A Spring Table Inspired By Botanical Prints

After letting the Slick Stick dry I applied two coats of the silk mineral paint in White Cap.

I wanted a “frame” for my botanical print on the center of the charger plate so I chose to use the basket weave stencil on the rim. I left the rim the natural wood color and used the basket weave stencil and umber paint on top.

Stenciling The Charger

Basket Weave Stencil

The stencil will need to be used on half your plate and then moved to the other half.

Tools To Use Basket Weave Stencil

I used a small paint brush to fill in the squares (rectangles) of the stencil. You can also use a round foam brush to dab the paint in the stencil.

Fixing Mistakes When You Stencil

If your paint does bleed under the stencil or your dog walks across your project you can clean up excess paint while its wet easily. Use a cotton swab dipped in a little water to wipe away the mistake.

A Botanical Transfer For Your Charger

Now for the botanical part of the botanical Spring table!! I used Dixie Belle’s Vintage Floral Transfer which has these lovely flowers with identification. It also has colorful flowers and a black and white set as well.

I cut out two of the flowers with identifying names for each charger. If you’re doing this project and you’re using two flowers per charger as well you can make seven chargers! I cut out the individual flowers, leaving the backing paper on (so they don’t stick anywhere I don’t want them too!).

Remove the backing paper from your transfer and press on to your plate. Use the enclosed wooden stick to rub the flower onto the plate until it releases.

After finishing all of the transfers I gave the charger plates a coat of Satin Clear Coat to protect them.

A Spring Place Setting Inspired By Botanical Prints

Each place setting is different and this creates conversation! A vintage seed packet holds a specimen label that acts as a place card. What is your favorite flower, what are you planting this year, do you know your birth flower are all discussions started with a printable seed packet at each setting!

I placed clear glass plates from the Dollar Store (I guess now its dollar-twenty five store) on the chargers.

A Spring Centerpiece Inspired by Botanicals

Vintage science décor, flowers, and items from nature came together to create this Spring centerpiece. I reused the bottles and box from the Hugs, Kisses & Hot Cocoa bar that I repurposed. Now the bottles hold greenery for this botanical table. I found two science beakers at the thrift store and added books, a nest and eggs, two old drawers and some moss rocks.

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From Twigs & Fluff, Our Shop - Get the vintage seed packets, how does your garden grow vintage inspired flash cards and the specimen labels