Easy (& Fancy) Napkin Folding Ideas

From end of school BBQ bashes to early holiday planning, there's lots happening over the next few months to get excited about. When we ran across this great website and saw all the wonderful ways we could fold our napkins and help to transform our tablescapes we just had to show off 5 of our favorites and direct you to all the cuties and tutorials too. Take a peek!

 

Valentine's Day Table Moodboards: The Right Feelings and Vibes

Here at Outside the Box Papers, we’re all about preparation and enjoying each and every bit of the planning process. Like we always say, when it comes to a birthday party or a holiday dinner, it’s nice to let go of the stress and soak up the fun stuff. From picking out your centerpiece accents to setting the mood, every part of the design prep is an integral step in creating a top to bottom experience. That’s why today we wanted to bring you some feel good inspiration in the form of moodboards. We have three different moods and feelings in mind for a Valentine's Day party, dinner or just a simple get together for you and your gal pals. We took bits and pieces of quintessential V-Day decor and paired it up with some of our favorites. Take a peek and be inspired by our Valentine's Day table moodboards!

Classic Hearts Style with our Red & White Polka Dot Candy Cups

 

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Create a fun and whimsical party for the neighborhood kiddos or moms by throwing together something easy! Use our candy cups for quick pick ups. Dip some pink marshmallows in chocolate for the party favor. And make sure you have plenty of felt garland decorating the table too.

Parisian Love Style with our French Pastry Treat Bags

 

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I love a bit of romance, so a style paired with vintage flavors and French accents are right up my alley. Celebrate Valentine's day with your loved one by creating a secluded romantic dinner, complete with roses, love notes and homemade treats trapped inside our Parisian-inspired pastry bags.

Cupidly Cute Style with our Mini Chalkboard Hearts

 

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This is the style to go with if you plan on having a dinner party to celebrate good ole St. Valentine. Use our adorable mini chalkboard hearts to mark everyone's seat. Bring in a bit of hipster vibes by decorating the centerpiece with some of Cupid's boho arrows and then, serve up cupcakes, because, well, everyone loves cupcakes!

Black and White, Casual Dinner Accessories with OTBP Products!

And the winner of the Christmas Party Pack is ... Entry Number 16 ... CANDACE!

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Not every dinner party has to be dressed from head to toe in formality. You don't have to polish the silver every time or get out your best wine glasses. Instead, it's okay to throw together a casual dinner for your best gal pals or old high school buddies. That's where we come in. You can create a quick and adorable stash with some of our favorite products. Let's take a look at 5 casual dinner accessories that we believe are essential to the perfect last minute, low-key dinner party!

Black and White Paper Straws

 

Black and white is perfect when throwing together a casual look while still wanting to be fresh and stylish. We love the combination of prints and designs which gives your drinks an extra bout of sass and trend-worthy appeal.

Clock and Key Napkin Rings

 

Nix the burlap and just use these small clock and key napkin rings to embellish each place setting. Although brass, they'll still jazz up a classy, black and white scape.

Damask, Black and White Paper Placemats

 

Cover the table with these charming and sophisticated paper placemats. The paper will keep it casual, and the print will turn things up just enough in the style department.

Chalkboard Labels

 

Use some of our dainty chalkboard labels to label everyone's drink. When you have a handful or more people over to gather, it's essential that you have something to keep everyone's drinks sorted and these are the perfect solution!

Black and White Dot Cupcake Wraps

 

And finally, you've got some polka-dotted cupcake wrappers to round out the night. Whether you're serving cupcakes or just serving some sweet or salty snacks throughout the nice, these are the perfect ways to serve them up!

Thanksgiving Dinner Moodboards: The Right Feelings & Vibes

Here at Outside the Box Papers, we're all about preparation and enjoying each and every bit of the planning process. When it comes to a birthday party or a holiday dinner, it's nice to let go of the stress and soak up the fun stuff. From picking out your centerpiece accents to setting the mood, every part of the design prep is an integral step in creating a top to bottom experience. That's why today we wanted to bring you some feel good inspiration in the form of moodboards. We have three different moods and feelings in mind for this year's Thanksgiving dinner, so we took pieces of the season, paired them up and created a spot to help inspire the night. What do you want this year's holiday to feel like?

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If you're inspired by ethereal fabrics and free-spirited styles, then you may need to start prepping for your playful and bohemian Thanksgiving! From falling leaves on the mantle to muted autumn colors, think about using a mixture of rustic, modern and eclectic pieces to create the most perfect whimsical and magical tablescape.

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We're loving the colliding styles of both vintage and modern pieces. The retro-inspired, mini pies and ceramic apple bowls to the white-out tablescape; this moodboard hopes to fulfill a love of class and sophisticated all while dipping the night in old-age spirits.

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Sometimes it's nice to stick to a bit of tradition and keep things warm and welcoming. Thanksgiving has a tendency to bring out everyone's rustic-love. From wooden tables to country accents, it's okay to stray away from the contemporary trends and go with rich colors and lots of textural pieces.

Thanksgiving Dinner Ideas Using Outside the Box Papers!

It's time to start preparing. It's time to start planning and it's time to start getting all of your essentials in order. Don't wait til the last minute to get your plates, napkins and table runner in order. Instead, allow us to inspire you as we show off 5 essentials items you need to make your Thanksgiving dinner table sparkle and shine!

Fall Paper Straw Combo Pack

Make sipping the Thanksgiving punch that much more festive (and less messy) by using some of our affordable and adorable paper straws. With our fall pack, you'll get three great colors that pay homage to this cozy season! And with 50 in each package, you'll get enough for everyone to have one for their glass of sparkling apple and cranberry punch at dinner, but also one for enjoying a homemade pumpkin spice milkshake for dessert!

Fall Candy Cup Combo Pack

These snack cups are definitely a must have. You can have them out and about before dinner is done as a snack throughout the day; filled with nuts or caramel popcorn. And later in the night, fill them up with candies for the kiddos to munch on while everyone starts planning their Black Friday attack!

Turkey Placemats

Keep the cranberry sauce from spreading with some of our light-hearted and charming turkey placemats! It'll be easy clean-up and an easy way to stop the kids from making a mess on your brand new dining room table. Besides they're festive and Thanksgiving calls for bouts of festivity!

Burlap Roll

Are you a fan of the rustic elements of fall? Well, if you love this offbeat, cozy style then grab a burlap roll to cover the table. This is perfect to create a table runner out of and you can even put some on the mantle if you have any leftovers. Not to mention, you could even make a burlap bow for the front door.

Cutlery Napkin Rings

Add some easy pizazz to your place settings with these "charming" cutlery napkin rings! They're a bit rustic and definitely reminiscent of what everyone is about to do for Thanksgiving dinner ... dig into the amazing food, of course! And did you notice the burlap? You could also dress up your napkins with a bit of leftover from the table runner.