiring Ideas for Your Spring Dining Room

Mix colors in your dining room

This is so tricky but when done as it should be, you will have the perfect dining room for your family and guests. To do this, play with your furniture, wall colors, fixtures, curtains and accessories. As for the colors, make sure that the various colors complement each other. Proper color coordination will play a great role in this dining room idea.

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Accentuate with black

The color black gives an instant edgy feel in your dining room. With a few colors like brass, gold and apple green, you will find it so elegant and sophisticated. The black color will also make your room look wider and classic. A perfect lighting fixture and radiance will definitely complete this setup.

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Accessorize with table linens

This dining room idea is probably the fastest way to makeover your dining room. Linens will soften the looks of your dining room. It will make the ambiance of your dining room feels cool and cozy. You can do this by placing linens on your dining table, chairs and accessories. This dining room idea is perfect if you need an instant makeover without so much effort.

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Consider these inspiring ideas for your dining room and experience a better ambiance while you dine. Check the available resources you have at home so you can simple use them for repurposing.

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It’s time to start thinking about fall decorating! Oh the crunch of leaves under our feet, the crisp clean air that drifts in through open windows, and the smell of bonfires burning just make me mellow and content.  Renewed by the cool breezes, it seems a perfectly logical time to renew our homes, as well. Decorating our homes for fall can be so easy, inexpensive and fun – just use nature’s bounty! Here are some great tips to decorate your home this season from the offerings of mother nature.

Decorating Your Fall Home With Organic & Natural Elements

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Take a Hike:

There is no better way to wind down with the family then by taking a wooded walk. Have the kids each bring a bag or knapsack and ask them all to collect items from the woods. Tell them that everything will work – such as pinecones, leaves, sticks, acorns, and even pebbles.

Once you are refreshed and invigorated from your walk, pour out everyone’s findings and begin to brainstorm. Here are a couple ideas, but be creative and come up with more yourself.

Make a Wreath:

One great thing to do with all those leaves is to press them flat in a large book for a couple nights. Once dry, you can glue the leaves onto a simple grapevine wreath that can be bought at any craft store. Using your hot glue gun, cover the wreath with leaves and fill in any blank spaces with acorns, pinecones or ribbon.

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Make a Centerpiece:

The perfect fall centerpiece doesn’t have to be perfect at all! Line the center of your table with burlap, making a nice rustic runner. Then fill three large glass vases or urns with all your findings. For example, pour pebbles on the bottom of the urn, followed by layers of acorns, and leaves – keep repeating this pattern until the vase is full.

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Voila! Line these up along the center of the burlap runner and you have the perfect table scape.

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The autumn season can be a magical time of the year for all of us.  Think about it.  The refreshing change in the color of the plants, the cooler weather, and not to mention the different scents spreading across atmosphere letting us know that the holiday seasons are upon us.  And one great way to capture a piece of the fall is by décor, more specifically your table décor— centerpieces.  Centerpieces are lovely simplistic ways to invite the new seasons into your home.  So take a look below at some different types of centerpieces and see how they work for you.

Keep It Under The Glass

Make it a true display and add a glass cover to your center piece.  Take a look at the image above.  There are a few feathers and some acorns to the side, the glass cover causes the piece to be elegant and special.  Glass over anything makes the item that it contains seem special and untouched.  So if that is what you would like for your centerpiece then go for it.

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Stick With the Natural Elements

Nature has always been one of the best inspirations to art in general.  So take the natural route and create a centerpiece that coincides with it.  Find some gum or maples leaves, pinecones, sunflowers, or various mixtures of these types of plants and put them as the base of the centerpiece in a basket or bouquet.  Next, find some vegetables or seeds that are large enough and place them into the arrangement along with more leaves to help them stand in an up-right position.

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Traditional Sets

Perhaps, you prefer to keep your centerpieces  in the more traditional fashions.  Stuff a pumpkin or cornucopia with your favorite autumn floral arrangements, fruits and potpourri mixtures to add color and fresh aromas to the room. Another thing to keep in mind is that if you plan to use a pumpkin as the base then purchase some smaller pumpkins and candles to go around them.

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Classic Candle Line-Up

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You may not want much going on with your center pieces, that is completely fine.  Simple accents can be just as visually appealing as the more extravagant sets.  So collect some candles, with different sizes, colors, and scents.  Set a group of them in the center of the table and scatter the rest among the table settings.  The setup should be a wonderful addition to your fall inspired table ensemble.

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The dining room is an area at home where the whole family gathers to eat and chew the fat. This makes it very important as it will enhance the bonding of each family member. That’s why you have to ensure that your dining room is well-decorated for better ambiance.

Decorating your dining room may sound like a strenuous task, but it’s not. All you have to do is to know exactly what you want for decoration and plan how you will do it.

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If you don’t have any idea about decorating your dining room, check out these effective tips that you can consider:

• Look for great furnishings

Your furnishings can make or break the entire looks of your dining room. With beautiful and functional furnishings, you can be sure that comfort and style will never be a problem. Otherwise, your dining room will be something like the ordinary or, in other words, a boring room. So, it’s sensible to invest in furniture, more than anything.

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• Lighten up the colors

This idea brings an illusion of widening your dining room. It will also provide a serene and cool ambiance for better interaction with all the people in the dining room. In implementing this idea, make sure that all the colors complement each other. It doesn’t have to be in full daylight color but controllable lighting fixtures will be of help.

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• Reuse and recycle

Be creative. If you have your old furnishing that you think fits perfectly in your dining room, go get and try to restore its original looks. You can also look into your available artworks or decorative items to be utilized as decors. Just don’t hang everything on the wall and make it appear like everything is cluttered.

So, what are you waiting for? Get ready with your floor plan and think of where you wanted.

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Indoor lighting is fun and fabulous, and there is no place like the dining room chandelier that has more power to make a statement.  Changing the fixture above your table doesn’t require a remodel, just a really stunning replacement that is the right size, shape, and style for your home.  Which one is right?  Here are the basics for taking the headache (and neck ache) out of craning your head for hours at your local lighting gallery.

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Size

The size of your dining room and your table will quickly narrow your choices.  The chandelier should be about one-third the width of the table, particularly with a round shape.  A 60-inch round means that a chandelier about 20 inches in diameter will look well proportioned.  Ideally, you should hang any chandelier 30 inches above the table (from the bottom of the fixture to the top of the table); this allows for even lighting and space for a tall centerpiece like cut flowers.

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Shape

While you can add lots of dimension with a your dining room lighting, one important rule is that any chandelier should be centered over the table itself, regardless of the room.  In an open floor plan, or a dining room with a buffet and other furniture, your table may not actually be in the center of the room where the fixture is mounted.  If this is the case, an electrician can move the location of the fixture without much trouble so that you will be able to update the lighting as often as you want in the future without needing to repeat the process.  If you have a large space, focus on finding a bold chandelier with plenty of three-dimensional impact so it seems visually larger.

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Style

Think big picture here: what is the style of your home?  If you don’t want to replace the fixture often, choose something in harmony with your architecture for timelessness.  If you like to be on-trend, consider a chandelier that is a bold contrast from your décor.  If you have a very industrial design, a crystal chandelier will soften the look and add visual interest.  Keep your whole design inspiration in mind while shopping, and have fun!

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Bring in more color and difference into your summer dining table decor! From the table cloth runner to the glassware pieces, each table item can bring the perfect accents that will enhance your place. Let your summer dining table be focal point for your interior or outdoor dining table with a few neat tips on how to color it up for the summer you will be able to create a vibrant feel for you to enjoy!

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Begin with a Bare Table

Just like with any artist start off with a blank canvas or in your case a blank dining table.  Take the things that you might have previously had on it off make sure you get down to the bare necessities of the table, in a sense.  You are basically coloring from the bare table on up.

Choose your Table Cloth

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The first layer that you want to begin with is the table cloth.  Get the precise measurements and sizes of your dining table, this will help you get the proper sized table cloth that will fit your table appropriately.  A bold print or color would be a preferred choice just because of it being the first layer it will definitely pop out and not become lost once all the pieces have been put down.

Lay Down a Contrasting Runner

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Second layer would be the table runner.  Again, the measurements will be helpful in this case too.  You will be able to choose the right sized runner for the table.  A small tip get a runner that contrasts with the table cloth.  The contrast will can help to bring out other pieces within the room and more color.

Start Building your Centerpieces

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The third layer is to go to the center of the table.  Starting creating your center pieces that have a common color or design that doesn’t overpower the table again, we just want to enhance it.  The centerpieces can be flowers, wooden balls, candles, vases, etc.  You choose which way you want the design of your table to be.

Create the First Place Setting

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Now we have reached the place settings.  The place settings should fall under these categories the plates, bowls, and silverware.  Pick out different shapes and size for the plates and bowls yet make sure to choose the predominant color that is derived from the table cloth and/or runner.  You can have a different color for the silverware if you wish something that might in bring out the centerpiece, but if you prefer not to then don’t.

Add the Glassware

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The final pieces that you want to add to your dining table will be the glasses.  Again, you completely choose which glasses you would like to have and set on the table  for display.  Purchase a set that has a variety of different types of glassware. the variety will help to add more variety and elegance to the table.  Now that you have learned some new tricks to twist your dining room table, try it out and see how it works for you!

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Creative Brunch Table Setting Ideas for Mother’s Day

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Add Fruits & Flowers

Spring is a season of fruits and flowers. So, adding them on the brunch table is a nice way to bring colors, freshness, and taste. For bringing a lovely appearance, a colorful look, and fresh natural smell, use your favorite type and color of flowers on the table. Give it a lovely fruity touch by adding some fresh oranges and lemons among the flowers. Some of the fruits can also be thrown around the pot of the flowers. In this way, the brunch table will get a simple yet colorful and decorated look.

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Keep the Menu Healthy

You can include anything in the menu – from quiches and casseroles to sweet rolls and muffins. However, be sure that the foods are healthy and are suitable for a summer breakfast. For example, including parfait will just be perfect for a summer brunch. You can make the item healthy by adding slices of strawberries or bananas and yogurt besides the regular ingredients. However, the brunch can be started with a lovely champagne cocktail because moms worth it!

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Decorate the Table

A nice meal looks good on a nicely decorated table. Besides preparing special foods, use decorated plates, cups, teapots, and glasses to serve them. Try to give the table setting a special touch by adding a decorated menu, a card on a plate with ‘Happy Mother’s Day’ written on it, colorful napkins tied with lovely ribbons, and a card holder with a card having your mom’s name on it. Arrange spoons, forks, and knives properly around the plates. You can use linens with delicate springtime hues on the table for adding a visual and textural contrast.

Add Colors to the Table

A colorful table setting can lift the mood in a jiffy. Apart from using fruits and flowers, a nice way to bring colors on the table is to add drinks or fresh fruit juices of various colors. It is also not a bad idea to have plates full of bright colored vegetable leaves or slices of various fruits. It will not only add charming colors but also show a kind of warm love. You can also use a number of colorful candles for creating a festive mood.

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Your mother will surely be impressed with a home-cooked meal served on a table that includes her favorite flowers, foods, colors, and china. She will also be delighted to have a chance to meet and spend time with the whole family together.

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Happy DIY Saturday! We are looking for ways to save money, live greener, and make use of what we already have. One way to take advantage of a current dining room set of chairs that you already have is to reupholster them and give them new life. Today we will show you a two-part video on what tools are needed and how to make your dining room chairs look great with new upholstery.

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Then get a step by step guide below for assisting you in removing the old fabric on your dining room chairs and adding new. If you are visiting a garage sale, looking online in the classifieds or want to revamp old chairs sitting in your garage, today’s DIY Saturday is for you!

 You Tube Video – How to Reupholster a Dining Room Chair

Link to video –> How to Reupholster a dining room chair.

Link to video –>  How to Reupholster a Dining Room Chair – Part 2

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Everyone has those favorite pieces of furniture that they like to hold on to.  However, time and events may cause the furniture items to become damaged and dull.  Well, one way to keep the furniture you have fresh and new is by re-upholstering it.  Reupholstering is a cost effective way to bring life back into the furniture pieces that have lost their luster.  Here are some steps to help you reupholster your dining room chairs and have them looking better than ever.

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Supplies

1)      Upholstery Fabric

2)      Scissors

3)      Tape measure

4)      Staple gun with staples or upholstery tacks

5)      Screwdriver

6)      Cloth

Directions

Step 1

Dampen the cloth and begin to clean off the chair frame.  Make sure to wipe it dry before starting the reupholstering.

Step 2

Next, take one dining chair and flip up-side-down.  Take the screwdriver and unscrew the screw that attaches the seat with the center brace not the screw for the brace at the side.  You want to remove the seat.

Step 3

Take the fabric that you have previously purchased and lay it on a large flat surface, face down.

Step 4

Take the chair cushion that was removed and place it upside down on the fabric.  Then bring out your tape measure and measure the dimensions of the cushion (how wide and how long).   After obtaining the measurements add three more inches to each measurement to make sure that you will be able to fold and staple the fabric under the chair cushion properly.

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Step 5

The number of dining chairs that you want to reupholster will be the determining factor of the number of fabric pieces you will be cutting. After you have the number of seats take the fabric and cut it into that number of pieces and see to it that they are equal to your measurements.

Step 6

Get one of the pieces of fabric and lay it face down.  Next, take a cushion and place it face down on the fabric making sure that there is an even amount of fabric for the entire cushion.  Pull the first side of the fabric to the back edge of the cushion and use the staple gun to staple it to the center of the length.  Take the opposite side of that same fabric and do the same making sure to pull tightly so that the fabric will look even for the end result and not bunch up when you sit on it. Keep repeating the process until the entire fabric is stapled down.

Step 7

Take and fold the pointed ends of the fabric onto the wooden part of the seat and begin to staple. Continue this process paying attention to the sides of the corner fabric being folded, tightly drawn back to lay down for stapling.

Step 8

Finally, put the seat back on the frame of the chair.  Check to see if the seat and frame are lined up appropriately.  Take the screwdriver and screw the seat back onto the chair’s frame.  (Since the new fabric is on the cushion more effort is needed to get the screw in there effectively)  Then repeat the process for the other dining chairs and viola you have your new set of dining room chairs.

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If you are planning on holding a dinner party or entertaining around your diner table, the idea of a new look could be on your mind. Even if this is a last minute idea to pull your favoirte friends together or if you need to entertain your spouse’s boss, an unexpected dinner party could be stressful. Instead of stressing, look at these ideas to create a table setting dining party everyone will be talking about.

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In hosting the unexpected dining party, it is very important to provide a great table setting. This will command attention to your guests and set the ambiance of the party. The entire setting highlights the table centerpiece which will pump up the celebration.

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If you want to feature a great table setting in your party, here’s are some effective ideas:

Stick with a few color shades

Being consistent with your color shades provide an identity of the chosen theme. For instance, a shade of green and pink can be perfect for your bouquet centerpiece. Avoid using too many color shades as it is prone to look cluttered. You can match the shades with the theme of your dining room.

Make your glassware standout

The crystal clear glass wares are very effective in providing elegance in your table settings. This type of glassware can truly shine in any table landscape you prepare. You can line up your wine glasses, goblets and other glass wares for a stunning table setting.

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Spread a spectacular tablecloth

When it comes to tablecloth, you should not settle for anything less. Your tablecloth makes a difference in the entire table setting. It will catch the attention of your guests. For the tablecloth, you can set off from the color shades and have it in contrast with everything. You can have it patterned, two-toned or anything that will make it spectacular.

Take note of these ideas and you will be able to welcome unexpected dining parties with ease of mind. Just make sure that your party essentials are all ready and in good condition.

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