Beautiful Party Decor On A Budget! (For Tu B’Shevat?)

Budget party garland vase

Got something to celebrate this winter? Throwing a party? Wondering just how to decorate? How about an “anticipating spring” party? You know, pink and white and creme…..evocative of a cherry blossom tree full of delicate blooms. These colors make perfect winter decor and look great with candle light and even a little silver glitter here and there. And if budget is a concern, as it usually is with the numerous  parties we throw here in Israel, so you can still do something creative and festive with disposable table cloth material!

Budget Spring party cherry blossom

Wrap large glass vases with cherry blossom garlands, and for some variety, make garlands from leaves too, and drape them over tables, or hang them from chandeliers, or even draped curtain style framing a doorway!

Budget Party Snowflake blossom table runner

And most importantly of all, give your tables a visual focus with shaped runners. When this idea came to me a few years ago I was needless to say ecstatic, as it raises the whole disposable table cloth look into something different entirely. I made this cherry blossom/snowflake by simple folding a large square of disposable table cloth material as one would to cut a snowflake or medallion and cut accordingly. These go very quickly and one can make enough for 20 tables quite easily. And believe me, the extra effort is worth it!

Lie material flat on a table, fold the lower left corner up to to the top edge, to form a triangle, and cut vertically. No measuring required, and if your cuts aren’t quite straight, well don’t worry too much, you won’t see it after you’ve cut out your design.

And, yes, it does pain me to throw out all this material, so we try to save any pieces that aren’t soiled to use for the next gathering. (And I know a few mothers who use this stuff to make great Purim costumes, but not to worry, that’s month’s away.)

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6 responses to “Beautiful Party Decor On A Budget! (For Tu B’Shevat?)”

  1. Kathleen Foley Avatar
    Kathleen Foley

    These decorations look awesome. Also, I would suggest anyone looking for a great deal on party supplies/ decor check out http://www.factorydirectparty.com. I’ve had a lot of success finding the best prices here.

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  2. Lael Avatar
    Lael

    Wow & more Wow.
    Super clever & so pretty– love it!
    Thanks a mil for being such an inspiring resource!

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  3. Amy Katz Avatar
    Amy Katz

    So I need to know … what would you call this particular disposable table cloth in Hebrew? I saw you mentioned it in the cherry blossom garland link, too. The only disposable table clothes we’ve bought have been paper or just plain plastic, so I’m not sure how to ask for it.

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  4. Sara Rivka Avatar
    Sara Rivka

    Hi Amy, Its called al bod, you can find it in bolts or pre cut in table cloth sizes, at just about any store that sells chad paami. all the best!

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  5. Bettina Avatar
    Bettina

    Sara: I really love this idea but am wondering if you know any online sources for the fabric? I’ve hunted all over the internet and the few places selling “linen-like” disposable table cloths only sell them in a few uninspiring colors like ivory or white. I’d love to find a pink or bright green.
    Thank you!

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  6. Sara Rivka Avatar
    Sara Rivka

    Hi Bettina,
    Here the families are large and there are many many celebrations, usually on a limited budget, so this tablecloth material is a solution for many, and its sold everywhere! I remember doing a search as well to help other readers and come up with the same thing you did, so I really dont have any solutions. I do happen to have a rather large piece of pink that my daughter has left over from a school project, Id be happy to put it in an envelope and send it to you! You can then iron it on a very low temp. Contact me at crafts@creativejewishmom.com if that sounds good to you. all the best!

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