Easy Moss Arrangement DIY Centerpiece for Summer
As we head into summer, I’m always looking for lasting ways to bring fresh and effortless seasonal color into our home. One easy way to spruce up your summertime vignettes is to fill a couple of your favorite vessels or bowls with preserved moss. It’s textural, maintenance free (so it stays looking nice throughout your summer travels), and it’s a beautiful, yet budget-friendly way to style for the season. Click through for a fun and easy moss arrangement DIY centerpiece for summer… this one is so versatile!
I love a simple, quick, and creative project! From grocery store floral arranging to pressed flower wall art and hand poured citronella candles… summertime always puts me in the mood to create something seasonal. This project was no different. I felt like I was missing a little color (specifically green), and decided to make a Michael’s moss run. For thirty minutes of my time, these have been making me really happy. Here’s how to assemble them…
Supplies
This is really an affordable project that gives you a high-end designer look. I used a couple bowls I already owned and some recycled materials. The only thing I needed to buy was foam and moss…
- Bowls (I used this ceramic cachepot and this blue & white greek key bowl from my shop)
- Scissors (for trimming foam, if needed)
- Preserved Forest Moss (you could use any moss)
- Floral Foam (spheres and half balls)
- Recycled Filler (newspaper, paper towels, plastic bags, bubble wrap, etc)
Choose a Bowl or Vessel
Peruse your house for a medium to large size bowl. I landed on this ceramic cachepot and this blue & white greek key bowl (the smaller size) from the Tuesday Made shop. You could use anything though… a dough bowl, a serving bowl, something vintage, etc.
Add Filler
First, stuff your bowl with filler… newspaper, plastic bags, bubble wrap, paper towels, etc. It could be any recycled material that fills the lower portion of the vessel. Next, place the floral foam spheres and half balls. I like using these because the moss sticks to them really well, eliminating the need for glue! They also help to give a full, organic, and bulbous shape.
Shape & Style the Moss
Now for the fun part… shaping and styling the moss! Cover the floral foam with bits of moss, pressing and shaping it as you go- into whatever form you like. It’s very similar to arranging florals. You can keep building, adding, and removing until it you’re happy with it.
The moss I purchased had some organic round and oval shapes, that I set aside for the top… “the pretty pieces”. The ones that were brown or discolored, I used as the base layer. I ended up having enough moss for two bowls. I styled one in the kitchen, and one in the formal living room.
Moss Bowl Styling Ideas
These moss bowls are perfect for adding a vibrant green color and texture to any room during the spring & summer months… and they’re maintenance free, if you use preserved moss.
Here are some easy styling ideas, or places these would fit nicely…
- Stacked on a coffee table (atop books or a tray)
- Styled on a console table
- Positioned on a kitchen island
- Styled on a credenza, sideboard, or dresser
- Tucked in the corner on a countertop
- On an entryway table
- Styled in a laundry room
FAQ
Definitely! I like the versatility of being able to dump the bowl and start over with something new, but if you’re looking for a permanent arrangement- use a hot glue gun, pressing the moss into the glue.
No! It has been preserved and thus, does not require water. If you use living moss, you would want to mist it with a spray bottle.
Just one… a single pack goes a long way, especially if you use plenty of filler! Like I said, it’s a very budget friendly project- especially in comparison to how much these designer moss arrangements cost.
Related
Looking for more summer DIY projects? I have plenty of favorites! I’ll link them for you below…
- Succulent Arrangement DIY
- How to Make DIY Pressed Flower Wall Art
- DIY Herb Garden
- Patio Chair Makeover
- How to Install Window Floral Boxes
- A Fire Pit Makeover
- Transforming Our Side Yard
- DIY Citronella Candles
I hope you liked this one! If you’ve been eying the fancy designer moss arrangements, try making your own. I promise, it’s a fun and fast project you won’t regret! Here’s to a beautiful weekend ahead. I’m very much looking forward to unplugging and spending time in the summer sun. What is everyone up to?
