For the stand, cut a strip of paper 10″ x 1 1/2″.  Score at 1/2″, 4″, and 7 1/2″.  Fold into a triangle shape and adhere the bottom flaps together to complete the stand.  Stamp the stitched, shaped border and add to it any of the fun autumn icons in the set.  I added the oak leaf, pumpkin, and acorn.  (The little leaves make great confetti filler pieces too!)

Have some spare ribbon around?  Make these super easy coordinating napkin rings!  Takes 6 1/2″ of ribbon per napkin ring.  Just stamp the diamond border:

Stamp the stitched arglye diamond:

Overlap ends about 6″ and glue with Fabric-Tac fabric glue.  Let dry, and use for napkin rings.

I even made a pumpkin pie this weekend so I’d have the perfect “prop” to photograph it with.  Unfortunately when I went to grab the last 2 pieces to take photos with, this is what I found:

Happy Crafting,

Erin

If you visit Burda Style this week you’ll see my reversible Halloween and Thanksgiving table runner and placemat project there available for download!  (Yep, I said reversible, and it’s free too!)  It includes the basic instructions, fabric requirements, and piecing diagrams as well as the hand embroidered pattern (full sized!)

Happy Crafting,

Erin

What you’ll need:
A few sheets of patterned paper (Trimmed to 7 3/4″ x 3 1/2″)
Orange Cardstock (Trimmed to 2 3/4″ x 1 3/4″)
Light Ivory Cardstock (You’ll print on this so make sure it’s trimmed down to 8 1/2″ x 11″ to fit into your printer!)
Coordinating Ribbon

Score along the lines of your patterned paper as shown below:

Fold along the lines and adhere the flap to make your triangle shaped place cards.

Type into the free PDF (available here) what you’d like the place cards to say.  You could also use these for labels for all the different Thanksgiving dishes!  (If the font isn’t one you have on your computer-Download the free font here, follow the directions on adding it to your font library, and reopen the PDF.  You’ll be able to use the same font as I did in the example!)  Print and trim the pieces on the dotted lines and mount on your pieces of orange cardstock.  Tie a simple ribbon bow to the left side and mount on one side of your place card with foam tape.  You’re done!

To make the napkin rings, just cut a few strips of paper and hold them while setting the eyelets!  (I used my Crop-A-Dile to make it easier!)

Now you’re well on your way to a beautiful Thanksgiving!

P.S. Here’s a funny little conversation my husband and I had.  I was leaving to go to teach a card class and my husband was helping me get everything loaded in the car and was making sure I had everything I needed.  (Isn’t he sweet!)  The conversation went something like this:

Christian:  Do you have your adhesive?

Me: Yep!

Christian: What about all your stamps?

Me: Yep!

Christian: What about all your paper?

Me: Yep!

Christian: What about all your animals?  Do you need those for this class?

Me: Huh? Animals?

Christian:  You know, your Cricut (cricket), Crop-A-Dile (crocodile), Cuttlebug (bug)…

I just started laughing…   :)

Have a great weekend Everyone!

You know I love to keep my projects super simple so here’s what you need:

-1 Placemat (or as many as you need for all your guests)  I found my place-mat at Target for $2.99.  You can find plain place mats just about anywhere!
-1 skein each DMC Embroidery Floss in green and orange (I used Orange DMC 3853 and Green DMC 3020)
sewing needle, transfer pen (I like the kind that disappears on it’s own!  It’s awesome!)
-1 Stitching Pattern from me.  Download here.

Transfer the image onto the lower right corner of your place mat (leave about 2″ on the right and bottom) and hand stitch the design.  I used the back stitch, and a french knot for the dot on the i.  You’re finished.  Really, it’s that easy!  If you’re super ambitious or can’t find any place mats you like, sew your own.  Cut two rectangles 19 1/2″ x 14 1/2″.  Stitch your pattern onto the corner of the place mat, then layer the two rectangles with the right side of the stitching on the inside.  Place one rectangle of a  medium weight interfacing on top of the two rectangles.  Stitch using 1/4″ seams all the way around leaving a space for turning about 3-4″ wide.  Turn the place mat right side out, hand stitch the opening shut, and you’re finished!

(Photo courtesy of Craft Fancy)

If you want to sign-up just give them a call at 847.670.6065.  There’s two classes next Wednesday November 4th.  One from 11AM-1PM and 5:30PM-7:30PM.  The cost for the class which includes all supplies is just $25!

Hope to see you there!

P.S.  If you’re not in the area, check back next week and I’ll share the placemat pattern with you!

P.P.S  Thank you everyone for your continuing submissions for the Design Team!  I’ve gotten so many awesome entries!  It’s still open if you’d like to enter!  See the details and submission form here.