Halloween Floral Skull Centerpiece Tutorial

A floral skull centerpiece is the perfect touch for a gothic Halloween tablescape. If you love the look I've got good news! It's really easy to create your own with this simple DIY tutorial.

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Floral Skull Centerpiece Supplies

• Distressed foam skull: Michael's {In-Store Only}
  • If you can't find a foam one, try a skull vase like this
  • Or drill out a resin one like this one
• Large faux flower stems in desired colors: hydrangeas, roses, dahlias, or mums
  • I found mine at Michael's on sale of course!
• Sheet moss
• Black charger or tray
• Double sided foam or clear mounting tape
• Wire Cutters

Floral Skull Centerpiece Instructions

Step 1: Gather Supplies

Find a great plate, platter or tray to use as a base.

Arrange moss to cover bottom and test skull placement. You'll want to go back and add additional moss when the floral skull centerpiece is completed to fill in gaps and give support.

Step 2: Prepare Flowers

Using the wire cutters snip floral stems to desired length. The indentations on the stem mark areas for cutting. Then SAVE the stem!

Step 3: Arrange Florals in Skull 

Create a bouquet first in your hand then press into the foam skull one at a time. The foam skull is light weight and will be off balance as you do this.

If using a ceramic or resin skull, add floral foam to the opening and arrange.

Keep adding flowers one by one.

You'll  want to make sure the final arrangement is balanced so you might have to play around with flower placement until the skull can sit on its own.

You want a nice color and texture distribution. I kept it simple with 3 hydrangeas in plum and navy and a plum dahlia. I love hydrangeas for their size, multiple blossoms, and range of colors.

Step 4: Floral Skull Finishing Touches

 

You know those stems we set aside earlier? Go back and take some leaves off to use at the base of the flowers. You can stick them into the flowers and secure with a little double sided tape. These help close any gaps, and smooth the transition from flower to skull.

Now that your flowers are in and looking good, walk around the centerpiece and check it from all sides. The beauty with faux flowers is you can continue to adjust them until they are perfect.

Display Your Floral Skull Proudly

After a final inspection I pulled the flowers down a little bit more towards the eyes and it made all the difference. What do you think of this Floral Skull Centerpiece? It's so easy I think you ought to give it a try! And when you do please share. We love to see your work.

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13 Days of Halloween Hop

For more great Halloween ideas hop along with us starting TODAY Friday the 13th for 13 days!

Now head on over to Jordan's Easy Entertaining to learn how to make these darling Halloween Party Favor Bags!

Then hop back again tomorrow for Day 2 Halloween Sweet Treat Ideas.

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If you’re just joining us on the 13 Days of Halloween Inspiration here’s what you missed:

• Day 1: DIY Halloween Decor – Floral Skull Centerpiece
• Day 2: Halloween Sweet Treats – Chocolate Raspberry Shooters
• Day 3: Halloween Cupcakes – Brainy Mad Science Mini Cakes
• Day 4: Savory Halloween Appetizers – Baked Sweet Potato Rounds
• Day 5: Mocktails/Cocktails – Day of the Dead Non-Alcoholic Sangria Recipe
• Day 6: DIY Halloween Decor – Faux Leather Paper Spell Book
• Day 7: Halloween Home Decor – Halloween Front Porch Decor
• Day 8: Halloween Sweet Treats – Red Velvet Brain Cake
• Day 9: Healthy Halloween Food – Mummy Frozen Bananas
• Day 10: Cricut Craft – Halloween Cricut Craft Haunted Hollow SVG
• Day 11: Halloween Tablescape – Elegant Gothic Halloween Party Table
• Day 12: Halloween Kids Activities – Frankenstein Peeps Edible Mad Science
• Day 13: Halloween Party – Halloween Mad Science Party Ideas

Until next time my friend,