Center of the Centerpiece

For the bridal shower on Sunday, I centered the centerpieces around candles. I started with large pillar candles and a few other various items.

With the use of a hot glue gun and a little creativity, I created the center of the centerpiece. I found the little metallic centers in the jewelry aisle on clearance. They worked perfectly. Then I started the votive holders that will go with the pillars on the centerpieces and in various other locations. These votive holders were used for my wedding. I just redesigned them for this event. They're great for reusing...very frugal.
Here's the finished product. I wrapped and glued a little ribbon and covered the raw edge of the ribbon with a heart-shaped rhinestone. Some have pink ribbon, others have seafoam with white polka dots.
When all candles were finished, I assembled a practice centerpiece. I took a tray ($1.00 each at Deals), a piece of tulle with pretty little hearts around the edges, and arranged my candles. I think they'll be pretty cute at the shower when everything is together and ready.
With strategic shopping, creativity, a little time to experiment and create, and a few supplies on hand, quite a bit can be accomplished for not too, too much money. I'm all about living the creatively, frugal life. Yay!

Lingering thought of the day: It is SO nice to be home! I love being here with family!