A little crafting

    I really enjoy creating a pretty table when I entertain a guest. Now, I try not to get too carried away with my table settings, and have the kitchen look like something off of a Sandra Lee show (Yes, I watch far too much Food Network) however, I do adore a table done up with place cards, especially creatively done place cards, and that is what prompted the chair cones idea.
    This past weekend was all about entertaining, (Oh, I had forgotten how much fun it is!) and after I posted the table set up, my sweet friend Marcia asked me how to assemble the cones I made for the backs of the chairs in my table setting.
    I thought I'd share a pictorial of directions today, in case anyone else is having trouble figuring them out. It takes about 5 minutes to make one of these charming cones, start to finish. Really.

You can use any kind of paper you like; wallpaper, scrapbook paper, old book pages, whatever.(I am using scrap book paper for this demo)

Roll the paper to form a cone shape, making sure the bottom creates a point. Then, staple the cone so it holds it's shape.

Trim off the top pointed area to form a true cone with a straight top edge.

Punch holes on either side and tie a coordinating ribbon through it. If you're going to hang it from a chair as I did for my breakfast, make sure to leave a long enough section of ribbon.

   Fill with flowers. Or Ivy. Or candy. And a name card if you like (Or a verse...)Hang it on a door to welcome friends, or on a chair as a place card holder, or other any place you like, just to add a bit of beauty to a small spot in your home.
    *sigh* Simple pleasures are the best.

Comments

[Kim]

Absolutely lovely! And, easy! I love it when those two things come together :)

[Crystal]

Thanks, for sharing how to make the cones :) They are adorable !

[Darlene]

You make it look so easy. I think I'll try making one today.

Thank you for sharing.

Darlene

[Francie]

Your cones are lovely! I like making them and filling them with candy...yum...or flowers. I have some I put on my Christmas tree too.
cones are pretty and fun thanks for sharing yours

[clarice]

These are so charming and so easy to make. I love it when that happens ;- ) Thank you for sharing it with us. Clarice

[Cindy]

I like Sandra Lee's tablescapes...okay, maybe the are over-done a bit.

I love the cones, thanks for sharing! I think I will make some!

[Tracey]

LOL! Don't get me wrong, I like Sandra Lee VERY much! I love to get table scape tips and I especially like her cocktail ideas...but to re-do the ENTIRE kitchen in a theme is just a tad bit too over the top for my taste, out here in the real world. (less is more sometimes...)

[Pam]

Very sweet, thanks for sharing and for motivating me!

[Rosemary]

Soooo cute. I am going to try it.
Thanks,
Rosemary

[RaisedInCotton]

Love these, simply perfect. Thank you Tracey,

Carol

[Carol]

Thanks, Tracey, you've just outdone yourself lately! I mean that in a good way, I love it all!
Carol
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[Chris and Laurie]

I love the cones. Sandra Lee does some really neat table scapes. I love he ideas.:)

[Tanja]

The cones are lovely, so simple, but still very elegant. Thank you for the tutorial, I will print it out and ad it to my inspiration-journal.