How to Arrange a Cornucopia Floral Centerpiece

A cornucopia floral arrangement is a beautiful decoration for the Thanksgiving dining table or buffet. A low to the table arrangement works well on a table. You need an arrangement that dinner guests can easily look over and be able to hold a conversation. A cornucopia, or horn of plenty is a symbol of a harvest that people are thankful for. You can place fruit and vegetables in front of the arrangement if you chose to. A silk arrangement is one that you can make ahead and enjoy for days as you prepare for the holiday. It also makes a nice gift for a hostess when you go to another home for the Thanksgiving meal.

Difficulty:

Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Cornucopia basket
• Silk chrysanthemum bush
• Silk mixed autumn flowers bush
• Silk leaves
• Dry floral foam
• Wire cutters

1. 

   Slice the dry foam with a piece of wire. Hold in both hands and push down through the foam for a clean cut.

2. 

   Insert dry foam into the center of the cornucopia. Push it firmly in place.

3. 

   Cut floral stems with wire cutters.

4. 

   Insert stems of largest blossoms into the foam first. When using multiple colors use 3 stems of each color or shade when placing them into the arrangement.

5. 

   Continue adding smaller blossom stems and colored leaves to fill in the arrangement. Make sure that the foam is covered.Add a turkey or pilgrim floral pick if you want to.

Tips & Warnings

• You can place the centerpiece on a bed of silk autumn leaves for a larger display.

• Make sure foam is tightly secured or the arrangement can pull it out of place.