Kentucky Derby

Each year, my Grandson's elementary school's PTA has a single Fashion Show Fundraiser.  It is much more than just a fashion show, there is Lunch in a hotel ballroom, Chinese Auctions, Silent Auctions, 50/50 and more.  It is the only fundraiser, and has earned over $15,000 per year. Over 350 people attend.  This year's Fundraiser  had a Kentucky Derby theme, " Run for the Roses."  I created 35 Centerpieces. I only have about $10.00 for each centerpiece, so "cheap" it is.  

I created two types of centerpieces:  1)  A foam board and paper-mache vase/urn, with a giant tissue-paper rose on top;  and 2)  foam board mannequins (big paper dolls) with hats collected from yard sales.

The 'dolls' clothes, glasses, and earrings (I have loved paper dolls since I was 4 years old) were all designed in "Corel Draw" and printed on large paper.  If any one is interested in how to make any of these, please send a "comment" with your request.  I kept the costs under $10 per Centerpiece.  I think I got a 'big bang' for my bucks.

I have posted links to the "png" file pattern for the mannequin.  It has been reduced to 50 percent of the original size.  I printed the pattern on 8.5 x 11 paper and taped it together for a large pattern.  You can do this  by going to "properties" on your printer and select "page layout" and then "poster" printing.  I used foam board and an Xacto knife for this.  The slots will fit one into the other into the other, and stand alone.

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