Text and images by Amy Christie for Design Mom
I adore the Downton Abbey series, you too? For those who are unfamiliar, Downton Abbey is a British period drama set in the post-Edwardian era and tells the story of an aristocratic family and their servants. The styling is out of this world!! The ensemble of characters makes the show award-winning. However, Violet Crawley — the Dowager Countess of Grantham, portrayed by the indelible Maggie Smith, is my very favorite. She has the best lines!
With her unforgettable one liners in mind, I remembered this inspirational pin and these napkins came to be.
With the help of a letter stencil, the words of Violet Crawley will make for fun dinner conversation. And wouldn’t these make a great gift for the Downton Enthusiasts in your life?
So find your favorite quotes, Downton or otherwise, and let’s get started.
Supplies:
-napkins
-straight edge
-pencil
-white eraser (not pictured)
-letter stencil (I used this one)
-permanent marker, paint
Use the straight edge and make very light pencil lines to ensure even lettering. Then again, using a light touch with the pencil, use the stencil to spell out the words. Check and recheck spelling!
Once the everything is laid out just right, go over it all with the permanent marker.
When the lettering is finished, use the white eraser to erase the lines. And optional last step is to heat seat the letters with an iron. After that, you’re set. Dinner is served!
P.S. — We love to make things! Find more posts like this here.