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DIY Magnolia Centerpiece

A fun and EAsy DIY Centerpiece using Cinnamon and fresh Magnolia.
Total Time1 hour

Equipment

  • Glue Gun
  • Wire cutters
  • Garden Shears

Materials

  • * 2 pumpkin wreath frames Tip: Make sure the stems line up to create a whole pumpkin shape
  • * Mod Podge
  • * Cinnamon
  • * Two blocks of dry floral foam
  • * “One clay saucer ”10-12” round
  • * 1 Bag of Spanish Moss
  • * Floral pins
  • * Spray glue
  • * Hot glue
  • * Floral wire
  • * Small magnolia branches with green leaves
  • * Five faux magnolia flowers
  • * Dried birch branches
  • * Natural elements like pods from trees or pine cones

Instructions

  • Cover the wreath frames with cinnamon
    Covering the wreath frame with cinnamon will give the pumpkin a fun rustic feel, like it has been around for a few years. In addition, it will smell so good on the table. 
    1. Paint a coat of Mod Podge over a section of the frame.
    2. Sprinkle the painted section with cinnamon.
    3. Repeat this process until the entire metal frame is covered.
    4. Do the same process to the second frame.
    5. Allow these to dry for several hours.
  • Cover the piece of dry floral foam with moss
    1.  Cut a V-shape along the top of one of the foam blocks, no more than one inch deep. 
    2. Using spray glue and the floral pins, cover the sides of the foam with Spanish moss. 
    3. Then, using hot glue, attach this foam block positioned with the V cut on top of a terra cotta tray.
    4. Using Spray glue and floral pins, cover the top and sides of the second floral foam block with Spanish moss and set it aside. Do not cover the bottom of the foam.
  • Putting the frames together
    1.  Put the two frames together to create a 3D pumpkin. Before wiring them together, place the second floral block (covered on all sides but the bottom with moss)  between the two frames and wire it shut on all four sides. The floral foam should now just be floating inside the pumpkin.
    2. Place the bottom of the two pumpkin frames inside the V of the first foam block glued to the terra cotta tray.
    3. Using the floral pins, attach the frame to the foam.
    4. Secure with hot glue on top. 
  • Attach the two foam blocks
    Using hot glue, glue the bottom side (with no moss)  of the foam block inside the pumpkin to the foam block holding the pumpkin frame.
  • Add magnolia flowers to create a focal point
    * Cut the stems of the magnolia flowers to about 6-8 inches long.
    * Insert the stems of the flowers into the floral foam inside the pumpkin wreath frame.
    * Space the flowers evenly around the frame.
    Simple tips for adding your flowers:
    * Use a sharp knife or scissors to cut the stems of the flowers.
    * Insert the stems of the flowers at a slight angle so they are secure in the foam.
    * Space the flowers evenly around the frame to create a balanced arrangement.
    * Adjust the flowers as needed to create the desired look.
  • Add magnolia leaves
    1. Cut the stems of the magnolia leaves to about 1 6 inches long.
    2. Insert the stems of the leaves into the dry floral foam around the centerpiece.
    3. Space the leaves evenly around the centerpiece.
    4. Adjust the leaves as needed to create a balanced arrangement.

    Tip: To give fresh magnolia leaves a pretty and shiny look, spray them with leaf shine before adding them to your centerpiece. Leaf Shine is a clear, water-based solution that gives leaves a glossy sheen that makes them look their best.
  • Add birch branches
    Add a few birch branches for added texture and color.
  • Final touches to your table centerpieces
    1. Gather a variety of pods or pinecones.
    2. Tuck the pods or pinecones into any spaces in the arrangement that need something.
    3. Secure the pods or pinecones with hot glue.

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