Spring Meadow Apéro

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SPRING MEADOW APéRO

contents INTRODUCTION Veri Peri Inspiration Spring Scroll Invitation* DECORATIONS Party This Way Door Sign and Arrows* Paper Bunting* Floral Paper Wreath* Floral Chandelier* Floral Curtain* FLOWERS Flowers in the Grass Flowers in the Field Votive Vase > Candlestick > Egg Cup > Votive TABLE Vintage Crockery and Cutlery Lotus Flower Napkin Fold Take a Seat Place Cards DRINKS Floral Bottle Wrappers* Petal Ice Cubes

FOOD Edible Flowers Food Picks* Floral Focaccia Rainbow Rolls CAKE Sugar Coated Petals FUN Flower Pressing FAVOURS Spring Meadow Bag* Thanks a Bunch Tags* PRINTABLES* Floral Note Card Envelope Party This Way Sign Party Arrows Swallowtail Bunting Floral Patterned Sheets Tented Place Cards Floral Bottle Wrappers Party Circles Bag Wrapper Butterfly Motifs Favour Tags

INSPIRATION

very peri Our Spring Meadow Collection is inspired by the arrival of the new season. The look is all about wide open fields filled with wild flowers. The colours (and likewise the flowers) are not your typical summer bold and bright blooms but rather muted pastel sprigs: pink petals, grassy greens, daisy yellows, lilacs... Speaking of purple, the main focus of our printable collection is the Pantone Colour of the Year: Veri Peri – and hopefully it lives up to it’s name of having “a carefree confidence and a daring curiosity that animates our creative spirit.”

INVITATION

spring scroll* IN GOOD COMPANY PRINTABLES The Spring Meadow Collection - Floral Note Card - Gingham Envelope

MATERIALS Printer with coloured ink 160gsm or thicker white A4 Paper Scissors Paper Glue Stick Gel Pen DIRECTIONS 1.

Print out both the floral note card and the gingham envelope sheets.

2.

Cut out the note card and envelope.

3.

Write in the details of your dinner/party on the note card.

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Fold along the dotted lines of the envelope flaps and glue the flaps of the envelope together.

5.

Slot the notecard in the envelope and address. * a good idea Forgo the envelope , and instead roll up the invitation into a scroll and tie with thin ribbon or twine – complete the delivery with a flower slipped inside.

DOOR DECORATIONS

party this way!* A little door sign that takes seconds to print and stick up – a simple way to say to guests that they are very welcome. Also the sign is useful to direct guests to parking spaces and entrance doors. Similarly, the Spring Meadow Collection includes some arrows you can print out and stick to dowel sticks to point guests in the direction of the SIPS, SNACKS and CAKE. IN GOOD COMPANY PRINTABLES The Spring Meadow Collection - Party This Way Sign - SIPS, SNACKS, CAKE Arrow Signs

DECORATIONS

paper bunting* Stringing up bunting immediately makes your space say “there’s a party here”. Our printable paper bunting works well taped against a wall, window or door.

IN GOOD COMPANY PRINTABLES The Spring Meadow Collection - Swallowtail Bunting

MATERIALS Printer with coloured ink 160gsm or thicker white A4 Paper Scissors Wooden Pegs (or a hole punch) FLYING TIGER String/Twine/Ribbon Prestik/Painter’s Tape (to fasten to the wall) DIRECTIONS 1.

Print out the pages featuring the letters you need. Add in spacers to separate words.

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Cut out the letters.

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Punch holes in the top left and right hand corner. Thread through the twine.

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Or skip step 3. And simply peg on the letters to the twine/ribbon/string with wooden pegs.

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Fasten to the wall with Prestik or painter’s tape. * a good idea Print the bunting very small and use to make a miniature version to tie to two skewers to make a trendy cake topper.

* a quick good thing IN GOOD COMPANY GIFTS Rose Gold Floral Bunting Floral paper bunting for all your spring and summer parties.

The bunting measures 3.5m with 27 flags and features four designs.

7chf Rose Gold Flower Bunting A whimsical rose gold cut-out floral garland that shimmers and shines in the sunlight.

Each pack contains 1 x 3m flower garland with 18 flowers and leaves, 6cm (H).

5chf White Fabric Pennant Bunting Simple yet stunning white fabric bunting, perfect for any occasion.

Each pack contains 1 x 5m bunting with 19 white flags. Flags measure: 13cm (W) x 15cm (H)

DECORATIONS

floral paper wreath* Welcome Spring into your home with a budding floral wreath made from paper.

IN GOOD COMPANY PRINTABLES The Spring Meadow Collection - Paper Flowers Patterned Sheets MATERIALS Printer with coloured ink 160gsm or thicker white A4 Paper Scissors Paper Glue Stick Painter’s Tape/Removable Double-sided Tape (to fasten finished product to the door) DIRECTIONS 1.

Print out both of the floral patterned sheets.

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Cut out the flowers.

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Using a side plate in the centre as a guide, arrange the cut out flowers around the edges, overlapping the edges of each flower.

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Paste the edges of flowers together.

5.

Using tape, stick to your door, wall or window for a decorative touch. * a good idea Instead of paper flowers, use real flowers: fresh or pressed. For fresh flowers it is recommended you use a florist’s “oasis” foam ring or cardboard for support. To fasten flowers; use florist wire, tape or pins. * a quick good thing IN GOOD COMPANY GIFTS Pink Flower Foliage Spring Wreath A beautiful wreath for your front door or entrance to create an inviting welcome for your guests.

1 artificial foliage wreath,45cm in diameter.

28chf

DECORATIONS

floral chandelier* Spruce up your room with a flower chandelier made from green foliage and flowers.

IN GOOD COMPANY PRINTABLES The Spring Meadow Collection - Paper Flowers Patterned Sheets

MATERIALS Printer with coloured ink 160gsm or thicker A4 white Paper Scissors Paper Glue Stick Wooden Embroidery Hoop SOSTRENE GRENE/FLYING TIGER Coloured Ribbon 5/10mm or String Painters tape/Removable double-sided Tape (to fasten finished product to the ceiling) DIRECTIONS 1.

Print out both of the floral patterned sheets.

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Cut out the flowers.

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Peg or tape the flowers to a wooden sewing hoop to create a floral chandelier.

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Tie two ribbon ends at each quarter of the hoop, bring the ends together to hang over the table. * a good idea Instead of paper flowers, use real flowers; fresh or dried.

DECORATIONS

floral curtain* It's never been easier to create the perfect Spring setting in your home than with this stylish DIY garland decoration. Simply tape to a wall or drape across your mantlepiece for a stylish seasonal display.

IN GOOD COMPANY PRINTABLES The Spring Meadow Collection Paper Flowers Patterned Sheets MATERIALS Printer with coloured ink 160gsm or thicker A4 white Paper Scissors Paper Glue Stick Mini Wooden Pegs Painters tape/Removable double-sided tape (to fasten finished product to the wall) DIRECTIONS 1.

Print out both of the floral patterned sheets.

2.

Cut out the flowers.

3.

Peg or tape the flowers to string and hang either vertically to create floral curtain or backdrop or horizontally across the wall, a window or over the table. * a good idea Instead of paper flowers, use real flowers; fresh or dried. For the flowers; use wooden pegs, florist wire or string to fasten flower stems to the string.

* a quick good thing IN GOOD COMPANY GIFTS Pink Wisteria Floral Garland A whimsical finishing touch across a table, hung over a doorway, walls or wound around existing trees and foliage.

Each pack contains four vines.

The vines will naturally spread out when hung.

Each vine has 3 branches.

Measuring 1m (L) and 14cm (W).

18chf White Wisteria Floral Garland Gorgeous decorative white wisteria garlands.

Each pack contains four vines that each measure 1m (L) and 14cm (W).

Each vine has 3 branches.

The vines will naturally spread out when hung against your backdrop.

12chf

* a quick good thing IN GOOD COMPANY GIFTS Rose Gold Flower Garland A whimsical rose gold cut-out floral garland that shimmers and shines in the sunlight.

Each pack contains 1 x 3m (width) flower garland with 18 flowers and leaves, 6cm (H)

Tea Party Paper Bunting Hang this gorgeous afternoon tea party decoration from walls doorways or furniture for a fab party backdrop.

Bunting on 3m of twine with 6 teacup flags, 6 teapot flags and 6 x rose gold tassels.

Each teacup flag measues 12.5 x 13.5cm, each teapot flag measures 13.5 x 18cm.

FLOWERS

flowers in the grass Create a unique alternative to the traditional fabric or floral table runner, and line the table with a “runner of grass” and a few flower sprigs to create a real spring meadow.

MATERIALS Wooden Box/Tray Wheatgrass/Catgrass 12 Paper Straws 12 Fresh Flowers Scissors Pencil DIRECTIONS 1.

Fill the wooden boxes or trays with wheat grass as the foundation for your runner.

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Cut straws to the same height as the grass.

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Place your fresh flowers inside the straws and use a pencil to create a hole in the soil.

4.

Artfully fill the wheatgrass boxes with your flowers.

MIGROS DO IT AND GARDEN Wooden Box Wheatgrass/Catgrass Fresh Flowers IN GOOD COMPANY GIFTS Paper Straws * a good idea This arrangement using whetgrass works well for making smoothies at a later stage or use catgrass if you are a cat owner!

FLOWERS

flowers in the field Create a long lasting floral arrangement that also doubles as candlelight to decorate yorur dining room table centre all season long.

MATERIALS Glass vases 1 x Large and 1 x Medium Dried/faux Flowers Dried/faux Grass Scissors Stones/Sand Pillar Candle Ribbon (optional) DIRECTIONS 1.

Place the medium size vase inside the large one. Trim grass, flowers and foliage 1cm shorter than the height of the medium vase.

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Insert sprigs between the two vases: first add the grass and then alternate between foliage and flower.

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Place large pillar candle in the centre of the medium vase and hold in place with sand/pebbles.

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Tie ribbon around the base of the vase, approximately 5 cm from the base, fasten with a bow.

MIGROS DO IT AND GARDEN Glass Vases Trio DEPOT ONLINE Faux Grass Bundle Faux Flowers White Sand Pillar Candle IN GOOD COMPANY GIFTS Ribbon

FLOWERS

vase > candlestick > egg cup > votive Transform a table, mantlepiece, book shelf or window sill with just a few of these glass vessels from Talking Tables. The unique stylish glass vase can be used as a single stem vase or for either dinner candles and tea lights - simply flip over to reveal the alternative candle size. The vase can also be used as a decorative egg cup or create a dreamy atmosphere as the day fades into night by adding glowing candles overhead. Glass tealight holders wrapped with wire loops allows one you to hang the tealight from branches, nails and hooks. * a good idea Make a bigger impact by pairing with other glass bud vases and glass candlesticks in varying shapes, heights and colours.

IN GOOD COMPANY GIFTS TALKING TABLES Glass Candle Votives

Glass Bud Vases

Glass Swirl Vases 13cm/11cm/9cm

Glass Candlesticks 16chf each

PADDYWAX Twisted Candlesticks 10chf for 2

TABLE

vintage crockery Create a vintage dining tablescape with floral tableware and combine with white linen and gold details to create a beautiful and chic look.

IN GOOD COMPANY GIFTS &klevering Vintage Floral Porcelain Plates This set consists of six different prints.

20.5cm in diameter 10chf each &klevering Vintage Floral Coasters These coasters are made of cork and finished with a colourful floral print on top and they will protect every table against stains. This set consists of six different prints.

10chf &klevering Daisy Tea Cutlery Tea forks and teaspoons in gold.

Sold in sets of two, gift boxed.

16chf

* a quick good thing For a casual event or picnic, opt for an all-paper collection.

IN GOOD COMPANY GIFTS GINGER RAY Floral Tea Cup-shaped Paper Tea Cups Pack contains 8 Paper Tea cups with a base to attach.

Each cup measures 10cm W x 9.5cm H. 5chf GINGER RAY Floral Paper Straws with Flags These floral paper strawas are great for any occasion - the cute foliage print makes these perfect as gorgeous birthday party or tea party straws.

Pack Contains 20 Straws.

Each Straw measures 19.6cm H 7cm W flag attached at the top 5chf GINGER RAY Floral Paper Plates These floral paper plates have a delicate foliage adds a floral touch to your celebrations Pack Contains 8 Plates that measure 21.5cm diameter 6chf GINGER RAY Pink and White Floral Table Confetti Simply stunning, this petal confetti is perfect for throwing over table.

4chf

NAPKIN FOLD

lotus flower A classic napkin fold to add a botanical touch and use all season long!

MATERIALS Napkin: linen or paper DIRECTIONS 1. Fold a corner of the square napkin to the centre.

2. Fold the rest of the other three corners to the centre.

3. Flip the napkins. Because of how large a dinner napkin can be and how easily it can unfold, pinch the ends of the corners in the centre of the napkin. This is to prevent the sides from coming undone when the napkin is flipped over.

4. Now repeat the first step: Fold in one of the napkin's corners to the center of the napkin, and fold in the rest of the corners to the centre of the napkin.

5. Feel underneath any of the corners, you will feel a flap. You must pull that flap, so that the corner of the flap is facing you. Then turn up the edges of the petal and pull up the "flower" part of the napkin, to make it stand out.

6. Repeat this on all the corners.

A QUICK TABLESETTING GUIDE

HM HOME Floral Linen Tablecloth Cotton fabric with floral print on the top.

140 x 180cm = 19.95chf Table Runner 45 x 150cm = 12.95chf Linen Napkins 45 x 45cm Pack of 2 = 7.95chf Floral Napkin Rings Metal napkin rings with a decoration.

12.95chf for 2 IN GOOD COMPANY GIFTS GINGER RAY Floral Cocktail Napkins 5chf for 16 GINGER RAY Rose Gold Meadow Napkins STEWO Meadow Napkins STEWO Daisy Napkins GINGER RAY Rose Gold Meadow Napkins 5chf for 20 CAVALLINI Wildflower Linen Napkins 24chf for 4

PLACE CARDS

take a seat* Our printable tented placecards are an easy way to decorate your table and help guests know where to sit.

IN GOOD COMPANY PRINTABLES The Spring Meadow Collection - Paper Place Cards Sheet

MATERIALS Printer with coloured ink 160gsm or thicker white A4 Paper Scissors DIRECTIONS 1.

Print out the place cards sheet.

2.

Cut out along the lines.

3.

Score along the middle fold.

4.

Write in the guest’s name. * a good idea The place cards can also be used as tags to decorate party favours or use them as cellophane bag toppers.

DRINKS

floral bottle wrappers* IN GOOD COMPANY PRINTABLES The Spring Meadow Collection - Paper Floral Bottle Wrappers Sheet

MATERIALS Printer with coloured ink 160gsm or thicker white A4 Paper Scissors Paper Glue Stick Twine/Ribbon (optional) DIRECTIONS 1.

Print out the floral bottle wrapper sheets.

2.

Cut out the flower banners along the dotted lines.

3.

Wrap the banner around the glass bottle or glass (in this case leave at least 2cm from the top rim of the glass so as to leave space for the lips of the drinker).

4.

Paste the edges together.

5.

Tie ribbon or twine around for a decorative touch * a good idea To brighten up bottles or cover the labels of juice or tonics; wrap doilies around the glass and tie with ribbon or twine.

DRINKS

petal ice cubes Rose petal ice cubes are a lovely addition to any clear or light-coloured drink. Put them in drinking water or a cocktail!

MATERIALS Ice cube tray Water Edible flowers (pesticide-free) DIRECTIONS 1.

Pour enough water into an ice tray to fill it one-third of the way. Freeze.

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Place petals or whole roses on top of the ice. Add enough water to fill the tray two-thirds of the way and freeze again.

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At this point, the petals or flowers will be stuck in the ice and unable to float to the top of the cube. It is safe to fill the tray the rest of the way with water and freeze.

Tip: When you use tap water to make the ice, you may end up with tiny air bubbles. If you crave perfect crystal-clear cubes, use distilled water or boil and cool tap water before freezing. * a good idea Instead of just petal ice cubes, add petals to your homemade ice lollies too! * a quick good thing IN GOOD COMPANY GIFTS HARD NECTAR Floral Lollipop Drink Stirrers - Elderflower Champagne infusion with vibrant viola flowers lollipops - Lemon Thyme lollipops 5chf each

FOOD

edible flowers Using fresh flowers is one of the easiest ways to add charm to desserts, cocktails, and salads! This guide and charming edible flower chart will help you choose the right flowers to use.

MANOR/GLOBUS Picked Edible Flowers MIGROS DO IT AND GARDEN Potted Plants: Pansies/Violas Nasturtiums Lavender

FOOD

food picks Party circles are always in our Printable Party Collections because ethey are so useful to decorate all sorts of things. Here we attached them to mini bamboo skewers to make food picks to decorate your party food platters.

IN GOOD COMPANY PRINTABLES The Spring Meadow Collection - Paper Party Circles Sheet

MATERIALS Printer with coloured ink 160gsm or thicker white A4 Paper Scissors Sticky Tape Bamboo Skewers MIGROS Twine/Ribbon (optional) DIRECTIONS 1.

Print out the party circle sheet.

2.

Cut out along the circle lines.

3.

Stick with the tape the circles to bamboo skewers.

4.

Tie ribbon or twine around for a decorative touch.

* a good idea Use party circles to decorate cupcakes and cakes.

Use as a “seal” for an envelope.

Tie to folded or rolled napkins.

Decorate party favour bags or use as gift tags.

Print extra large and stick to wooden dowel sticks to make large “lollipop” shaped lawn picks. * a quick good idea IN GOOD COMPANY GIFTS Floral Food Picks These cute floral food picks are the cherry on top of your party snacks.

12 Food Picks in 3 different designs: 4 x Eat Me 4 x Yum Yum 4 x Take One Each pick measures 7cm W x 11cm H (with stick)

FOOD

floral focaccia If you have not tried your hand at making bread, this Italian-style classic is a great place to start. Master the base, then turn it into edible art with a floral design made from edible flowers and vegetables.

INGREDIENTS 1 1/4 cups (310ml) warm Water 1 teaspoon Castor Sugar 2 teaspoon (1 sachet/7g) dried Yeast 3 cups (450g) plain Flour 1 teaspoon Salt 1/3 cup (80ml) extra virgin Olive Oil 2 Spring Onions, ends trimmed 1/2 Red Onion, thinly sliced 200g mixed Cherry Tomatoes, halved Chives, to decorate METHOD 1.

Combine water, sugar and yeast in a jug. Set aside for 5 minutes or until mixture is frothy.

2.

Combine flour and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the centre. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil and stir until mixture comes together.

3.

Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 10 minutes or until the dough is smooth and elastic.

Place in a large oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Place in a warm, draught-free place for 1 hour or until dough doubles in size.

4.

Preheat oven to 200°C. Punch down the dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Knead until smooth.

Grease a 25cm x 35cm baking tray. Use a rolling pin to roll out the dough to a 25cm x 35cm rectangle.

Transfer to the prepared tray. Use the end of a wooden spoon to make ‘dimples’ all over the surface of the dough.

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Decorate with spring onion, red onion, tomato and chives to make flowers and stems. Brush with olive oil. Season with sea salt flakes. Set aside in a warm place for 15 minutes to rise slightly.

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Bake for 10 minutes. Reduce oven to 180°C. Bake for 20 minutes or until focaccia is light golden and cooked through. Cool slightly.

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Serve warm or at room temperature.

FOOD

rainbow rolls Take your cheese spread to the next level by decorating the rolls with pressed petals.

INGREDIENTS For the rolls: 280g goat cheese For the decoration: (feel free to mix and match your favorite vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers) Rainbow carrots Rainbow radish Cucumber Black pepper Dill Chives Thyme Edible flowers SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT Mandoline METHOD 1.

Mash the cheese with a fork into a homogeneous mix then form rolls with your hands. Put the rolls in the fridge for at least 10 minutes.

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In the meantime, thinly slice your veggies. (Use a mandoline to get really thin slices however you can also use a vegetable peeler or simply be really careful with a knife). Slice them as thin as possible, so it is easy for each piece to wrap around the cheese roll.

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Ready to assemble: on a piece of cling film, arrange some herbs, a slice or two of the vegetables, and some flowers.

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Put the cheese roll on top and carefully wrap the cling film around it so that all the ingredients get stuck around the cheese.

5.

Put the rolls back in the fridge. 20 minutes should suffice however a few hours is ideal. Then you can unwrap the cling film - the vegetables and the herbs should be stuck around each roll.

6.

Serve as an appetiser or as part of a party spread cheese board.

CAKES

sugar coated petals Use these candied flowers to embellish cupcakes, sugar cookies, donuts or even pancakes: make pancakes as normal but after about 1 minute in the pan, sprinkle with petals.

INGREDIENTS 1 large Egg white 1 teaspoon Water Pesticide-free Edible flowers, such as pansies and violas, stems removed (up to 75) Superfine sugar, for sprinkling Tweezers Small Paint Brush Baking Parchment DIRECTIONS 1. Whisk egg white with water in a small bowl.

2. Working with 1 flower at a time and holding it with tweezers, brush egg wash over entire surface of flower using a small paintbrush.

3. Sprinkle with sugar.

4. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment to crisp flowers.

5. Let stand at room temperature overnight.

6. Sugared flowers can be stored in single layers in airtight containers at room temperature for up to 3 months. * a good idea Instead of decorating with just the petals or flower head, rather cut flowers with the stem intact and send the whole sprig into the cupcake,. This looks especially pretty when the cupcakes are served inside miniature terracotta pots.

FUN

NOTE: PREP TIME 2-3 WEEKS

flower pressing Press a flower and preserve a memory in time. Turn flowers and leaves into keepsakes for framing or decorations to use on cards, letters or pieces of paper as artwork. A lovely way to preserve flowers from a special occasion or memorable day out.

MATERIALS Picked Flowers Flower Press (or heavy books) Sheets of Card and Paper for pressing DIRECTIONS 1. To assemble this flower press, feed the screws through the pre-made holes on the unprinted wooden panel.

2. Layer a sheet of card, then a sheet of pressing paper and carefully top with your chosen flower.

3. Place another piece of paper on top, followed by more card and repeat the layers to press multiple flowers at once.

4. Finally add the remaining printed wooden panel and use the washers and wingnuts to tighten securely.

5. Leave your flowers in the press for 2-3 weeks, then carefully unlayer to reveal your delicate creations. * a good idea Press edible flowers and use these to decorate the side of a vanilla butter cream cake.

* a quick good thing IN GOOD COMPANY GIFTS SPRING CRAFT KITS Polymer Clay Jewellery Make Daisy Earrings or Napkin Rings Carve Your Own Stamps Make stamps and then use to decorate invitations, placemats, thank you cards.

Make a Handmade Banner Make a HELLO SPRNG sign for your front door.

26CHF each Brush Lettering Make fancy Invitations, Placecards or Signs Knit Your Own Planter Kit 16 CHF

FAVOURS

spring meadow bag* Brighten up a plain gift bag with our Spring meadow bag wrapper!

IN GOOD COMPANY PRINTABLES The Spring Meadow Collection - Spring Meadow Bag Wrapper - Spring Meadow Butterfly Cut Outs

MATERIALS Printer with coloured ink 160gsm or thicker white A4 Paper Scissors Sticky Tape Green or White Paper or Gift Bag Twine/Ribbon (optional) DIRECTIONS 1.

Print out the Spring Meadow Bag Wrapper sheet.

2.

Cut out along the edges.

3.

Wrap round the bottom of a paper or gift bag. Tape the two ends together.

4.

Fill the bag with sweet treats.

5.

Tape closed and top with a butterfly and/or favour tag on top.

FAVOURS

thanks a bunch tags* Print the printable favour tags, and with a little bit of ribbon, leftover floral decorations like the potted plants or flowers from the vases can be given to guests on their way out.

IN GOOD COMPANY PRINTABLES The Spring Meadow Collection - Spring Meadow Favour Tags

GIFT IDEAS IN GOOD COMPANY GIFTS MOTIF MINTS Mint Tins NEIGHBORGOODS Tea Towels 42chf for 3 Dish Cloths POWDERHOUND Spring Meadow Mug 20chf CAVALLINI & CO. Vintage Posters 50chf each Greeting Cards 4chf Linen Napkins 24chf for 4 Large Notebook Puzzle 20chf Bookplates Tote Bag Toiletry Bag Apron