How to Create a Christmas Table Centerpiece

Create this easy and elegant Christmas centerpiece to grace your dining room table during the Christmas holiday season. Pair fresh roses with inexpensive evergreen branches for a new twist on the classic red and green color scheme of Christmas. Does this Spark an idea?

Things You'll Need

  • Plastic window box
  • Black spray paint
  • Florist foam
  • Water
  • Butterknife or screwdriver
  • Plastic wrap
  • 12 red roses
  • 6 white roses
  • Evergreen sprigs
  • 2 white taper candles
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Instructions

  1. Paint the Window Box

    • 1

      Purchase a plastic window box from any discount or craft store.

    • 2

      Paint the window box in a well-ventilated area with two coats of black spray paint designed for use on plastics.

    • 3

      Allow the window box to dry overnight.

    Prepare the Florist Foam

    • 4

      Cut the florist foam to fit inside the window box. The top of the foam should be about 1/8-inch above the top of window box.

    • 5

      Soak the foam in water for 30 minutes.

    • 6

      Hollow out two holes in the top of the foam, 4 inches from either end of the window box. The holes should be about 2 inches deep.

    • 7

      Line the inside of the window box with plastic wrap and place the foam inside.

    Arrange the Flowers

    • 8

      Cut the stems of the roses to 5 inches long.

    • 9

      Line the edge of the florist foam with small sprigs of evergreen.

    • 10

      Place the red roses in the top of the florist foam. Place a few white roses throughout to lighten the arrangement.

    • 11

      Fill in any sparse areas with evergreen sprigs.

    • 12

      Insert two white taper candles in the holes you made in the foam. Merry Christmas!

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