A Patriotic Centerpiece DIY!

June 22
2 Comments

A patriotic centerpiece is a fun decoration for 4th of July celebrations…especially when there’s a little crafting involved!  Today I want to share a fun idea I’ve been wanting to try using dried blooms from my garden.  Simple materials make this DIY project economical and easy enough for kids to do too!  So even though the fourth is just around the corner, you can still have some fun making “fireworks” that will last!  Let’s get crafty…

fireworks from the garden!

if you have globe alluim in your garden you might think the spent blooms look a little like the shape of fireworks…

globe alluim

the dried petals really resemble the shape of those little sparks of color in the sky!

a patriotic centerpiece DIY

so let’s take advantage of nature and make some safe and pretty pops of patriotic color for our celebrations!

a patriotic centerpiece DIY

what you’ll need:

dried globe alluim blooms (craft stores will have dried options that are similar)

blue spray paint

red and white craft paint (anything you have on hand will work)

a paper plate

a bucket to hold the painted blooms while they dry

use the blue spray paint to coat the dried blooms with color…

a patriotic centerpiece DIY

craft tip:

any spray paint will work but if you’re purchasing paint for this project i’d recommend chalk paint.  it dries extra fast and has a soft matte finish.

once the blooms are dried, squeeze out some red and white paint on your paper plate…

patriotic centerpiece diy

simply dip the painted bloom into the paint…

a patriotic centerpiece diy

keep tapping it around in the paint until it’s as coated as you like!

a patriotic centerpiece diy

it really looks like a little explosion of patriotic color you’d see in the sky!  you can use them as safe “sparklers” for kiddos to play with too!

a patriotic centerpiece diy

pile them in a rustic container for a festive, holiday decoration…

a patriotic centerpiece diy

or pop a few in little vases for some fireworks on your Fourth of July table!

a patriotic centerpiece diy

get ready to celebrate with…

a patriotic centerpiece from the garden!

 

pin for later~

a patriotic centerpiece diy

product guide~

Hobby Lobbysimilar dried blooms, craft paint

Targetchalk spray paint

 

 

  1. Jack Nelson

    June 22

    Really creative, Lori!

    • Lori

      June 27

      Thank you!!

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