How to Create an Autumn Centerpiece

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When creating an autumn centerpiece, you can emphasize the season through the idea of the harvest and the feeling of abundance or plenty.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Step 1

Figure out the shape of your centerpiece.
Step 2

Draw the centerpiece you would like, keeping in mind the color scheme of the room and the table setting.
Step 3

Go to your local flower shop or, better yet, local market to purchase flowers, fruits and berries that are in season.
Step 4

Buy branches, leaves and buds that are in season.
Step 5

Purchase floral foam, which comes in large blocks.
Step 6

Go to the lumberyard and buy a wooden board cut in the shape of the centerpiece.

Step 1

Assemble the centerpiece as close to the day it will be used as possible.
Step 2

Set down the wooden board that will function as the base of the centerpiece.
Step 3

Cut the floral foam into the shape you want using a large serrated knife. The shape you cut it into will determine the larger shape of the centerpiece.
Step 4

Soak the floral foam in water.
Step 5

Nail the foam onto the board.
Step 6

Arrange leaves and branches in the middle of the centerpiece by sticking branches and stems into the foam. Attach greenery using floral tape if necessary.
Step 7

Cover the shape until no foam is visible, and allow the greenery to flow over the sides.
Step 8

Arrange exceptional, unmarked pieces of fruit and berries on top of the floral foam until it's completely covered.
Step 9

Intertwine flowers in the leaves and branches.
Step 10

Refrigerate until use.

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