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Friday, May 3, 2013

Crayons plus Craft Paper equals a Kid-friendly Tablecloth



bundles of crayons on a craft paper table for dinnertime crafting to keep kids at the table!


Using craft paper to create a tablecloth for a dinner with kids


Easiest table setting I ever did.


variety of crayons as a tablescape.


Who knew I had so many different types of crayons?



Using craft paper to create a tablecloth for a dinner with kids


Run a stripe of brown paper down the center of the table.


Using craft paper to create a tablecloth for a dinner with kids


Add crayons and children.


Using craft paper to create a tablecloth for a dinner with kids

Done!

I also (later) added candles, food, other people, dishes, etc. 

crayons and craft paper for easy table decor, fun for kids and adults!

Oh! And my 5 year old wrote people's names above their place settings so it worked as a place card too!

The kids loved getting to draw on the "tablecloth" during dinner, and it certainly kept them occupied longer than usual so we could have a wee bit more adult conversation before they needed our help.

Jessica



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6 comments:

  1. JessMay 3, 2013 at 6:29 AM

    I love this idea! I really like when crab houses and such have paper on the tables, even adults like to doodle.

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  2. Miss CharmingMay 3, 2013 at 6:58 AM

    I've done this at church dinners and it works well with keeping all the little ones occupied, but I never thought to do it at home. Kids definitely enjoy it. Great idea!

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  3. Creative RaisinsMay 3, 2013 at 9:23 AM

    I love this, I just picked up a big roll from ikea the other day.

    Lisa

    Creative Raisins

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  4. Linda @ it all started with paintMay 3, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    So cute, Jessica! What a fun idea!

    :) Linda

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  5. Ashley@AttemptsAtDomesticationMay 3, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    Such a cute idea! It'd be perfect for holiday and birthday dinners! :)

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  6. KellyMay 5, 2013 at 12:09 PM

    Perfect! I would even love to sit there and doodle. :)

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