DIY: Creating easy table skirts & Tape giveaway!

 
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I thought I'd show you a super easy way to create a quick table skirt.  All you need is a light piece of fabric and this... 

Let's get started!

I have this buffet and I use it as a focal point of holiday decor in one room.  There is a Christmas tree next to it and I usually work with one theme.  This year's theme is candy canes.  So, I want to create a consistent color palette which means covering up the cherry wood.  

I use double sided tape to temporarily wrap the table in fabric for a fitted table skirt.  Now, before you get anxious, yes, I do place the tape on the wood but don't worry... it comes off easily.  That being said, I don't guarantee that the tape will hold for a long time so this tutorial is meant for a quick, one evening table skirt.

The first thing you want to do is measure your fabric.  You do not want excess fabric.  The heavier the fabric, the more it pulls on the tape which means tension on the fabric.  

For the bottom of the fabric, the part that goes to the floor, if you don't sew, cut the fabric a bit longer than needed and tuck under.  Always better to cut longer than shorter.

Also, before you start on the table, make sure your fabric is ironed.  You'll see why I say that later. LOL

Then we're ready to attach!

I start on the side and press the fabric into the tape smoothly and evenly.

When you get to a corner, you fold the fabric like you're wrapping the corner of a present.

Here's the other corner...

Here's what it looks like in the end.  See that lovely crease in the fabric?  Definitely iron your fabric!
I've talked about it before and I'll say it again, a wrinkled tablecloth can ruin any table decor.  Your eye automatically goes straight to the crease. (Believe me, I'll fix this.)  LOL

After the taping is done, Then you can cover the top with a runner or another piece of bunched up fabric for depth.  I placed a candy cane striped fabric on top just to show you.  Next.. start adding your decorative pieces!

Easy, temporary table skirt!  

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Comments

[Kim]

I use approximately 3-4 rolls. Thanks for the giveaway!

[Cineca Newburn]

Well, I've already used almost 2 rolls ( and it's only mid-November) :) So, probably 5. I'm a crazy taper!

[Cineca Newburn]

I already follow Everyday Celebrating on Facebook. My user name is Cineca Keck Newburn. Thank u!

[Kelly]

I probably use around 3 rolls.

[Sarah]

I usually go through about 4 rolls. But some of that is because my kids steal them or I misplace them!

[Diane]

Would love to try this - didn't know it could be used this way!

[Tiffanie Burger]

Hey Michelle...I already follow your blog on FB!! I don't usually count, but I'd guess I use at least 3 to 4 rolls of tape during Christmas. (Since having a kid, the tape usage has gone up!) LOL Thanks for the great giveaways!!

[Jingle]

I go through several rolls on my crafting projects and then usually one or two on wrapping, too!

[Jingle]

I like your page on Facebook!

[Brenda]

I go thru 3-4 rolls of tape and at least 2 rolls of double-stick tape - I love the stuff!

[Brenda]

I like you on Facebook, user name Brenda Cyr Stull!

[Dawn G]

I already like you on fb ... User name - Dawn Gross

Thanks!

[Myrnie]

It's insane, but I hardly go through any tape at all at Christmas time- we have these really sturdy gift boxes I've been using for years! Maybe a 1/4 roll, for extended family gifts??

[Amy R.]

My son goes through a roll a week! He tapes down anything he can. lol. I could have used some of that double sided tape for my daughter's bday party. I didn't know it was strong enough for fabric, even for a short period.

[Sarah M.]

I usually go through about 3 rolls every Holiday season :)

[Jessie]

I probably go through around two, but more if my four year old daughter helps me wrap - she's not very conservative with the tape. :)

[Jessie]

I probably go through around two, but more if my four year old daughter helps me wrap - she's not very conservative with the tape. :)

[Meghan]

I totally use at least 3! I use it to wrap and to keep things up neatly on the wall and other places.

[PeonyJen]

Hello!
I go through one roll of tape! I'm a minimalist. :)

[Colleen - Mommy Always Wins]

Oh God...at least THREE! (Probably more but I typically buy a 3pk when buying my gift wrap/ribbons at the start of the season.) Great giveaway!

[Colleen - Mommy Always Wins]

Also became a fan on facebook - my name is Colleen Vanier. :) THANKS!

[Andi]

We don't exchange except for the kids so my tape usage during the holidays is probably 1. But I stock up after x-mas and I'm already down to one roll, my kids tape everything.

[cindy riley]

I use about 3 rolls...the largest size. I used to use more when the children were smaller and the gifts were larger! Cindy

[cindy riley]

I have already been a Facebook fan! Cynthia Toone Riley

[Tori]

I use about 3 rolls all for wrapping gifts. We get into gift wrapping.

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