Day of the Dead DIY Floral Centerpiece

1 min read September 13, 2026 Kara Allen
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Make this beautiful centerpiece for your next Day of the Dead Halloween party! I love the vibrant colors, don't you? Follow this easy tutorial!

Project Time
20 to 30 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step
1

Using a black permanent marker, decorate the face of your skeleton to go along with the Day of the Dead vibe.

Day of the Dead DIY Floral Centerpiece step 1
Step
2

Measure the height of your cauldron and cut a few of your flower stems the same height. These stems are for the outer edge of your floral arrangement. Continue to cut your flower stems at various lengths being careful to not cut too much off.

Day of the Dead DIY Floral Centerpiece step 2
Step
3

Fill your cauldron about 1/2 full with water and start placing flowers in your cauldron, putting the shorter stems near the outside edge of the cauldron and the taller stems towards the middle.

Day of the Dead DIY Floral Centerpiece step 3
Step
4

Continue to fill your cauldron with flowers and greenery making sure there are no large gaps.

Day of the Dead DIY Floral Centerpiece step 4 part 1
Day of the Dead DIY Floral Centerpiece step 4 part 2
Step
5

Place the skeleton in the center of your floral arrangement and viola!

Day of the Dead DIY Floral Centerpiece step 5 part 1
Day of the Dead DIY Floral Centerpiece step 5 part 2

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