![]() ![]() A handwritten menu placed on top looks like you’ve made a lot of effort when in fact it’s easy to put together. It doesn’t matter if your crockery doesn’t match – mix-and-match can look cool – or, if you’ve got classic white Ikea plates, disguise them with colourful napkins picked up on Etsy or eBay. If you’re hosting Christmas dinner, I always recommend a white linen tablecloth – you can find relatively cheap deadstock on eBay. There is nothing more heartfelt than a hand-printed wrap, jaunty homemade decoration or even a simple printed card. Each time you make a print, load your potato with more paint. Cut away the excess potato around your shape, then put a thick layer of paint on to the raised area and press it on the paper. Mark the shape you want using a pencil or a biscuit cutter: I find simple shapes create the most striking prints. Start by cutting your potato in half to create a flat surface. For cheap paint, use leftover sample pots. If you don’t have a wooden printing block you could just as easily use a potato. I buy rolls of inexpensive recycled brown paper and go to town printing bunting, paper chains and wrapping paper. ![]() There are countless ways to create Christmas decor on a budget. ![]() Simple shapes create the most striking prints … potato printing by Molly Mahon. ![]()
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