Free guide for a creative table setting with a focus on recycling - Pink theme

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Here's a creative guide on how to create a beautiful table setting which focuses on recycling. The different decorative elements help brighten your table beautifully, ensuring that you are adequately prepared for any occasion. The table setting is perfect for delicious barbecues, birthdays, graduations, anniversaries and other festive occasions where you want the table to be extra colourful.

Follow our guide to see what you need and how to do it - and we guarantee you'll have a gorgeous table setting for your next event. See also our blue-themed table setting guide for more inspiration.

When setting the table for X people, you'll need:

6-8 people:

• 5 x faux leather (2.5 m)
• 1 pack of napkins
• 1 pack of tissue paper
• 1 packet of manilla labels
• 1 ball of DMC Nova Vita 4 yarn
• 1 x spray paint

12-14 people:

• 9 x faux leather (4.5 m)
• 1 pack of napkins
• 2 packets of tissue paper
• 2 packs of manilla labels
• 1 ball of DMC Nova Vita 4 yarn
• 1 x spray paint

18-20 people:

• 13 x faux leather (6.5 m)
• 1 pack of napkins
• 2 packets of tissue paper
• 2 packs of manilla labels
• 1 ball of DMC Nova Vita 4 yarn
• 2 x spray paint

It is assumed that for every 6 people sitting at the table, 3 pompoms, 3 candles, 3 vases of cans will be made, and the table is expected to be about 2 metres long.

Alternative patterns you can use for the table setting:

• Leather strap key ring can be used as a napkin ring/table card and as a gift for each guest.
• Placemat with shell edge by Rito Krea
• Stars of wooden beads  

• Hoppity Hop by DROPS Design - Rabbit crochet pattern

• Tumble Elf by Rito Krea
• Aragog by DROPS Design - Halloween decoration crochet pattern
• Frozen Angels by DROPS Design - Angel crochet pattern
• Pennant Bunting by Rito Krea - Crochet pattern Pennant wreath
• Festive Flowers by DROPS Design - Flower crochet pattern
• Heart Basket by DROPS Design - Christmas basket crochet pattern
• Easter eggs by Rito Krea
• Holiday Night by DROPS Design - Cover for a candle holder Knitting pattern
• Christmas Cherub by DROPS Design - Angels Christmas decoration Knitting pattern
• Pennant Bunting by Rito Krea - Pearl pattern Pennant wreath

Instructions:

1) Save all your leftover candles in the months leading up to setting your festive table. Also, save some nice jars from your household to use for candles. Melt the candle scraps and make the finest new sustainable candles at least a few days before the party. Follow this pattern.

2) Make the pompoms for your table on the day or preferably well in advance as they can easily be stored away in a box. Follow the pattern right here.

3) In the run-up to the party, save cans from drinks such as sparkling water, soft drinks, beer and energy drinks. Preferably some that are as silver as possible and in different sizes. On the day of the event, or in advance, turn these cans into decorative vases using the pattern right here.

4) Write table cards and prepare napkins. This can easily be made with the pompoms in advance and stored with them in a box. Follow the pattern right here.

5) Put the faux leather tablecloth on a few days before the party so that the wrinkles in the tablecloth have time to straighten out. Pick up flowers and branches from your garden or surrounding countryside. Arrange them in the vases. Cover the table with tableware and napkins with table cards, pompoms, vases and candles (make sure the wicks are not too long). Place candles and vases in groups of three. Three candles and vases together, or mix them as you see fit. Enjoy the sight of the well-laid table as you get ready for your guests to arrive!

Enjoy!