DIY paper tablecloth

I've had a couple of people ask how I made the tablecloth in the harvester restaurant. Here it is:

What you will need. 

Your table

Scrapbook or light craft paper

Scissors

Ruler

Pen

For this example I've chosen a checkered pattern, but if you choose a floral pattern you will need to decide what part of the pattern you wish to use. 

Place your table on the paper & trace around it. 

Now measure 2.5cm/ 1 inch from the corners & place a dot. (You will need 8 dots)

Using the ruler, draw lines using the dots. 

Cut on the outer lines 

It should look like this:

Now extend the lines to the edges

It should look like this

Fold on lines 

Both ways

Draw line in corners like this 

And fold that towards centre 

It will look like this 

Then put it on you table

This will work for square or rectangular tables. 

An abandoned rose, an act of kindness

Mayor: hi Wade, I came as soon as I got your message. What's wrong? 

Wade: Some cheeky being has dumped this boat at my dock with a sign saying "please take me-free."  

It's a bit run down, I've looked it over & it will float safely enough. I don't have the time to fix it up, do you know of any one who could use it? 

Mayor: I do actually! I have relatives in Sugarbush Valley that might be interested. I'll give you the phone number & you can ring them with the details. 

To be continued... 

Find the continuation here: 

http://sugarbushvalley.blogspot.com.au/2016/04/taylor-timbertop-gave-subdued-sigh-and.html?showComment=1460969101089&m=1#c3692515573378426049

Giveaway Winner

We have a winner!!! (random draw)

I will post this on the Sylvanian forum & will be contacting the winner via email as well to arrange shipping. Thank you to those who participated, it was lovely reading your entries. 

 

The Harvester Restaurant

It was an exciting day in Slydale Hollow, the Harvester Restaurant was finally going to open its doors! 

 

Pinot & Chardonnay Champagne had been working very hard to get everything set up. 

And now it was ready! 

Chardonnay did the finishing touches & then it was time for the first customers! 

Dr. Murdoch & his wife had been looking forward to a night out of fine dining for quite a while. 

And excellent Sylvanian wine

Pinot received the first phone booking! 

"Auntie Mabel Hello! Yes, we opened today. Oh that's excellent that you are coming to Slydale Hollow! Yes, I can book a table for two weeks time. For HOW MANY? Um Auntie Mabel we can only seat 4 people at the moment... Ah ok, I'll see what I can do... Don't worry, don't worry we will make it work. Yes it will be lovely to see you too. I must go now, there are some customers waiting. Bye."

Mr. Huntington & Miles walked in the door. 

"Evening Otto, what can I do for you?" Asked Pinot,

"Mother Ursula had a very busy day & I feel she deserves something a bit special, can we see the take away menu please?" 

During closing time clean up Pinot finally had a chance to tell Chardonnay about the phone call from his Auntie Mabel Periwinkle. 

"Char, Auntie Mabel wants to book a table for 9, how in Sylvania are we going to do this?" 

"Mm I have an idea of how we could make it work, but I'll have to ring Herb Wildwood. He is excellent at party organisation & will know where we can hire chairs & how to fit everyone in. We will make it happen." replied Chardonnay 

Two weeks later (the evening after Mack & Mabel arrived in Slydale Hollow) 

Pinot was waiting outside to greet the special guests. 

"Auntie Mabel, Uncle Mack it's been such a long time since we have seen you. I trust you had a good trip here?"

"Oh yes Pinot my boy, we had quite an interesting 'trip'. Especially Mabel!" Laughed Mack, to which Mabel just replied "Hmph"

"Come in the tables are all ready for you" called Chardonnay 

Last to arrive were the Evergreens & Mr Gus Timbertop

"Gus, when did you arrive?" Ernest exclaimed

"No long ago, but I've been so busy with my son & his family I haven't had the chance to see anyone else!" Replied Gus

"Well let's go inside & see the others!" Said Primrose

"Well this looks cozy!" Laughed Gus

(Next pic is to show how they managed to fit in. Just)

"Just like dinner with the children, hey Gus!" remarked Mack, 

"Not quite! The youngest two babies are too tiny to sit at the table. Luckily." replied Gus, "and I hear your wee granddaughter is a real sweetie." 

"She is! Definitely a sweet cutie pie" said Mabel

"She reminds me of Flora when she was little." commented Smokey Wildwood

"Flora? I think she is just like me!" replied Mabel, "Don't you think so Mack?"

"Mm"

"What was that, Mack?" 

"Yes, dear." said Mack, winking at Smokey

After many hours of chatting about days gone by, & comparing how many grandchildren they each had, they were all ready for a cup of tea before heading home. 

Mack & Mabel sipped their tea, looked out windows at the setting sun.. 

And thought just how blessed they were to have family & friends around them. 

(Not taken by me.) 

Then it was time for the senior citizens to head home. Leaving the Champagnes to clean up... 

"Here Char, have a cup of tea first. You definitely deserve it. Thank you for helping organise Auntie Mabel's dinner party. I couldn't have done it without you."

A couple of new residents

Since I've been collecting for a while (and mostly second hand) I've picked up a few doubles/spares of figures. I've been trying to decide what to do with them, & today I did it. I decided to dress them in different clothes, change names & make them part of the extended families! So without further adieu I give you:

If you've read my first residents post you would already have meet Peter Potter, next to him is Lily Bobtail (née Babblebrook) & Benjamin Windward

I've made up all these names (those who have seen the latest Peter Rabbit cartoon, will recognise them). 

Lily is Rocky Babblebrook's younger sister. She & her daughter will be visiting Slydale Hollow from time to time. 

Benjamin is Ginger Wildwood's older brother. He is a single father with a teenaged son. 

Peter Potter is Nurse Emily Nightingale's twin brother. Unmarried, he enjoys living a relatively carefree lifestyle. He travels quite a bit & when in the mood writes about his travels. He believes that one day he will settle down & start his own travel agency, but not yet he is having too much fun exploring the world! 

And those are the newest residents in our part of Sylvania! 

Now just for the fun & cuteness here are couple more pictures to enjoy! 

Coral & Sandy Babblebrook playing hide & seek

Easter

Wishing you all a happy & safe Easter