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.
Absolutely lovely! And, easy! I love it when those two things come together :)
Posted by: Kim | May 09, 2007 at 05:31 AM
Thanks, for sharing how to make the cones :) They are adorable !
Posted by: Crystal | May 09, 2007 at 05:31 AM
You make it look so easy. I think I'll try making one today.
Thank you for sharing.
Darlene
Posted by: Darlene | May 09, 2007 at 05:34 AM
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
Posted by: Francie | May 09, 2007 at 07:00 AM
These are so charming and so easy to make. I love it when that happens ;- ) Thank you for sharing it with us. Clarice
Posted by: clarice | May 09, 2007 at 07:08 AM
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!
Posted by: Cindy | May 09, 2007 at 09:57 AM
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...)
Posted by: Tracey | May 09, 2007 at 10:11 AM
Very sweet, thanks for sharing and for motivating me!
Posted by: Pam | May 09, 2007 at 10:17 AM
Soooo cute. I am going to try it.
Thanks,
Rosemary
Posted by: Rosemary | May 09, 2007 at 12:21 PM
Love these, simply perfect. Thank you Tracey,
Carol
Posted by: RaisedInCotton | May 09, 2007 at 03:42 PM
Thanks, Tracey, you've just outdone yourself lately! I mean that in a good way, I love it all!
Carol
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Posted by: Carol | May 09, 2007 at 05:19 PM
I love the cones. Sandra Lee does some really neat table scapes. I love he ideas.:)
Posted by: Chris and Laurie | May 09, 2007 at 05:41 PM
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.
Posted by: Tanja | May 15, 2007 at 02:59 PM