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From:	Louise Hudson (doc-24-206-243-100.nixa.mo.cebridge.net)
Subject:	Re: Thanksgiving Centerpiece
Date:	November 9, 2006 at 10:17 am PST

In Reply to: Thanksgiving Centerpiece posted by Sharon on November 4, 2004 at 7:39 am:

One year in MOPS we made pilgrim hat place card holders out of terra cotta pots.

What You Need:

Hats off to your holiday table!

3-inch terra-cotta flowerpots
Acrylic paints in black, white, red, and blue
Paintbrush
Crafting foam in black, yellow, green, and purple
Scissors
Thick white crafts glue
Black fabric paint pen

Instructions:
1. Decorate the pots. Paint each pot black and allow it to dry. Choose a color to paint the band around the top of each pot. Let it dry. Make white dots on the rest of each pot by dipping the handle end (or a Q-tip works too) of a paintbrush in white paint and dotting onto the surface.

2. Add brims. Trace a circle from black foam about 1/2 inch wider all around than the pot opening, using an appropriate size dish, cup, or lid. Cut out.

3. Make the buckles. For each pot, measure the width of the band (the portion painted a different color). Cut a rectangle from foam that measures about 1/8 inch deeper than the band. Cut out a smaller rectangle from the center. Glue the buckle to the band. Let the glue dry.

4. Personalize for each guest. Use a black paint pen to write a name on each colored band. Allow the paint to dry before using.

After I made my place card holders, I painted a large terra cotta pot to look just like the small ones and it was my centerpiece. These are very kid--classroom friendly centerpieces. Have fun!

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