Fast and Fun Table Setting.

I recently had to set a table for a charity luncheon and found myself in the position of needing new table dressings. I did not want to spend a ton of money dressing the table but it needed to look nice.
I decided to only buy things I would actually use on my own table once the event was finished. Here is what I used to make a table setting for less than $5 per chair and a centerpiece for less than $30, of course depending on what you have on hand cost may vary a bit.

Origami directions

Hobby Lobby Items:
Charger
Butterfly Napkin Rings
Origami Paper

Walmart:
Flowers (look for sale prices!)
Napkins and Placemats Colors vary according to season.

Sushi:
My sushi was a gift from a friend bought off etsy but here is a cute tutorial of how to make felt sushi!

This was a super fun project and the kids will love to help with it!

The centerpiece. Origami and felt sushi around a simple glass vase with flowers from Wal-Mart's Discount section.

Close up on the Origami and Felt Sushi.

Napkin ring holder made from Butterfly flower ornaments. Wrap the wire round a toilet paper roll.

Blue napkins and placemats found at Wal-Mart 

Green Flower Chargers from Hobby lobby.

Final Product!

Recycleween

How is that costume coming along? Already made it? Yes, I said made. I love this costume I saw at Gymboree but balked at the $50+ price tag for all the parts. Although the material looks like it could stand up to multiple kids using it I would have to have quite a few before I could justify that price.

So I've done what any cheapskate would do. Wait for it to go on sale. Well I've waited and waited and the lowest price I can get on it is still $30. Not good enough.

I went to Target yesterday for some groceries and looked through the dollar items. You know that stuff placed conveniently close to the front door. I found most of the parts to costume in 5 minutes and only spent $3! Now all that is left is a skirt and shoe covers.

Went to Hancocks today and found the perfect fabrics! only $3.36 +tax. One was 50% off the other 75% off!

I'm happy with how the costume has turned out and I'm just ecstatic about the price! I'll post a new picture of it when I get the skirt done.

Stay Green,

Yasha



$3.67 for 1yd green sheer and 1/2yd
orange shimmer. Total so far $7.01.

$3.34 for the hat, shirt,
and leg warmers.


















The Skirt



All together!

Want to make your own but don't know where to start?

Try these places:

The Daily Green: Recycled Halloween Costumes!

Instructables.com: Halloween Costumes

etsy.com: Halloween