How to Reuse a Pillowcase to make a Placemat.
Placemats can add a nice touch to a dinner table. If you have an old pillowcase you can turn it into a fun placemat for your next casual dinner party.
How to Reuse a Pillowcase to make a Placemat:
1. Fold your pillowcase in half. Cut along the folded edge to create two pieces.
2. Fold the cut edge of the material and iron to create a crease. Sew crease closed.
3. Pick a fabric that looks good with your placemat. Cut out words, shapes, images, and decorate your placemat.
4. Repeat the process with the other half and you will have two new placemats!
So, there you have it. An old pillowcase upcycled into a new funky placemat! Makes the dinner table fun, doesn’t it?
Happy Upcycling!
Quick Tip: Wine Corks
If you are planning on having a dinner party or planning a wedding anytime soon, start saving your wine corks now!
They make great place card holders.
CasaSugar has a great DIY instructional for wine cork place card holders.
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Eco-Friendly Super Bowl
So the Super Bowl is coming up this Sunday. Here are a few tips to keeping your party eco-friendly. I think most people will cheer for the “green” team.
Tips for an Eco-Friendly Super Bowl:
Digital Invite.
Instead of sending out a paper invitation, send an online invitation through a site like evite.com
Use what you have already.
Instead of purchasing paper plates and plastic wear, use the dishes you have already got. If you only have nice dishes and fear that your friends will trash it, purchase some reusable plastic wear.
Reduce your paper use.
Instead of using napkins and paper towels, use cloth napkins and dish rags.
Drink Locally.
Buy your beer from a local microbrewery. Better yet, make your own! Or, purchase organic beer at your local grocery store.
The more food the better!
if you are in charge of making the snacks and such, buy in bulk. You will save money and have less packaging to deal with.
Make your own decorations.
If you want to put up decorations, use stuff that you already have. Hang up t-shirts, jerseys, blankets, and other souvenirs with your favorite teams on them.
Dim the lights.
Instead of having all of your lights on, try using candles instead.