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Table Cloth Fort and Tea Party

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Table Cloth Fort and Tea Party

I have girls.  My oldest, especially, is all girl.  I promised myself I wasn’t going to let “princess” enter this house.  I can’t tell you my shock when we walked into a toy store when she was little, and she declared, “Princess!” while pointing at the display.  Gasp! Well, as any good mom does, I have embraced her interests. So today we had a tea party.

Baking with Kids

Baking has so many teachable moments built into it.  From measuring and learning fractions to learning to read ingredients and recipes.  I help my oldest try and find words she might be able to sound out like “eggs” and have her tell me how many we need.  I put out the baking soda, salt and baking powder and have them try and figure out which one says “baking soda.”  Baking has the tactile element kids crave too.  I’ve found the more I do tactile activities, the less my kids are putting their hands in the toilet, dumping out all my lotion or coloring their bodies with permanent markers.  So, we bake.
For our tea party, we made banana bread and cookies. If you want my favorite sugar cookie recipe you can find it here.
Why banana bread for a tea party?  Well, just look:
 
Here’s my favorite recipe for banana bread.  Baking is not made easier with kids.  Let me just put that out there.  There will be messes (as proof by the pictures below).  When there are accidents, I just say that it’s fine – accidents happen and try not to make them feel bad about it.  However, if they’re not being helpful (i.e. not obeying, grabbing at things they have asked to grab, not sharing) – they’re done “helping.”  They’re kicked out of the kitchen.  Abby can crack an egg without shells better than I can because she’s been doing it since she was two.  Even my one year old gets in the mix while I hold his hand as he dumps ingredients.
When the bread was cooled, we cut it into shapes for the tea party.

Let the Tea Party Commence

The girls are always wanting to wear their fancy dresses.  Here’s their opportunity.  Guess what – I decided I’d dress up too.  I decided to throw the party in their new play house.  All you Pinteresters are going to love this.  We set it up with special dishes, cookies, banana bread, strawberries and lemonade.  The girls even made some things from their own kitchen.  We read “Fancy Nancy” books, talked in fancy voices and dined together.
The play house?  Yes, it is over our dining room table.  I thought something like this would be fun for the girls.  When I say “like this,” I imagined I might sew five rectangles together and cut a hole for the door.  Luckily, I asked grandma if she’d want to make one.  This was her creation.

How do I get a table cloth playhouse??

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The pattern is out of print. I am working on getting together a pattern to be purchased through Meaningful Mama. I am also working on a way to be able to get these custom made for your children. Details to come. If you are looking for something immediate, Amazon does sell these Pacific Play Tents Cottage House Tent and a card table version – Table Fables Fabric Play House (Pink Play House)

 Does this all seem too involved?

 Make it easy!!  Don’t make anything from scratch.  Take left over cookies from Christmas or Oreos and put them on a fancy tray.  Have a tea party at one of their small tables or set your table special for the occasion.   Throw a couple sheets or blankets over the table like I used to before we received the gift of this amazing play house.  Make it easy for yourself, but have a tea party.
If you are looking for a great resource full of more ideas, you should check out these weekly activity plans for early childhood.

 Here’s a picture of just the house:

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  1. Partycraft Secrets

    January 16, 2012 at 9:13 pm

    I love parties! And this one looks sooo fun! Well done on turning a rotten banana into a great day in! found you via a linky, am trying to join your site, but my computer keeps kicking me out of it. would love you to visit my site too if you get time! http://partycraftsecrets.blogspot.com/

    Reply
    • Jess

      October 19, 2014 at 7:56 pm

      Technically that’s a ripe banana. Not rotten. It’s the best time to eat them because it’s packed with more nutrition than a ‘perfect’ yellow banana and it’s sweeter! Just stick in the freezer when they get to this point if you don’t plan on using it right away 🙂

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      • jodidurr

        October 22, 2014 at 9:22 am

        You are absolutely right. Thanks so much for the freezer tip. I stick them in the freezer for smoothies, but it is great to do for banana bread to until I have another one that is perfectly RIPE. 🙂 Thanks!

        Reply
  2. Lindsi B

    January 21, 2012 at 3:41 am

    Oh this is SOOO great! This is so something I’m going to have to try with my kiddos. I’m visiting you from Skip to My Lou. I’d love to invite you to link up with us for Fun Stuff Fridays. http://www.toysinthedryer.com/2012/01/fun-stuff-fridays-7.html

    Reply
  3. Shelly Wilson

    June 8, 2012 at 8:42 pm

    My husband and I are starting over with three young ones… the ideas I’ve found are really going to make this time raising kids even more fun!
    TFS

    Reply
  4. Vicki R

    August 23, 2012 at 12:24 pm

    I LOVE that table cloth playhouse!!!! I want one for my little ones!!! 😀

    Reply
  5. Charlotte Critchfield

    September 1, 2012 at 2:09 am

    Wow whoever made that is very talented! They should market them and sell them! I know I would buy one! So much better than half the toys and playhouses for sell.

    Reply
    • Linda G.

      November 8, 2013 at 12:24 pm

      I love this too, and would also buy if she marketed them…

      Reply
      • jodidurr

        November 8, 2013 at 12:55 pm

        I know. I think it would be great if she marketed them. She really has no interest. I think someone should do it though. Maybe you?

        Reply
        • PAM MILLHOFF

          October 4, 2014 at 9:19 am

          HI JODI; I WAS LOOKING AT THIS WONDERFUL IDEA. I WENT ON McCALL’S SITE TO SEE ABOUT THE PATTERN #M6369 … IT IS OUT OF PRINT, THEY EVEN HAD ONE FOR THE BOYS!! A CASTLE. I E-MAILED THEM TO SEE IF THEY COULD BRING IT BACK, (JUST TODAY, SAT. 10/4/14) AND I HOPE TO GET AN ANSWER SOON. IT WOULD BE A GREAT GIFT PROJECT IF THEY WOULD.

          Reply
          • jodidurr

            October 5, 2014 at 8:51 pm

            Let me know what you hear from them. It would be great information for my readers because there has been so much interest. Thanks for looking into this.

          • Janean

            October 7, 2014 at 9:19 am

            Agreed! I would love one of these. If you find a source let us know. Luckily, I have a very handy mother who could probably whip one up without a pattern :).

          • jodidurr

            October 8, 2014 at 9:56 am

            It sounds like some people have found etsy options and ebay patterns. Check back in the comments for the sources. Here’s one: https://www.etsy.com/listing/58190024/play-house-tablecloth

          • Debbie Kais

            October 13, 2014 at 9:05 am

            Please let me know what you come up with…would love to make one for the grand kids.

          • jodidurr

            October 13, 2014 at 10:54 am

            McCalls just contacted me, and I added a link to their pattern. I hope that’s helpful – http://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m6369-products-14424.php?page_id=505

          • Barb

            October 15, 2014 at 3:26 pm

            I love this idea Jodi. I was looking at the playhouse and was wondering how to make my own. then the idea hit me: what if I took a fitted bottom sheet that doesn’t have a flat and stitched other funner sheets to it? that way it could be personal and always fit the corners of the table. Opening doesn’t have to be zipper it could be hook n loop or pretty rubberbands and fancy buttons. what do you think?

          • jodidurr

            October 15, 2014 at 8:26 pm

            I think it sounds like a fabulous idea. As long as the sheet is big enough to go over the table to the floor, I say go for it. It would be a lot less expensive to make (grab sheets from a second hand store), and it’s a super creative solution.

          • Diane

            October 17, 2014 at 11:52 am

            but they do sell them as an out of print pattern for $18.95….. you can order the pattern

          • jodidurr

            October 18, 2014 at 11:38 am

            I just tried to add it to the shopping cart. Once I go to check out it doesn’t work. It’s what McCalls sent me as a link. I’m bummed it is out of print. Here’s a link to some similar ones on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/search?q=table%20fort%20pattern. It’s not quite the same, but I hope it works. Do you think it would be hard to create a pattern?

          • Lori Parada

            October 17, 2014 at 7:14 pm

            I used the link that Jodi posted but it will not let me put the pattern in my cart because its out of print. What was the info that was received from McCalls? Would love to be able to purchase this pattern!

          • jodidurr

            October 18, 2014 at 11:36 am

            It is the link McCalls just sent me. It so weird that they’d send me a link to something that was out of print. I’m so sorry to send you on a wild goose chase. I looked on easy and founds some patterns: https://www.etsy.com/search?q=table%20fort%20pattern. It’s not quite the same, but I hope it works. Do you think it would be hard to create a pattern?

          • Sharon

            October 22, 2014 at 7:28 am

            If you hear back on the patterns … please let me know ! It is adorable and looks fairly easy to make up. Thanks in advance. Sharon

          • jodidurr

            October 22, 2014 at 9:17 am

            I’m working on it. I’ll definitely get back to you!

          • glenda clifford

            April 27, 2015 at 8:19 pm

            let me know if it ever gets in print, a gal wants one for her day care

          • jodidurr

            April 28, 2015 at 10:32 am

            Man – I have been trying to figure out how to get a pattern for people with no luck. I will keep you in the loop if I figure it out.

        • Dee

          October 18, 2014 at 8:10 pm

          Okay, so I get it that Grandma does not want to mass produce the tent… she would rather spend her free time with the kiddos….. but maybe Grandma could be talked into just selling the pattern and instructions for a dinning room table size tent, instead of the card table size patterns that are floating around……. I would certainly buy the pattern from her …

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          • jodidurr

            October 19, 2014 at 2:41 pm

            I want to hire someone that knows how to create a pattern and sell it. She actuality used the card table pattern from McCalls and then adapted it to the size of our table. I know nothing about patterns. Would that be hard to do?

  6. Anonymous

    September 2, 2012 at 10:40 pm

    Love the tablecloth playhouse. I WANT ONE!

    Reply
  7. Anonymous

    September 16, 2012 at 12:25 pm

    I agree with Charlotte, these should be marketed. I would buy one for my grandchildren

    Reply
  8. Anonymous

    September 22, 2012 at 3:43 am

    I second that! I would absolutely buy one! So adorable & so clever!!

    Reply
  9. Kids Creative Chaos

    October 12, 2012 at 1:39 am

    Grandma needs to go into business and then head for the Shark Tank ~ this is awesome!

    Reply
  10. Anonymous

    October 15, 2012 at 2:54 pm

    Totally agree, Grandma could make a killing. Please have her include round and oval sizes, too!

    Reply
  11. KensHappyWife

    November 7, 2012 at 7:17 pm

    McCall’s pattern M6369, in case anyone want the pattern. I stumbled across a picture from your blog via Pinterest and I thought, “Hey! That looks strangely familiar! I’m in the process of making that RIGHT NOW for my daughter for Christmas!” I really like the extended version to fit the dining room table ~ just wish ours wasn’t an oval pedestal table!

    Reply
    • Carhy

      November 13, 2012 at 11:39 am

      Just ordered it from Amazon! Thanks for posting!

      Reply
    • Carhy

      November 13, 2012 at 11:40 am

      Just ordered from Amazon. Thanks for your post.

      Reply
  12. Deb

    November 10, 2012 at 2:02 pm

    I 3rd the motion to ask grandma to go into business. I would buy one in a heartbeat!

    Reply
  13. Kim D.

    November 11, 2012 at 7:48 pm

    Me too! Send me Grandma’s info and I’ll commission her to make two. (One for my girls and one for my nieces.) Pretty please?!?

    Reply
  14. Michael, Amy, Collin & Lauren Staggs

    November 12, 2012 at 8:20 pm

    Yes please! Come on Grandma let’s make these… you can have extra spending money for the holidays.. and I’ll have some happy happy kiddos!

    Reply
  15. Michael, Amy, Collin & Lauren Staggs

    November 12, 2012 at 8:20 pm

    Yes please! Come on Grandma let’s make these… you can have extra spending money for the holidays.. and I’ll have some happy happy kiddos!

    Reply
  16. Michael, Amy, Collin & Lauren Staggs

    November 12, 2012 at 8:20 pm

    Yes please! Come on Grandma let’s make these… you can have extra spending money for the holidays.. and I’ll have some happy happy kiddos!

    Reply
  17. Michael, Amy, Collin & Lauren Staggs

    November 12, 2012 at 8:20 pm

    Yes please! Come on Grandma let’s make these… you can have extra spending money for the holidays.. and I’ll have some happy happy kiddos!

    Reply
  18. Michael, Amy, Collin & Lauren Staggs

    November 12, 2012 at 8:20 pm

    Yes please! Come on Grandma let’s make these… you can have extra spending money for the holidays.. and I’ll have some happy happy kiddos!

    Reply
  19. Michael, Amy, Collin & Lauren Staggs

    November 12, 2012 at 8:21 pm

    Yes please! Come on Grandma let’s make these… you can have extra spending money for the holidays.. and I’ll have some happy happy kiddos!

    Reply
  20. Michael, Amy, Collin & Lauren Staggs

    November 12, 2012 at 8:21 pm

    Yes please! Come on Grandma let’s make these… you can have extra spending money for the holidays.. and I’ll have some happy happy kiddos!

    Reply
  21. Michael, Amy, Collin & Lauren Staggs

    November 12, 2012 at 8:21 pm

    Yes please! Come on Grandma let’s make these… you can have extra spending money for the holidays.. and I’ll have some happy happy kiddos!

    Reply
  22. Michael, Amy, Collin & Lauren Staggs

    November 12, 2012 at 8:21 pm

    Yes please! Come on Grandma let’s make these… you can have extra spending money for the holidays.. and I’ll have some happy happy kiddos!

    Reply
  23. Michael, Amy, Collin & Lauren Staggs

    November 12, 2012 at 8:21 pm

    Yes please! Come on Grandma let’s make these… you can have extra spending money for the holidays.. and I’ll have some happy happy kiddos!

    Reply
  24. f40b851e-2e22-11e2-81b5-000bcdcb471e

    November 14, 2012 at 6:17 am

    My kids would LOOOOOVE that tablecloth playhouse!!! I wish I could make one myself but I have no IDEA what I’m doing in the sewing department!! I wish I could buy one too!!!

    Reply
  25. Jodi D.

    November 19, 2012 at 6:49 am

    I love everyone’s comments, and I’ve passed it on to Grandma. She isn’t gonna bite on making a business, but as Ken’s Happy Wife pointed out, the pattern is McCall’s pattern M6369. Thanks for the interest.

    Reply
  26. Di DeRoch

    November 24, 2012 at 6:11 pm

    Thanks for posting the pattern. Need to make one for my granddaughter

    Reply
  27. cwharton

    January 18, 2013 at 5:35 am

    This might be for Christmas next year!

    Reply
  28. Rosa

    June 23, 2013 at 11:03 am

    Bellísimo! mucha creatividad , mucho gusto, la verdad , hermoso , un gusto ver esto.
    Felicitaciones

    Reply
    • jodidurr

      June 25, 2013 at 2:23 pm

      Gracias!

      Reply
  29. Liz @ Sexy Me Boutique

    July 30, 2013 at 10:28 am

    I love this! I have a two year old granddaughter and would love this for her. I don’t sew but my mom does – she is getting this in an email as a hint!!!

    Reply
    • jodidurr

      August 1, 2013 at 7:03 pm

      If she makes it, you’ll have to take a picture of her version. I believe the pattern is: McCall’s pattern M6369. Thanks for commenting.

      Reply
  30. Ann

    October 6, 2014 at 9:59 am

    Where do I buy?

    Reply
    • jodidurr

      October 22, 2014 at 9:38 am

      I’m working on trying to get these made for people. I’ll be in touch.

      Reply
  31. Terri

    October 7, 2014 at 10:13 am

    They’re out there. Not as cute as this one, but here’s one site that has them.
    https://www.etsy.com/listing/58190024/play-house-tablecloth

    Love “norts”, as my oldest used to call them, and tea parties! 🙂

    Reply
    • jodidurr

      October 8, 2014 at 9:55 am

      Thanks so much. It’s so helpful to have this link! I have such a hard time correcting my children’s funny little words and phrases. I love that.

      Reply
  32. Ming

    October 7, 2014 at 1:38 pm

    This is the cutest! I just wanted to say that even though the pattern is out of print I discovered quite a few listings on ebay for anyone who is interested 🙂 I am tempted, I wish I knew how to sew! 🙂

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    • jodidurr

      October 8, 2014 at 9:54 am

      Thank you for letting my readers know about the options on ebay. That’s super helpful!

      Reply
  33. Jen

    October 7, 2014 at 4:42 pm

    Etsy.com has all kinds of table playhouses for sale, plus patterns: https://www.etsy.com/search?q=card%20table%20playhouse&ref=auto1

    You can even ask a shop owner to make you a custom one.

    Reply
    • jodidurr

      October 8, 2014 at 9:52 am

      That’s helpful information. Thanks so much!

      Reply
  34. Jackie

    October 8, 2014 at 9:13 am

    LOVE THIS!!!! THANKS!

    Reply
    • jodidurr

      October 8, 2014 at 9:51 am

      Thanks! I am so glad you like it. You look like you might have the skills to pull it off!

      Reply
  35. Diana Stanley

    October 12, 2014 at 2:46 pm

    http://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m6369-products-14424.php?page_id=505 here is the pattern number and it also gives the info on how much Fabric for a card table size…Have fun…

    Reply
    • jodidurr

      October 12, 2014 at 6:57 pm

      Yay! I’ve linked back to it. There has been so much interest. This is so helpful!

      Reply
  36. Marya Mann

    October 13, 2014 at 8:01 am

    I just emailed McCalls. I really want the pattern too! Badly! Id love to buy if your mother will make one for me 🙂

    Reply
    • jodidurr

      October 13, 2014 at 10:54 am

      McCalls just contacted me, and I added a link to their pattern. I hope that’s helpful – http://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m6369-products-14424.php?page_id=505

      Reply
  37. Rose Chandler Johnson

    October 15, 2014 at 7:32 am

    Brillant Idea! I totally love it.

    Reply
    • jodidurr

      October 15, 2014 at 9:03 pm

      Isn’t it fun. I have so many people interested. I wish I made them. I’d be making a killing.

      Reply
  38. Audrey

    October 15, 2014 at 12:55 pm

    Wow, what a cute idea for a fort! My kids are in their 20’s so I don’t think I’ll be making them for them…but I would LOVE some extra Christmas $. What would you pay for one of these cool table Fort?

    Reply
    • jodidurr

      October 15, 2014 at 8:30 pm

      There’s a couple links in the comments for Etsy shops. Here’s another one I found where the person is charging $100. Looks like people are charging anywhere from $78 to $140. Just search for table cloth play house in Etsy to check it out.

      Reply
  39. Louise AKA SlaveToMyNeedles

    October 17, 2014 at 7:17 am

    Good morning!
    I have not made one of these, and I am not minimizing the work involved by any means, but I do think, even without a pattern I could do this. Please visit my shop @ https://www.etsy.com/shop/Slave2MyNeedles and check out the quality of my work. Also, my FB business page @ https://www.facebook.com/SlaveToMyNeedle.
    Right now, I have just finished and packaged for shipping the last halloween costume and am starting to work on gingerbread costumes for a california dance company’s nutcracker recital (a repeat customer from last year).
    If anyone is interested in discussing ordering one of these, please feel free to contact me either through Etsy convo, or my FB page or @ slavetomyneedles@comcast.net
    I think this would be a fun job and look forward to hearing from you. Thanks.

    Reply
  40. Wanda Glasser

    October 18, 2014 at 1:11 pm

    I’m going to be making a table tent for a friend’s grandchildren. Because there are two children, we decided to use two card tables instead of just one. This will also allow the children to leave the tables up and not have to take down for meals. Looking forward to getting started.

    Reply
    • jodidurr

      October 22, 2014 at 9:24 am

      That is such a great idea. Thank you so much for sharing this. I bet a lot of people will benefit from the thought of putting two card tables together. Have fun with it!

      Reply
  41. Debbie Kais

    October 21, 2014 at 7:07 am

    I would also buy the pattern. I don’t understand when ladies don’t want to share things among other moms.

    Reply
  42. Kim

    November 13, 2014 at 9:52 am

    So, umm I really need to make this. I’d go down in history as the best mom ever

    Reply
    • jodidurr

      November 17, 2014 at 7:42 pm

      You would. I’m trying to get a pattern made. I’ll keep you in touch if I do.

      Reply
  43. Shannon

    November 14, 2014 at 5:56 am

    I would love to see the directions for custom making the little dollhouse fort! Is there some way to be on a waiting list? What an adorable idea! Just found your site and I’m really enjoying it! Hope to see lots more like this! Shannon

    Reply
    • jodidurr

      November 14, 2014 at 8:57 am

      I have been trying to get a digital pattern in the works. I’ll keep you in the loop. I’m so glad you are enjoying my site, and I’m so glad you are here!

      Reply
  44. Lori

    November 14, 2014 at 6:17 am

    Hello~
    Is there directions for this Fort?
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • jodidurr

      November 14, 2014 at 8:56 am

      I’m working on trying to get a pattern made. I’ll keep you in the loop.

      Reply
      • Joy Jones

        April 28, 2015 at 11:16 am

        I would love to know whether you have made a pattern for this dining room table/house yet. If so, I would like to buy a copy ! 🙂

        Joy
        djsnjones@mindspring.com

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        • jodidurr

          May 3, 2015 at 8:02 pm

          I have not. I was looking into finding someone to make it, but I haven’t found anyone yet. I’ll keep your email address and contact you if I figure it out. Thanks for the interest.

          Reply
  45. melike

    February 17, 2015 at 2:02 am

    thanks for the great inspration tip:) We already made one 🙂

    Reply
    • jodidurr

      February 19, 2015 at 2:11 pm

      Fabulous! I hope your kids have a lot of fun with it!

      Reply
  46. Kay

    February 27, 2015 at 12:31 pm

    I made this for my granddaughter’s sixth birthday. I bought the McCall Pattern off ebay for $20. The material and accents costs about $125. It took me about 30 hours to make it. The pattern is actually for a card table so I had to adjust it to fit their dining table. She absolutely loves it and it has been especially useful on their recent “snow days.” I also purchased a small plastic tote to store it in. I can send you a picture if you like. I would consider making as special order but it would be expensive because of tgeh time involved.

    Reply
    • jodidurr

      March 5, 2015 at 6:00 am

      Hello. I am so happy you figured out how to make this. I’d love to see a picture. You can send it to my email: jodi@meaningfulmama.com. Can’t wait to see it.

      Reply
  47. Phyllis Thomton

    November 26, 2015 at 1:41 pm

    I was so exciting to see your Little Girl Play House. I noticed that you indicated the Pattern was no longer available…I made one of these FORTS when he was 2. He would eat lunch, take a nap, or want to sleep in it overnight….My “BABY” is now 40! I doubt that I had a Pattern…….I’ve been sewing since I was 5….Altho most of my time is spent making something NEW again…But in the food line. I am a Chef and LOVE this profession….I doubt I will ever really be able to retire………..! I know that I have Photos of his Fort, but you may just have to trust me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    • jodidurr

      November 29, 2015 at 11:57 am

      I would think it wouldn’t be too challenging to re-create for the good seamstresses out there. I imagine you would just sew together a box like pattern to the dimension of the table…basically a rectangle the size of the top with the added allowance for seams and sewing together. Then, sew on the four sides to the right length with the allowance. A variety of decorations for the exterior would be possible. So fun to hear your stories. 🙂

      Reply
  48. Karen

    January 31, 2016 at 1:40 pm

    Can you email me if you manage to get a pattern. Thank you.

    Reply
    • jodidurr

      February 2, 2016 at 10:24 am

      I will. I haven’t been able to get one yet. 🙁

      Reply

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