Brown paper, or the paper used to make brown paper bags, is so versatile. I love using it for wrapping gifts. It’s a durable, blank slate you can embellish on as much, or as little as you’d like. It gives your gift decor a natural, organic feel. I always have some on hand.
But wrapping gifts is just the beginning for this handy paper. Take a look at some of these ideas I found for entertaining in Bride’s Magazine, that you can make yourself.
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Brown Paper Table Number
Frame your floral table arrangements with brown paper details!
Wrap flowers in brown paper, then place in a painted tin. Using a chalk pen, write your table number on to a luggage tag before edging in lace tape. Attach to your tin with twine.[/left]
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Brown Paper Table Cloth
Snazz up your dessert table with a brown paper table cloth and a decorative chalk pen!
Spread a roll of brown paper across your table to use as a tablecloth. Place the desserts on top and write the names of each treat on the paper with a chalk pen.[/right]
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Brown Paper Chairbacks
Cut two large rectangles to fit your chairs before adding a pointed edge. Use a chalk pen to write ‘Mr’ & ‘Mrs’ on each one. Glue the ribbons to the top two corners and tie to your chairs.[/left]
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Lace Brown Paper Table Runner
Place a length of lace over brown paper and secure with masking tape. Spray paint over the top and leave to dry. Peel away the masking tape and lace to reveal the pattern.[/right]
Source: Bride’s Magazine
I love these ideas. They are simple and elegant, and easy to do. And, brown paper is readily found at your local craft shop.
Will you be trying any of these at your next big soirée? Leave a comment and let me know
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