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Last year we had a lot of fun making a watering can with fairy lights. This year, I decided to add a watering can centerpiece to our backyard for some additional fun. This can be used as garden decor or it can be used on a table. It’s just so adorable! This DIY watering can centerpiece definitely stands out!
Watering Can Centerpiece
I purchased a decorative watering can from a craft store. It still works as a normal watering can would, but it’s just a bit smaller. Whether you choose to use a decorative watering can or a real size one, the results will be equally as pretty.
Supplies Needed:
- Watering can (any size)
- Drill (optional for drainage)
- Small flowers. I used Candytuft from our local nursery
- Potting Soil
- Shovel
- Small terra cotta pot
- Glass votive
- Battery operated candle
Watch how we made it:
How to Make a Centerpiece with a Watering Can
- Optional: If you’ll be using the watering can as a planter, be sure to drill small drainage holes at the bottom of the can. If it’s just for short term use as a centerpiece on a table, the holes aren’t necessary.
- Place a small terra cotta pot upside down in the center of the watering can creating a stand
- Gently plant the flowers around the terra cotta pot filling the spaces in with extra potting soil (water if necessary)
- Put a glass votive on top of the terra cotta pot stand
- Add a battery operated candle in the votive for a beautiful glow
Turn on the switch and watch the watering can come to life with a gentle candlelit glow.
I would love to see this done with a colorful watering can and some colorful flowers as well. The options are endless! I love this time of year…
Watering Can Centerpiece
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You Will Need
- Watering can (any size)
- Drill (optional for drainage)
- Small flowers. I used Candytuft from our local nursery
- Potting Soil
- Shovel
- Small terra cotta pot
- Glass votive
- Battery operated candle
Directions
- Optional: drill small drainage holes on the bottom of the watering can
- Place a small terra cotta pot upside down in the center of the watering can creating a stand
- Plant small flowers around the terra cotta pot filling the spaces in with extra potting soil
- Water if necessary
- Put a glass votive on top of the terra cotta pot stand
- Add a battery operated candle in the votive for a beautiful glow
Looking for other garden decor ideas?Â
Watering Can with Fairy Lights
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