Rustic Wedding Table Setting

DIY wedding ideas that have a unique twist are becoming harder and harder to find. But this Rustic Wedding Table Setting is an exception to the rule. As many brides, and mother-of-the-brides, know wedding table settings are key to setting the tone of the big event. This rustic wedding table setting will create a romantic, quaint setting for the night’s festivities. Burlap makes the perfect touch to any rustic wedding, and this design has plenty of it.
 

Materials:

• Martha Stewart Crafts ® Decoupage Multi-Surface Finish - Durable Gloss, 8oz
• Martha Stewart Crafts ® Decoupage Fabric-to-Fabric Finish - Matte, 8oz
• Martha Stewart Crafts ® Decoupage Paper Cut-outs - Butterflies and Ferns
• Martha Stewart Crafts ® Decoupage Lace Trims - Geometric Ivory
• Martha Stewart Crafts ® Decoupage Brush Set
• 1.5 yards burlap fabric
• desired surfaces for table setting
• plates
• glasses
• wax paper

Instructions:

Burlap Pockets

1. Cut 2 Burlap pieces 5 x 12”.
2. Fold in half and press to create fold.
3. Using the Multi-Surface Fabric-to-Fabric Durable Matte Finish, apply along the two edges of the burlap and press together to create a pocket. Let dry.
4. Using Fabric-to-Fabric Matte Finish, apply lace trim to top of pocket as shown, place wax paper inside top of pocket, so the pocket does not dry closed.
5. Cut a long section of burlap to desired size to create table runner. Working on wax paper, use the Fabric-to-Fabric Matte Finish to add lace trim to edges as shown. Let dry.

Glassware

1. Tape off the top of glasses and carafe about 1in from the top.
2. Apply paper cut out designs as shown using the Multi-Surface Durable Gloss Finish. Let dry.
3. Apply second coat covering entire surface to seal.
4. Apply fern and butterfly designs to square charger plate as shown.
5. Using the Multi-Surface Gloss Finish, apply a second coat to entire plate to seal. Let dry

Hint: Create a pearlized finish with Martha Stewart Crafts Multi-Surface Durable Opalescent finish in a green or purple tint!