You CAN Impress with Paper Goods

My instructions for this article were to put together a variety of place settings using the plethora of fun, funky, colorful, eye-popping paper goods available. I hope you have as much fun as I did choosing your Purim decor. Thank you to B and B Party Goods of Lakewood for all your assistance!

TIED IN A BOW

You will need:

• waffle cloth (from Stitch n Sew Center, Lakewood, NJ)
• light blue cardboard charger (from Amazing Savings)
• clear plate with silver rim (from Amazing Savings)
• napkin (from B and B Party Goods)
• ribbon
• macarons (from Bo & Bon)
• mini triangle plate

BLACK AND GOLD ELEGANCE

You will need:

• gold and white scrapbooking paper used as placemat (available in craft stores)
• plates, napkins, silverware, and candle holders (from B and B Party Goods)
• simchas Purim box (from Amazing Savings)

PRETTY IN PINK

You will need:

• tablecloth and runner (from Stitch n’ Sew Center)
• pink and black plastic plates (from B and B Party Goods)
• napkins as placemats (from B and B Party Goods)

CLOWNING AROUND

You will need:

• blue placemats on a roll (available in many colors from B and B Party Goods)
• napkins and plates (from B and B Party Goods)
• 4-inch clear tube
• colorful popcorn
• clown lollipop
• ribbon

To make the clown lolly:

1. Using a razor blade, form an x in the top of the tube cover.
2. Fill the tube with popcorn and stick the lollipop in. Tie a bow around the lollipop stick.

SWIRLY SILVER

You will need:

• tablecloth (from Stitch n’ Sew Center)
• silver cardboard charger and paper goods (from Amazing Savings)
• mini mask (available in many colors at B and B Party Goods)

Photography by Hudi Greenberger. Originally published in Mishpacha Magazine.

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Esther Ottensoser

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Esther O is the creative director and founder of Esther O Designs. Esther O. has been styling, designing and crafting for over fifteen years. She is a regular contributor to Mishpacha Magazine, The Jewish Press, and other publications and blogs. Esther O. has designed décor for high-end decorators, and done personal fashion styling for wedding parties and other occasions. Esther O. uses her signature flair to design and develop unique food presentation, crafts, one of a kind recipes, décor, and exclusive party favors. Esther O’s crafts and creations make every celebration and occasion memorable.

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