DIY Silk Flower Arrangement Centerpiece (Saved Me $100 Bucks!)

For the past 6 years, I’ve been staring at my table thinking, ‘Dang. I need a centerpiece.’ So, for 6 years I’ve been keeping my eyes open for something I loved…and then last Friday, I found it. An awesome floral arrangement, in MY colors, perfect for my table, at Pier 1. I grab the price tag, thinking maybe um…$59 bucks?? Oh, no. Try $179! Holy cow, I had no idea arrangements were that pricey. I must be so out of it. Anyway, I teetered back and forth, trying to decide if it was worth the chance of getting in big husband-trouble…and, I decided NOT. La, la, la…the next day I’m at Jo-Ann Fabrics picking up some pleather to reupholster the seats on my kitchen stools. (My lovely kids cut them up with scissors.) Right when I walk in, I see flowers and I think…’Freak. I haven’t done a craft in years. Can I pull this off?’ A wave of ambition came over me and I started loading up on greenery and flowers, oh and found a small pot, and those blocks of green stuff that you stab flowers in.

I have absolutely no idea if I did this the ‘correct’ way, but all I know is I threw it together in 30 minutes and might like it just as much, if not more, than the arrangement at Pier 1.

All I did was cut the green foam stuff (do you like that terminology?) up and jammed it down tight into my pot.

I placed my flowers out on the table in the way I though I would like them in the pot, then I started stuffing! So easy, and may I say…pretty fun.

I tried to find flowers and greenery of different shapes, sizes, and textures, to add a little visual interest. I started in the middle with what I wanted to be the tallest, and just worked my way down. Unless I’m delusional, I think it turned out pretty good! And, the best part…rather than paying $179, it cost me about $65 bucks. Next time, I’ll wait for silk flowers to go on sale, and save even more. I’m already anxious to make another one…maybe for a gift?

P.S. Have you linked up YOUR great idea at the Saturday link party!?! Hurry over there, today’s the last day…until next Saturday.

Oh, AND…if you haven’t started following my newest Pinterest board, you must. Top 10 Bloggers to Follow ~ see you there!
Photobucket

Bio
Twitter
Facebook
Google+
Latest Posts
Pinterest

Mariel

Owner & Author at Or so she says...

Mariel (mahr-eeee-elle) is a mother to six, wife to one. Loves homeschooling, golfing, cupcakes, traveling, cuddling, non-fiction books, gardening, James Taylor, family time, and a sexy wedge. This is her blog. Enjoy!