Spring DIY Flower Box Centerpiece

1 min read September 13, 2026 Haeley Giambalvo
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Mason jars can be incorporated into so many crafts, and they happen to fit perfectly in this wood planter box. Filled with faux baby’s breath and butterflies they make a simple and beautiful piece of spring decor that will stay looking good all season long. Use this DIY mason jar centerpiece on your kitchen table or display it on your mantel.

Project Time
60 to 70 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step
1

Paint the outside of the wood planter box with two coats of paint. I used the green paint from this Blossom Acrylic Paint Set and a foam brush.

Spring DIY Flower Box Centerpiece step 1
Step
2

Clip the faux baby’s breath to fit the mason jars using wire cutters.

Spring DIY Flower Box Centerpiece step 2
Step
3

Add a couple feather butterflies to each jar of baby’s breath. Their wire stems allow you to just stick them in!

Spring DIY Flower Box Centerpiece step 3
Step
4

If you want, you can also stencil on a saying such as “Hello Spring!” on the front of the planter box using letter stencils and white paint.

Spring DIY Flower Box Centerpiece step 4
Step
5

Don’t miss the rest of my nature-inspired spring mantel decor including the DIY butterfly decorated bird cage and flower bird vases!

Spring DIY Flower Box Centerpiece step 5

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