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Sunday, February 23, 2014

Wrap your Silverware in Doilies! adds a bit of Posh to any event!


Plastic "silverware" gets dressed up for any event with a bit of ribbon and doilies (of course!).


I have two techniques here - one is the simple wrap and the other is the "fan fold".
Both are super easy - and really dress up a buffet table.



These are samples of the roll up - each fastened with different material.
From left to right:
  • Wide ribbon (using double sided tape)
  • Black Tulle cut to ribbon width
  • Blue ribbon 1/4 inch width
  • Gold fabric covered elastic





These are samples of the "fan fold" - each fastened with different material.
From left to right:



  • Wide ribbon (using double sided tape)
  • White Tulle cut to ribbon width
  • Blue ribbon 1/4 inch width
  • Sheer pink ribbon with sequins 




I like the fan - it gives the set a bit more polish...



This is very easy to accomplish - just fold the doily in 1/4 folds across the entire doily.
Nest the silverware in center and tie!

For those of you who need a visual... please follow along:

3 pc set of "silverware"
1 6" inch paper doily
1 pc of ribbon/lace/twine etc - 12 inches long





Turn doily over - so it is "good side" facing down/




Fold exactly (more or less) in half.


Fold back one side to create an approximately 1/4 "fold".





Repeat until one side is completely folded.



Flip over and fold the other side the same way.




Now doily is folded into one "strip" approximately 1/4 to 1/2 wide.




Release and doily will have fan folds.



Nestle the silverware in center fold.



Pinch doily together and add ribbon.




Voila! so pretty!