Cheap & Chic Centerpiece

This week, I was asked to create a centerpiece for an upcoming  bridal shower.  The party needed to be done a budget, so my goal to was create a focal point that was high impact, yet cheap.  I automatically thought of pom poms.  However, I wanted to put a new twist on the whole idea.  Here's what I came up with:

What You'll Need To Create This Project:

Clay Pots:  $.89 & $1.29 - Walmart

Spray Paint:  $.97 - Walmart

Floral Foam: $3.99 (6 pack) - Michaels

Bamboo:  3.99  (sold in bundle) - Michaels

Spanish Moss:  $3.49 (large bag) - Pat Catan's/Michaels

White Cardstock:  $4.49 (70 sheets)  - Amazon/Walmart

Decorative Ribbon: $1.79 -  Walmart

Tissue Paper:  $1.00 (9 pack) - Walmart

Floral Wire, White:  $1.00 (small pack) - Walmart

Floral Leaves:  $1.00 - Dollar Tree

Glue Gun:  Under $5.00 - Walmart/Dollar Store

Extra Glue:  $3.59 (large pack) - Walmart

(Scissors optional)

If you break it down, the "estimated" total cost for this entire project is around $20.00.  And, if you already have some of these items on hand it's even cheaper, not to shabby!

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Tutorial

First, I created my pom poms (if your not sure how to create one, this video is a fantastic guide).  I made various shapes and sizes (my blue poms had pointed edges, while my fuchsia poms had round) for visual interest.

In between time I spray painted my clay pots, white (making pom poms is a very tedious task, sometimes you just need a break).  Once dry, I decided to distress my pots for more of a shabby chic feel.

Next, I attached my pom pom to a bamboo stick using super glue (if you open your pom slightly, you'll notice that the tissue creates pockets, the perfect place to house glue).   I also attached my hydrangea leaves at this time (these were left-overs from my various wreath projects).

I then cut my floral foam down to size (note, I only used one block for the entire project) and placed it in my clay pot. I add a little more glue inside for stability. I then inserted my pom pom "flower" creation.

Once my pom creation was in place, I thought it was lacking pizzazz.  So, I added ribbon to the clay pot along with a personalized tag (I know, it probably would of been easier to do this step in the begin, but this project was very spur of the moment so I was coming up with ideas as I went).

And, lastly I added the spanish moss!

Close-up on clay pot.  I like how the distressing gave it a blue-grey appearance.

The middle arrangement (featured above) was huge!  It was actually taller then my kitchen island, now that's making a statement (smiles)!  But after looking at it, I thought it was missing something, it seemed bare.  So I added a little more ribbon to complete the look. 

I made extra pom poms to place randomly on the table.

And, Viola the completed look!

I love the whimsical look of this tablescape!

What's great about this centerpiece is it's perfect for an occasion! And, it looks fantastic placed together or separate!

 I would love to do a sunflower themed party; yellow pom pom flowers and dangling brown ribbon would be darling!



Have any Pom Pom projects?  I would love to see them!

Thank you so much for visiting!

Warm Wishes,

Jodie

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