WFMW: Cheap and easy festive table runner
We had Evan’s baby dedication and first birthday party this weekend (though she’s not officially a year old ’til Friday. I’ll post more photos of her then.) To make her party a bit more festive, I decorated my dining room table with this inexpensive and efficient table runner:
Yup, that’s just a huge piece of birthday wrapping paper on top of a solid-colored table cloth. I even lined my kitchen counter with the paper before loading it with all the buffet-style foods. The best part? You just wad it up and throw it away when your parties all done.
This works great for Christmas, baby showers, etc. Plus, I bought the paper at The Dollar Tree, so it was cheap. Works for me!
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January 15th, 2008 at 10:34 pm
that’s genius. much cheaper and prettier than those stupid paper cloths for parties!!!! you could even put it over a real-cloth tablecloth to save on paper! awesome.
January 15th, 2008 at 10:41 pm
That really is genius. I just picked up a bunch of Christmas wrapping paper discounted. I’ll be sure to do this table runner for next Christmas’ parties. Thanks!
January 15th, 2008 at 10:42 pm
What a clever idea! Love it!
Blessings,
Karla
January 15th, 2008 at 11:46 pm
Great idea!! Thanks for sharing!
January 16th, 2008 at 12:34 am
That is a great idea - thanks for sharing!
January 16th, 2008 at 1:48 am
Wonderful idea - thanks.
January 16th, 2008 at 6:07 am
That is a great idea!!! Can’t wait to do this at my next party!
January 16th, 2008 at 8:58 am
Great idea!
January 16th, 2008 at 9:00 am
Great Idea! I’ll have to remember this one!
Thanks for Sharing!
Lindsie
January 16th, 2008 at 9:25 am
What a great idea! Thanks.
January 16th, 2008 at 9:30 am
This is a great idea! Thanks for posting it. The fact that the wrapping paper was an economical Dollar Tree purchase makes it even better.
January 16th, 2008 at 9:55 am
Perfect! I’m having a birthday party Sunday and I’m definately going to do this!
January 16th, 2008 at 10:20 am
I have totally done this! Actually, I did it for Christmas.
GREAT TIP!
January 16th, 2008 at 10:36 am
What a great idea - thanks for sharing!!
January 16th, 2008 at 11:02 am
Great idea! I have three birthday parties to plan in the next few weeks, so this is super timing! Thanks for sharing…
January 16th, 2008 at 11:41 am
Aren’t you spiffy? What a terrific idea! Thanks for sharing!
January 16th, 2008 at 1:46 pm
Oh, I love this- especially the wad it up and throw away part!
Thanks so much for sharing!
Very Handy!
January 17th, 2008 at 4:16 pm
I’m so grateful!
We have 5 birthdays here in two weeks time, and I hate it.
One of the reasons is that I can hardly keep up with the normal things.
This idea will be a great help.
A nice table makes the whole room festive.
I’ll buy a couple of roles and also use it on the doors.
You’re an angel! Thanks!
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January 21st, 2008 at 3:00 pm
I’m definitely going to use this idea especially because there are so many fantastic wrapping papers available now. Hobby Lobby’s are my favorite. Thanks!