Are you planning a 4th of July BBQ this weekend? Well, here's an inexpensive and super easy centerpiece idea for you. I found these adorable red enamel-coated buckets and miniature American flags (3 for a dollar) in the Dollar Spot at Target.
To make my centerpieces, I first wrapped the base of each bucket with some vintage-looking ribbon in a white and red pattern. Since you don't need much, this is a great way to use up some scraps.
Secure the ribbon to the bucket with some double-sided tape.
Next, fill your buckets with some water - you might want to use floral foam for added stability. Now, choose your flowers. I decided to use blue-hued Hydrangeas because they fit the patriotic color scheme, just happen to be one one my most favorite flowers, and are FREE (they grow in my garden!).
Clip them to fit the height of the buckets and be sure to cut the stems on the diagonal - Hydrangeas are very thirsty and this gives them more access to water.
As a final step, insert a mini-flag or two.
There you have it - for about $1.50 (plus the cost of your flowers) you have a great centerpiece for the 4th. Try making a bunch of these and sending them home with your guests as a sweet little party favor. Oh, and the tablecloth is a pretty vintage fabric that I just hemmed - had to get a little pink in there somewhere! :-)
Happy Tuesday!
Very beautiful and very thrifty.
Posted by: Jocelyn | June 30, 2009 at 05:47 PM
This is absolutely adorable...I am hosting the 4th, and will be picking up some buckets tonight. Thanks for your wonderful ideas. XXOO Valarie
Posted by: Valarie Kraft | June 30, 2009 at 06:36 PM
Oh, I love your centerpieces...they're soooo pretty. What a wonderful idea! And your blue hydrangeas are stunning!
Posted by: debi @ life in my studio | June 30, 2009 at 06:36 PM
So simple but so fabulous!
Posted by: Melanie | June 30, 2009 at 06:44 PM
What a great idea! Hydrangeas are the ultimate blue!
Posted by: Berlin | June 30, 2009 at 08:27 PM
so adorable and so cottage-y!
have a happy 4th!
xo
Posted by: elyse | June 30, 2009 at 10:36 PM
So pretty! Thanks for sharing those! :)
Posted by: Amanda | June 30, 2009 at 11:22 PM
As always, lovely.
Posted by: Agnes | July 01, 2009 at 10:16 AM
You make those patriotic colors look sweet!
I've been away, and have just now had time to look through the gorgeous packet of goodines you sent, thanks so much, Jessica! They are so pretty, I'll have a wonderful time playing with them.
Karla
Posted by: karla nathan | July 01, 2009 at 11:55 AM
how cute! If ONLY I had the hydrangeas!
I got your WONDERFUL package! I hope you got my email!
You are sooo sweet Jessica! I can't wait to dive into it this weekend!
XoXo
Robin
Posted by: Robin | July 01, 2009 at 11:58 PM
Beautiful!!! And my hydrangeas are all in bloom too...thanks for sharing!
xoxo
Posted by: Cristina | July 02, 2009 at 10:14 AM