Mid Century Modern Centerpiece DIY

2 min read September 13, 2026 Natalie Mayhew
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Channel cool retro vibes reminiscent of Mad Men by creating a chic hand-painted centerpiece. This bold flower box will be a stand-out decor item at your shower with pops of color and design elements that fit perfectly with the theme. With just a few coats of paint, crafting supplies and stylish acrylic table numbers this DIY Centerpiece only looks expensive; in fact, it's easy to make, and easy on the budget.  Be sure to download the pattern 

Project Time
30 to 40 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step
1

Paint the Square Stained Wood Flower Box bright and bold blue. You will need approx. 2 coats of paint.

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Step
2

Next paint the wooden accents. Paint the wooden square yellow and the smaller wood circle blue.

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Step
3

I used my Cricut™ to cut a curved diamond shape. If you do not have a Cricut™ use the template provided. Print out the template and cut out the diamond shape. It is sized to fit the wooden square.

Once you have cut out the diamond, trace the shape onto removable / stick-on vinyl.

Next cut the traced shape out in vinyl and adhere to the painted wood square.

Download the Curved Diamond Centerpiece Pattern here!

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Step
4

Next, attach the blue painted wood circle onto the center of diamond. Use glue or a hot glue gun to adhere.

Then adhere the acrylic table number to the right side of the diamond shape on the front of the box.

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Step
5

To create the centerpiece "pick" accent take a Bamboo Skewer and poke it through the middle of a DIY Small Foam Ball until the skewer comes out the other side, about 2 inches.

Once secured paint the ball and skewer orange. Once dry, place a Mountain Jade Round Bead on the end of the bamboo skewer.

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Step
6

Place an arrangement of flowers into the finished box (I recommend arranging the flowers in a smaller glass, waterproof vase).

Finally, place the decorative accent into the middle of the arrangement.

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Step
7

Place the finished box with flowers and decorative accent inside onto your table.

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