Translucent paper
White or cream-colored paper
Coffee grounds
Thumb tacks
Small cork squares

Drinking glass or empty tin can
Computer and printer

1. Mix coffee grounds and water together to create a dipping paint for the coffee-stained paper. Dip your glass in the paste, then on the paper to create the pattern of your choice – we've chosen a chain-link effect, that overlaps a bit.
2. Let dry and brush any excess grounds off the paper.
3. Choose a scripted font to give the menu an elegant touch. Print out your dinner menu on the translucent paper.
4. Tear the edges of the translucent paper and the coffee-stained paper. Place the translucent paper with menu printed on top of the coffee-stained paper.
5. Attach to small cork squares with thumb tacks.

Large cork squares
Various shelled nuts
Assorted, large cylindrical vases

1. Find cheap, shelled nuts at your local grocery store.
2. Fill vases with assorted nuts.
3. Place large cork squares along your dinner table as a runner and create a centerpiece with the nut-filled vases!

If you're running low on nuts, or trying to cut costs, place a block of Styrofoam or other filler (smaller than the vase) in the bottom middle of the vase – you'll still see the outside layer of nuts, and use half as many!