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Harvest Party: Fall Leaf Invitation From "Weekend Entertaining" episode WKE-306

In this first segment host Jeanne Benedict shows you how to create a autumn-inspired invitation for your Harvest Party.

Hourly Breakdown

Total Prep Time -- 8 hours

Fall Leaf Invitations -- 1 hour

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Materials --

5-1/2" squares dark brown card stock
4 orange silk leaves
Green Mulberry paper
Flat paint brush
Cup of water
Invitation information printed on tan cardstock, cut to about 3-1/2" square
Glue stick

This invitation will help set the mood for your Harvest Party this fall. To see how the invitations are created, click on the link, right, to watch the video.

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	Figure A
	Figure B

Fall Leaf Invitation

1. Remove plastic stem and vein from back of leaves by gently pulling them off. Use glue stick to apply leaves in the corners of the brown stock card so that the tips of the leaves are just beyond the edges of the brown stock card (figure A).

2. Fold Mulberry paper to create squares that are about 4-1/2". Crease gently then unfold.

3. Dip paintbrush in water and paint the water along a fold line until the fold line is saturated. Gently pull along either side of the moistened line, pulling the paper apart and exposing the natural fibers in the paper (figure B). Repeat for all fold lines so that all four edges of the square have exposed fibers.

4. Use a glue stick to apply the Mulberry paper to the center of the card, over the leaves.

5. Attach the invitation information to the center of the Mulberry paper. (If necessary, place the card under a heavy book to hold until the glue is secure.)

RESOURCES :

Create for Less
Website: www.createforless.com

Fabric.com
Website: www.fabric.com

All Occasions Party Rentals
Website: www.alloccasionspartyrentals.com

Earth Fare
Website: www.earthfare.com

Zwilling Cutlery
J.A. Henckels, Inc.
Website: www.jahenckels.com

GUESTS :

Harry Schwartz
Culinary Expert
PO Box 1320
Yarmouth, ME 04096
Phone: 207-846-8881
E-mail: chefharry@chefharry.com
Website: www.chefharry.com

Debbie Lee
Culinary Expert
President
Paragon Events and Catering
1620 Broadway #H
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Phone: 310-453-8023
E-mail: debbielee@paragoncatering.com

Wade Wesson
Event Planning Expert
Dazian, LLC
124 Enterprise Ave., S.
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Phone: 877-232-9426
E-mail: E-mail: info@dazian.com
Website: www.dazian.com

Marta Monahan
Etiquette Expert
Vittorio Media, Inc.
11601 Wilshire Blvd., 5th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone: 818-907-5488
E-mail: marta@martamonahan.com
Website: www.martamonahan.com