Adorn your holiday table with rustic placeholders that you can reuse time and time again. The chalkboard surface can be written on and cleaned, making it easy to keep your table looking beautiful all season long.

Difficulty level: Beginner
Time to complete: 15 Minutes
Age range: 10 and Up

Things you’ll need:
Old Spoon
Chalkboard paint
Foam brush
Jute
Artificial greenery
Jingle bell
Scissors
Chalk pen

Things to do:
1. Paint a thick layer of chalk paint onto an old spoon.


2. Allow time for the paint to dry and add another coat if needed.
3. Now it’s time to add the decorative element. Pull a piece of greenery off of a spray and place it along the handle of the spoon.

4. Cut a 10-inch piece of jute and string it through the bell.


5. Secure the bell and greenery in place by tying a bow around the handle of the spoon.