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" Instead of springing for a central floral arrangement, try adding a bloom or two to your guests&amp;#039; plates. DIY this sweet\u2014and cheap!\u2014place setting in less than 5 minutes.  Photo by Jessica Leigh Hester  You&amp;#039;ll Need:  - Small terra cotta pot (about $0.50 at hobby shops or garden stores) - 2 colors of craft paint (I like the Americana line, which is designed to stand up outdoors) - Foam brushes  - Delicate silk flowers  - Twine (optional)  Make It:  1. Apply 2-3 coats of white paint to the outside of the pot, allowing each coat to dry before adding another.  2. Paint the inside of the pot a cheerful, constrasting color. (This is Martha Stewart Multi-Surface Acrylic Craft Paint in Blue Sky, with the satin finish) Let dry. 3. Tie a twine bow around the pot, if desired. 4. Snip some silk flowers, like this faux ranunculus, and arrange blooms inside the pot.  Your petite pot will look adorable perched on a sunny plate, and guests will be psyched to tote &amp;#039;em home as favors.  Tell us: What&amp;#039;s your favorite way to use fake flowers?   ---   PLUS:  See more sweet and simple entertaining tips \u00BBCheap DIY Floral Centerpiece \u00BBSpring Flower Craft Ideas \u00BB Creative DIY Wedding Centerpieces \u00BB "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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