{"id":19377,"date":"2013-03-21T09:05:24","date_gmt":"2013-03-21T14:05:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fitzness.com\/blog\/?p=19377"},"modified":"2014-10-29T11:18:45","modified_gmt":"2014-10-29T16:18:45","slug":"dress-up-disposable-dishes-for-parties-or-gift-giving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitzness.com\/blog\/dress-up-disposable-dishes-for-parties-or-gift-giving\/","title":{"rendered":"Dress Up Disposable Dishes for Parties or Gift Giving"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Sharing food and goodies with one another is an easy way to show affection, sympathy, or friendship.\u00a0 Baking up a batch of healthy treats or bringing over a vegetable casserole can really change a person\u2019s day for the better. Tracking down your best dishes and plates can be a hassle though. Not to mention, the last thing on someone\u2019s mind during a tough time.\u00a0 Why not try this fun and creative way to jazz up a disposable paper plates or containers so you won\u2019t have to track down your friends for your grandmother\u2019s good platter.<\/p>\n

You Will Need:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Paper Plate of any color or size (the Dixie or plastic plates look best, but can be harder to work with)<\/p>\n

Single Hole Punch<\/p>\n

Ribbon of your choice<\/p>\n

Using your single hole punch, start punching holes around the edges of the plate.\u00a0 Position each hole about 1 inch apart from the next, until you have gone all the way around the outside of the plate.<\/p>\n

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Take your ribbon and begin weaving it in and out of the punched holes.\u00a0 Choosing from two different designs, you can weave your ribbon in and out of the holes, never touching the edge of the plate, as shown below. \u00a0Or, you can weave the ribbon around the edges of the plate and design the dish to show the ribbons on the edge.<\/p>\n

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When you have reached the final hole, tie the ends together in a bow to create a finished and elegant look.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s it! Super simple and completely personalized. Use holiday ribbons to create a festive plate, or choose the person\u2019s favorite color to show you truly care.\u00a0 Don\u2019t stop at just plates either.\u00a0 With the paper product lines out, you can decorate bowls, cups, and even the aluminum trays that go in the oven.\u00a0 If you choose to decorate the aluminum trays though, be sure you cook the food in the tray first, let it cool, and then punch the holes and string the ribbon on after it has been in the oven.<\/p>\n

Your loved ones will absolutely adore the fact that you took the time to add a personal touch and make their treat trays feel special.<\/p>\n