Imagine sitting with your favorite drink and delicious cakeat the garden table, when suddenly a strong wind blows the tablecloth halfway into the cake. Not exactly comfortable. In this case, tablecloth weights are ideal. We'll show you 10 ideas on how you can make beautiful tablecloth weights yourself.
Make your own tablecloth weight: hang up a bucket of flowers
The first idea for a DIY tablecloth weight looks very decorative and is suitable for small,rectangular garden tables. Place a piece of floral sponge in a bucket and arrange cut flowers, ornamental grasses and decorations. For maximum effect, match the colors of the flowers to the tablecloth.
Use apples as tablecloth weights
Not only can youfresh flowers, but also use seasonal fruit as a tablecloth weight. Cut twine or sisal ribbon and tie an apple to one end and a second apple to the other end. You can also use pears, grapes or other fruits of your choice.
Optionally, you can make your own table weight using a metal ball, felt fabric and craft wire. Cut leaves out of green felt fabric and glue them to the metal wire. Using a flat brush, apply red acrylic paint to the metal ball and hang it on the craft wire. Since these tablecloth weights are small, you will need at least 4 for the long side of the table and at least 2 for the short side of the table.
Make your own tablecloth weights out of gravel and decorative beads
A cool idea is to thread gravel and wooden beads onto a piece of yarn one after the other. These tablecloth weights are not only functional but also have decorative value. A tablecloth made of linen fabric in gray and anthracite effectively complements the concept. So that the table does not appear cloudy, you can choose white dishes and glasses made of clear glass. The clear glass reflects the sunlight and will accentuate the table.
Make your own concrete tablecloth weights
Do you want decorative and modern tablecloth weights? Then you can make these yourself from concrete. You need 2-3 egg plastic packaging (for example from the surprise eggs from Ferrero), curtain clips, screw eyelets and fine concrete from the craft store. Follow the instructions on the package and mix the concrete with water. Rub the inside of the plastic packaging with oil. Then poke a hole in each plastic egg and pour the concrete into the mold. Then quickly insert the screw eyes (one screw eye per egg) and let the concrete dry for two days. Then you can open the molds and very carefully remove the tablecloth weights from them. You can embellish the tablecloth weights with any waterproof paint from the craft shop or leave it untreated. Finally, hang the screw eyelets on the curtain clips.
Tablecloth weight made of macrame and stones
Another cool idea is to repurpose a macrame hanging basket. You can either buy a small hanging basket or make one yourself. Instead of a plant pot, river stones go in. Hang the finished tablecloth weights from the tablecloth using curtain clips.
Make your own tablecloth weights out of felt
If you want to unleash your creativity, then the next idea is for you. Cut out a cone shape from red fabric and then fill it with gravel. Sew or hot glue the cone ends together. Cut the leaves out of green felt and secure them with hot glue. Cut a 3cm piece of pipe cleaner and bend it in half. Attach the pipe cleaner to the strawberry and use curtain clips to hang the table weights.
Make your own tablecloth weight from knitting yarn
For the next craft idea you will need the following materials: two metal rings, knitting yarn (in green and pink), a clothespin.
Cut the knitting yarn and alternately wrap the green and pink yarn around the metal ring. Then knot one end of the yarn. Tie two metal rings together and hang them with the clothespin.
Tablecloth weights made from old toys
A cool upcycling idea for families with children: If you have old metal toys left over, you can convert them into tablecloth weights.
Make your own tablecloth weight: idea with rope
Another variant is to wrap rope around a metal ball. The result is a decorative table weight that brings a maritime feeling to the garden.
Tablecloth weights in organza bags
You can also fill organza bags with glass balls and use them as table weights. Choose bags in accent colors like green or yellow.
Do you want to make stylish tablecloth weights yourself? Get creative and use household items and even seasonal fruit to make the tablecloth weights. Look around the house and garden and you will surely find the necessary materials. Don't forget to seal or paint all metal details to prevent rust from forming. So nothing stands in the way of pleasant evenings at the garden table, even on windy days!
