Make-It-Yourself Project for Thanksgiving

Fruit and Flowers Platte Centerpiece









Materials Needed :



Platter
Lemons, artichokes
Flowers: 6 roses, 6 sunflowers, 6 mums, or the flowers of your choice
Leather fern or other greenery













Artichokes


Begin with a base of artichokes. These are small, about the same size as the lemons.


Lemons



Add lemons and top with a few more artichokes. ther FernEdge the platter with several sprigs of leather fern or other greenery.








Leather Fern


Edge the platter with several sprigs of leather fern or other greenery.








Add Flowers


Add about 18 flowers set low in between lemons and artichokes. Stems should be about 3" long. Tip: Most flowers will last a few hours out of water. Or, use florist water tubes, if desired, to keep flowers fresh for a few days. tter Centerpiece