The Rope Series: Sailor Knot Table Number Card Holder

WHAT:
Gold Table Number Holder

SUPPLIES AND WHERE TO FIND IT:
Gold rope - Found at Joann's Fabric Store

In this Rope Series, we've experimented with different colors, textures, and thickness of rope, and finally we're throwing in a very thick, soft, gold rope into the mix. I've been able to find this exact rope in the ribbons aisle in most Michaels, A.C. Moore, and Hobby Lobby stores. Of course, I didn't invent the knot -- I learned by watching forresttrenaman's monkey's fist tutorial. Click the link to learn how to tie this knot!

The Rope Series: Nautical Knots Centerpiece

Brainstorming for this month's Rope Series, I knew there would be at least one sailor knot thrown into the mix. (Perfect for when you're about to "tie the knot" eh? ;) Every fourth of July, I obsess over nautical styles for a few weeks. I was experimenting with different knots this week and found that this one, called the "Monkey's fist" or "Monkey's paw," was aesthetically one of my favorites. In this nautical knots centerpiece, I used a thinner rope because it is much more flexible for tying and a paler color to give it a lighter, breezier nautical vibe.

I searched on Youtube for a tutorial on how to make this knot and I wanted to give credit where it was due, so please refer to forresttrenaman's monkey's fist tutorial.

I did make a few small changes to mine though. I wanted my knots to be small and light, so I didn't add a ball or weight in the center. Also, after tying the knots, I snipped off the extra rope on the ends and tucked them inside.

WHAT:
Centerpiece element

SUPPLIES AND WHERE TO FIND IT:
Rope - Found at Home Depot
Cylindrical Vase - Found at Michaels
Cardstock - Found at Michaels
Optional: Martha Stewart Nautical Stencil - Found at Michaels

ONE. Tie knots using the Youtube tutorial above.
TWO. Place knots into a glass vase
THREE. Paint a nautical image such as a boat, anchor, or ship wheel onto thick paper and place into vase to decorate.