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FUN SPRING BIRDHOUSE CENTERPIECE

Sharing a centerpiece for spring that even the most craft-challenged can enjoy.

Hi Everyone! It’s time for this fun spring birdhouse centerpiece because I love a reason to use a birdhouse. This is a super easy centerpiece that you can put together in minutes.

SPRING BIRDHOUSE CENTERPIECE

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BIRDHOUSES: A DECOR STAPLE

Birdhouses are one of my decor staples because you can use them year-round, inside or outside.

What I love about spring centerpieces is they can be tweaked and modified.

And, for any of my followers renting or living in a highrise without a tree in sight, you now have a reason to buy a birdhouse.

BIRDHOUSE FINDS

  • I found this one for under $14.
  • Here is another one ready for paint.
  • Target has cute birdhouses too in their seasonal section. This one is less than $12.00.
  • Here is a funCape Cod style.

SPRING BIRDHOUSE CENTERPIECE

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CENTERPIECE ITEMS 

I try to use what I have around the house, but if you are short on ideas here’s a short list to get you started! 

  • Tray or basket
  • Birdhouse
  • greenery
  • bird’s nest
  • florals and greenery
  • printables
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FUN SPRING BIRDHOUSE CENTERPIECE

The best part of my birdhouse tablescape was I had everything on hand. We are in-between seasons here in Colorado so I still find comfort in coffee, skim milk, and creamer. Oh and those dang Cheese Puffs at Kroger. .

CENTERPIECE DETAILS

For this centerpiece I focused on the larger pieces for my centerpiece:

  • birdhouse
  • lavender plant
  • wicker basket
  • nest
  • eggs
Spring birdhouse centerpiece,

The only thing missing is a bird! #goals

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My wicker tray was a little smaller, but my favorite hyacinth tray is busy holding court on the kitchen counter.

This is super simple. Do not overthink simple!

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The Easter eggs added a pop of color. Thanks for stopping by Everyday Edits.

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Would love if you would pin this image!

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HOW TO MAKE A GHOST CENTERPIECE

If you met me you would think I was crafty. I have a room filled with paint, glue, and glitter. But, the truth is I talk a big game when it comes to crafts. My truth? It is all smoke and mirrors. I cannot stand sticky fingers or glitter. Most of my craft projects go sideways because I lack patience. Until I made this ghost centerpiece. You guys I think my craft curse was lifted. I am so excited to share how to make a ghost centerpiece for the Halloween season!

I wanted an easy Halloween theme centerpiece for my kitchen table or beverage bar.

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STEPS TO MAKE A GHOST CENTERPIECE

The first thing you need to know about this ghost is it is a messy project. Make sure to cover the floor or maybe take this project to the garage or driveway (weather permitting).

And, I have almost zero photos because the steps are messy and you have to work fairly quickly to drape the fabric. I will add photos in the off-season. #wink

SUPPLIES NEEDED

  • Mod Podge
  • Basketball, volleyball or round styrofoam form
  • Wire hanger
  • Cheesecloth (this one is Made In the USA)
  • Tarp to catch the mess
  • Bucket to soak the cheesecloth + Mod Podge

STEPS

  1. Prep the area with a drop cloth or these

Mix the Mod Podge into a small bucket or large bowl

Assemble the ghost. This is a bit tricky with a basketball because it is heavy and it rolls.

I have used styrofoam and metal buckets like the ones I used earlier this season. You just want to create the shape of a ghost’s head.

I found this tissue ball on clearance and wrapped it with one of these to try and reuse it for a second ghost.

The process is a bit of trial and error so let me know what worked best for you!

I used a planter because it was a more stable surface than a ball.

Once you have an idea of how you want to drape your cheesecloth soak the cheesecloth in a mixture of water and Mod Podge. I have used glue too when I did not have enough of the Mod Podge.

This is the most critical step because you want to move quickly and drape the cheesecloth over the ball-shaped object. And, you want to position the cheesecloth around your entire object (planter) before it sets.

The more layers of cheesecloth the more substantial the ghost.

The wire hangers work if you want a wider ghost with a “wingspan.”

Draping the cheesecloth over a wire hanger worked great to manage the layers of cheesecloth.

The fun part arrives as the Mod Podge dries and the ghost takes shape. You have a little time to play with the drape of the cheesecloth before it sets.

Once dry, I used a marker to create the eyes, but felt and googly eyes would look great too!

I ended up setting him up with our beverage bar because he just looked so comfortable and it was out of the way of the day-to-day cooking and eating.

And he joined me for morning coffee!

Please pin for your Halloween or craft boards! You can find my favorite crafts on my Pinterest page. Thank you!

How to Make a Centerpiece With Branches

If you want to know how to make a centerpiece with branches make friends with an arborist. That is how I learned how to make a centerpiece with branches. While parallel parking in the city I  asked an arborist, who was trimming trees in Denver, to help me parallel park my car. I didn’t have him park my car, I just needed some eyes on the curb and hand signals. Once parked, I asked him about the stack of branches next to the curb. Before I could finish my offer to take a few bundles of branches, his crew loaded the twigs and branches into the back of my car.

The leaves and bugs were included at no extra charge.

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As I pulled away from the curb, he asked me what I planned to do with a carload of branches.

I told him I did not have a clue, but, I would figure it out.

Which is my motto in life.

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With a car full of branches and bugs I was on a mission to get home and spend a few minutes hours on Pinterest.

I needed a plan to explain to my family why there were bundles of branches leaning on the side of the house.

My craft plans tend to go sideways quickly because I lack the patience and discipline to follow directions. What I lack in talent I make up for in personality.

How to Make a Centerpiece with Branches

I tend to take a few shortcuts. Get it?

 

I needed an easy way to layer the branches on a base. With a quick look around the garage, I settled on a cardboard box. I made a cardboard form for my centerpiece’s base.

From there, I just needed a glue gun to create the centerpiece with branches.

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My vision came together for my centerpiece. I love, love upcycle projects and this was the perfect us of reusing everyday objects for a centerpiece with branches.

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And, from there it was just adding a boxwood wreath to add a pop of greenery. I get most of my boxwood wreaths from here.

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My first plan was to layer berries and twigs, but then I remember the stash of boxwood. I love boxwood because it is a seasonal favorite.

I love to use a small boxwood wreath to layer and stack candles during the holidays.

This centerpiece made with branches was coming together.

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I added my favorite mini candle from Anthropologie to pull the centerpiece together.

This upcycled centerpiece, made from Denver’s tree branches is ready for this table.

The lesson with this centerpiece is to always say hi to your neighborhood tree trimmer.

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