It is inexpensive and requires no sewing! And if you are brave enough you could even get the whole family to help you put it together.
I came across this great idea 2 years ago on Blue Cricket Design's blog.
What you need:
- One fabric drop cloth (I bought mine from Lowe's) It already comes hemmed so no sewing is required!
- Several permanent ink markers (different sizes) I used large and medium Sharpies
- A can of scotch guard
- A "thankful" list
Directions:
Ask your family members to put together a list of things they are thankful for (as long or short as you'd like). Iron the drop cloth to get all the wrinkles out. Lay the drop cloth on the floor. Armed with your "thankful" list and sharpies start writing on the cloth. Begin writing on the cloth using different sizes of letters, fonts, and styles.
Trust me this is the fun part!
Keep moving around the perimeter of the cloth keeping in mind people will be reading this while seated at your table. After you are all done filling in the cloth with all the words on your list spray it with scotch guard to help with cleaning in case of any spills.
Enjoy making memories! This will be a unique, one of a kind, personalized family keepsake you can use again and again every year.
or paint safari animals cut out of plywood for Adventure week at church
but sometimes God surprises me with unique opportunities to use the talents He has given me. This weekend that is just what I did. I worked on baking these a couple evenings ago and then decorated then late Friday and finished them up early on Saturday morning. It was fun coming up with unique designs for each one. Even though the party had to be moved indoors because of the rain we all still had a great time celebrating with Cole. 