Creating an Elegant Holiday Centerpiece in 3 Easy Steps
Yield: 1 Centerpiece
Cost: $10
Equipment
- scissors
Materials
- 1 Candle Floating Candle Beeswax burns longer, cleaner & smells nicer compared to other waxes.
- 1 Container Cocktail Glass or Bowl There are specialty containers for floating candles, but you can use something as simple as a margarita glass or even a candy dish/bowl. Just make sure that the opening is large enough for the candle to float around.
- 1 Bag Fresh Cranberries These become available in the grocery stores leading up to Thanksgiving and are available through Christmas
- 1 Bunch Freshly Trimmered Greenery The amount needed will depend of the size of your container. If you select different types, your centerpiece will have different shades of green, adding more depth. You can trim a few twigs from your own trees & bushes or you can purchase greenery from garden centres during the holidays.
- 1 Glass Water You may need more water depending on the size of container you have selected.
Instructions
- Step 1: (It is best to create this centerpiece in the place you are planning to display it, it can be difficult to move after it has been filled with water) Fill your container so that it is 3/4's of the way filled from the top. As you add items into your container the water level will rise, if you fill it all the way up in the beginning it will overflow.
- Step 2: Begin adding the greenery & cranberries into your container. Starting with the greenery, you may need to trim or shape the twigs to fit in your container. Alternate between different types of greenery to create a depth of color (if you chose to select multiple types of greens). You don't want to overfill your container with greens, in this case, less may be best. Next, add the cranberries to the container. They float and most likely all of them will be hanging around the top. It is possible for them to be held down by some of the greenery, you could give this a try if you are going for a layered look. Just make sure to leave enough space at the top for your candle to fit and float.
- Step 3: Add your candle to the container. If you have some room you could add a sprig of greenery to the top, if you prefer to just have your candle and cranberries, all you need to do now is top up with water (if needed) so that the level is at least 1/2 inch below the rim of your container.
Notes
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