DIY Floating Tea Cup Centerpiece

2 min read September 13, 2026 Missy and Kristen
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When planning a tea party, you of course have to incorporate tea-themed decor, and this DIY Floating Tea Cup is by far one of our favorites. Follow these few simple steps to create this lovely piece of illusionistic decor that will have your little tea party guests asking "how did they do that?!"

Project Time
10 to 15 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Begin by adding a layer of soft Pink Acrylic Paint to a DIY Ceramic Tea Cup Saucer. Allow to dry.

DIY Floating Tea Cup Centerpiece step 1
Step
2

Take an old metal fork and bend it so there is a slight bump out in the middle of the fork. Hot Glue the top end of the fork to the inside of a Truly Scrumptious Tea Cup.

DIY Floating Tea Cup Centerpiece step 2
Step
3

Hot Glue the bottom of the fork so it lays flat on the painted tea cup saucer.

DIY Floating Tea Cup Centerpiece step 3
Step
4

Hot glue pink hydrangea flowers from the Pink Hydrangea Mat to the fork so it is completely covered. Add a Pink Peony Flower to the interior of the cup and onto the saucer so it looks as though the cup is floating and pouring flowers.

DIY Floating Tea Cup Centerpiece step 4
Step
5

Place the DIY Floating Tea Cups on your party table and watch your guests be amazed!

Be sure to take a look at my full First Birthday Tea Party, DIY Tea Party Backdrop and Lemon Flower Tarts.  

DIY Floating Tea Cup Centerpiece step 5

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