Some of the most beautiful holiday centerpieces are also the simplest to make. This DIY Christmas flower ornament centerpiece turns clear glass ornaments into tiny floral arrangements, each one filled with fresh farm-direct blooms from Bloomingmore. The result is festive, elegant, and completely one of a kind. Best of all, it takes just minutes to assemble and works beautifully for everything from a cozy dinner for two to a large holiday event or wedding reception.
Cut the ends of your stems at an angle and allow them to hydrate in fresh water for at least 1 to 2 hours before you begin. Schedule your delivery 2 to 3 days before your event so your farm-fresh blooms arrive with time to open beautifully.
What You Will Need
- Clear glass or plastic ornaments, 2 to 4 inches in diameter (one per guest for intimate tables, clusters of 3 to 5 for large events)
- Candlestick holders in varying heights, or a shallow bowl or tray for a grouped display
- Tweezers or a thin skewer
- Sharp scissors or floral snips
- Small container of fresh water for hydrating stems before arranging, not for filling the ornaments
- Double-sided tape (optional, to stabilize ornaments on candlesticks)
- Fresh flowers from Bloomingmore: gypsophila (baby's breath), spray roses (individual florets only, full-size roses are too large for the ornament opening), wax flower, or mini carnations
- Optional: fresh pine sprigs, eucalyptus, or loose gypsophila for styling the base
Step 1: Choose Your Ornaments
Clear glass ornaments between 2 and 4 inches in diameter work best. The opening needs to be wide enough to fit your tweezers and small blooms through. For an intimate dinner for 2 to 6 guests, one ornament per place setting on a candlestick is quietly spectacular. For a large event or wedding, cluster 3 to 5 ornaments of varying heights as a statement centerpiece on each table.
Step 2: Hydrate Your Flowers
Cut all stem tips diagonally and place in fresh water for at least 1 to 2 hours before starting. Hydrate the flowers before trimming them into small pieces for the ornaments. This is a short-term decorative project without a water source inside, so assemble close to your event and expect results to vary with the flowers and room conditions. Gypsophila and wax flower offer small clusters for this design.
Step 3: Prep Your Ornaments
Remove the metal cap from each ornament and set it aside. Start with clean, dry ornaments and do not add water inside. If your ornaments have a narrow opening, use a thin skewer to help guide flowers in.
Step 4: Trim Your Blooms
Cut individual flower heads or small clusters down to 1 to 2 inches, just enough stem to grip with tweezers. The key is choosing flowers small enough to fit through the ornament opening. Spray rose florets (not full-size roses, those are too large), gypsophila florets, wax flower clusters, and mini carnation heads all fit beautifully.
Step 5: Fill the Ornaments
With the cap off, use your tweezers to insert blooms one by one through the open top. Start with a base layer of gypsophila to create a soft cloud interior, then add pops of color with spray rose florets or wax flower. Work from the bottom up and rotate the ornament as you go to fill it evenly. Do not overfill, a little breathing room makes the arrangement look more natural and airy.
Step 6: Replace the Cap
Once you are happy with the arrangement, snap the metal cap back on. The cap helps balance the ornament on a candlestick holder and keeps the arrangement contained.
Step 7: Arrange on Candlesticks
Place each filled ornament on a candlestick holder. Vary the heights for visual interest and dimension. Use a small piece of double-sided tape between the ornament and the holder if you need extra stability, especially for outdoor events or if guests will be moving around the table.
Step 8: Style the Table
Surround the base of each candlestick with loose gypsophila, fresh pine sprigs, or sprigs of eucalyptus for a lush, full finish. For an intimate dinner, one ornament per place setting with a few scattered petals around the base is all you need. For large events, a runway of clustered ornament centerpieces down a long table creates a showstopping holiday installation.
Shop everything you need for this project at Bloomingmore: gypsophila, spray roses, wax flower, eucalyptus, and our full winter flower collection.
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