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Valentine’s Day Centerpiece Ideas

January 24, 2019 by Vikram Goyal

On Valentine’s Day, many people like to decorate their homes and throw wonderful parties for their friends and loved ones. If you are looking for some easy centerpieces that will fit the theme and look beautiful on your table, here are some ideas that can be put together in no time at all!

Flirty fun

For a cute, flirty, fun centerpiece that would be perfect for a party with all of your single girlfriends, find an oversized cocktail glass (these can be found in craft stores for low prices). Fill it with plenty of girls best friends: toy diamond rings, bracelets, necklaces, and tiaras. Alternatively, fill it with plenty of chocolates and a girl’s other best friend.

Cute candy bouquets

All you need for this is wrapped candy, kabob skewers, a piece of Styrofoam, and some double-sided tape. Simply attach the candy to the skewers and stick the ends into the Styrofoam to hold them steady. Arrange them as you see fit ñ a suggestion is to use candy roses as the main attraction and green-wrapped chocolate candies as the accent pieces. The effect will be as adorable as it is delicious!

Truffle tower

Create an elegant, chic, and sweet centerpiece by carefully arranging a pyramid of chocolate truffles! If you are daring, balance the truffles on themselves (use a tiny drop of honey to act as adhesive), but if you prefer to play it safe, place small squares of cardboard between each layer or use a stair-step design, like the Mayan pyramids, to create the look.

L-O-V-E

Purchase wooden letters from a craft store, paint them whatever color you choose, and spell out the word ìLOVEî in a vertical stack as your centerpiece. Simply glue each letter to the others, then place a few decorative items around the base. This is definitely the easiest centerpiece of the bunch, but it looks as sweet as any other does!

Champagne bouquet

Whenever champagne is poured, a beautiful layer of foam rises dramatically before settling down. When a bottle of champagne is shaken before being opened, that foam becomes a stream! Use this to create a lovely centerpiece using a champagne bottle. Empty the champagne bottle, then use it like a vase. To make the foamy look, use baby’s breath (press it tightly together, using something to bind it if necessary). Add a few sparkling accents, like glittery sprays or even champagne-colored tinsel, and you are set!†

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DIY Giant Eyeball Lanterns – Creepy Halloween Decoration

When it comes to Halloween, bigger is always better—and these giant eyeball lanterns prove it! With nothing more than plain white paper lanterns, a little paint, and some imagination, you can create huge, spooky eyes that look like they’ve popped right out of a monster movie.

They’re perfect for hanging from ceilings, displaying on porches, or grouping together in a corner for an eerie effect. Best of all, paper lanterns are super inexpensive (you can grab them on eBay, Amazon, or even your local dollar store), which makes this a great budget-friendly craft for big impact Halloween décor.

Supplies You’ll Need

  • Large round white paper lanterns (various sizes look best) 
  • Acrylic paints or craft paints in black, brown, green, red, orange, or blue (for irises) 
  • Wide paintbrush for background color 
  • Small paintbrush for details 
  • Black construction paper or cardstock (optional for spiky “lashes” or accents) 
  • Hot glue gun or strong craft glue 
  • String or fishing line (if you want to hang them) 

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prep the Lanterns

  1. Assemble your white paper lanterns according to the package directions. 
  2. Make sure they’re fully open and the wire insert is in place so the surface is taut for painting. 

Step 2: Paint the Iris

  1. Using a wide brush, paint a large circle in the center of the lantern to create the iris. 
  2. Choose spooky colors—green, red, orange, or blue work wonderfully. 
  3. Don’t worry about making it perfectly smooth; streaks and uneven textures add to the eerie, organic look. 

Step 3: Add the Pupil

  1. Once the iris paint is dry, use black paint to fill in the pupil at the very center. 
  2. Make it large enough to stand out against the iris. 

Step 4: Detail the Eye

  • Use a smaller brush to add darker or lighter streaks in the iris for a more realistic effect. 
  • You can even add thin vein lines in red around the iris to give it that bloodshot look. 

Step 5: Optional Spiky Lashes

  1. Cut long triangles from black construction paper or cardstock. 
  2. Glue them around one side of the lantern so they stick out like sharp monster eyelashes. 
  3. This makes the eyeballs look even more monstrous and stylized. 

Step 6: Display Your Giant Eyeballs

  • Hanging: Use string or fishing line to suspend them from ceilings, trees, or porch rafters so they look like floating eyeballs. 
  • Stacked: Place them in corners, along stairs, or even grouped on your lawn for a spooky display. 
  • Tabletop: Use them as oversized Halloween party props. 

Tips & Variations

  • Glowing Eyes: Insert battery-powered LED lights into the lanterns so they glow from the inside. 
  • Rainbow Eyes: Mix up the colors and make a whole rainbow of creepy eyes. 
  • Monster Cluster: Group multiple eyeballs together in different sizes for a scarier effect. 

This DIY Giant Eyeball Lantern craft is quick, cheap, and gives you maximum Halloween spook factor with minimal effort. Whether you make one or a whole creepy collection, your haunted house setup will definitely be eye-catching!

 

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