How to Make a Summer Floral Centerpiece

Flowers add a touch of beauty and elegance to any dining setting. Whether you are planning an intimate gathering or a party of significant proportions, floral table toppers are a must. But there's no need to rely on a flower shop when you can save money creating easy yet gorgeous floral centerpieces yourself.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Floral foam
• Plastic floral tray (the size will depend on how large you want your centerpiece to be)
• Moss or ivy
• Miniature roses
• Queen Anne's lace or similar substitute
• Lavender

Sunflower, Daisy and Mum Centerpiece

1. Choose large, colorful blooms of sunflowers, or, if you prefer, you can also use gerbera daisies or football mums. Their bright yellows, reds and pinks will infuse your table with the unmistakable warmth of summer.

2. Soak the floral foam in water then cut it to fit your pot.

3. Gather together your chosen flowers and cut their stems into a point to make inserting them into the foam easier.

4. Tie the stems together near the top with a rubber band then cover the rubber band with raffia.

5. Insert the flowers into the foam, and finish your design by concealing the foam with lots of decorative moss.

Rose, Queen Anne's Lace and Lavender Centerpiece

6. Soak the floral foam then cut it to fit in the tray, taping it down to prevent shifting.

7. Cover the foam with decorative moss or ivy to conceal the foam while providing a base for your floral arrangement.

8. Cut the stems of the flowers so that they are 6 to 8 inches tall.

9. Fill the center of the arrangement with colorful miniature roses. Surround the roses with small bunches of Queen Anne's lace, baby's breath or other small white flower of your choice.

10. Complete the arrangement by sticking sprigs of lavender throughout.

Tips & Warnings

• Trim the stems of your flowers at a 45-degree angle, using a knife rather than scissors to avoid crushing them.