DIY Garden Tabletop Centerpiece

2 min read September 14, 2026 Jamie Bare
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A tabletop banner or garland is such a fun way to add unique decor into your party. The red boot planters are so much fun and add a pop of bright color to the centerpiece. See how we styled our entire Garden Party for Kids and don't miss our recipe for Strawberry Poke Cake and how kids can make Paper Tulips.

Project Time
60 to 120 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step
1

Cut small pennant shapes from bright colored cardstock. I chose yellow, green and red for this project.

DIY Garden Tabletop Centerpiece step 1
Step
2

Cut larger pennant shapes from Red Gingham Napkins. Make sure the napkin fold is at the top of your pennant when you cut.

DIY Garden Tabletop Centerpiece step 2
Step
3

Layer cardstock pennant shapes on top of the napkin pennant then add a mini fans from the Garden Party Food Picks. Use glue dots to keep the layers in place.

DIY Garden Tabletop Centerpiece step 3
Step
4

Punch holes at the top of each pennant. Thread some red bakers twine through each hole to create a garden garland.

DIY Garden Tabletop Centerpiece step 4
Step
5

Using a painted wooden dowel, hang the garland from DIY Ceramic Boot Planters that have been painted red. Add two red boot planters to both ends of the garland on your table.

DIY Garden Tabletop Centerpiece step 5
Step
6

For some added color and dimension, set your tabletop centerpiece on top of a Moss Table Runner. Scatter Moss Rocks and Gnome Figures to round out the scene.

See how we used this centerpiece at our Kids' Garden Party. Make sure to get the step-by-step instructions on how to make a recipe for delicious Strawberry Poke Cake!

DIY Garden Tabletop Centerpiece step 6

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