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Table for Two + DIY Potato Stamp Napkins

Table for twoDoes anyone else not really get too crazy about Valentine’s day?! The stuff they put out is super cute, but I don’t know what I necessarily love the whole idea of it. I don’t really like going out and getting all fancy to fight for a table at the cute restaurant downtown.  I don’t really understand the hype around it. That’s what made this idea come to life, plus I needed a good excuse for a fun DIY. So, today I bring you a table set for two and  DIY potato stamp napkins! 

I introduced you guys to Jose on my Instagram & you all loved him! So, I thought it would be fun to do this type of post with him. We’re setting the table, doing DIY potato stamp napkins and dancing in the living room! That’s my idea of the perfect Valentine’s day.

DIY Potato Stamp Napkins:

Poster board
Acrylic Paint
Potatos 
Knife
Brush
Linens

To begin, get your potatoes & knife. I just started carving away. The easiest thing I could figure to do was little hearts. They actually became hearts due to a failed attempt at arrows. We don’t want to talk about that.

Once you have your potatoes cut, lay out the linens on the poster board – the poster board will protect the surface from getting paint on it. 

Next, brush your potatoes with the paint and stamp away! I recommend have an idea of that you want the end product to look like. I just wanted to go straight into it! 

This paint can take up to 7 hours to dry, so let’s make that floral centerpiece!

Floral Centerpiece

I took a trip to Fresh Market and picked out the prettiest pink blooms I could find and layered them how I wanted them to look in the vases.

I have had this concrete block for forever, so I was excited to use it for my block of roses. 


SHOP THE POST:

Set the Table:

If you watched my Instagram stories, you saw that I went to my local antique shop and picked out 4 of the cutest candle stick holders, ever. 1 amethyst, 2 brass and 1 white one. I will also be re-purposing these through my home. 

Grab a glass for water and a glass for the bubbly! Your napkins should be dry now, too.

Table for two


SHOP THE POST:
Once you’ve got it together, pour a glass of bubbly and dance in the living room!


WHAT I’M WEARING
I would love to know, what are you plans for Valentine’s Day?! Do you celebrate? Or do you do something unconventional like this?!

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19 Comments

  • Julie

    This is very creative. What made you chose a potato to create this? The centerpiece is so pretty. LOVE the different size and style vases and stands. The plates have a pretty detail and color; really pretty.

    January 24, 2017 at 8:24 pm Reply
  • Julie Hood

    All of this is so so pretty!!! I love the dancing in the living room idea, and that tablescape + napkins are adorable!!!

    January 25, 2017 at 8:04 am Reply
  • Dani

    How gorgeous are these photos!! I am about to run out and buy some flowers right now. Love this post.

    January 25, 2017 at 8:39 am Reply
  • Belle

    Love the setup and your DIY turned out so cute! I adore your dress too!

    Belle | One Awesome Momma

    January 25, 2017 at 8:54 am Reply
  • Victoria

    goodness! that table is to die for! I love all the roses and the DIY touches. Beautiful work!
    victoria | http://www.thesoutherntrunk.com

    January 25, 2017 at 9:47 am Reply
  • Leah

    Adorable post, looks like you guys had so much fun! I love your flower arraignments and the sweet photo’s of you guys dancing!

    x- Leah
    http://www.ellemaebloom.com

    January 25, 2017 at 10:40 am Reply
  • Lianne

    I love a sounds project! The napkins are super cute and I really love all the flowers!
    Lianne | Makes, Bakes and Decor

    January 25, 2017 at 2:40 pm Reply
    • Lianne

      I love a diy project! I have no ideas why autocorrect changed it to sounds! 😂

      January 25, 2017 at 2:41 pm Reply
  • Tina

    I love how you decorated the table. It is romantic, but not too girly. Perfect for Valentine’s Day

    January 26, 2017 at 8:43 am Reply
  • Jill

    Oh my goodness!!! Where do I start!? Everything about this post is beautiful!!! Your photos are absolutely stunning! I love those napkins! Glad I foundyou and your blog! Have a great Thursday 🙂

    January 26, 2017 at 8:51 am Reply
  • Tal

    Super cute and meaningful! I agree and my husband and I stopped going out for Valentines day years ago. Over priced and not worth it. Now we cook at home and just chill. To us its just another day because every day should be Valentines Day 😉 <3

    January 26, 2017 at 9:16 am Reply
  • Chloe

    Seriously the BEST idea ever!!! I’m so going to do this!!
    http://beyondblessedblog.com/

    January 26, 2017 at 10:02 am Reply
  • Holly

    These are so adorable! I also love that they don’t look to complicated, haha. Also, gorgeous photos! xx

    http://theblondechiffon.com

    January 26, 2017 at 10:06 am Reply
  • Jenn Schmidt

    This is such a cute post! I love the way the table turned out!

    January 26, 2017 at 10:44 am Reply
  • Leighann

    So fun and I LOVE your dress! I remember doing potato stamps years and years ago, but forgot all about them until reading this!

    January 26, 2017 at 2:38 pm Reply
  • Jenna

    I have never thought about using a potato as a stamp?! Such a cool idea! You are absolutely amazing at arranging flowers too. This is such a great idea for Valentine’s day- we are more into low-key stuff here too!

    January 26, 2017 at 4:38 pm Reply
  • Amanda

    These photos are gorgeous. I had totally forgotten about potato printing. All of these ideas are so creative!

    January 26, 2017 at 9:31 pm Reply
  • ananda

    such a beautiful table setting and gorgeous photos! the potato stamps are so fun!

    January 26, 2017 at 10:46 pm Reply
  • Kate

    This whole post is just too cute!! Way to take a kid craft and make it into something for grown ups. How fun!

    x Kate
    http://www.thegoldsister.com

    January 27, 2017 at 1:23 am Reply
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