Summer Workshop -- Week 4

What You'll Learn This Week

Nothing says "party" like a special centerpiece -- and the options are endless. We'll focus on two techniques this week (including a special idea for Father's Day), and give you the guidelines to get even more creative on your own!

Don't forget that we're in this together. Upload your photos and ask questions about our Workshop projects. Our experts are on hand for advice all summer.

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Project 1

Fresh-from-the-Garden Centerpiece

Whether your blooms are garden-grown or fresh from the store, a successful centerpiece comes down to a few simple steps.

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Project 2

Photo Centerpiece

Try a new take on a classic idea by using favorite photos instead of flowers. (Hint: Try it for Dad this weekend!)

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Fourth of July Project

Cookie-Cutter Candles

Move over fireworks -- July 4 just got even more festive with these special candles for the table! Get a jump start by making them this week.

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Summer Workshop Week 1: Summer Prep Week 2: Grilling Week 3: Party Decor Week 4: Decorations Week 5: Table Settings Week 6: Desserts Week 7: Fourth of July More Workshops Sign up now for our upcoming holiday workshops. Halloween Thanksgiving Christmas	Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Preview This Week's Projects Get Started: Centerpiece Basics What You'll Learn This Week Nothing says "party" like a special centerpiece -- and the options are endless. We'll focus on two techniques this week (including a special idea for Father's Day), and give you the guidelines to get even more creative on your own! Don't forget that we're in this together. Upload your photos and ask questions about our Workshop projects. Our experts are on hand for advice all summer. Shopping List Check List Coupons Project 1 Fresh-from-the-Garden Centerpiece Whether your blooms are garden-grown or fresh from the store, a successful centerpiece comes down to a few simple steps. See the Project Project 2 Photo Centerpiece Try a new take on a classic idea by using favorite photos instead of flowers. (Hint: Try it for Dad this weekend!) See the Project Fourth of July Project Cookie-Cutter Candles Move over fireworks -- July 4 just got even more festive with these special candles for the table! Get a jump start by making them this week. See the Project More Outdoor Party Decorating Ideas Now that you know the techniques for making beautiful centerpieces, get more inspiration right here. See the Projects Show Us Your Best Party Decorations and Win! Do you love your centerpiece? Upload photos and descriptions of this week's projects -- plus your own ideas for perfect party decorations -- and you could win one of five tissue-paper flower-bouquet kits from Martha Stewart Crafts! Recently Submitted See All Photos in This Collection Entertaining Tip Extending Flower Life A few common household ingredients can help keep fresh floral bouquets blooming longer. Add sugar for nourishment and an acidic ingredient such as lemon juice or aspirin to make water easier to absorb. A drop of bleach will prevent bacterial growth. What's the Most Beautiful Centerpiece You've Ever Seen? Weekend Party Plan Father's Day is the perfect time for a photo centerpiece. Pair this week's entertaining technique with a menu he'll love. Pancetta Cheeseburgers with Balsamic Mushrooms and Tomato-Bean Salad Watermelon-Basil Margarita Workshop Message Board Meet and exchange ideas with other Workshop participants. Start Talking Workshop Experts Hannah Milman Hannah, our editorial director of crafts, is inspired by nature -- seashells, acorns, pinecones, eggs, and cranberries are her paint and canvas. "I'm always treasure hunting wherever I go," she says. See Hannah's Place Lucinda Scala Quinn When the weather turns warm, Lucinda, our editorial director of food and entertaining, heads to Riverside Park in New York City to picnic with her family. Marcie McGoldrick For most people, holidays are about tradition. But every year Marcie, holiday and crafts editor, comes up with new ideas for classic crafts. She spends her free time making porcelain dishes and jewelry. See Marcie's Place Karen Clark Pessoni Karen, senior online editor, likes to spend her summer gardening with her 2-year-old daughter, Ella, who doesn't quite know the difference between a flower and a weed. See Karen's Place Regan Burns Online food editor Regan finds inspiration for summer cooking at the Union Square Greenmarket in New York City. See Regan's Place