Designing fantastic things is something I'm passionate about, and you know what else? I am passionate about being kind to our planet too. So, I was in my kitchen pulling the label off of a Dole pineapple can and about to toss it into our recycling bin and then thunder struck! I thought, "Wow, this could actually be used to make a beautiful, green centerpiece." Quite literally, I might add.
Not only was my goal to reuse my recycling, I wanted to make it breathtakingly beautiful. As I was thinking about how I could use this recycled can as a centerpiece, I thought a lot about the color green. "Green" is the word used to describe environmentally friendly ventures and it also happens to be a classic color. Why not incorporate the use of the color green into an environmentally friendly design?
Florist's moss is very inexpensive to buy. You can get it at your local dollar store or craft store. It is also a very Earthy, organic material.Over the next few days, I collected varying shapes and sizes of recyclable cans. I used a Swiss Miss hot cocoa tin, and a Dole fruit salad can. My husband was wondering why I was keeping these cans and kept throwing them into our recycling bin!
See! This is why I say to DWP because it will sound so much more legitimate to your significant other when you tell them your planner told you to save all these cans.(Also, we are great to have on hand when you want someone to actually come over and help you assemble your "green" centerpieces.) ;D
I decided to use the florist's moss to cover the tin cans because it is very inexpensive and it is a green organic material. I got some green spray paint and painted the cans a moss color. After they dried, I used my glue gun to hot glue on the florist's moss. You and your planner should wear rubber gloves while doing this so that you don't burn your fingers. (Yes, this is knowledge I am passing on to you.)
After gluing on the florist's moss, then you will need to put florist's foam into the cans and fill them with water. To make a beautiful arrangement, simply buy flowers from your local farmer's market or grocery store. Or if you prefer, prepare the cans and then have them dropped off at your florist's store so they can create a fantastic centerpiece to be delivered to your reception venue. (This is what I prefer.)
The great thing about these centerpieces is the moss comes off very easily and the cans can still be recycled. Obviously, it will take some time to save cans of varying shapes and sizes but it can be easily done when you start early enough. Have a space set aside to put the cans so that they don't clutter up your living space. This could be a closet, spare bedroom or garage.
When the time comes, DWP. Make a day of it! Put on your favorite tunes then start spray painting those cans. When they are dry you can start with hot gluing on the moss. It is a really easy process if you make an assembly line. You could have 12 tables done by days end.
This should be done at least a week before your wedding. I know it is crazy busy during this time but it is important because if you have your "green" vases done they can easily be delivered to the florist. Of course, you can DWP and put them together the day before your wedding. Either way, this project does take time but it is also very simple.
I sincerely hope I've inspired.
PHOTO CREDITS: WONDERFUL DAY WEDDINGS
Happy Planning!
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