Things You'll Need:
- 1 oval-shaped rock per guest
- Red, white and blue acrylic paints
- Tablecloth
- Two small printed tablecloths
- Blue and red plastic tumblers
- Red, white and blue votives
- Glass fruit jars (no lids)
- Cellophane bags
- Gourmet jellybeans
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Step 1
Cover the buffet table with a plain red tablecloth.
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Step 2
Attach flag bunting to the front of the table with safety pins.
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Step 3
Put stacks of blue plastic plates at either end of the buffet table, for easy access.
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Step 4
Place plastic forks, knives and spoons in red plastic cups. Place these next to the plates.
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Step 5
Stack flag themed (or another red, white and blue pattern) napkins near the plates and flatware.
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Step 6
Stick small flags on sticks around the buffet (they come with their own stands.)
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Step 7
Center a long, narrow galvanized tub for ice and bottled beverages on the table.
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Step 1
Collect several oval shaped rocks. Paint each guest name in red, white or blue and use as place cards.
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Step 2
Cover the table with a red, white or blue tablecloth. Layer two smaller square cloths in a festive red, white and blue print.
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Step 3
Place alternating red and blue plastic tumblers at each setting.
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Step 4
Put red, white and blue votive candles inside empty fruit jars and place them in a row down the center of the table.
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Step 5
Place a cellophane bag filled with red, white and blue gourmet jellybeans at each guest setting for a sweet and patriotic party favor.













Comments
MyJB said
on 7/3/2009 Good job. Rates 5*
MyJB said
on 7/3/2009 I like this article because I can visualize the steps presented. The article is entertaining as well, since it made me smile. Also, the instructions are clear and concise.