So what will be adorning my thanksgiving table this year (besides the food of course)? I've come up with these do-it-yourselfer, inexpensive, right on trend centerpieces. The big style ideas for the season are everything that's earthy, natural, and especially "environmentally conscientious".
Here's what all of you recycling, thrift store shopping, young and old hipsters will need:
glass bottles (recycle bin)
burlap or some other fibrous fabric (thrift store)
ribbon
shallow glass dish
pine cones
acorns
branches
driftwood
pebbles
screw eyes
dowel rods (pre-cut, prepackaged @Walmart)
paint
old paper
sewing machine
drill
hot glue gun
Burlap was pinned to size around glass bottles from the recycling bin. The burlap was sewn to fit, and any raw edges were tucked in or under the bottles and glued in place.
Pine cones and driftwood were drilled in the bottom and then dowel rods were twisted into the holes. Some pine cones and acorns were painted green, not at all necessary, but adds a pop of color. Acorns and mini pine cones were drilled using a small bit and screw eyes were added. These were then dropped onto the branches.The branches were from a scraggly tree that I trimmed in the backyard.
Pebbles were added to a shallow round dish and then you can add a small tea light later.
Add personal touches with special paper, fitting your colors and style. Be careful not to overdo the ribbon.
Now not everyone will have to get as involved with the entire method. The main point here is that there is no need to spend oodles of money on professionally arranged centerpieces when you may already have beauty to gather from your own backyard or home.
*If any of you are inspired to make a DIY centerpiece, don't hesitate to share in the comment section below and if you can post a pic. (not sure if you can) please do!
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