Each vacation season I prefer to deliver out one or two new handmade décor items for the home. It’s not about spending a fortune on decorations however moderately including a private, heartwarming contact. This yr’s favourite? A decoupaged robin charger plate created from Greenback Tree finds. Whether or not you dangle it as wall artwork, use it as a festive dinner charger, or place it within the middle of your Christmas tablescape, this challenge provides that good cozy appeal to your vacation setting.
Why Robins for Christmas Décor?
Robins (and cardinals, relying on the place you reside) are sometimes linked with winter and Christmas. Their brilliant pink feathers stand out fantastically towards snowy backdrops and symbolize heat, cheer, and even family members watching over us. Pairing the robin motif with poinsettias and holly brings in all of the nostalgia and colour of a standard Christmas.
Supplies You’ll Want
You solely want just a few fundamentals for this challenge, and most may be discovered on the greenback retailer or craft stash you have already got:
1 Pink charger plate (plastic ones from Greenback Tree work completely) 1 Christmas serviette with a robin/cardinal design Mod Podge (matte or gloss) Foam brush or comfortable bristle brush Scissors Plastic wrap/cling movie (to clean wrinkles with out tearing) Clear acrylic sealer spray (non-compulsory for sturdiness for those who’ll use it on the desk)
Step-by-Step Tutorial
Step 1 – Prep Your Plate
Wipe down the charger plate with a moist fabric to take away mud and fingerprints. This ensures your serviette adheres easily.
Step 2 – Separate Serviette Layers
Napkins are normally 2–3 ply. Fastidiously peel away the white backing layers till you’re left with simply the printed robin layer. This thinner layer blends fantastically when decoupaged.
Step 3 – Create Torn Edges
As an alternative of reducing, gently tear across the robin and poinsettia design. Torn edges assist the serviette mix extra naturally into the plate, giving that charming “comfortable edge” impact as a substitute of harsh reduce traces.
Step 4 – Apply Mod Podge
Brush a skinny coat of Mod Podge onto the middle of the charger the place the design will sit. Work rapidly however evenly.
Step 5 – Place the Serviette
Lay the serviette down gently, beginning at one edge and smoothing as you go. Place cling wrap on high, then use your fingers to softly press out wrinkles and bubbles with out ripping the fragile serviette.
Step 6 – Seal the Design
Brush one other coat of Mod Podge excessive of the serviette, working from the middle outwards. Permit to dry utterly, then apply a second coat for cover.
Step 7 – Elective Protecting Seal
Should you’ll be utilizing your charger plate on the dinner desk, spray with a transparent acrylic sealer to guard it from spills and stains. (Bear in mind, these are ornamental solely—don’t serve meals instantly on them.)
