Holiday Party Decor Archives

Does anyone else love creating beautiful tablescapes but hate the process of washing and ironing cloth napkins and table runners? I’m with you. That’s not to say that I don’t own my fair share of cloth linens and used them on a regular basis. But I also know there’s a super easy ways to dress a party table without hassling with washing and ironing.

TABLESCAPE HACK: Wrapper Paper As A Table Runner

A few years ago I started using wrapping paper as a fun table runner alternative. You can see how I used it to create the pretty summer solstice tablescape above.

Wrapping paper is inexpensive and I love that when it comes to patterns and designs, the options are endless. Another bonus to using a paper runner is that it doesn’t require any care or maintenance. When the party is over, all you have to do it toss the paper in the garbage. Clean up is breeze.

poinsettia wrapping paper (similar here)

I use wrapping paper throughout the year when I’m creating a tablescape but especially love to use it during the holidays. I use the same paper to wrap gifts which makes it easy to create a consistent theme with my holiday decor.

There are so many more creative ways to use wrapping paper as a decorative element. I shared a few of ideas here.

If you want to give paper table runners a try, here are some of my favorite designs for spring and summer entertaining.

Blue China

Rainbow Squares

Yellow Casablance

Casablance

Gracefull Blooms

Confetti Dots

Marble

SHOP MY FAVORITE WRAPPING PAPER: blue china // rainbow squares //casablanca // graceful blooms // gold confetti // marble paper

Decorating for a festive holiday can be fun and easy. Heres a round-up of simple but festive 4th of July decor that will take you less than an hour to create and don’t require any major crafting skills.

1) Scrap Fabric Flag–this fun twist of the American flag is made from scraps of ribbon, fabric and paint. Depending on where you want to hang it, you can make one in any size. I think one hanging on the front door or a couple of hanging for a deck railing would look great.

2) Make your own mini American flags using wood skewered and flag ribbon. These are great as a cake topper or to use in flower arrangements.

Flag ribbon is on sale for $2.00 per spool at Hobby Lobby.

3) This may not work for everyone depending on the temperature where you live but I love the look of the 4th of July candles. Just wrap red, white or blue pillar candles with decorative red/white/blue paper and you’re all set. After the 4th remove the paper and your candles are ready for the next project. p.s. scrapbook paper is 50% off this week at Hobby Lobby

4) Use that same decorative paper you used to wrap your candles and make your own paper pinwheels. These are so easy to make and are sure to bring back some great childhood memories. Find my tutorial here.

5) Turn inexpensive bandanas into a festive 4th of July flag banner. You can cut 3 to 4 triangle piece from a single bandana.

6) Another fun way to decorate with bandanas is using them as table linens. Line a handful up down the middle of the table for a quick and easy holiday runner.

7) Turn a watermelon into a stylish and fun 4th of July floral centerpiece. Punch small holes (about 1/2″ deep into the watermelon and insert flower stems. Once the party it over, cut watermelon open and scoop out some watermelon to enjoy.

So what plans do you have for the 4th and how are you decorating?