Autumn Splendor Adds to Thanksgiving Memories
Today at InkPaperStamps (stop #7 on the Happy Holidays Blog Hop), we feature Autumn Splendor and SU!’s exclusive Sizzix Bigz XL Table Setting die, both from the Stampin’ Up! 2009 Holiday Mini Catalog.
With these tools, you can make any holiday meal with family and friends a memorable celebration. This year, consider my ideas below (here in More Mustard/Really Rust/Chocolate Chip) for Thanksgiving.
First, let your guests know they’re in for a treat by sending an invitation to Thanksgiving dinner like this (click on each photo for close ups):
Thanksgiving dinner: you're invited!
IPS Tip: Only hosting those who live under your own roof? Well, who more than they deserves a special invitation! Remember, kids love getting mail. . . and even the grumpiest DH will be hard pressed not to crack a bit of a smile, opening a card addressed to ‘My Sweetie’s Stomach’.
So, the big day comes and your guests are arriving. Displayed where everyone gathers, a mini menu board announces the delicacies upon which they soon shall dine. (And yes, in our home, we celebrate Thanksgiving not with turkey but with a nice, juicy ham.)
A tempting menu whets the appetite. . . .
A choice of refreshing beverages–perhaps mimosas, sparkling water or orange juice–starts the feast off nicely. Give each guest a distinctive stem charm; just mix colors and leaf images. A die-cut coaster awaits at the table.
What may we offer you?
Place cards and napkin ties add an elegant touch to your table top. With some heat embossing and an Aquapainter, each of these will be an original.
In real life, these shimmer. . . .
As the celebration draws to a close, your more sentimental guests may slip some of these accoutrements into a purse or pocket as a memento.
Don’t let the unclaimed ones be discarded–in coming days, InkPaperStamps will share some thoughts on using them to scrap the day’s memories. We’ll also have close ups and more details on the mechanics of these projects.
Did I mention there will be blog candy on Wednesday September 9? (Leave a comment below and I’ll send you a reminder the day before.) And there’s more on the horizon for InkPaperStamps in September, including ideas for scrapping your favorite family recipes (demonstrated with many of those featured on the mini menu board).
So, which project did you like best? Do you think you’ll try any of these ideas at your next big occasion? Let me know what you think–I’d love to hear from you!
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Holly – your projects are fantastic! Thanksgiving is at my house this year so I can’t wait to get started on my table settings!
Beautiful Holly!!!!! You did a fabulous job and this place setting is gorgeous!
I love this!! That’s it, I’m telling my MIL I am hosting Thanksgiving at my house this year, period!
OH Wow this is sooo GOJUS indeed this is my fav. season and holiday might make me want to do some goodies to take to my MIL!
These are great! I am hosting Thanksgiving this year, so this will come in handy!
Forget hosting Thanksgiving, I’m going to Holly’s!!! Gorgeous projects (although once I looked at the menu I was kind of blinded by it’s yumminess and really can’t remember what the projects were.) ;0)
So FAB, Holly! I love it all! I’m feeling inspired! Bring on AUTUMN!!
Lovely Thanksgiving projects. I especially liked the ‘stem charm.’
Hooray! Holly and her dog have a blog! LOL (Sorry, I am a dog lover). With all of these adorable formal homemade touches, your Thanksgiving is sure to be memorable as well as festive. Very nice Holly!
Hi Holly, I loved the stem charm. I was wondering how you attached it to the glass? Also, what is a DH? I loved your idea of saving the unclaimed “scraps” to use for scrapbooking. I will definitely be back to visit. Thanks for sharing!
Beautiful Holly! What a great way to make your family feel SO special! Love it!
Gorgeous projects – what wonderful ideas
the little paper leaf on the stem of the glass is unique. i like seeing out-of-the-ordinary things!
Very nice work Holly!
Holly, Gorgeous Thanksgiving projects. I love the menu board and the wine coaster. Can you do a tutorial for the coaster? It looks complicated.
This is my first visit, but I’ll be back.
Oh, thanks for commenting on my 1st upload today.
Lisa
Wow Holly, you have some great projects. That invitation is gorgeous!! Love the acorn you did on there. Didn’t care for that stamp set in the mini, but I love what you did with it. We don’t do fancy suppers at my house, don’t even have a dining room table. The only real table in my house is the stamp table. lol Geeze where are my priorities huh? But…..I’ve always wanted to do wine glass charms, just never have. Might have to do some of those. Great job hun!!
Deb
Your projects are amazing! Thank you so much for sharing!
The setting is very nice. Like the invitation. Great color coordination. Thanks for sharing.
Holly, I LOVE all the leaves!!! The card is beautiful, along with trying that, I think I’ll try the leaves on the name cards…. very, very nice. Thanks for sharing… Lovin’ the blog tour…
Faith
Wow – all fabulous projects Holly, I especially liked the little place setting with the wonderfully coloured leaf!
Great work love the wine charm
Great projects Holly, this is one of my favorite stamp sets. I love your invitation with the cute little acorn hanging from it, gorgeous color combo! Is the coaster the large scallop circle die? What a fabulous idea!
Cute projects. I’m going to have to do a fancy menu card this year. Love the idea.
All of your projects are just gorgeous, Holly! I love the idea for the stem charms. Very cool! TFS!
Brandi
I am so coming to YOUR house for Thanksgiving!! Great projects!! TFS
I love the menu!! Are you really having this stuff for T’giving dinner? Can you share your recipe for Homemade Cinnamon Ice Cream? I think I should come over!! Heehee…
Susan, aka Soozie4Him on SCS and SA
Great projects! I love the wine glass charms. Oh, and I’m coming to your house for Thanksgiving this year
Holly, a beautiful celebration of a wonderful tradition! The invitaion, menu and place setting – they are all just beautiful.
Your projects rock Holly!
I loved everything!!! Very cool!
All the projects are gorgeous, Holly, but I love the card best.
And Stamp Bear did the Cracked Glass all by himself! He’s so talented.
(leave me out of the blog candy)
Holly, I loved everything!!!! What a great idea for the menu!!!
Hi Holly,
I just knew this was going to be a fun and elegant stop on the tour when I saw your name and the selected feature product on Yapha’s list. So glad I made it here before the tour ended! Love the idea of a card addressed to your hubby’s tummy! And love the card even more – LoL!
Thanks for sharing and I’ll see you on Wednesday for the details.
Thankful hugs – Jean
Wonderful table decorations Holly! I love your place settings…you really make me want …want…need to get … stamps and paper!
Beautiful table decorations! Love how you showcased the set.
I love how you made such a cute table setting with this. And I so was not getting this set. . . .
Beautiful projects. Great group. Love the variety!
I want that ACORN! I love fall and love decorating (Don’t tell my husband) and I love the ensemble!
I like the menu card in the frame and will be using that idea at my next dinner party!!
Holly, what great projects!!!! You did a fabulous job with this stamp set, my friend. (and I’m very proud to call you that!) So, how much do flights cost at Thanksgiving time from me to you?
Love ya, Sistah!
Fabulous projects Holly. I love Thanksgiving and fall.