Elegant Thanksgiving Craft: Pumpkin Centerpiece (Video)

Thanksgiving is almost here so your preparations should be underway. If you like to decorate, you know that thanksgiving decorations are just as important as the menu. Fortunately, you don’t have to go out and buy new decorations for the event; you can use what you have. You can recycle your Halloween décor to fit the occasion. Pumpkins are popular during Halloween but can also be used for Thanksgiving. If you have some in your home, use them to create striking centerpieces. This Thanksgiving craft allows you to make use of your leftover pumpkins. It also works with fake pumpkins.

Elegant Thanksgiving Craft: Pumpkin Centerpiece

Make your table stand out this year

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Watch a video to make this Thanksgiving Craft: Pumpkin Centerpiece

Click here to watch the Thanksgiving Craft: Pumpkin Centerpiece video

Supplies

• Autumn plants, flowers, leaves, berries, and twigs
• Pumpkins in soft colors (they create an elegant look)
• Flower vase (optional)
• Floral foam
• Pedestal (optional)
• Flower vase (optional)

Procedure

1. Cut the top of your pumpkin and hollow it out.
2. Soak the floral foam in water and cut it to fit the hollow space. If you have a vase, cut the foam to fit the vase.
3. Arrange your flowers in the foam or vase. Group similar flowers and colors together for a dramatic effect.
4. Place the tall plants and flowers in the middle and the shorter ones on the sides. To soften the look, place leaves and amaranth on the pumpkin’s opening.
5. Make sure the flowers are short enough so guests don’t have to strain to look over them when seated.
6. Put the pumpkin on a pedestal for greater impact.
7. If you have a large table, make more than one pumpkin centerpiece.
8. Keep the foam well watered. Once carved, the pumpkin will last a week.

You can make this craft with your kids

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You can try this thanksgiving craft with your kids. They will enjoy themselves and you’ll love creating something together. The seasonal plants and flowers in the pumpkin will invoke the outdoors and give your home a lovely hue. Get those with different textures, shapes, and colors to keep your arrangement interesting. Celebrate thanksgiving differently this year with one-of-a-kind centerpieces that will draw the oohs and aahs from your guests.

What would you add to your pumpkin centerpiece?