My best girlfriends and I recently threw a birthday party for one of our best friends. To save on cost and expenses, we crafted as much as possible. I made the cake topper and party centerpieces on a budget. This way, we were able to splurge on the food, cake, and fresh flowers. Perfect for a birthday or New Year’s party, here is how I made these recycled can centerpieces with succulents.
Time: 10-15 Minutes
Materials:
- Recycled cans and jars
- Decorative paper
- Ribbon
- Glue
- Tape
My friend and I collected spaghetti sauce jars, and all kinds of cans including tuna cans and tomato paste cans. The smaller cans are perfect for succulents. Make sure to thoroughly clean and dry each container.
I started decorating them with a simple piece of colored paper.
Then I didn’t think that was enough so I layered colors and added ribbon and glittered scrapbook paper. Much better!
I filled each container with potting soil. I have an overgrown succulent garden, so I simply, cut off pieces and replanted them in the soil. Lastly, I watered each container. This can be done several days before the party.
I also saved some cans to use as flower vases and make small arrangements of fresh white flowers. I grouped them together along with glittered teal marque monogram letters I found at Hobby Lobby. They looked beautiful at the party and all the guests were able to take one or two home as party favors. I also thought these would be pretty for a New Year’s party.
In case you missed it, be sure to check out the glittered cake topper I make for the cake!
Great idea! I’m forever saving jars and cans to DIY something with them. I had a customer (I have an etsy shop) send me 23 bowls and cups of Fiestaware to drill holes into them. He used those to create a succulent garden. He did send pictures of a few of them afterward, and it was super-cute.
Thanks for inspiring!
Oh what a neat idea! I’m going to check out your shop. Thanks for stopping by, Lauree!
Great idea! Never would’ve thought of that. So cute!
Thank you so much!
These are super cute- I just love how they turned out. I’m now co-hosting the Talk of the Town link party and would love for you to link these up with us. 🙂
Thank you, Sadie! I’ll check it out!
This is such a cute idea! Thank you for sharing at Merry Monday!
Thank you for having me, Amanda!!
so simple and beautiful!
Thank you so much, Shehla!
So cute! I was just putting together a round-up of things to do with old jars (since I’m a hoarder!) and I’ll be sure to add this!
Thank you so much, Morgan! That would be awesome! Send me the link if you end up doing it so I can share 🙂
This is such an ingenious idea. I love how simple it is to make, and yet it turns out so elegantly.
Thank you for sharing with us on the #HomeMattersParty.
Thank you so much, Crystal!
Isn’t it awesome when we are able to use free recyclables to create awesome decor? LOVE your centerpieces! Thanks so much for sharing your creativity at the The DIY Collective this week! Hope to see you again this Thursday.
Have an awesome week!
~ Ashley
Thank you so much for having me, Ashley!