How to Make Table Decorations With a Western Theme

It's easy to create western-themed table decorations using inexpensive items from craft, discount or thrift stores. If you have a western decor scheme, they can serve as a permanent addition to your table setting or they can be given as gifts to those who attend a party. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

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Select a large western item to serve as the main centerpiece of the table. A clean cowboy boot, a medium-sized cactus, a small wooden barrel or a miniature hay bale would work well. Accent with two or three smaller items, such as a coiled lasso, an oil lantern, a rustic candle or a horse statue.

2

Glue small wooden letters onto the front of large, garish belt buckles to spell out the names of each of your dinner guests. Use them to designate seating at the table by placing the belt buckle behind the plate setting.

3

Cut several small lengths of rope, about two to three inches long. Glue the ends together to form small rope rings. Allow the glue to dry and use them as napkin holders. Alternatively, you can braid strands of thin twine together and tie them off to create a more flexible napkin ring.

4

Loosely fold bandannas in varying colors and use them in lieu of napkins. Bandannas can also be used as place mats or sewn end-to-end to create a table runner or tablecloth.

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Purchase several large, cheap cowboy hats from a craft or dollar store. If desired, decorate with lengths of twine, suede strips or brass studs. Use them to cover the place settings at the table, hang them off the edge of the chairs or use one as a centerpiece.