DIY Project – Custom Centerpieces
Our next DIY project is all about chic, but approachable style. On a limited budget, this bride set out to make centerpieces that really stood out and looked both expensive and completely style savvy.
Materials
Clay Pots
Black & White Spray Paint (or whatever color you like)
Branches of varying size and height
Rocks
Cardboard Toilet Paper Rolls
Fabric cut to fit rolls
Hole Punch
Wire
Fabric Glue
Decorative Ornaments like feather boa, gems, beads, etc.
Silk Orchids or other Silk Flowers
Green Moss or other flowers
Instructions
1. Spray paint the bottom of a clay pot black, or whatever color you choose. Once dry paint the top portion a difference color.
2. Collect branches to put in your pots. I just cut branches from a tree in our yard and used one large branch per pot.
3. Fill the pot with rocks to help secure the tree branch.
4. Create the toilet paper ornaments.
a. Cut a swatch of fabric that will cover the toilet paper roll. Don’t worry about getting all the way to the top and bottom because your accessories will cover it.
b. Once you have the fabric on the roll, punch two small holes in the top of the roll, one on each side. Then thread wire or string thru the holes to create a way to hang it.
c. Glue beads to the bottom of the roll.
d. Glue a small boa to the top.
5. Gems
a. Collect gems with holes in the top to hang from your branches. I purchased my gems from Michael’s and then thread clear wire or string through them.
6. Glue orchids randomly on the branches.
7. Finally, fill the pot with flowers to cover the rocks.
so creative!
love it! would it be possible to get a clear photo of one whole centerpiece? thanks!
Hey Katie here is a link to my blog you can kind of see the centerpieces better. We did not get a very good shot of them, I was disapointed. http://bellcreation.blogspot.com/2008/08/handmade-decorations.html
LOVE!! What a great idea!! I'm so stealing this ;)
Toilet paper rolls covered in damask fabric! Brilliant! The whole look is chic! What an amazing centerpiece! Thanks for the idea!
Kudos to this bride!!! I am such a believer that you can have a super-fancy looking wedding without all of the cost as long as you and the groom can put a little "DIY" time in!
What if you added LED throwies http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Throwies/
inside of each? They'd be like little lanterns!
I absolutely love these centerpieces!! I was wondering what sized clay pots you used and how much fabric you ordered? You have really opened my eyes to the many possibilities!!! Beautiful job!
This Idea is amazing and looks like a ton of fun to do with your frinds!! I can't wait to do a couple to test out and add my own special touches!
Im aw struck..I know thats a bit dramatic but this is soo hottt!!
I absolutely love it! I have been struggling trying to find a deco w/a branch theme. My colors are B/W with touch of Red. Can you tell me what size of pots you used and how much fabric you ordered for both the toilet rolls/beads? Thank you.