I got my new Martha in the mail this weekend. One idea I thought was cute was this paper plate idea. It might be a pain if you were doing a lot but it adds some personality to a basic paper plate. The instructions from the magazine: First, cut around the circumference of a plate with scallop scissors. Then use a variety of punches to make a pattern. (No need to measure — just fire away!) If you like, slip a colored plate underneath a white one (or try the reverse) to highlight the design.