15-Minute DIY Centerpieces
Floral Pop
You’ll be thankful that the bubble wrap (from Aunt Bertha's Christmas gift) never made it to the recycling bin. Sheets of bubble dots can turn a few glass vases into delightful decorative pieces for the tabletop. Get the how-tos.
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Metallic Makeover
A bunch of pink peonies and a few leftover coffee canisters can transform a tablescape. Here's proof that a shot of gold (or silver or bronze) can turn everyday items into magical decor. Get the how-tos.
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Floating Filler
Even though balloons look oh-so-festive floating around a party scene, what would happen if they lost their helium? Just. This. Once. Filling empty glass vases with mini balloons will be a natural pick-me-up for a plain party table. Get the how-tos.
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Rings Around the Posies
When you’re down to the wire, you’ll be amazed by the treasures stashed in the junk drawer. Think it's a stretch? Think again. Rubber bands can take empty containers to new whimsical heights with some strategic positioning. Get the how-tos.
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Floral Pop: Supplies
What You Need:
Bubble wrap
Paintbrush
Acrylic paint
Paper
Tape
Vases
Flowers
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How To: Floral Pop
- Place a piece of newspaper or scrap paper on a dry, flat surface.
- Using paintbrush, coat the entire piece of bubble wrap with paint, leaving only the edges untouched.
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How To: Floral Pop Cont.
- Place a sheet of paper on a clean piece of newspaper. Picking up the bubble wrap by the edges, lay it on top of the plain paper. Press gently and then slowly peel away.
- Set paper aside to dry.
- Wrap freshly pressed paper around vases. Secure with double-sided tape or glu dots.
- Fill with water and flowers for the finishing touch.
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Metallic Makeover: Supplies
What You Need:
Empty coffee canisters
Metallic spray paint (gold, silver, or bronze)
Newspaper
Flowers
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How To: Metallic Makeover
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Floating Filler: Supplies
What You Need:
Mini balloons
Balloon pump
Vase (or several clear, empty vessels)
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How To: Floating Filler
- Place the vase (or vases) next to you so you can see how many balloons it will take to fill each vessel.
- Using the pump, blow up the balloons. When they're filled, place them in the vase.
- When you feel like each vessel is properly filled, your arrangement is complete.
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Rings Around the Posies: Supplies
What You Need:
Vases in assorted sizes
Rubber bands
Flowers
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How To: Rings Around the Posies
- This arrangement is all about strategic placement. Have fun mixing, matching, and overlapping bands until you’ve landed on a look you adore. (There’s no rhyme or reason, so don’t get frustrated.)
- Fill with water and pop in flowers.