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Father's Day is infamous for presents of neckties, so why not channel that humorous gift into a Father's Day celebration decor. This clever decorating idea can be done inexpensively by using the ties dad never wears, or by shopping at thrift stores for ties that others have cast off. Children can help decorate too, so get the whole family, sans Dad, involved in creating a Father's Day decor that he will really get hung up on.
Table Runner
Simple knots are all you need to create a unique necktie table runner to use on Father’s Day. Tie a length of ties together, end to end, to run the length of the table. If you would like a thicker runner, tie two lengths of the ties that are the same length and pin the two strips together on the underside with safety pins. Mix and match colors or stick with ties that are all similar in color, for example, blues, reds or yellows. After dinner is over, simply untie the neckties and store them for next year.
Door Decor
Beaded doorways were all the rage during the sixties and seventies. This Father's Day, recreate the look with neckties. Knot a series of ties together to create a length equal to almost the height of the doorway. Fasten the end of the line of ties above the doorway and you have instant door decor with Father's Day flair. If your available tie collection is limited, create a half-curtain that only hangs down half-way from the top of the door. The effect will be just as fun and it will take less time and fewer neckties.
Napkin Holders
When setting the dinner table, wrap a cloth napkin with the silverware for the place setting inside. Roll it up and tie a necktie around the bundle. You can tie it in a bow, in a knot or even a slip-knot if so desired. The colorful ties will add a fun touch to the table setting. You can also cut empty paper towel tubes into two-inch widths, have children color them, and glue on a necktie cut out of construction or scrapbooking paper.
Table Accessories
Place tightly rolled neckties around the outer edge of a large white charger. In the center of the charger place any condiments needed for the Father's Day dinner. Salt, pepper, ketchup and mustard can all sit pretty surrounded by the colorful rolled neckties.
Window Swags
On a length of bias tape that runs the width of the window, hang neckties to accent the window decor. Fasten the bias tape to the curtain rod with a drapery hook or by simply tying it on. Use colorful neckties to create a more fun, whimsical look, or ties that coordinate with the draperies if fashion and style are more your goal.
No matter where you put them or how they hang, a necktie decor will make Dad laugh and bring a smile to his face for Father's Day. Allow children to hang the ties where they want too, so that the decorations are a family effort to celebrate Dad. Forget formal and fancy this Father's Day and opt for fun and carefree decor instead.
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