How to Make a Layered Holiday Centerpiece
Putting together a beautiful holiday centerpiece doesn't have to be difficult or break the bank. This one is made up of a few easy-to-find elements and can be made in as few as 15 minutes.
By:
Layla Palmer
Materials Needed:
- one large oval-shaped tray (larger than 14" at its widest point)
- one 14" grapevine wreath
- one pedestal-based candle holder and candle
- 1 cup faux berries
- 5 or 6 evergreen and pinecone holiday floral picks
- 2 or 3 faux flower stems
Position Wreath
Place a 14" round grapevine wreath in the center of an oversize metal tray.
Position Candleholder
Place a pedestal-based candleholder on the tray, in the center of the grapevine wreath.
Add Evergreen
Add several sprigs of faux evergreen and pinecones inside the wreath, around the base of the candleholder.
Add Candle
Place a candle inside the candleholder.
Add Berries
Place a cup of faux berries around the candle.
Add Faux Flowers
Randomly tuck a few faux flowers into the evergreen sprigs around the base of the candleholder.
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