Inexpensive Centerpiece Ideas

You'll find plenty of inexpensive centerpiece ideas here. Cheap centerpieces do not have to look cheap. They can look great and not cost a fortune.

Centerpieces are a very important part of any event whether it be a baby shower, birthday party, wedding, ect. But with all the other things you have to worry about, you shouldn't have to take out a loan just to have gorgeous centerpieces.

A flower in a pretty wine glass can be a simple yet stunning centerpiece that is perfect for your next party.

Here are 10 other inexpensive centerpiece ideas that will cost you under $10.00 each.

1. Hurricane and Candle

Place a pillar candle in the middle of your table. Put a hurricane glass globe over the candle and surround with a wreath or ivy garland that you wind in a circle. All of these items can be found at a dollar store making this a $3.00 centerpiece. If using this one for a baby shower use a pink or a blue candle.

2. Balloons

Balloons are one of the most inexpensive centerpiece ideas for parties, showers, or weddings. Tie ribbon on 3 balloons. Tie onto a balloon weight. You can cover the balloon weight with tulle or fabric and ribbon. You can also place the weight in a gift bag and finish off with tissue. The balloons will cost you about $1.50. The ribbon $1.00. The balloon weight can be bought at the dollar store, or you can make your own. Just fill a latex balloon with sand and tie in a knot. Small gift bags can be found for 2 for $1.00 or the bigger ones are about $1.00. So you're looking at about $5.00 for this centerpiece.

3. Gift Baskets

Search for cheap baskets or containers and fill with stuff from your local dollar store. Baby stuff for a baby shower, pampering items for a bridal shower, ect. Depending on how much stuff you put in them, you can keep this centerpiece under $10.00 easily. This can also double as favors or door prizes.

4. Candy Filled Vase

Fill a glass vase with candies. Make sure they match your color scheme. This will vary in cost as it depends on what kind of vase you get and what kind of candy you fill it with. It can also be a game. Have each table guess how many candies are in their tables vase.

5. Candles On A Mirror

Purchase round mirrors and place candles of your choice on them. You can find the mirrors at hobby or craft stores. Get them on sale and purchase cheap candles and you can keep this centerpiece under $10.00. You can print off a 40% off coupon for some stores.

6. Grocery Store Plants

Grocery stores usually have small plants for under $5.00. Just add a pretty wired ribbon and you have a fabulous centerpiece.

7. Flowers

Flowers are one of the most popular choices for centerpieces. A single rose in a simple bud vase is a great thrifty centerpiece idea. You can get roses for about $30.00 a dozen. Bud vases can be bought for $1.00 each. That's $60.00 for 30 centerpieces! Wow, you can't beat that.

8. Pine Cones

Lay pine branches in the middle of the table. Layer on large pine cones. The cost for this centerpiece? FREE!

9. Bowl Of Flowers

Purchase a large bowl and fill with fresh water. Cut the stems off of your favorite flower and float on the water. This can be done for under $10.00 easily. Look at thrift stores and garage sales. Your bowls do not have to match exactly.

10. Vase Of Sticks

This is an easy centerpiece that makes a huge statement. Gather sticks from the yard and spray paint to match your theme or color scheme. Place in a vase and you have a fabulous centerpiece. You can hang ornaments off of the branches if you want. Spray paint is about $3.00. The sticks are free and the vases can be found at the Dollar store. Cheap!

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