What you may have forgotten is what you are doing as a centerpiece. To reuse one of your summertime flower pots, try this great DIY cranberry topiary. If you have the materials on hand it can be put together quickly, or you can keep the idea in mind for any upcoming holiday meal. For just $9.93 you can create a centerpiece your friends and family will remember. If you have some additional money you would like to spend, add a decorative ribbon, votive candles or miniature pumpkins around your topiary.
You will need
Purchased
• Styrofoam Topiary Form, $4.95 at Flower Factory
• Straight pins, $2.99 from JoAnn Fabrics
• Fresh cranberries, $1.99 at Kroger
Items I already had around the house
• Flower pot
Directions
1. Sort through your cranberries, discarding any that are not firm or have been bruised. You want to just use the firm cranberries or you will get juice everywhere.
2. Starting at the top and working your way down the topiary form, place a straight pin in each cranberry and pin it to the form.
3. Cover the entire sphere so the ball is completely covered with cranberries.
4. Place in a decorative pot.
Jessica Garringer is a bargain hunter, DIYer and a couponer who loves to save money! You can reach her at JessicaGarringer@gmail.com. Get more money saving tips, ideas and projects at www.SaverSavvy.wordpress.com or at www.Facebook.com/SaverSavvy.
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