Because it was an office party all the food was provided by a caterer...I was happy not to have to make a thing! I still felt the need to create a fun "theme" tablescape for the buffet table! I just couldn't help myself...this is what I came up with!
I was really at a loss on what to create for the centerpiece, until I came across these very cute sweater wine bottle covers! I just couldn't believe how perfect they were. I have these large glass candle holders that I keep on my dinning room table and I knew they would be perfect to fit over them. I found mine at Marshalls, but I have seen them (in the store) at pier 1 and Bed Bath & Beyond. They could easily be placed on any large size candle holders or even used as intended...on wine bottles!
I bought these craft pom poms to fill my glass candle holders and then decided to sprinkle them around the center of the table. I covered the table with a red tablecloth and bought a couple of yards of quilting fabric. I chose this argyle print fabric...it looked sweater like and trimmed the edges using pinking shears. This is an easy way to trim fabric when you don't want to sew the edges! I place three of these panels down the table over the red tablecloth.
I did decide to make a couple dozen Ugly Sweater Cookies. I can't say they turned out great, but I did put them out and people ate them!
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Genius idea for the centerpiece sweaters!
ReplyDeleteWhat a creative and adorable table -- I think your cookies turned out great!
ReplyDeleteNann here from.....atnannstable.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteLove your site. Your sweater party is just darling. And your cookies are as cute as can be. My first time here and I'm going to follow you. I'm a new blogger and am having a great time finding great sites like yours. Thanks for posting on the party links.
Warmly,
Nann
The sweater cookies are adorable! I'd love to try to make something like that for my knitting group sometime :)
ReplyDeleteThat is hilarious! I love your cookies. I bet they were the talk of the party. Thanks for linking up at Etcetorize~
ReplyDeleteso funny - found you via designdazzle - loving the biscuits, and the pom poms instead of table-confetti is great! I joined your site, and I'd love for you to join mine too: http://partycraftsecrets.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteHaha! Love the sweater centerpiece. I have seen some great ugly sweater cookies on interest. I may just have to host a party next year jut so i can make them!
ReplyDeleteWow!! Susan they are great!!! Def. pinning for next year!! ;)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for linking up tot he party!
XOXO
Bird