Cheap DIY Centerpieces

A centerpiece will make a plain table look like a work of art and can be used not only for tables at wedding receptions and parties but also on your dining room table. There is no need to spend a large amount of money on table centerpieces since many beautiful ones can be made by hand at half the cost that you would pay buying them in a home store or from a florist. Follow some steps to make cheap DIY centerpieces.

Instructions

Illuminated Floral Centerpiece

1

Fill a large, clear bowl with water. Leave the water clear or add wo to three drops of food coloring if preferred to tint it.

2

Float a few candles in the bowl of water. Use small tea light candles or small candles in shapes to match any theme you desire.

3

Place flowers among the candles in the bowl. Use one type of flower or combine different blooms for more color.

4

Scatter flower petals sparingly on the table around the bowl. Light the candles before everyone is seated and enjoy.

Bread Basket Centerpiece

5

Choose a variety of different breads, such as rolls, bagels and bread sticks. The more variety of breads, the more interesting the centerpiece. Bakeries and stores often sell day-old bread at a discount.

6

Dry the bread for three days by laying it out in a warm, dry area that is safe from insects or other pests.

7

Spray the breads with a clear acrylic craft spray, being sure to cover the entire piece of bread, and set them aside for two to three hours to dry completely.

8

Unfold a napkin into a basket that is large enough to contain all of the bread pieces. Lay down the first layer of bread into the basket.

9

Arrange the remaining bread whatever way you prefer to plan out how you want the basket to look. Remove all but the bottom layer of bread. Replace the bread pieces one at a time, gluing each new piece to the piece under it with 527 cement.