I love the idea of turning everyday items into something more special and meaningful, such as transforming plain white napkins into unique artwork with a toddler and fabric markers
These napkins are perfect for family meals, cheap and easy to make, and how empowering for little ones to enjoy eating with something they made.
I know it makes my meal more special.
(Project inspired by similar toddler creations at my friend Alissa’s house! Thanks, Alissa!)
January 11, 2011 at 6:20 am
Such a cute idea! I assume the fabric markers don’t stop the napkins from being machine- or hand-washable, right? Cold water is the key? Very beautiful artwork by a very talented Miss Leyba. =)
January 11, 2011 at 6:27 am
Alexis: They are machine washable! First, I heat-set the fabric markers by running the napkins in the dryer for an hour, then I let them sit for about two weeks to help the color set more. Then they are ready to be washed in cold water and used!
I figure if the color fades over time then we can just do another layer of drawing on them, re-heat-set them and use them some more! I’ll let you know how it works.
January 11, 2011 at 7:07 am
are we to gather that the last picture is a family portrait?
January 11, 2011 at 7:10 am
Love it. Hopefully she doesn’t mind her artwork getting dirty at mealtime. Pretty sure my daughter would not let us wipe our tomato sauce on her artwork :)
January 11, 2011 at 7:35 am
So cute! Did you make the napkins or buy them? For Channa’s B-Day we had the kids make pizza and sundaes and decorate their own cooking aprons with fabric markers. It was a lot of fun-maybe we’ll make some napkins too!
January 12, 2011 at 1:44 pm
Ah-ha! I figured they needed to set somehow. Good crafting info to know. You are such a devoted crafter! The next time I have the pleasure of dining or snacking in your home, I shall take care to admire my napkin. ;-)