DIY Beer Mug Centerpieces

Beer mugs can double as party favors and centerpieces.

Venues are never ready for your party until you've finished putting up the decorations. Streamers, balloons, twinkling lights, flowers and more are typical party decorations; however, maybe you're looking to step outside the box and cater more toward your guests' interests. Maybe you want a do-it-yourself table centerpiece that can be used by your friends for years to come. Use beer mug centerpieces to adorn your party tables, and decorate or fill them with favors for your guests to remember the party by.

Things You'll Need

• 6 glass or plastic beer mugs
• Dish soap
• Soil
• Plants
• Butterscotch disks
• Marshmallows
• Water
• Plastic flowers
• Ribbon
• Glitter glue

Instructions

1. Clean your beer mugs with dish soap. Rinse thoroughly.

2. Decorate your beer mugs using glitter glue to sketch on the date of your party. If you intend each centerpiece to go to a specific guest, draw his name on as well. Let the glitter glue dry for at least an hour.

3. Fill the mugs with soil and a small, green plant, such as a fern. The dark color of the dirt -- reminiscent of stout beers -- and the green are especially good for use around holidays such as St. Patrick's Day,

4. Fill the mugs with butterscotch disks to represent the golden color of ales and lagers. Top the disks with small marshmallows to represent the foamy head.

5. Fill the mugs with water and place plastic flowers on top to float in the water.

6. Set the mugs in a circle, handles facing in, in the center of the table. Weave your ribbon through the handles and tie the ends into a bow to complete your centerpiece.

Tips & Warnings

• Beer mugs can be filled with any number of things; choose what makes the most sense for your party.

References

• Favor Ideas: Want 10 New Centerpiece Ideas in the Next Five Minutes?
• "Yankee Magazine": Display Flowers in Classic Containers