lifecycle of a centerpiece: ready to upcycle

Deconstructed centerpiece— one small bit of trash… the rest drying for use in an upcycled fall wreath.

Thrift store wreath to use as a base for upcycled fall decor incorporating materials dried from a September centerpiece.

Set to work! Surface protected, turntable set up and proper tools at the ready— delete tired, dusty or fusty materials from the thrift store wreath base. Attach dried materials saved from fall centerpiece with wire or hot glue.

When using materials for a wreath, it helps to divide them by type before beginning. Start by laying out elements around the wreath before attaching. Attach wire to the heaviest items by wrapping wire and stem with florist tape— brown tape, in this case. Wire the stems onto the wreath base. Regular stems can be glued in place with hot glue. Start with the heaviest and bulkiest elements and finish with the most delicate.

Hang up and have a look! Almost ready for the front door.

Et voilà !