This year Thanksgiving has special meaning for me. During Thanksgiving last year, my mother was in a coma after a horrific accident left her with a broken neck. Her doctors fully believed she wouldn't survive the first 24 hours-they were wrong. My mom has incredible strength and has survived cancer, a broken neck and a month long coma. Thankfully,she is spending this Thanksgiving with her family and taking on her traditional role of chief pie baker and mashed potato maker.
As I prepare to host my family for Thanksgiving, I would like to share a few photos and a project. This year I decided to make some simple paper cones to fill with goodies for my two youngest nieces. The poor girls are surrounded by teenagers and need special treats to help them cope with 17 adults and 6 teenagers.
Paper Cones
Cut the paper using a template. I printed one from www.homemadesimple.com
Use a hot glue gun or double sided tape to seal the edges.
I cut out my nieces' first initials and painted them gold.
Punch holes on both sided of the cone.
String ribbon through the holes.
Fill with goodies and hang it on the back of a chair or from a doorknob (or anywhere you like).
NAPKINS & PLACE CARDS
I am in the process of ironing napkins and getting place cards together.
This year I am doing the pocket fold. Rather than utensils, I am thinking about putting a little turkey in each pocket.
I like the simple style of this place card.
The little turkey can be printed as a place card as well. If I remember correctly, Martha Stewart offered these on her site a few years ago.
Happy Thanksgiving!
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6 comments:
The projects are just adorable and so affordable. Great craft idea, and blessings to your mom:)
“ Happy Thanksgiving “ My dear friend to you and your family..Many Blessings..Hugs and love Gloria
Your mother's story is so inspiring! And I just adore those special cones filled with treats for the little ones -- the look truly adorable hanging from the backs of the chairs!
Oh, and the turkeys in the napkins are darling too!
:)
Linda
How cute these are...what a great idea. Happy Thanksgiving.
Love your paper cones! So simple and elegant! And so happy that your Mother is well this year! What a blessing! Happy Thanksgiving!
What great extra touches for Thanksgiving. The cones were such a nice touch. The turkey printables are so cute. I hope your touches were appreciated by all your guests. Really lovely.
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