Thanksgiving Feast Placemat

by Susan Cirigliano in Living > Decorating

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Thanksgiving Feast Placemat

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This is a quick, easy , and very affordable way to make placemats to dress up yourTurkey Day Dinner table.

Supplies

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white drawing paper
pencil
black markers
ruler?
watercolors, brushes, water
color mounting paper
(I like to use a color sharpie to add accents)

I used a scanner to create multiple images, then a color xerox and a laminator

Draw

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Begin to draw your idea on the placemat in pencil, I like to use an autumn theme

Marker

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when you are happy with your pencil drawing re draw the lines with waterproof marker.

Finish Marker

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Finish entire design with the marker

Watercolor

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enhance your artwork with watercolor, perhaps you have a theme or color preference?

Scan

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I scanned my drawing and then printed it on a color xerox. Print enough for your number of dinner guests.

Mount and Laminate

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Mount your color xerox on a slightly larger piece of color paper. I like to laminate the placemats, they last longer, your guests can take them home. 

Time for the Bird!

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