Looking for a unique, natural and beautiful DIY centerpiece idea for the holidays? Consider this edible centerpiece craft using fresh garlic for an unexpected and creative arrangement this year.
A DIY Edible Centerpiece for the Holidays
Although this “edible arrangement” made with garlic is not the typical arrangement of fresh fruit cut into florals, it is longer lasting, original and completely practical. What cook wouldn’t love a batch of fresh garlic?
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Since our parents grow plenty of garlic in their backyard garden (and by plenty, I mean 300+ heads of garlic each year), they often gift garlic to friends, family and neighbours. By adding the garlic into a creative centerpiece
What You Will Need:
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- 6-8″ planter pot
- 6 garlic heads
- floral foam
- decorative moss
- fresh cut greenery (such as boxwood, evergreen)
- pinecones and other embellishments (berries and Christmas picks)
- hot glue gun
- knife
How To Make an Edible Holiday Centerpiece with Garlic:
Cut the floral foam a bit higher than the planter pot and then place the floral foam inside trimming some of the excess foam so it fits.
Using decorative moss, cover the foam and glue it onto the foam.
Trim the long stem of the garlic heads (if they have them) leaving just about a 1/2″ stem.
Starting in the middle of the centerpiece, use a pen or pencil to poke a hole into the foam and insert the garlic head into the hole.
Place fresh greenery into the floral foam to fill in around the garlic.
Lastly, add some decorative planter picks, pinecones and holiday berries for a pop of color.
With that, the holiday centerpiece is complete! Keep for yourself or give it away as a thoughtful gift…wouldn’t this make a wonderful hostess gift? Stay in the know on our latest crafts, special offers and freebies by joining our mailing list.
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Edible Holiday Centerpiece with Garlic
Materials
- 6-8" planter pot
- 6 garlic heads
- floral foam
- decorative moss
- fresh cut greenery such as boxwood, evergreen
- pinecones and other embellishments, berries and Christmas picks
- hot glue gun
- knife
Instructions
- Cut the floral foam a bit higher than the planter pot and then place the floral foam inside trimming some of the excess foam so it fits.
- Using decorative moss, cover the foam and glue it onto the foam.
- Trim the long stem of the garlic heads leaving just about a 1/2″ stem.
- Starting in the middle of the centerpiece, use a pen or pencil to poke a hole into the foam and insert the garlic head into the hole.
- Place fresh greenery into the floral foam to fill in around the garlic.
- Lastly, add some decorative planter picks, pinecones and holiday berries for a pop of color.