Thursday, July 1, 2010

It's Patriotic Paper Cubed (P3) Time!

Whew!  I'm finally digging out from under laundry, cleaning, peaches, blackberries and blueberries and a DH home for the last few days of his vacation time.  Who called these things "vacations" anyway?  I need a  "vacation"  from this vacation!! :-)

Right now though, it's the first of the month and that means it's Paper Cubed (P3) blog time!!  Our challenge is to take paper and make it 3D...no cards allowed.  Our team was challenged to make table decorations this month (doesn't have to be patriotic) and since the 4th is just a few days away, I thought I'd show you some fast and easy projects to make your tablescape fun. 

Remember...No cards...you have the whole month to play along, so get your summer thinking cap on and link it up...someone's got to win, right?   The prize this month is a Tim Holtz Stamp Set and Grungeboard!

                              
Here's a quick overview of the projects then scroll down for a few individual pictures and directions.   Here is the quick list of projects - Lantern votive covers, Vellum sparklers, placecards and Star Spangled napkins.
Now for the close ups....  first up are these cute paper votive lanterns.
                                                    Here's what you'll need for each one:
6" x  9" piece of cardstock
2 - 1/2" decorative strips
1 - 3/4" x 8" strip of CS or DP for handle
double sided tape (Scor-Tape or Red tape)

1. Score the 6"x 9" cardstock lengthwise at 4 1/2".
2. Score each end @ 1/2"
3. Glue or tape a 1/2" strip of DP on each scored end
4. Fold the cardstock in half.   Cut 3/4" slits from the fold to the scored rim.  Unfold and form the lantern,     securing the ends with tape at the top and the bottom. 
5. Add the handle.

You can create some fireworks for your table in minutes with these fun Vellum Sparklers.

Here's what you'll need for each one:

3" x 15" strip of vellum
Scor- tape or Redline tape
Bamboo skewer
Spray adhesive
glitter
containers/sand


1.  Fold the vellum strip in half lengthwise.
2.  Cut 1/8" slits from fold to leaving 1" uncut at the top.
3.  Apply double sided tape to the 1" uncut end.
4.  Begin removing the paper from the tape while tightly wrapping the vellum around the wooden skewer.
5.  Curl the ends of strips slightly with scissors.
6.  Spray the "sparkler" with the spray adhesive and quickly sprinkle with glitter.  Shake off excess glitter then set the sparklers in a sand filled container.  Add curled foil chenille stems.

The napkins and placecard holders are super fast.

Here's all you need for each one:

Foil cardstock - Cut 1 piece 3.5" x 4.5" for each placecard plus extra for stars
White cardstock - 3" x 1.5"
Star dies or punches
dimensionals
Foil chenille stems
cloth or paper napkins

I glued my stars on the cloth napkins with white glue so I can use the napkins again for another occasion.  Wrap the chenille stems around a bamboo skewer to make them corkscrew then arrange to look like fireworks.

Also fits these challenges:

PPA49 - 4th of July Inspiration
CCMC105 - Red, White and Blue
Pixie Dust Studio - Red, White and Blue
Paper Romance - Red, White and Blue

That's it!  Be sure to check out the rest of the team ideas....

Michelle     Tammy      Sandy      Lorrinda      Anna      Melanie

Have fun and thanks for visiting the playground! 


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22 comments:

Kelly said...

WOW...what a great collection on 4th of July table decorations! Great job!

Lisa Martz said...

Fabulous decorations! You are all ready for that celebration in a few days! I will have to make a few lanterns for our table!

Sabrina Jackson said...

Absolutely amazing, Charlene!!! You have got to be one of the most creative people I know!!! Hugs and blessings, Sabrina

Unknown said...

Such cute projects - LOVE the vellum sparklers!

Deb said...

Thank you so much for sharing your creations AND the instructions! And just in time for celebrations! These are great!

Anonymous said...

I LOVE,LOVE,LOVE your ideas

Lorrinda said...

I want to come to your party! Love those vellum sparklers! Fabulous work Charlene!

Stacey Schafer said...

in a word....SPECTACULAR! what a party this will be:) love your festive spread:)

mamia (me and mine in Alabama) said...

Absolutely stunning!!! Love it, the vellum sparklers are the cutest ever, and such a clever idea. I haven't made paper lanterns in forever, will have to case these for sure.

Ann Schach said...

Wow! With table favors like these, who needs food! These are absolutely fabulous! The sparklers are my faves! Thanks for playing @ PPA this week and sharing your talent!

Michelle said...

This looks amazing! I really love those vellum sparklers what a great idea.

Regina Easter said...

wow wow wow wow wow wow...fabulous girl....

Linda Callahan said...

You are defnitely ready to celebrate the 4th! Fabulous party items! Thanks for joining us at PPA!

Lori said...

Beautiful work! I especially love the lantern votive covers : ) Thank you for joining us at Paper Romance!
Love and hugs ~
Lori

Mary Beth said...

Adorable and fun, I love every one!

Cat said...

What fabulous decorations! Thanks for joining us at Pixie Dust this week!

Mary Brown said...

What ADORABLE 3D items! Thanks for playing along this week on the Create with Connie and Mary Thursday Challenge.

Sue from Oregon said...

I am so far behind in my reader...so sorry, but that blackerry cake would go perfectly with this darling 4th Of July table set! Amazing!

Anonymous said...

Okay, this is super fun! I love all of the projects you've done here. Now, when's the party......

Connie Babbert said...

Love all your projects made for the Red/White/Blue challenge! Thanks for playing along with the Create with Connie and Mary challenge this week!

Amy Leggate- Paper Romance said...

Amazing!!! Thanks for playing along at Paper Romance this week!

PocketsOfInspiration said...

Your projects came out great! I love the candle holders...nice touch.

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