DIY Rustic Centerpiece
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A few months ago I created a DIY wedding card box using items from the David Tutera Bridal Collection, so when I was asked to create something from the new David Tutera Casual Elegance collection (available at JoAnn Fabric and other craft stores) I said you betcha.
Brad and I’s very good friends are getting married soon, so I thought I’d make a mock-up rustic centerpiece for our friend’s bridal shower. She likes the whole rustic chic look so I thought this would be perfect for her. Now I’m kind of wishing I came up with this for my shower.
I used the following to create the centerpiece:
• cake stand (wedding gift via Macy’s)
• moss table runner (JoAnn Fabric)
• David Tutera Casual Elegance burlap
• David Tutera Casual Elegance lace ribbon
• 1 mason jar
• 3 votives
• 3 tealights
• fresh flowers
• scissors, Sharpie, double sided tape
I began by cutting the moss table runner into a circle, using a paper plate to trace the circle. Note: I recommend cutting moss outside– it gets messy.
Then, I got to work on the mason jar, votives, and tealights.
  I started by cutting the burlap to size (see my burlap cutting tip here). Using double sided tape, I secured the burlap to the mason jar and tealights. I did the same to secure the lace ribbon to the votives and on top of the burlap on the mason jar.
When the moss, mason jar, votives, tealights were ready I arranged them on top of the cake stand.
I used discounted flowers I picked up from the manager’s special section at Kroger (my favorite part of the store). I bought a giant bouquet for $6.99 (regular $20) and made this bouquet and two others. Basically it’s the perfect spot to pick up nice flowers for a good price that will last at least 3-5 days. Hit up the manager’s special section, people.
This centerpiece was super fast and easy to put together. Perfect for a bridal shower, wedding reception, or even a summer dinner party. You can easily vary the look by using different flowers– baby’s breath, sunflowers, etc.
Can you tell these were next to nearly-dead Gerber daisies?
What do you think about the centerpiece?
Are you a rustic chic fan?
Do you shop the manager’s special section?
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This post brought to you by Blueprint Social. As always, all opinions are 100% my own.
I love this idea! I think cake stands should be used only 10% of the time for actual cake and 90% for decorating.
It’s beautiful!!! And I love that I can use my cake stands for more than showcasing cakes. Love it!!
cute and lovely as always
Awesome job Chelsea! This centerpiece is the perfect touch of girly and sweet without going beyond what “the guys” would allow! Love it!
Beautiful! I don’t love rustic chic in my house, but I LOOOOVE it for parties and weddings. Gorgeous!
I love your rustic centerpiece… it looks amazing with those beautiful flowers!
Beautiful! I always look in the manager’s special section for flowers, you can always find nice bunches of flowers for next to nothing.
So pretty!! Love what you did with the supplies, and those flowers are GORgeous, girl!!
That’s so cute! Definitely makes me wish I had craftier friends back when I got married. They were slacking in that department haha.
Gorgeous, Chelsea!! Love it!
Adorable!!! This is right up my alley. I love rustic chic!
Thanks for linking back to how to cut burlap!! I bought a long bolt of it for part of my wedding centerpieces and I cut a test square a few weeks back and it was super frustrating. Since then the burlap has been sitting in a pile in the dining room where I glance at it anxiously before turning away in disgust. I’m definitely going to try this technique.
LOvely!
Love the way the pinks & purples look with the burlap!
OMG, I am in love with this! Thanks for sharing on our new page:) eI love the moss bottom.
I’m pinning your super cute project onto my burlap and lace wedding board on Pinterest! Thanks for sharing on our new FB All Things Creative page!
What a lovely job you did with your centerpiece. Simple and cute! You should come link this up at Welcome Home Wednesdays! Party opens 7a CST. http://www.suburbansimplicity.com
This looks amazing – I think it’s rustic but still elegant with the lacy touches. What a great deal on flowers! I’ll have to keep an eye out for that at my local supermarkets. #wonderfulwednesdaybloghop
Super cute, and I love the burlap and lace. Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday! 🙂
Love love love!!!
Hi Chelsea, Great idea using flowers! Love the arrangement! Would love for you to share at Simple & Sweet Fridays this week!
Have a great weekend!
Hugs, Jody ♥