Thanksgiving Harvest Tablecloth and Napkins

Thanksgiving Fruit Tablecloth

Materials:

 

  •  Cutting board
  •  Assorted fabric paints
  •  Assorted fruits and vegetables
  •  Kitchen knife
  •  Assorted permanent pens
  •  Sponge brush
  •  Light-colored tablecloth and napkins

 

Instructions:

 

  1. Cut fruits and vegetables in half lengthwise

     

  2. Place tablecloth on uncarpeted floor. (A little fabric paint may go through tablecloth onto floor, but it can be wiped up easily from any nonporous surface such as tile or linoleum. Fabric paint will stain carpet.

     

  3. Using a sponge brush, apply paint(s) onto cut side of fruit or vegetable.

     

  4. Start from center of tablecloth and work out. Place paint side down and walk your fingers along the entire fruit or vegetable half, making certain paint is transferred onto tablecloth. Lift fruit or vegetable straight off.

     

  5. Add more paint and continue to print. Change fruit or vegetable as desired.

     

  6. Fill tablecloth with fruit and vegetable prints as desired. Let dry for one hour.

     

  7. repeat with a single fruit or vegetable on each napkin.