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    Home » Farmhouse Decor » How To Upcycle A Floral Centerpiece After The Flowers Die

    How To Upcycle A Floral Centerpiece After The Flowers Die

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    You can upcycle a floral centerpiece once the flowers die. Use the container and any greenery or pieces that are still usable to make a new flower arrangement.

    Hey Guys, it's Thrift Store Decor Day and for my project I upcycled a centerpiece. In fact I took parts and pieces of the floral centerpiece and made two new flower arrangements. One of my sweet neighbors brought over the centerpiece made with fresh flowers a few weeks ago. I always take them goodies when I do any baking or candy making and I guess that was there way of thanking me. So sweet.

    how to upcycle a floral centerpiece after the flowers die (4)

    The centerpiece was pretty but of course the flowers died. The arrangement was in a wood box and there was no reason to throw it away. I used Magnolia leaves from another neighbors yard (don't tell them) and a candle to make the pretty arrangement in the photo above.

    floral centerpiece to upcycle because the flowers are dead

    I didn't get a photo of the floral Christmas centerpiece when it was nice and fresh. This photo shows how the flowers looked on the day I made the new centerpieces.

    deconstruct a floral centerpiece

    I removed all of the dead flowers and the candle holders from the wood box.

    wood container for a table centerpiece (2)

    Then I took out the greenery that was still nice and fresh and put it aside to make flower arrangement number two.

    Magnolia tree branch with Magnolia leaves for table centerpiece

    I broke a couple of small branches from my neighbor's Magnolia tree when I was taking my daily walk. Several of my neighbors have Magnolia trees in their yards and the trees are so pretty. I love how they stay green all year round.

    candles for centerpiece

    I went through my candle stash and pulled the ones I thought might work for the centerpieces. I always try to work with what I have. The two centerpieces I made didn't cost anything. I already had the stuff on hand.

    how to recycle a centerpiece with magnolia leaves

    First I set the green candle in the middle of the box on top of the Styrofoam. I didn't glue it down. The centerpiece is for me and I'm not worried about it falling apart. Plus I very seldom burn candles. They make me nervous. I usually use LED candles. Next I broke the magnolia branches into pieces leaving several leaves on each piece. I didn't want to have to work with the individual leaves. Then I stuck the branches into the Styrofoam until I was happy with the look.

    I originally planned to leave the centerpiece as it is now with just the leaves and the candle. I took several pictures for the blog post and after looking at them decided the flower arrangement needed more work.

    how to make a table centerpiece

    I went out to the workshop and found the glittery white flower stems. I clipped a few branches off and stuck them in amongst the magnolia leaves.

    how to upcycle a floral centerpiece after the flowers die

    Then I made a bow using the same orangish/gold ribbon I used on my flannel wrapped Fall wreath. I bought a bow maker a few weeks ago but I haven't learned how to use it. I know, but I hate learning new things. My aunt was very good at design and crafts and decorating and she taught me how to make bows many years ago. So, I winged it on this one.

    how to make a beautiful floral centerpiece for the dining room table using magnolia leaves (2)

    I'm glad I added the white stems and the bow. They made a big difference in the overall look. This photo shows the wood box sitting on a mirrored tray on the dining table. Now I still had all the pretty greenery from the original flower centerpiece so let's go make another centerpiece.

     

    how to recycle a floral centerpiece (2)

    The JTS bought the pretty white teapot at an auction. He got it in a large box of white dishes. I decided I needed the pot for myself.

    how to make a centerpiece (2)

    I cut a piece of Styrofoam and put it in the pot. Then I decided on the red candle for this arrangement. Again I didn't glue anything down. I'm so bad.

    how to make a flower arrangement

    I begin by sticking the cedar greenery and the pinecones from the original arrangement into the Styrofoam spacing them out for a balanced look.

    teapot flower centerpiece
    Then I just used the rest of the leaf greenery stems to fill in around the candle. That's it! Which new centerpiece do you like the best? I have to say the one in the wood box with the magnolia leaves is my favorite.

    How to upcycle a floral centerpiece

    How to upcycle a floral centerpiece.

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    As always thanks for being here, Kathy

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    Comments

    1. TRUDY CRANFORD

      October 13, 2022 at 11:42 am

      i absolutely love your ideas, your talent, your creativeness. i never would have thought to use a T-pot! beautiful! i love the green candle with the bow! That is great. i noticed that the candle is beady-like. Did you do that? i've tried gluing Epsom salt to a candle; it kept falling off every time i touched it. wonder what would stop that? i have magnolia trees, cedar trees and pine trees on my property. thanks for the ideas to use them!

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    2. Kristin salazar

      January 12, 2022 at 1:34 pm

      I love how it turned out and the gold bow really makes it pop!!!

      Reply
    3. Christy @ Our Southern Home

      January 12, 2022 at 10:31 am

      Kathy,
      Both are beautiful, but I love the green one as well the best. Green is my favorite color. I think your winging it with the bow is fabulous! I used to have a bow maker but gave it away. I just wing it as well.

      Reply
    4. gail

      January 12, 2022 at 9:11 am

      You're really good at this Kathy, me, not so much! 🙂

      Although I love both of them, the wooden box is my favorite. However, I want to see that teapot in a nice spring floral......

      pinned!

      gail

      Reply
    5. Sue at Blu

      January 12, 2022 at 7:49 am

      I’m a sucker for a teapot….that’s my favorite. I agree that JTS sounds much better than Mr. Petticoat Junction…so funny. And sounds industrial and manly. And, my sister, I help myself to my neighbor’s magnolia leaves regularly! I warned them I might be grabbing some from time to time. Love my neighbors!

      Reply
    6. Cindy Rust

      January 12, 2022 at 7:36 am

      Great makeover and it was a two for one! Awesome Kathy! I would say my fave is the wood box too. I bet it was fun grabbing those magnolia leaves from your neighbor ? Pinned!

      Reply
    7. Carlene @ Organized Clutter

      January 12, 2022 at 6:25 am

      Both centerpieces are great but I really like the teapot one!

      Reply

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