Brown paper tablecloth

Get everything covered – with this unique tablecloth decoration!

You can buy table decorations in the shops, but however broad and colourful they are, they’re unlikely to be tailored to the specific occasion you want to celebrate. Decorations made lovingly by hand (such as this hand-decorated brown paper table cover) are not only much more thoughtful, they also make a room more welcoming for guests. We also think that the simplicity of our plate-and-cutlery design makes it all the more effective. Guests will even be able to find a written menu right next to their place setting. edding calligraphy pens are good for drawing on a kraft paper tablecloth, and the particularly fine nib gives a touch of elegance to the menu. The great feature of the table cover is that, being made of paper, guests can be hands-on and continue to add their own drawings, so it’s fun for everyone. When the party’s over, simply dispose of the tablecloth in a paper recycling bin.

Categories: Home decor
Summer
Products: Calligraphy markers and pens
Materials: Paper, carton and cardboard
Difficulty: Easy peasy
Downloads: Images (ZIP)

Step-by-step

Step 1

Our photo shows you at a glance all the materials you need to make this table decoration. You may need a second roll of packing paper, depending on the size of the table. Download the “cutlery” template on our website. Print it out and cut out all the shapes. It looks better if you make the individual pieces of cutlery life-sized, so you may need to enlarge the template.

Step 2

Start by drawing the plates on the paper. Using the black edding 1255 calligraphy pen, draw a smaller circle surrounded by a larger one. Full-sized plates make a useful template for this.

Step 3

Continue in the same way with the pieces of cutlery. Before you write the menu, we recommend you practise with the calligraphy pen first. To achieve beautifully expressive calligraphy, always hold the pen at the same angle and don’t let it rotate. If you want to learn more about writing with calligraphy pens, click here to see our calligraphy training course.