This diy project can be classified as a non-floral centerpiece and comes from a project I did for my partner’s wedding. Instead of placing favors at individual place settings, Louise wanted them in baskets draped in the wedding colors placed by the door so that the guests could grab them as they entered or exited the reception. There were a lot of people who were afraid that by taking one they would disrupt the décor, so I ended up walking around the reception handing out the leftovers like an old-fashion cigarette girl. The baskets were beautiful, so instead of large ones, it seemed like a great idea to kill two birds with one stone by using smaller baskets and using them as centerpieces.

All you need for this project are handle-free baskets, colored material, craft glue (any that works on material), and if desired spray paint. (Use spray paint to add color to the baskets; just be sure to paint them at least a day in advance so that the paint has plenty of time to dry)

1) Spread the material face down on your work surface and place the basket in the center (Be that you have enough material so it will fit nicely inside the basket while leaving plenty to drape over the sides)

2) Glue the face edges of the material around the edge of the basket, about an inch from the top

3) Gather the material as you glue so that it is spread evenly around the basket

4) Allow the material to the basket for the duration of the required drying time by placing the basket upside down(material side down) in an out of the way location

5) Once the baskets are dry, you can fill them immediately or wait until reaching the reception site for easier transportation and handling (it’s best to play with different ways of filling the baskets so that you know exactly what you want and how it will look come the day of the wedding)

6) Accent the baskets by surrounding them on each table with tealight candles or flower petals.

These baskets work best for simple, somewhat informal and/or themed weddings (i.e. beach, country, fall, ect.) Have fun and if you decide to use these, send us some pics of your handy work!

Tags: centerpieces, DIY, wedding

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