A sophisticated fall centerpiece can really set the mood for your Thanksgiving table. This easy DIY version has muted colors of heirloom pumpkins and looks beautiful in any home.
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What You Need:
- 24-in Antiqued Tray
- 2 pieces of 1x6x12 Styrofoam Sheets
- 1 large pumpkin [How to paint your own]
- 2 medium pumpkins [How to paint your own]
- 2 medium birch pillar log
- 1 small birch pillar log
- 6 bunches of Faux Eucalyptus
- 3 stems of cream berry filler stems
- Cloth covered stem wire
- 9 (or so) assorted pinecones
- Assorted small pumkins [How to paint your own]
Difficulty Level: Easy
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What You Do
Step 1 : Place the Styrofoam in the Tray
- Cut one of the two styrofoam pieces in half
- Place them in the bottom of the tray like the photo
Step 2: Place the larger pumpkins and birch pillers on the tray
- Put the largest pumpkin in the middle
- Angle the other 2 pumpkins so that one is facing each side
- Place the pillars in the largest empty spaces
Step 3: Place the medium pumpkins on the birch pillars
- Place the medium pumpkins on top of the birch pillars
- Try to spread out the colors, putting the small blue pumpkins on the opposide side of the larger blue pumpkin etc.
Step 4: Fill the emplty areas with the eucalyptus, berries and pinecones
- Separate the eucalyptus into their individual bunches. You should have 3 for each single bunch.
- Cut the long stems of the berries off right under the leaves. You should have 3 for every stem.
- Insert the eucalyptus, berries, and pinecones into the empty spaces. It looks nice when the stems overflow so don’t push them in too far.
Step 5: Add the final small pumpkins
- Take the stem wire, and fold it in half
- Stick it in the bottom of one of the remaining small pumpkins. It should go in pretty easy since the pumpins are styrofoam.
- Stick the pumpkins in at an angle wherever it feels a little too green.
Step 6: Place the tray on your table
- Place it on the center of your table.
- Enjoy!