Thanksgiving Gather Tablescape!

Set the perfect table for family or friends to gather for the holidays. This is a great way to entertain for Thanksgiving or any day of the week! Okay, we've been friends a while...or maybe you are new here, welcome! Here's my secret. Paper products on Thanksgiving.  No fancy glass dishes for this girl. No one wants all that clean up. But there are fancy dishes that are disposable too! ~   I received fabulous pieces from Oriental Trading Company to put this tablescape together. Oriental Trading is party central.  They have everything you could possibly need! I spray painted these ceramic pumpkins gold! They are perfect for Halloween and Thanksgiving or any Harvest holiday! Quick bit of paint and they look stunning! I love gold! Then add candy corn and pumpkins as table scatter! I love the gold and white together! The tea lights are a perfect touch! I used kraft paper and a gold pen for the place settings and the "gather" sign f...

Gold Leaf Agate Slice Place Setting Card!

 Gold Leaf Agate Slice Place Setting Card! Nothing fancier than a great name card at your plate. These agate slices are delectable!  I got these agate slices online. (These ones are similar in size and have a small hole drilled in them for wearables or hanging.)  Mine are 3" range.  They are pricier but make a great size for a name plate. I used Gold liquid leaf and a paintbrush. And just carefully paint around all the edges of the agate. Place them on a paper and let them dry. The gold leaf dries quickly.  If there is a mistake, use some rubbing alcohol and a cotton swab to clean it up. Next, I used Dr. Ph. Martins Bleed Proof White ink and an Oblique holder Calligraphy pen. And just wrote out the names of each person attending. The beautiful sliced geodes are so sparkly and wonderful! The smooth part is easy to write on. If there is exposed crystals, just avoid that area. If you are interested in Calligraphy, The Postman...