Easy DIY Holiday Centerpiece : Pale Pink Amaryllis, Magnolia Leaf & Cedar Flower Arrangement

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdAgVHOTJ1553kkyPaYWDP1wNnsC9CSiW8tlD8nNq4v4n-aaYdBGkQChJq4R9aK5BNk_0Agv3LP57jzJ5LEPyXUlNtIXvCcdh7ai0azPFSlunnbYKwDHtp8aJ0ZwoNltoob06PoCsGJmU/s1600/amaryllis.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdAgVHOTJ1553kkyPaYWDP1wNnsC9CSiW8tlD8nNq4v4n-aaYdBGkQChJq4R9aK5BNk_0Agv3LP57jzJ5LEPyXUlNtIXvCcdh7ai0azPFSlunnbYKwDHtp8aJ0ZwoNltoob06PoCsGJmU/s640/amaryllis.jpg" width="504" /></a></div><a class="pin-it-button" count-layout="horizontal" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2012%2F12%2Feasy-dyi-holiday-centerpiece-pale-pink.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-kEDT-SogWK4%2FUM9ALGMqOiI%2FAAAAAAAAO94%2FhrAvq-LWq30%2Fs640%2Famaryllis-steps.jpg&description=Easy%20DYI%20Holiday%20Centerpiece%20%3A%20Pale%20Pink%20Amaryllis%2C%20Magnolia%20Leaf%20%26%20Cedar%20Flower%20Arrangement%20%0A%0Ahttp%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2012%2F12%2Feasy-dyi-holiday-centerpiece-pale-pink.html"><img border="0" src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" title="Pin It" /></a><br /><br />For Emma's party I wanted the create a very soft and feminine flower arrangement that would be fitting my soft and feminine little lady.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwhKf545iFIqO8BmQW6jq9RKMcrJBU2OUZRBxnSNJDFWBtbBuSdOfiM8AJCMGk29WVeiS8aQmSis_jLfMlIJBioc9KLdb-LCbCFr_uWJyRYh7lIygjhlDu26k4zTfAgF7yPGL2TOfAVtI/s1600/IMG_8617.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwhKf545iFIqO8BmQW6jq9RKMcrJBU2OUZRBxnSNJDFWBtbBuSdOfiM8AJCMGk29WVeiS8aQmSis_jLfMlIJBioc9KLdb-LCbCFr_uWJyRYh7lIygjhlDu26k4zTfAgF7yPGL2TOfAVtI/s320/IMG_8617.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Just as I designed her invitation (<a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/12/emmas-1st-birthday-invitation-diy-extra.html" target="_blank">here's the post about the invitation</a>) to just have a glimpse of Christmas, I didn't want the arrangement to be overly "holiday," but I wanted it to be appropriate for the season.  I think it is important to always decorate seasonally - arrangements seem to "fit" better when the seasonality is considered... not to mention flowers that are in season are easier to find and of a higher quality.<br /><br />I selected these soft pink amaryllis along with magnolia leaf and cedar sprigs.  The arrangement came together very easily.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8vuoK4kcERPxo-J6r2X_l-1ynPdeqPHFpKSgHLFNoVm_fZIQhyphenhyphenf95YjXpXwwzb-8godq934lLBUWQBF36j_tS6vG3o2Bp0DRIdFhhXNfscqPBxLonJHIjqomnyXe0XsVP0WxmZ_Py7E4/s1600/IMG_9191.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8vuoK4kcERPxo-J6r2X_l-1ynPdeqPHFpKSgHLFNoVm_fZIQhyphenhyphenf95YjXpXwwzb-8godq934lLBUWQBF36j_tS6vG3o2Bp0DRIdFhhXNfscqPBxLonJHIjqomnyXe0XsVP0WxmZ_Py7E4/s640/IMG_9191.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Here you can see the shiny green and velvety brown magnolia leafs - my favorite.  They are so easy to use and seem to "make" any arrangement I use them in. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDxFll8TVzwTSl1uW1xfnwJRXirbv0u1KuxSaWr_xF_JUPt6TzJtcyHYuDjZnnl738XNt6ekMWiiNnVQUYKEIhJ10jTSuDwLWOB3ibjT5XnRDP-dGxHCxFseMDTef9NtAuDzq9h_Ebpls/s1600/IMG_9107.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDxFll8TVzwTSl1uW1xfnwJRXirbv0u1KuxSaWr_xF_JUPt6TzJtcyHYuDjZnnl738XNt6ekMWiiNnVQUYKEIhJ10jTSuDwLWOB3ibjT5XnRDP-dGxHCxFseMDTef9NtAuDzq9h_Ebpls/s640/IMG_9107.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Here is the arrangement on the night of the party with the cakes in the center of the table. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNQGHuItesuezzNR8nF7dyiMsnDmu_z1araJGnRM-sOPvJsdI0U95fMHTxehpet9y9HNS7NAek8hqpnz8L457FahK-m_VbdJj8HWWfy1ZkAxt_-sR_V0ZE2zKkdW7VkqAYONNQMvfGMNQ/s1600/IMG_9108.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNQGHuItesuezzNR8nF7dyiMsnDmu_z1araJGnRM-sOPvJsdI0U95fMHTxehpet9y9HNS7NAek8hqpnz8L457FahK-m_VbdJj8HWWfy1ZkAxt_-sR_V0ZE2zKkdW7VkqAYONNQMvfGMNQ/s640/IMG_9108.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Here are the Easy DIY steps.  You can certainly use red amaryllis for a more traditional holiday centerpiece for Christmas.  I think you'll see how easy it is!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju8eLOlOysYQbFrnG9FIwOSq9MbryyaityXPF8LRcWXd06k6av0zJmliteKrs620eA3q_mkOblM_E5DvmDXpKx4zZkLBrHW6kyQL5rZ0Sion5qxczMdgpb2cwOousYG83cFrgmreZnLkw/s1600/IMG_9202.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju8eLOlOysYQbFrnG9FIwOSq9MbryyaityXPF8LRcWXd06k6av0zJmliteKrs620eA3q_mkOblM_E5DvmDXpKx4zZkLBrHW6kyQL5rZ0Sion5qxczMdgpb2cwOousYG83cFrgmreZnLkw/s640/IMG_9202.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Start by placing the cedar sprigs in the vase that is filled with water.  Trim the stems before you put them in so they just drape over the sides.   <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMHDgSns7RtvqLzc_jb8jOFwjyxdBRDarY6RhOTUrEb3yvsKqcdCsTXtNRcu19hCpH-ah05W7BZqABic1z-lsBmAHNhQkfX9YCcER7dgN9_MAu6r-JCt_f8E0C3ZYc-_42Oomc03Emi1k/s1600/IMG_9204.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMHDgSns7RtvqLzc_jb8jOFwjyxdBRDarY6RhOTUrEb3yvsKqcdCsTXtNRcu19hCpH-ah05W7BZqABic1z-lsBmAHNhQkfX9YCcER7dgN9_MAu6r-JCt_f8E0C3ZYc-_42Oomc03Emi1k/s640/IMG_9204.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Next, insert the amaryllis - I used three stalks that had 3 blooms each.   <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvnujzvaJ8ioaYpLGZsdhqr5cSowoHEwVSqZJKLU56c3nbpbBIQE-7ifwbDuWldGrWq-_ZgvjfnpY2crZFXK93pztopGyH18KBArsR-lfzfmASnEWt5uUpH6FivCLlSUPjdiz0Wnev51Y/s1600/IMG_9188.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvnujzvaJ8ioaYpLGZsdhqr5cSowoHEwVSqZJKLU56c3nbpbBIQE-7ifwbDuWldGrWq-_ZgvjfnpY2crZFXK93pztopGyH18KBArsR-lfzfmASnEWt5uUpH6FivCLlSUPjdiz0Wnev51Y/s640/IMG_9188.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br /><br />Finally, insert the magnolia leaves around the base of the flowers.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Easy DIY Holiday Centerpiece : Pale Pink Amaryllis, Magnolia Leaf & Cedar Flower Arrangement

For Emma's party I wanted the create a very soft and feminine flower arrangement that would be fitting my soft and feminine little lady...

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