DIY: Simple Flower + Teapot Centerpiece

Hello again lovely friends! If you're still looking for a last minute way to dress up your table or home for Easter brunch (or maybe the rapidly approaching Mother's Day), then this simple DIY might be just the thing for you. With only a few simple supplies and some affordable blooms you can create a sweet teapot centerpiece that will look like it took you loads more time and effort that it really did.

You will need:

• A teapot of any variety (lid not needed) | You can often find affordable used pots at thrift stores, if you don't already have one on hand.
• Flowers with full blooms | I used two bunches of daffodils from our local grocery store for this project. These flowers are great because they are in season right now and super affordable (under $3 a bunch)...but you can really use anything from roses and tulips to lilacs or lilies in your centerpiece in their place. You could even make yours with greenery or flowers that you've scavenged from the outdoors. Pick a favorite bloom and run with it.
• Pruning shears or scissors | Shears will obviously work best and may be necessary depending on the type of flower you use, but scissors can be used if you prefer (just be aware that thick stems may damage your scissors).
• Floral frog (optional) | You can find cheap floral frogs at your local craft store (mine was only about $2). For this project they are very helpful but not entirely necessary. In place of a floral frog you could also use marbles, pebbles, etc.

How to:

• Carefully set your floral frog inside your teapot and fill pot 1/2 way with cold water.
• Snip the ends of your flowers one at a time and insert them inside teapot, securing with floral frog. I'm sure there is a correct way to do this, but I'm not a floral designer so I just started by adding my tallest blooms to the center and then began to fill around and under those with shorter blooms. I think the beauty of a bouquet like this is that it the fullness of the flowers really helps you out and hides any patches that you might have missed.
• Place your handmade centerpiece on your table or tie a tag on the handle and give as a gift to an unsuspecting friend (don't forget to include the lid)! Enjoy! xo Ez

Comments

[Angel @ | 77inspire |]

So pretty and simple. Such a great idea. I have it bookmarked to try :)

[Jillian]

I love this! I have a super cute white teapot that came with my wedding china, but I never use it. Now, I'm thinking it would be pretty to do a group arrangement with the teapot like you've shown and the creamer and sugar bowl holding single blooms or smaller wildflowers. Thanks!

[Ana]

That looks stunning! I love it.

[Ms. Megan]

How beautiful!! I love all your lovely ideas Ez!! xoxo

[Caroline Landon]

That's so cute! I hope you'll be decorating our table for Easter! xox

[jenny@albeit...]

omgosh! Ez!! I totally do that at home! I like the short bunches of flowers, instead of a vase!

love it!

[Cherisse]

This is beautiful. How easy and simple yet it's beautiful. Such a great character to use the teapot as a vase. Thanks for sharing! Love it!

[KJ@letsgoflyakite]

flowers + teapot = love. Have a happy Easter Ez !

[Liza]

This is such a lovely idea. I always seen vintage teapots at flea markets and such, but never know what to do with them beyond display. I am definitely going to remember this!

[Nat@dear little house]

Cute idea! Lovely for any morning tea occasion.

[Deirdre]

What a lovely color combination with the yellows, blues, and whites! Daffodils are my absolute favorite flower. You've inspired me to dig out my white teapot, and try my hand at flower arranging again. (My first attempt was something that I'm STILL trying to block from my mind!)
Thanks so much for the inspiration!
xo Deirdre

[manvi @ mochatini]

gosh Ez, you make the simplest things look absolutely marvelous! And this arrangement is adorable! Thanks for the how-to. have a happy easter. xo

[patience]

i pretty love any white ceramic/vase-like centerpiece - great idea!

[Belichek Craft]

I like to put flowers in my white watering can)

[plumbing]

Your chosen teapot must have a hole in the top to allow air to get in as the tea is poured out. It should also fit tightly enough that when you cover the hole, you can't pour out the tea as no air can get in.

[Trude]

Sooo cute! Now I have finally have a real reason to buy a teapot! :)

[Twiggs]

beautiful idea and those white and blue stripes also look lovely for this project!!! ;)

[Rachael]

Love this simple and stunning spring flower arrangement!