Lazy Sunday

Happy Sunday to you.  I'm having a lazy Sunday around here.  We just got back from Chicago and we were busy, busy, busy.  The hustle and bustle of the big city (in freezing conditions) can wear a person out.

So today is a day dedicated to laundry and making these great little magazine trees that Martha had on her site.

Aren't they beautiful?  And they look pretty easy to make. A little time consuming but easy.  Just fold the paper, spray paint them gold and add a little glitter.  I think I'll make one for a hostess gift for a dinner party coming up.

Find the full tutorial here on MarthaStewart.com

and make sure to join the fun at Meg's Mingle Monday

Origami Folded Cups

Original post-From Martha Stewart Living, July 2006

I saw these cups on MarthaStewart.com and had to share them with everyone.  They are such cute little cups for a party, I think they are worth the effort.  I could even see these done with themed paper. 

A few easy folds is all it takes to turn plain paper into cheery cups for servings of fresh fruit salad and more. Use sheets of glassine and parchment paper for moist food, like these balls of honeydew melon, cantaloupe, and watermelon. You could also serve assorted nuts, cookies, popcorn, and other treats in the colorful paper containers.

For each cup, start with one sheet each of glassine and parchment paper. Cut whichever sheet will form the inside of the cup to 9 1/2 inches square; cut the other to 10 inches square. Center the small sheet on top of the large sheet, and attach in center with a piece of double-sided tape.

Fold square in half to form a triangle.

Fold bottom-right corner to left side.

Fold bottom-left corner to right side.

Fold front top points over front of cup, then rear top points behind back. To complete, hold top of cup open with one hand, then gently press bottom seam up at the center with other hand.