The Martha Stewart Show

Spring Celebrations

The Martha Stewart Show

Designer and best-selling author Carolyne Roehm helps you set the mood for a spring celebration with unique table-setting ideas.

Spring Celebration Table

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Follow these guidelines to create a spring-celebration-theme table that will work for several different occasions such as a birthday or a bridal shower.

Flowers
When selecting flowers, stay seasonal. Hyacinth, narcissus, and daffodils are great examples of true spring flowers -- and seasonal flowers are more affordable. When making bouquets, mix different sizes and shapes of the same type of flower. When choosing flowers, be inspired by the color palate and how it fits with the rest of the theme. Little bouquets are easier and less intimidating to make. You can make it in the palm of your hand and turn it, adding onto it as you go.

Slide Box
Tools and Materials
Wrapping paper
Slide box
Scissors
Double-sided tape
Colored tissue
Ribbon
Gift tag
Floral stems
Assorted candies

Slide Box How-To
1. Cut a 3 1/4-inch-by-6-inch strip of wrapping paper. Trim ends. Wrap the paper strip around box and with your hand, score the corners.

2. Cut a small 3-inch strip of double-sided tape and place it on each side of the box. Make sure the drawer of the box is facing up.

3. Cut 5-inch squares of contrasting colored tissue. Secure the ribbon around the box and tie your bow. Secure gift tag to ribbon.

4. Tuck in a few floral stems through center of ribbon. Open box and fold in the tissue. Place candies inside.

Invitations
Tools and Materials
Invitation card
Nosegay vase
Daffodils or other spring flowers
Gift bag
Ribbon
Address tag

Invitation How-To
1. Using a square invitation card and envelope, follow the template from www.carolyneroehm.com. Print.

2. Complete the address tag and attach to vase with ribbon.

3. Cut daffodils and place in nosegay vase. Place invitation and nosegay vase in gift bag.

Resources
Invitation templates are available at www.carolyneroehm.com. Slide boxes and nosegay vases are also available at www.carolyneroehm.com and other supplies can be purchased at your local crafts store.

Special Thanks
Carolyne Roehm. For more information about Carolyne, visit www.carolyneroehm.com.

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Spring Celebrations

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