A simple and elegant table decoration that even the most challenged of flower arrangers can attempt!
This makes a great focal point and is a beautiful way of adding a pop of colour to your table or room.
What You Need
Pumpkin
Sharp knife
Oasis
Bunch of flowers
Secatures (or Scissors)
2 x skewers
A dish or tray
Method
Wash your chosen pumpkin
Cut your Oasis to size (I only needed 1/3 for this size pumpkin)
Soak your Oasis till wet all the way through
Cover your surface in newspaper
Cut the top off the pumpkin and scoop out the inner seeds and flesh- rise out the inside of the pumpkin
Place the Oasis inside the pumpkin
Cut about 3 inches off both your skewers
Push approximately 1cm pointy end first into the pumpkin wall at the back of your pumpkin
Place the top back on to your pumpkin, gently pushing the top of the skewer into the top part of the pumpkin. You may need to push the bottom part of the skewer in more till you get the correct high and position.
Remove the lid/top for now
Arrange your flowers. I've gone for pretty bold, vibrant flowers and some dark foliage to make the flowers really standout against the pumpkin.
Pop a little water in the pumpkin to keep your flowers fresh.
Replace the top or lid using the holes you previously made.
Tweak your flowers to ensure none of the petals are bent etc.
Place on a dish/tray with a scattering of didi pumpkins
Keep topped up with water, but be aware that your pumpkin is only likely to last around 5-7 days before it gets 'mushy'!
You don't need many flowers to really make this table centre stand out. Try a ALL foliage version for a dramatic green look.
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