Five Easy Floral Centerpieces

A year ago, I’d never thought about centerpieces in my life. But now, in the midst of planning an August wedding, I’ve got centerpieces on the brain. So I got some of them off the brain and on the table. The results are these simple, inexpensive, and crafty creations that can pep up a Memorial Day picnic or end-of-school celebration, add pizzazz to a dinner party, or prettify a bridal or baby shower.

Can It #1
Tools and materials:

• Aluminum can with wrapper removed
• Origami or other decorative paper, or fabric
• Ribbon or twine
• Double-sided tape or glue gun

Remove the label from the can and wrap it with the decorative paper or fabric, using double-sided tape or glue gun to fix in place. Tie ribbon or twine around the center in a bow. Fill with flowers.

Can It #2
Tools and materials:

• Soda can, food can with wrapper intact, tea tin, coffee tin … whatever
• Sharp scissors and/or can opener

Buy a can of soda, tea, coffee, or veggies with a design you like. Cut off the tops of the cans with tool-grade scissors or a can opener. For soda cans, snip vertically down a bit and carefully fold over the edges. Fill with water and your floral arrangement.

Float Me Some Dough
Tools and materials:

• Metal bread pan
• Wide ribbon (at least one inch wide; 1/2 should be plenty of length)
• Double-sided tape
• Scissors