Monday, April 25, 2011

Royal Wedding Viewing Party Goodies and Ideas!


Kate and William’s big day is nearly here – but there’s still time to fly the flag. Just follow our simple ideas to create a festive table for family and friends at home – or neighbors in the street (and, three cheers, it won’t break the bank)


Go for a classic red, white and blue color scheme. A cheap cotton fabric will unite mismatched tables, while a fun wallpaper makes a good runner for place settings. And party boxes are a practical solution to feeding large numbers – children love having their own personalized box


Turn cheap to chic by covering supermarket own-label bottles with a cutout from wrapping paper.  If you like baking, make this your triumphant moment. Simple shapes can be transformed with icing: triangles become bunting, rectangles are flags…it’s all in the decoration

With a nod to nostalgia, create a relaxed theme that makes a virtue out of mixing, not matching. Anything goes, from big, blousy florals to tiny patterns

Dress up your cupcakes with patterned paper cases and pretty floral toppers – place them on your just-iced confections

Plenty of teapots in all shapes and sizes adds to the charm – and will help to keep the cuppas coming so no one goes short
Decorate plain paper plates with cutouts from patchwork wrapping paper glued into place. Ribbon give it a wow factor, too

Download the collection of letter sized PDF designs here. You'll need Adobe Reader to open these files. (Download the program for free here.)  Enjoy! Email me your party photos for a royal wedding wrap-up!

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