DIY A Fast And Festive Candy Corn Centerpiece In A Flash This Halloween

Decorating for Halloween can be one of the most enjoyable parts of autumn. And, if you opt for cheap and easy DIY Halloween decorations, this doesn't have to be expensive or difficult, either. A simple, fun, and festive centerpiece can be one of the best ways to add colors and seasonal touches to your dining room or kitchen without breaking the bank. If you want to make your design look extra tasty, include a staple treat in the display: candy corn. With just a vase, some candy corn, and some foliage or florals, you can quickly transform your space from staid to cute and spooky in just a few minutes.

To create your centerpiece, you'll first need to select two vases, one small enough to fit inside the other. The smaller vase can be any material or color, while the larger vase should be clear. It can be made of either glass or acrylic. Be sure to choose a relatively low vase if it is going in the middle of a dining table so people can still see each other over it. For a vase you intend to put on a credenza or counter, this is far less of a concern. If you don't already have containers that fit the bill, be sure to check your local thrift stores for options. Alternatively, for a short arrangement, you could use a wide clear cylinder vase like the CYS EXCEL Vase for the outside and then place a smaller container like the Floral Supply Online Vase inside it.

Once you've selected your perfect vases, place the smaller one inside the larger. Then, fill the gap between the two with candy corn. The candy should fill in to just below the lip of the larger vase and should completely surround the smaller vase or cup. Then you're ready to put your floral arrangement into the small vase in the middle of the candy corn. You can either fill this vase with water and use fresh flowers or opt for dry or fake flowers and foliage. Even if you opt for artificial flowers, you can still make them look real with some tricks like carefully fluffing the blooms and trimming the stems to the perfect length.

One fun way to easily change your decor as the Halloween season gives way to Thanksgiving is to swap out the floral arrangement inside the smaller vase. As October changes to November, you can remove your spooky black Bright Creations Artificial Flowers and replace them with burnt orange or sienna blooms that will match the candy corn perfectly. You can even tie a colorful bow around your vase to help bring the piece together. Off-beat colors like plum and sage are great ways to give your Thanksgiving decor an extra pop. In fact, if you want to carry your centerpiece display all the way into winter, you could trade out the candy corn with peppermint pinwheels and include pine stems, red flowers, and baby's breath in your arrangement.