Here are more ideas for table decorations for Father's Day.
FATHER'S DAY PHOTO EXTRAVAGANZA CENTERPIECE
What You'll Need:
- color photocopies of favorite or fun photos of Dad
- wire photo holders or inexpensive plastic frames
- hobby items
- sheet moss, spanish moss, or package shred
Arrange photos along the length of the table. Two-sided photo frames are nice, or try the stand-up wire photo holders. Use color photo copies of your pictures so they can be passed and handled without worry. Fill in the base of the frames with handfuls of sheet moss, spanish moss, or package shred. Add some hobby items, collections, saved Father's Day cards, or other items that will be conversation starters. Have Dad tell you about "the time when" the photos were taken.
Tip: Stretch a length of plastic wrap on the table so the frames or sheet moss won't scratch the table surface.
KIDS' ART CENTERPIECE FOR DAD
What You'll Need:
- children's artwork honoring dad
- picture frames, easels, or other holders
- sparkles, confetti, or glitter
Give the kids several sheets of paper and let them honor dad with drawings and their sweet sentiments. Frame these in inexpensive frames, or set them on small easels down the table. Sprinkle glitter around them to add another festive touch.
Tips: Purchase some ready-made art mats in the size you want to use on the table (5x7" is good) -- then give the kids paper that will fit into these mats. Simply tape the artwork into the mat and set inside a frame.
FUNNY STORIES FOR DAD'S DAY CENTERPIECE
What You'll Need:
- a colorful placemat or runner
- 3x5 cards with hints
- Lengths of ribbon
- small gifts for Dad
Set down the runner in the center of the table. Write up several index cards with hints, clues, or punchlines that will remind family members of funny stories involving Dad. Tie a ribbon to each card, place the cards in the center of the runner, and set each ribbon so it ends up near a placesetting. Cover up the cards with some wrapped gifts for Dad as the centerpiece.
How-to: Before, during, or after dinner, have each family member draw a card, then read it outloud. Dad or someone else should be designated to "tell the story", making it as funny as possible.
