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DIY Tablescape

Make these DIY table decorations for your spring parties

DIY Glass Etching

Supplies:

Glass Etching Cream (read label for safety guidelines)

Etching Stencil (or customize Removable Vinyl and cutting machine)

Foam Brush or craft paint brush

Rubbing Alcohol

Glassware (do not use pyrex or plastic)

Etching glass is a simple and beautiful way to personalize a tablescape. To create, prep glass by wiping the surface clean with rubbing alcohol. Once dry, place stencil on glass and brush etching cream over the area to be etched. Let sit for 10 minutes and rinse thoroughly with water to remove cream.

Artichoke Centerpiece

Supplies: 

10 small artichokes

2 varieties of greens

1 variety of flower

Floral foam

10 wooden skewers

A vase 

Instructions: fill the vase with floral foam and soak with water. Insert one wooden skewer into the stem of each artichoke. To arrange, first insert skewered artichokes into the floral foam. Then, fill gaps with greens and flowers. For additional artichoke love, use them as place holders for guests place cards.

Download these printable gift-tag and place card templates to recreate the look www.silvertoothhome.com/blog/table-style. - LeAnn @silvertoothhome