This was such a fun table to assemble!! The placemats are actually chalkboards that I made from 1/4" plywood. Don't let that scare you! This was EZ and cheap!! Buy a piece of finsihed 1/4" plywood from Lowes or HomeDepot and have them cut it for you (for free) before you leave. Two coats of chalkboard paint, and you're ready to go! I tied a pice of chalk to the little bag that holds their napkin and utensils. Hopefully this will keep the little turkeys busy while Mommy and Daddy enjoy some adult conversation!

I wrote their names on the placemat in chalk, as well. I used paper plates from Wal-MArt. The brown paper bags were free from the local gas station. I noticed them on the counter and asked the attendant if I could have a few.

I couldn't come up with a clever centerpice, so I just propped one of the chalkboards on an easel and wrote a fun message on it. I used the Turkey Moon Pies from
this post to add a little fun to the place setting. I tried to coordiate the table around the ribbon that I tied onto the lollipop stick of the Turkey Moon Pie.

I hot glued a coordianting grosgrain ribbon onto the Gatorade bottle. I had some sunflower trim, so I added that, as well.
What cute ideas! I wish I could be that creative.
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So cute...the kids will love this table for sure. Happy Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a clever idea! I have 18 nieces and nephews under 12 and never know what to do with them on Tday. I am so borrowing your idea next year. Thanks for a great post -happy thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteOh too COOL!!! This is the BEST kid's Thanksgiving Day Table I've seen. That placemat idea is genius! I want to completely copy that. Thank you for this idea. :) (I'm excited in case you can't tell, lol). AND I also have my Thanksgiving KID'S table posted on my blog if you'd like to see! I'm a happy new follower too.
ReplyDeletevery cute~
ReplyDeleteVery Cute!! Just adorable and how fun for the little ones.Great job Kathysue
ReplyDeleteoh what a great idea! i wonder if i will have time to do this before next week. great blog this is my first time visiting!
ReplyDeleteoops posted my comment on the wrong post : ) Do you have the size and type of wood/paint you used : )
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing,
Valerie
What a cute, creative kids table!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I'll be "borrowing" that when my grands get a little older!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute kids' table! I love the turkey moonpie lollipops! Those are just the cutest things. Thanks for sharing and happy TT to you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever idea. My kids would have loved this when they were younger. Thanksgiving was always a bit boring to them. Everything is so cute...nicely done.
ReplyDeleteSue
So clever and cute! Just adorable!
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Congratulations on your TCB feature. You may have to play musical chairs to determine who gets to sit at the kids table this year because I have a feeling the adults will want to play with the chalk boards too!
ReplyDeleteToo cute!
ReplyDeleteLove it all... placemat, napkin area and treat - oh my... they are all too cute!
ReplyDeleteHow fun!
ReplyDeleteThose chalkboard place mats are great! Coloring at the table is always a good distraction, and the chalkboard would make it even more novel.
ReplyDelete* What creative, darling ideas!!! Am forwarding your blog to my nieces who have wee ones~ Know they'll be interested in this!!!
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Linda in AZ *
The chalkboard placemats? Sheer genius!!
ReplyDeleteWow, friends! Thanks so much for the fun compliments!! Let me know if you try this - I'd love to see your finished table!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, so cute, love it!
ReplyDeleteI'm a new reader to The Shabby Nest and I'm enjoying going through the old Frugal Round-up blog parties. This is by far one of my favorite ideas for a placemat. I am definitely going to do this project!
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